# Restaurant near Cheongju Airport with a 16-person room: Hongdeung 1997

- By Dabin (https://superchart.com/en/@jeolla-dinner-porch/)
- Written Sep 23, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Cheongju, Chungbuk
- Sponsored: This visit was made with a meal provided by the restaurant.
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## In short

Hongdeung Sikdang 1997 Cheongju Main Branch is a braised pork rib restaurant at 7 Sattteum-ro in Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk. Staying one night in Cheongju before an early flight, the writer had the spicy braised pork ribs made with domestic pork (14,900 won per person) with extra cheese, plus free corn cheese and a self-serve bar stocked with perilla leaves and garlic. The meat slid off the bone, and with a private room for up to 16 people and its own parking lot, Hongdeung Sikdang 1997 works just as well for family gatherings and group dinners.

## Good to know

- **Name**: Hongdeung Sikdang 1997 Cheongju Main Branch
- **Location**: 7 Sattteum-ro, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk
- **Hours**: 09:00–24:00 (break 15:00–17:00)
- **Last order**: Lunch 14:30, dinner 23:00
- **Closed**: Every Tuesday
- **Signature dish**: Spicy braised pork ribs with domestic pork, 14,900 won per person
- **Spice levels**: Mild / spicy / extra spicy
- **Add-ons**: Extra cheese available; free corn cheese with any spicy braised pork rib order
- **Parking**: Private lot beside the restaurant, about 6 spaces
- **Group seating**: Private room for up to 16 people
- **Price reference**: ₩14,900 ≈ $11 (2026-09-23)

*as written by the visitor on Sep 23, 2026*

![Signature photo of spicy braised pork ribs at Hongdeung Sikdang 1997 Cheongju Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport-01-xphcy-1200.webp)

✨Hi, it's Bbanggyu! I had a flight the next day, so I ended up staying overnight in Cheongju haha. While looking for what to eat for dinner, I found a place famous for braised pork ribs (deunggalbi-jjim) and decided to check it out!

I've always liked braised pork ribs, so among the restaurants in Cheongju's Yulryang-dong, this place caught my eye the most 😃 When I searched for Cheongju braised pork ribs and saw the photos, the spicy sauce looked properly good, so I went in with high expectations haha.

## Where is Hongdeung Sikdang 1997, and what are the hours and parking?

Hongdeung Sikdang 1997 is located at 7 Sattteum-ro, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk, near Cheongju Airport, so it seemed like a convenient spot to stop by before or after using the airport haha. The place had that old-school beloved-restaurant feel mixed with a clean atmosphere, which made it easy to walk in and feel comfortable 😃

![Nighttime exterior of Hongdeung Sikdang 1997 Cheongju Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport-02-8miy5-966.webp)

![Hours and closed-day notice posted at the entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport-03-jf44w-966.webp)

Hours run from 9am to midnight. There's a break time from 3pm to 5pm for prep, lunch last order is 2:30pm, and dinner last order is 11pm. They're closed every Tuesday, so it's worth checking before you visit!

![Dedicated parking space beside the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport-04-1wzi1-966.webp)

There's a dedicated parking space beside the restaurant, fitting about 6 cars, so it looked fine to visit by car haha. Parking availability actually matters a lot when looking for a good restaurant in Yulryang-dong, Cheongju, so this was a plus for me 😃

## The menu board at the entrance: what to order at Hongdeung Sikdang 1997

At the entrance of Hongdeung Sikdang 1997, there were large photos of the spicy braised pork ribs and the hot-pot braised pork ribs. Seeing the actual food photos instead of just menu names made everything look way more appetizing haha. The hot-pot version in particular can be ordered as a single serving, so it looked easy to enjoy without much commitment.

![Photos of spicy braised pork ribs and hot-pot braised pork ribs displayed at the entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport-05-wc6h8-966.webp)

![Menu board for 5 Generations galbitang and premium brisket gukbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport-06-628nu-966.webp)

Next to that were the '5 Generations' galbitang (short rib soup) and premium brisket gukbap (rice soup). Along with the pork ribs, they also had soup dishes, so there's plenty to choose from depending on your taste. I came for Cheongju braised pork ribs, but seeing those photos made me curious about the other menu items too.

## Inside Hongdeung Sikdang 1997: the private room for up to 16 people

Walking into Hongdeung Sikdang 1997, the space was bigger than expected, and the atmosphere was comfortable for sitting down to eat 😃 Each table had its own burner, set up so you could keep the braised ribs warm and bubbling while eating haha.

![Spacious dining hall with burners on the tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport-07-1qs08-m-966.webp)

![Interior seating area of Hongdeung Sikdang 1997](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport-08-sg8ln-m-966.webp)

![Entrance to the group room further inside the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport-09-1rpz9-966.webp)

![Interior of the room that seats up to 16 people](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport-10-1b4w3-966.webp)

There was also a separate large room further inside. It can seat up to 16 people, so it looked great for family gatherings, group meetups, or company dinners! If you're looking for a Yulryang-dong, Cheongju restaurant that can host a group, having a room like this is a pretty big advantage 😃

## Spicy braised pork rib price, spice levels and the cheese add-on

Looking at the menu, the domestic spicy braised pork ribs cost ₩14,900 per person. You could choose from mild, spicy, or extra spicy, so you can order to your own taste haha. Since I like spicy food, I really liked being able to pick the spice level!

![Menu board listing the price of the domestic spicy braised pork ribs](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport-11-197ci-966.webp)

![Menu board showing spice level options and extra cheese add-on](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport-12-18iz3-966.webp)

And how could I not add cheese when eating braised pork ribs? Haha. Spicy sauce plus cheese is a combo that's hard to make bad, so I added it right away 😃 If you want to properly enjoy Cheongju braised pork ribs, adding cheese is a must-try!

## What side dishes come with it? Acorn jelly soup, steamed egg and free corn cheese

The basic table setting came with perilla leaves, radish, and mukguk (acorn jelly in cold broth). The jelly dish especially was refreshingly cool, making it great to eat a bite of in between spicy mouthfuls haha.

![Basic table setting with perilla leaves, radish, and acorn jelly soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport-13-fg0w4-966.webp)

![A cool bowl of acorn jelly soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport-14-e7wvo-966.webp)

![Perilla leaves and pickled radish served as side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport-15-przud-966.webp)

Steamed egg and corn cheese were also served. The steamed egg seemed seasoned with just salt, mild and fluffy, and it was tastier than I expected!

![Fluffy steamed egg and free corn cheese](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport-16-u44pw-m-966.webp)

It wasn't a strong or overpowering flavor, so it paired really well with the spicy pork ribs 😃 The corn cheese comes free when you order the spicy braised ribs, which I also really liked!

## What is on the self-serve bar?

At Hongdeung Sikdang 1997's self-serve bar, there was kimchi, diced radish kimchi, perilla leaves, chili peppers, garlic, and ssamjang (dipping sauce). Perilla leaves and garlic tend to run out quickly when eating pork ribs, right? Here you could grab as much as you wanted right away, so the meal never lost its flow.

![Self-serve bar with kimchi and diced radish kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport-17-1lzvx-966.webp)

![Perilla leaves, chili peppers, garlic, and ssamjang at the self-serve bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport-18-f5a0s-966.webp)

![A plate of wrap vegetables gathered from the self-serve bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport-19-12v5o-966.webp)

I especially liked being able to grab plenty of perilla leaves for wrapping the pork ribs! Places with a self-serve bar are surprisingly convenient when you're checking out restaurants in Yulryang-dong, Cheongju, and this one had everything you'd need, well stocked 😃

## Watching the spicy braised pork ribs come to a boil

When the spicy braised pork ribs came out and started bubbling, the smell alone was amazing haha. The pot was packed with pork ribs, rice cake, and vegetables in a spicy sauce.

![Spicy braised pork ribs bubbling on the burner](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport-20-oitm3-966.webp)

As the broth reduced and thickened, the sauce soaked into the ribs and it looked even more appetizing! It looked exactly the way I'd hoped when searching for Cheongju braised pork ribs, so I was excited even before taking a bite 😃

Then I added the extra cheese on top to melt, and it spread smoothly over the spicy sauce haha. It toned down the heat a bit while adding a nutty richness — I was glad I added it!

## How tender were the pork ribs?

The pork ribs at Hongdeung Sikdang 1997 were cooked so tender that the meat came off the bone easily with tongs. There was no chewy or dry texture — the meat pulled apart moist and was easy to eat haha. Best of all, there was almost no gamey smell, and the sauce tasted clean, so I kept reaching for more!

![Tender pork ribs lifted with tongs](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport-21-moov4-966.webp)

![Pork rib meat and rice cake soaked in sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport-22-7afpx-966.webp)

![Spicy braised pork ribs topped with melted cheese](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport-23-xqmcn-966.webp)

At the end, I tried wrapping the pork rib meat with pickled radish inside a perilla leaf. The perilla's subtle aroma came through, the radish added a crisp bite, and it paired well with the spicy sauce haha. Eaten with the cheese it was rich and nutty, while wrapped in the perilla leaf it felt much lighter and fresher.

![A perilla leaf wrap with pickled radish and pork rib meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport/cheongju-hongdeung-sikdang-spicy-ribs-airport-24-143bl-966.webp)

I came here looking for a good restaurant in Yulryang-dong, Cheongju, but the texture of the pork ribs really boosted my satisfaction 😃 If you like Cheongju braised pork ribs, this tender texture is worth trying at least once!

## Overall verdict on dinner at Hongdeung Sikdang 1997

I found this place while staying overnight in Cheongju before an early flight the next day, and I left more satisfied than I expected haha. Between the tender braised ribs, the spicy sauce, and the added cheese, it felt like a proper full meal 😃 If you like Cheongju braised pork ribs or are looking for a good restaurant in Yulryang-dong, Cheongju, it's worth a visit! My personal rating is ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5.0.

### Who should eat at Hongdeung Sikdang 1997?

- Anyone who likes spicy braised pork ribs
- Anyone looking for a family dinner spot in Cheongju
- Anyone looking for a restaurant that can host group meetups or company dinners
- Anyone looking for a Yulryang-dong, Cheongju restaurant with parking

## Where it is

- Hongdeung Sikdang 1997 Cheongju Main Branch (홍등식당1997 청주본점)
- 7 Sattteum-ro, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk, South Korea
- 충청북도 청주시 청원구 사뜸로 7
- 36.6633386, 127.4839013
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%99%8D%EB%93%B1%EC%8B%9D%EB%8B%B91997%20%EC%B2%AD%EC%A3%BC%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@36.6633386,127.4839013,17z

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