# Budget Japanese restaurant in Bokdae-dong, Cheongju: Myeonsikdang - By Yerin Doh H. (https://superchart.com/en/@jung-ang-noon-shelf/) - Written Sep 21, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Cheongju, Chungbuk - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored restaurant visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@jung-ang-noon-shelf/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@jung-ang-noon-shelf/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch/index.md) ## In short Myeonsikdang Jiwel City is a budget-friendly Japanese restaurant in the LK Triplex building next to Jiwel City Mall in Bokdae-dong, Cheongju. Tonkotsu ramen is 8,400 won, handmade pork loin katsu 10,500 won and the karaage curry rice bowl 9,500 won, and the curry bowl was the most satisfying of the three with its thick, gently spicy sauce. With 2 hours of free underground parking and window bar seats, Myeonsikdang works easily for a solo meal or a light bite after shopping. ## Good to know - **Tonkotsu ramen**: 8,400 won - **Handmade pork loin katsu**: 10,500 won - **Karaage curry rice bowl**: 9,500 won - **Parking**: 2 hours free in the LK Triplex underground garage; validate at the restaurant before leaving - **Seating**: Mostly tables for two, about three tables for four, plus window bar seats for solo diners (with power outlets) - **Ordering**: Tablet ordering at the table - **Events**: Show a Naver receipt review for a free canned drink; Instagram giveaway for a one-person set meal voucher - **Price reference**: ₩8,400 ≈ $6.1 · ₩10,500 ≈ $7.6 · ₩9,500 ≈ $6.9 (2026-09-22) *as written by the visitor on Sep 21, 2026* ![Cover photo of Myeonsikdang Jiwel City in Cheongju](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch-01-13nb2-900.webp) I found a great-value restaurant near Jiwel City Mall and wanted to share it — it's Myeonsikdang Jiwel City. - Lots of menu options and it's tasty - Prices are low too - Parking is convenient I ended up more satisfied than I expected, haha. Here are the details below! ## Where do you park at Myeonsikdang Jiwel City? You can use the building's underground parking for 2 hours free! Just head to the LK Triplex commercial building underground parking lot. ## Finding Myeonsikdang: the storefront and directions ![Exterior of Myeonsikdang Jiwel City](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch-02-1oxdt-m-900.webp) After taking the elevator up from the parking lot, you need to exit toward the outside. The storefront looked small, but the inside wasn't as cramped as I expected! ## Myeonsikdang menu prices and current events ![Menu board hanging outside the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch-03-yxp4o-1200.webp) There was an easy-to-read menu board outside the restaurant too. ![Tablet ordering screen and event info inside the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch-04-1wb77-900.webp) Inside, you can also order via tablet. They're running a Naver receipt review event and an Instagram event, so try joining! If you show a review, you seem to get a canned drink right away, and they're also giving away free 1-person set meal vouchers through a raffle. The events are amazing, haha. ![Photo of Myeonsikdang's Japanese menu items](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch-05-18vzc-900.webp) ![Photo of Myeonsikdang's ramen menu items](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch-06-mvxij-900.webp) ![Photo of Myeonsikdang's katsu menu items](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch-07-1h0qx-900.webp) ![Photo of Myeonsikdang's rice bowl menu items](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch-08-1kpkf-900.webp) ![Photo of Myeonsikdang's side dish menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch-09-1t25n-900.webp) ![Photo of Myeonsikdang's set menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch-10-gt00e-900.webp) ![Detailed page of Myeonsikdang's menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch-11-1ynat-900.webp) ![Last page of Myeonsikdang's menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch-12-1p0xl-900.webp) I took photos of the menu just in case! It's basically Japanese food — katsu, butadon (pork belly rice bowl), ramen, mazesoba, and rice noodle soup — plus lots of side dishes like mini curry rice, mini spicy pork rice, and fried shrimp, so there's plenty to pick from. Even though we looked online beforehand, there turned out to be even more set menus and other items than we expected. If you're planning to check the menu in advance, keep this in mind! 〰️ ## Inside Myeonsikdang: window bar seats for solo diners ![Seating inside Myeonsikdang Jiwel City](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch-13-1fg3r-900.webp) ![Interior seating arranged mostly for two people](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch-14-pdj6g-900.webp) Most of the seating inside was 2-person tables, with about 3 tables for 4. ![View of the dining hall from inside the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch-15-1uzga-900.webp) ![Interior view showing window-side solo dining bar seats](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch-16-fff4b-900.webp) This is the vibe looking in from the inside of the restaurant. There are also solo dining bar seats by the window, so you can eat comfortably even alone. There are even outlets, so it's great for charging your phone while watching videos and eating. ![Sign for the new spicy kimchi udon menu item](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch-17-1mt12-900.webp) ![Poster announcing Myeonsikdang's new menu item](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch-18-wh9v7-900.webp) Looks like there's a new menu item too — spicy kimchi udon looks perfect for this cool weather, slurped down quickly. I love kimchi udon from Tudari, and I have a feeling this gives off that same vibe. ![Parking settlement information inside the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch-19-w7ivx-900.webp) On your way out, just settle your parking at the counter. ## Tasting the tonkotsu ramen, pork loin katsu and karaage curry rice bowl At Myeonsikdang Jiwel City we ordered three things: tonkotsu ramen ₩8,400, handmade pork loin katsu ₩10,500, and karaage curry rice bowl ₩9,500. Here's what we ordered! ![A bowl of Myeonsikdang's tonkotsu ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch-20-kpaj5-900.webp) *Tonkotsu ramen ₩8,400* Isn't ramen these days always over 10,000 won? I came expecting it to at least be around that, but it wasn't even ₩8,900 — it was ₩8,400. I was genuinely moved. And it was actually delicious too! The noodles were thin, there were plenty of bean sprouts, and the broth wasn't too salty or bland — I really liked it. ![A bowl of karaage curry rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch-21-xmkih-900.webp) ![Close-up of the karaage and curry on top of the rice bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch-22-1mh3g-900.webp) I didn't expect much, but for me this was the tastiest dish! I'm not usually the type to eat curry outside, but the curry here was richer and had a subtle kick that I really liked. It went so well with the karaage, and the rice portion was hefty enough that I ate until full. The value for money is insane — other places usually charge ₩15,000 as the baseline for something like this, but here it's only ₩10,000. ![A plate of Myeonsikdang's handmade pork loin katsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch-23-17gsf-900.webp) *Handmade pork loin katsu ₩10,400* The katsu was solidly tasty too! The sauce had that familiar, reliable taste. We ordered it alongside the curry, and dipping it in curry was such a good combo. I think I ate most of it dipped in curry, haha. ![Salt and wasabi served alongside the katsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch-24-1ss3p-900.webp) They also gave us salt and wasabi, which was perfect for me since I love the salt-and-wasabi combo. Overall, this is roughly the vibe. ## Honest verdict: is Myeonsikdang worth it after shopping at Jiwel City Mall? I stopped by Myeonsikdang Jiwel City while shopping at Jiwel City Mall, and I was really satisfied with the value for money. I usually don't expect much when prices are low, assuming the food won't be great, but this place broke that bias of mine, haha. With prices being high these days, I've been cutting back on eating out, but this is a place I can visit without feeling burdened even in that situation. The menu is also really varied, so it's good for groups to share, and there are set menus too so you can eat until full, haha. Maybe it's because I went in with such low expectations. There's parking too, which was great, and the food was delicious. If you want an easy meal near Jiwel City Mall or don't want the hassle of choosing where to eat, I recommend Myeonsikdang! 👍 ## Where it is - Myeonsikdang Jiwel City (면식당 지웰시티점) - A-dong 101-ho, 39 Daenong-ro, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea - 충청북도 청주시 흥덕구 대농로 39 A동 101호 면식당 - 36.6421413, 127.4267312 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A9%B4%EC%8B%9D%EB%8B%B9%20%EC%A7%80%EC%9B%B0%EC%8B%9C%ED%8B%B0%EC%A0%90/@36.6421413,127.4267312,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@jung-ang-noon-shelf/myeonsikdang-gwell-city-value-lunch/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt