# Jinjeop chueotang restaurant with a solo dining zone: Chuojeong Namwon - By Jina (https://superchart.com/en/@mirror-meal-pause/) - Written Sep 19, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Namyangju, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored restaurant visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@mirror-meal-pause/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@mirror-meal-pause/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining/index.md) ## In short Chuojeong Namwon Chueotang is a Korean restaurant on Geumgang-ro in Jinjeop-eup, Namyangju, Gyeonggi, serving chueotang (loach soup). The wide hall has 4-person tables, a separate solo dining zone and a self-serve side dish bar, and the Chuojeong set brings chueotang, pot rice, Jeju crab jang, duck bulgogi, fried loach and loach dumplings all at once. Chuojeong Namwon Chueotang suits both family meals and solo diners, and the pot rice finishes best as scorched rice tea. ## Good to know - **Address**: 1828-4 Geumgang-ro, Jinjeop-eup, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do - **Hours**: Daily 09:30–21:00 - **Ordered**: Chuojeong set (chueotang + pot rice + Jeju crab jang + duck bulgogi + fried loach + loach dumplings) - **Seating**: Mostly 4-person tables, with a separate solo dining zone - **Self-bar**: Extra side dishes available beyond the basics - **Community giving**: Free chueotang and pork cutlet for war veterans *as written by the visitor on Sep 19, 2026* ![Chuojeong Namwon Chueotang main image](https://img.superchart.com/images/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining-01-t7emh-1200.webp) I went looking for a hearty, filling meal in Namyangju and found a great chueotang (loach soup) restaurant. A rich, deep broth to warm you up from the inside — perfect when you're craving a solid meal lately! If you're hunting for good Jinjeop restaurants or a Jinjeop lunch spot, I want to recommend this one and walk you through the chueotang and everything that goes with it 💕 ## Where is Chuojeong Namwon Chueotang, and what are its hours? - Location: 1828-4 Geumgang-ro, Jinjeop-eup, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - Hours: (daily) 09:30–21:00 ### The restaurant from outside The exterior is kept clean and tidy overall, which gave a comfortable first impression. It looked like a good spot for a family meal or a hearty dinner, and easy to stop by while looking for a Jinjeop restaurant or lunch place. ## Inside Chuojeong Namwon Chueotang: a Jinjeop dining hall with a solo zone ![Inside Chuojeong Namwon Chueotang](https://img.superchart.com/images/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining-02-eb0kk-900.webp) Once inside, the space was bigger than expected, so I could eat comfortably without feeling cramped. There are 4-person tables good for family or friends, and the spacing between tables wasn't tight either, so it was a relaxed place to eat. What stood out especially was a separate solo dining zone for people eating alone — great for eating solo without feeling self-conscious 😊 So this felt like a Jinjeop restaurant that works both for a family meal out and for a solid solo meal. ![Wide dining hall with 4-person tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining-03-f6i34-900.webp) ![Dining area with roomy table spacing](https://img.superchart.com/images/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining-04-mgqt6-900.webp) ![Inside the restaurant with seats good for solo dining](https://img.superchart.com/images/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining-05-za2c2-900.webp) ![Neatly organized interior of the chueotang restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining-06-1yp4h-900.webp) Overall it's a clean, spacious restaurant, easy to visit if you're looking for a Namyangju chueotang spot. One thing that left an impression was that this place practices real generosity toward war veterans 🇰🇷 — they offer free chueotang and pork cutlet to veterans, which warmed my heart while eating. Beyond a good meal, it felt like a place that shows genuine gratitude in a direct way. ![A corner of the restaurant with a sign about free meals for veterans](https://img.superchart.com/images/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining-07-21aoy-900.webp) ![Self-bar for side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining-08-1vgm9-900.webp) ![Tidy side dish self-bar corner](https://img.superchart.com/images/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining-09-1rdwm-900.webp) ![View of the restaurant around the self-bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining-10-kmz8t-900.webp) ### The self-serve side dish bar There's also a self-bar set up to one side of the restaurant 😊 Beyond the basic side dishes provided, you can freely go grab more from the self-bar whenever you need. It's nice to be able to top up side dishes without feeling awkward, and the area was kept neat and easy to use. Between the generous set menu and the self-bar, this was an even more satisfying Namyangju chueotang spot, a good Jinjeop restaurant and lunch place 💕 ## Menu board and the basic table setting ![Chuojeong Namwon Chueotang menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining-11-ldx13-900.webp) The basic table setting was also neatly prepared 😊 Lotus root side dish, salad, kimchi, and yeolmu (young radish) kimchi all came out, pairing well with the chueotang. The kimchi and yeolmu kimchi especially cleaned the palate nicely alongside the warm, rich chueotang broth. Overall the side dish spread wasn't too much, but felt like the kind of solid, no-fuss table setting you'd expect from a good Jinjeop restaurant. ## What comes with the Chuojeong set menu? We ordered the Chuojeong set, which lets you enjoy chueotang together with a variety of other dishes at once — the portions were more generous than expected 😊 - [Chuojeong set] Chueotang + pot rice + Jeju crab jang + duck bulgogi + fried loach + loach dumplings ![Full spread of the Chuojeong set menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining-12-mrzvv-900.webp) ![Basic side dishes with the Chuojeong set](https://img.superchart.com/images/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining-13-ql7sa-900.webp) ![Duck bulgogi soaked in seasoning](https://img.superchart.com/images/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining-14-142w0-900.webp) ![Salty Jeju crab jang](https://img.superchart.com/images/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining-15-qn3wn-900.webp) The duck bulgogi (duck grilled in seasoning) was tender with the sauce soaked in well, making it a great side with rice! The Jeju crab jang (crab marinated in savory sauce) was a nice treat, with the salty seasoning and crab meat eaten together with rice! ![Jeju crab jang eaten with rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining-16-1spdk-900.webp) ![Crispy fried loach](https://img.superchart.com/images/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining-17-91lwm-900.webp) ![Loach dumplings with a crispy outside](https://img.superchart.com/images/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining-18-rhapg-900.webp) ![Fried loach and dumplings served as sides](https://img.superchart.com/images/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining-19-uy73l-900.webp) The crispy fried loach had a nutty flavor and satisfying crunch, and the loach dumplings (군만두) were crispy outside and moist inside — a good side dish to pair with everything else. ![Side dish spread from the Chuojeong set](https://img.superchart.com/images/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining-20-1i0oh-900.webp) ![Freshly cooked pot rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining-21-1xtf0-900.webp) The freshly cooked pot rice was also delicious 🍚 ![Savory chueotang broth with pot rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining-22-xnie3-900.webp) The star of the meal, the chueotang, had a deep, savory broth that was really appealing, and eating it with the warm pot rice made for a filling meal. ![A bowl of chueotang broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining-23-1gl5h-900.webp) ![Scorched rice made by adding water to the pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining-24-n2imn-900.webp) ## Finishing the pot rice as scorched rice tea After finishing the pot rice, you can pour water into the leftover pot and enjoy nurungji (scorched rice), which made for a great ending to the meal. The Chuojeong set lets you try a bunch of dishes at once, so it was a great pick for a family meal out or a hearty meal — Chuojeong Namwon Chueotang, a Namyangju chueotang restaurant! I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a good Jinjeop restaurant, lunch spot, or Jinjeop lunch place 💕 ## Where it is - Chuojeong Namwon Chueotang (추오정남원추어탕) - 1828-4 Geumgang-ro, Jinjeop-eup, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - 경기도 남양주시 진접읍 금강로 1828-4 - 37.7475997, 127.20737 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B6%94%EC%98%A4%EC%A0%95%EB%82%A8%EC%9B%90%EC%B6%94%EC%96%B4%ED%83%95/@37.7475997,127.20737,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@mirror-meal-pause/chuojeong-namwon-chueotang-jinjeop-solo-dining/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt