# Cheongju Korean restaurant for cockle pot rice: Sorori - By Iseul (https://superchart.com/en/@stewside-detours/) - Written Sep 10, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Cheongju, Chungbuk - Sponsored: This post was written with support for a restaurant visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@stewside-detours/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@stewside-detours/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe/index.md) ## In short Sorori Cheongju Main Branch is a Korean restaurant in Cheongju, Chungbuk, serving pot rice and buckwheat gimbap. I enjoyed spicy-sweet cockle pot rice with egg yolk, plus pollock roe butter pot rice and buckwheat gimbap, for a satisfying meal. Sorori Cheongju Main Branch is a lovely pick when you want a warm, filling meal in Cheongju. ## Good to know - **Hours**: 11:00–20:30 - **Break time**: 15:00–17:00 - **Last order**: 14:30 / 20:00 - **Parking**: Free underground parking at Cheongju Urban Regeneration Center; 1-hour parking voucher provided - **Seating**: About 40 guests - **Pollock roe butter pot rice**: ₩11,000 - **Cockle pot rice**: ₩12,000 - **Buckwheat gimbap**: ₩9,000 - **Other**: Paid corkage; delivery and takeout available *as written by the visitor on Sep 10, 2026* ![Exterior information photo for Sorori Cheongju Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe-01-1o9l0-900.webp) ## Sorori Cheongju Main Branch location and information Sorori Cheongju Main Branch is on the first floor at 37 Jungang-ro, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju. It is open from 11:00 to 20:30, with a break from 15:00 to 17:00 and last orders at 14:30 and 20:00. You can park for free in the underground parking lot at Cheongju Urban Regeneration Center, and the restaurant provides a one-hour parking voucher. Please let them know when you leave. Paid corkage is available, along with delivery and takeout. ![Entrance to Sorori Cheongju Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe-02-gfbmz-900.webp) While traveling in Cheongju, I visited Sorori Cheongju Main Branch after hearing it was well known for pot rice around Seongan-gil. Sorori is the local name of Sorori (小魯里) in Oksan-myeon, and I heard it is a pot-rice restaurant branded around rice in connection with the Oksan Sorori rice grains, said to be the first rice grains discovered in the world! There were many kinds of pot rice and gimbap (seaweed rice rolls), as well as a variety of alcoholic drinks to enjoy lightly with a meal ⋆˚ ![Wood-toned interior of Sorori Cheongju Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe-03-1v9h0-900.webp) ## A vintage interior seating around 40 guests The interior at Sorori Cheongju Main Branch was clean, warm, and cozy, centered on wood tones. It was really spacious with lots of seating, providing room for around 40 people :) ![Spacious seating inside Sorori](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe-04-1axi9-900.webp) The restaurant remodels an old building, preserving its sense of age while adding a clean, atmospheric modern interior, so it felt cozy and refined. I heard its calm mood makes it popular for dates and gatherings ⛧ ![Restaurant interior with vintage objects](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe-05-1wznu-900.webp) Cute vintage objects that brought back memories filled different corners of the room, making it fun just to look around ˚₊· Old songs that suited the space played too, creating a warm, cozy atmosphere that felt like a little trip through time rather than simply somewhere to eat 🫧 ![Self-serve bar selection at Sorori Cheongju Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe-06-4ehyh-900.webp) ## Self-serve bar and table ordering The self-serve bar had buckwheat tea, anchovy broth, rice, pickled chili peppers, gim (roasted seaweed), kkakdugi (cubed radish kimchi), and salted squid. There were also baby utensils—spoons, forks, and cups! ![Guide to using the table-order system](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe-07-1a8nh-900.webp) You can order using the table-order system at each table ➰ ![Restaurant order event information](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe-08-148yu-900.webp) ![Prize for the restaurant order event](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe-09-1jqxh-900.webp) After ordering, they brought side dishes and warm anchovy broth. Sprinkle the furikake seasoning over the pot rice—it becomes deeply savory and so delicious ☺️ ![Menu at Sorori Cheongju Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe-10-88okf-900.webp) *Refer to the Sorori Cheongju Main Branch Naver menu* ## The pot rice and buckwheat gimbap we ordered ![Menu guide for Sorori Cheongju Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe-11-se35d-900.webp) - Pollock roe butter pot rice ₩11,000 - Cockle pot rice ₩12,000 - Buckwheat gimbap ₩9,000 ![Full spread of pollock roe pot rice, cockle pot rice, and buckwheat gimbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe-12-g30g7-900.webp) Our pollock roe pot rice, cockle pot rice, and buckwheat gimbap all arrived ˚୨୧⋆｡˚ ⋆ It looked like such a hearty, generous full spread—just looking at it made everything seem incredibly delicious! ![Cockle pot rice with side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe-13-8ksie-900.webp) ## What the cockle pot rice tasted like The chewy cockles were generously coated in a spicy, salty house sauce, so every bite had great texture and savory depth! When I broke the egg yolk over the pot rice and mixed it in, it softened the spicy flavor and made it even richer ✨ ![Cockle pot rice topped with egg yolk](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe-14-dless-900.webp) One huge plus was the generous amount: there were enough cockles to enjoy with the rice right down to the very last spoonful ➰ ![Cockle topping on cockle pot rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe-15-5b1nt-900.webp) ![Bowl of seasoned cockle pot rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe-16-154py-900.webp) I could really enjoy the chewy, springy texture of the cockles 🥄 The spicy-sweet house sauce and rich egg yolk went together so well! ![Pollock roe butter pot rice set](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe-17-12gz2-900.webp) ## Pollock roe pot rice mixed with butter The lightly salted, savory low-sodium pollock roe seasoned the rice perfectly, so I could enjoy it cleanly without any fishiness ✨ The gentle fragrance of perilla leaves and the crisp texture of flakes added variety to every spoonful ෆ ![Pot rice topped with perilla leaves and pollock roe](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe-18-1ihhw-900.webp) ![Pollock roe pot rice served with butter](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe-19-3rl9d-900.webp) It was delicious with gim, too, but definitely mix it with the butter -!!! The smooth flavor and milk fat of the butter make the salty, nutty pollock roe pot rice even more refined and silky. Butter wraps around the pollock roe, which might otherwise taste only salty, and creates an absolutely fantastic explosion of nuttiness ෆ*₊ It was mild, clean, and nutty, with a gentle taste of the sea—something everyone, young or old, could enjoy without much room for dislike ☺️ ![Buckwheat gimbap made with buckwheat noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe-20-azfx2-900.webp) ## Buckwheat gimbap, a great companion for the mains Instead of rice, it was packed with specially seasoned buckwheat noodles, making it much lighter and cleaner than regular gimbap. Inside the appealing, easily snapping noodles, a large, fluffy rolled egg omelet (tamagoyaki) in the center added sweet savoriness ∿ ෆ ![Buckwheat gimbap with rolled egg omelet](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe-21-1hh9n-900.webp) Its mild, clean flavor made it a nice side that paired well with the mains! I am not personally someone who loves buckwheat, but the seasoning was just right and I enjoyed it ✨ ![Sorori pot rice and buckwheat gimbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe-22-1azuy-900.webp) ![Food at Sorori Cheongju Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe-23-1n4r2-900.webp) All of the menu items, including the pot rice, are available for takeout, so keep that in mind -! ![Sorori menu items available for takeout](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe-24-19q15-900.webp) If you are looking for a good restaurant around Cheongju's Seongan-gil or want a hearty meal, visit Sorori Cheongju Main Branch ミ⛧ ## Where it is - Sorori Cheongju Main Branch (소로리 청주본점) - 37 Jungang-ro, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea - 충청북도 청주시 상당구 중앙로 37 1층 소로리 청주본점 - 36.6403329, 127.4884115 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%86%8C%EB%A1%9C%EB%A6%AC%20%EC%B2%AD%EC%A3%BC%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@36.6403329,127.4884115,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@stewside-detours/cheongju-sorori-cockle-pollock-roe/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt