# Cheonan Korean restaurant for family-size Songtan budae-jjigae - By Eunha (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-noodle-counter/) - Written Sep 9, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Cheonan, Chungnam - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-noodle-counter/cheonwon-sikdang-dujeong-budae-jjigae-family/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-noodle-counter/cheonwon-sikdang-dujeong-budae-jjigae-family/index.md) ## In short Cheongwon Restaurant: Cooking Budae-jjigae, Cheonan Dujeong Main Branch is a Songtan-style budae-jjigae (army stew) restaurant in Dujeong-dong, Cheonan. A family of four ordered the Songtan budae-jjigae for 4, served in a broth made with 1++ Korean beef mince and loaded with ham, sausage and meat, with free refills of rice and ramyeon noodles. Even with a family member who can't handle spicy food, the mild Songtan version made it an easy, filling place to eat together. ## Good to know - **Parking**: Up to 3 spots in front of the restaurant; when full, free parking for up to 2 hours at Star Palace underground lot - **Closed**: Every Sunday - **Signature menu**: Songtan budae-jjigae, Cheongwon budae-jjigae, sirloin pork cutlet - **Ordered**: Songtan budae-jjigae for 4 - **Refills**: Free refills of rice and ramyeon noodles; extra broth available at the self-serve bar - **Side dishes**: Braised fish cake, seasoned bean sprouts, kimchi - **Restroom**: Private restroom inside the restaurant *as written by the visitor on Sep 9, 2026* ## Where do you park? You can park up to 3 cars right in front of the restaurant. If that's full, head to the Star Palace underground parking lot — free for up to 2 hours. ![Exterior of Cheongwon Restaurant in Dujeong-dong with parking space out front](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonwon-sikdang-dujeong-budae-jjigae-family/cheonwon-sikdang-dujeong-budae-jjigae-family-01-1st9d-900.webp) ![Sign at the entrance of Cheongwon Restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonwon-sikdang-dujeong-budae-jjigae-family/cheonwon-sikdang-dujeong-budae-jjigae-family-02-gndky-900.webp) This place has around 8,000 good reviews for budae-jjigae (army stew) in Cheonan, so when the craving hit, we visited as a family. Just note it's closed every Sunday, so plan around that. ![Interior of Cheongwon Restaurant with plenty of tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonwon-sikdang-dujeong-budae-jjigae-family/cheonwon-sikdang-dujeong-budae-jjigae-family-03-fw4pr-900.webp) ## The vibe and facilities The inside was clean with quite a lot of tables. There were couples, groups of friends, and families like us — a real mix of ages and people. ![Full view of the dining hall with customers eating at Cheongwon Restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonwon-sikdang-dujeong-budae-jjigae-family/cheonwon-sikdang-dujeong-budae-jjigae-family-04-19ews-900.webp) The restroom was conveniently inside, so no need to step outside. And since it's not a shared public restroom but only for Cheongwon Restaurant's customers, it was clean and well-kept. ![Sign for Cheongwon Restaurant's private restroom inside the store](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonwon-sikdang-dujeong-budae-jjigae-family/cheonwon-sikdang-dujeong-budae-jjigae-family-05-95p3u-900.webp) ### Free refill self-serve bar for rice and ramyeon noodles You can also freely refill ramyeon noodles and rice — a huge perk that makes this the ultimate value-for-money spot. There's broth on each table, plus extra broth ready at the self-serve bar, so you never have to flag down staff when you need more. ![Self-serve bar stocked with rice, ramyeon noodles, and broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonwon-sikdang-dujeong-budae-jjigae-family/cheonwon-sikdang-dujeong-budae-jjigae-family-06-glw0e-900.webp) ## Menu and what we ordered The signature dishes are Songtan budae-jjigae and Cheongwon budae-jjigae, plus a pork cutlet made from sirloin. There are also dishes kids would like, making it a great spot for family visits. We ordered the Songtan budae-jjigae for 4. ![Table set for the Songtan budae-jjigae for 4](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonwon-sikdang-dujeong-budae-jjigae-family/cheonwon-sikdang-dujeong-budae-jjigae-family-07-cgodh-900.webp) The side dishes were the classic budae-jjigae staples: braised fish cake, seasoned bean sprouts, and kimchi — three in total. The salty bean sprouts and the sweet-seasoned fish cake paired so well with the meal that we kept refilling them. ![Three side dishes: braised fish cake, seasoned bean sprouts, and kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonwon-sikdang-dujeong-budae-jjigae-family/cheonwon-sikdang-dujeong-budae-jjigae-family-08-1em10-900.webp) After about 5 minutes of boiling, a staff member comes over to check and personally stir the pot. ![Songtan budae-jjigae hot pot boiling on the stove](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonwon-sikdang-dujeong-budae-jjigae-family/cheonwon-sikdang-dujeong-budae-jjigae-family-09-1mgw5-900.webp) Even as the most basic budae-jjigae dish, the presentation was impressive. On top of the friendly service, it was packed generously with ham, sausage, meat, and domestic scallions and onions — you could really see the owner's generosity. ![Songtan budae-jjigae packed with ham, sausage, and scallions](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonwon-sikdang-dujeong-budae-jjigae-family/cheonwon-sikdang-dujeong-budae-jjigae-family-10-123m2-1200.webp) ## What's the difference between Songtan and Cheongwon budae-jjigae? Songtan budae-jjigae uses 1++ Korean beef mince, giving it a deep, classic Songtan-style broth. Cheongwon budae-jjigae, on the other hand, starts from that same base but adds beef brisket and cheongyang chili peppers for a spicier kick. The main difference comes down to: beef mince vs. beef brisket, and classic vs. spicy. ![Finished pot of Songtan budae-jjigae with completed broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonwon-sikdang-dujeong-budae-jjigae-family/cheonwon-sikdang-dujeong-budae-jjigae-family-11-58gg3-900.webp) I was curious about the spicy Cheongwon version too, but since my mom can't handle spicy food well, we went with Songtan. The broth was so deep and rich that I kept spooning it up. Even the ham — just one bite — you could instantly tell it wasn't the cheap kind but genuinely good quality. It'd work great as a full meal for lunch or dinner, but for an evening visit, it would also make a great dish to pair with drinks. ![A bowl of Songtan budae-jjigae served with rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonwon-sikdang-dujeong-budae-jjigae-family/cheonwon-sikdang-dujeong-budae-jjigae-family-12-1ql0a-900.webp) ## In summary You can refill rice and ramyeon noodles as much as you need, so it's especially great value for big-appetite adults. As a classic Korean dish that pretty much everyone likes, it's a solid choice whenever you're stuck deciding what to eat for lunch or dinner in Cheonan — you'll leave full and satisfied. 🤍 Recommending Cheongwon Restaurant, a budae-jjigae favorite in Cheonan! ## Where it is - Cheongwon Restaurant: Cooking Budae-jjigae, Cheonan Dujeong Main Branch (청원식당 부대찌개를 끓이다 천안두정본점) - 32-4 Dujeongsangga4-gil, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea - 충청남도 천안시 서북구 두정상가4길 32-4 1층 - 36.8326276, 127.1430023 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B2%AD%EC%9B%90%EC%8B%9D%EB%8B%B9%20%EB%B6%80%EB%8C%80%EC%B0%8C%EA%B0%9C%EB%A5%BC%20%EB%81%93%EC%9D%B4%EB%8B%A4%20%EC%B2%9C%EC%95%88%EB%91%90%EC%A0%95%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@36.8326276,127.1430023,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-noodle-counter/cheonwon-sikdang-dujeong-budae-jjigae-family/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt