# Cheonan budae-jjigae restaurant packed at noon on a weekday: Cheongwon - By Seonho (https://superchart.com/en/@waiting-for-lunch-2/) - Written Aug 28, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Cheonan, Chungnam - Sponsored: This review is based on a meal provided by the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@waiting-for-lunch-2/cheongwon-sikdang-dujeong-lunch-budae-jjigae/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@waiting-for-lunch-2/cheongwon-sikdang-dujeong-lunch-budae-jjigae/index.md) ## In short Cheongwon Restaurant: Cooking Budae-jjigae, Cheonan Dujeong Main Branch is a Songtan-style budae-jjigae (army stew) specialist on Dujeongsangga 4-gil in Seobuk-gu, Cheonan, Chungnam. At noon on a weekday every table was taken and about 90% of the diners were men; two people ordered the Cheongwon budae-jjigae for two with ham-and-sausage and cheese add-ons for 30,000 won, and the broth with cheongyang chili and thin-sliced beef brisket was sharply spicy without being punishing. With free refills of rice and ramyeon noodles, Cheongwon is worth remembering for a filling lunch in Dujeong-dong. ## Good to know - **Address**: 1st floor, 32-4 Dujeongsangga 4-gil, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do - **Hours**: 11:00–21:00 (last order 20:30) - **Parking**: In front of the restaurant - **Cheongwon budae-jjigae (2 servings)**: 24,000 won - **Ham & sausage add-on**: 5,000 won - **Cheese add-on**: 1,000 won - **Total paid for two**: 30,000 won - **Free refills**: Rice, ramyeon noodles - **Price reference**: ₩30,000 ≈ $22.5 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Aug 28, 2026* Today I want to share a spot to check out in Cheonan when you're craving a hearty lunch. This time I visited Cheongwon Restaurant: Cooking Budae-jjigae, Cheonan Dujeong Main Branch. ![Cheongwon Restaurant budae-jjigae in Dujeong-dong, Cheonan, cover image](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongwon-sikdang-dujeong-lunch-budae-jjigae/cheongwon-sikdang-dujeong-lunch-budae-jjigae-01-brbr1-900.webp) ![A pot of budae-jjigae at Cheongwon Restaurant Cheonan Dujeong Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongwon-sikdang-dujeong-lunch-budae-jjigae/cheongwon-sikdang-dujeong-lunch-budae-jjigae-02-bfyzc-1200.webp) ## Where is Cheongwon Sikdang in Dujeong-dong, and what are its hours? Cheongwon Restaurant: Cooking Budae-jjigae, Cheonan Dujeong Main Branch is located at 32-4 Dujeongsanggaon 4-gil, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea, 1st floor. It's open from 11:00 to 21:00, with last order at 20:30, and you can park right in front of the restaurant. ![Exterior of Cheongwon Restaurant Cheonan Dujeong Main Branch on Dujeongsanggaon 4-gil](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongwon-sikdang-dujeong-lunch-budae-jjigae/cheongwon-sikdang-dujeong-lunch-budae-jjigae-03-muxha-900.webp) ![Table seating inside Cheongwon Restaurant Cheonan Dujeong Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongwon-sikdang-dujeong-lunch-budae-jjigae/cheongwon-sikdang-dujeong-lunch-budae-jjigae-04-11moh-900.webp) ![Cheongwon dining hall full of customers during lunch hour](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongwon-sikdang-dujeong-lunch-budae-jjigae/cheongwon-sikdang-dujeong-lunch-budae-jjigae-05-z3zap-900.webp) ## Why was 90% of the noon crowd at Cheongwon men? I visited around noon on a weekday, and the place was so busy the tables were nearly all full. What was funny was that about 90% of the customers were men! I figured it must be because this is a budae-jjigae (army stew) spot known for its hearty portions. ![Seats at Cheongwon filled with office worker customers on a weekday lunch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongwon-sikdang-dujeong-lunch-budae-jjigae/cheongwon-sikdang-dujeong-lunch-budae-jjigae-06-6deol-900.webp) But around 12:40, the crowd cleared out completely, and by 1pm women customers started trickling back in. Cheongwon Restaurant: Cooking Budae-jjigae, Cheonan Dujeong Main Branch had the feel of a spot popular with office workers during lunch hour. When we visited, there were a lot of people eating, and the table turnover was pretty quick. ![Basic side dishes served with Cheongwon's budae-jjigae](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongwon-sikdang-dujeong-lunch-budae-jjigae/cheongwon-sikdang-dujeong-lunch-budae-jjigae-07-1ct4k-900.webp) *Basic side dishes* So if you're trying to decide on lunch in Dujeong-dong, I think a bubbling pot of budae-jjigae with rice and ramyeon noodles would hit the spot perfectly. ## Budae-jjigae for two with ham and cheese add-ons: 30,000 won ![Menu board at Cheongwon Restaurant Cheonan Dujeong Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongwon-sikdang-dujeong-lunch-budae-jjigae/cheongwon-sikdang-dujeong-lunch-budae-jjigae-08-9vdhy-900.webp) This time we ordered: - Cheongwon budae-jjigae, 2 servings — ₩24,000 - Ham, sausage add-on — ₩5,000 - Cheese add-on — ₩1,000 ₩30,000 in total, and it was quite a filling meal for two. The Cheongwon budae-jjigae follows the typical Songtan-style budae-jjigae format, with cheongyang chili peppers and beef brisket as its signature touch. ![Cheongwon budae-jjigae for two topped with cheongyang chili and beef brisket](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongwon-sikdang-dujeong-lunch-budae-jjigae/cheongwon-sikdang-dujeong-lunch-budae-jjigae-09-78vb3-900.webp) ![A pot of Cheongwon budae-jjigae packed with ham and sausage](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongwon-sikdang-dujeong-lunch-budae-jjigae/cheongwon-sikdang-dujeong-lunch-budae-jjigae-10-1m26w-900.webp) Tasting the broth, it was appropriately spicy but not as hot as I expected. Rather than just being aggressively spicy, it had a clean, sharp kick that went really well with rice, and I enjoyed it a lot. ## How spicy is the cheongyang chili broth with a bowl of rice? Once it started bubbling, the ham, sausage, and beef brisket melded together and a delicious smell rose up. ![Cheongwon budae-jjigae starting to bubble](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongwon-sikdang-dujeong-lunch-budae-jjigae/cheongwon-sikdang-dujeong-lunch-budae-jjigae-11-1hl70-900.webp) ![Budae-jjigae broth simmering after staff stirred it](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongwon-sikdang-dujeong-lunch-budae-jjigae/cheongwon-sikdang-dujeong-lunch-budae-jjigae-12-5xrti-900.webp) At Cheongwon, the pot comes out with the lid on at first, and a tip for eating it at its best is not to touch the lid until the staff comes to open it and stir. The broth was just spicy enough that after one spoonful, you keep reaching for more rice. Especially with the beef brisket in there, the broth had a nutty richness added to it that gave the budae-jjigae good depth of flavor. ![A ladleful of spicy broth with beef brisket from the budae-jjigae](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongwon-sikdang-dujeong-lunch-budae-jjigae/cheongwon-sikdang-dujeong-lunch-budae-jjigae-13-162fo-m-900.webp) ![A spoonful of Cheongwon budae-jjigae eaten with rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongwon-sikdang-dujeong-lunch-budae-jjigae/cheongwon-sikdang-dujeong-lunch-budae-jjigae-14-15kwo-900.webp) Even with the cheongyang chili in there, the spice level wasn't overwhelming, so I think people like me who enjoy a sharp, spicy broth would find it easy to eat. ## Free refills of rice and ramyeon noodles at Cheongwon ![Unlimited refills of rice and ramyeon noodles served at Cheongwon](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongwon-sikdang-dujeong-lunch-budae-jjigae/cheongwon-sikdang-dujeong-lunch-budae-jjigae-15-13mbi-900.webp) And I think one of Cheongwon's biggest strengths is that rice and ramyeon noodles are unlimited refills. When you're eating budae-jjigae, you always end up wanting to add at least one order of ramyeon noodles, right? Here you can eat as much as you want, which makes it especially good for anyone looking for a filling, satisfying meal. ![Ramyeon noodles added into the budae-jjigae broth and simmered](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongwon-sikdang-dujeong-lunch-budae-jjigae/cheongwon-sikdang-dujeong-lunch-budae-jjigae-16-tqeif-900.webp) Adding ramyeon noodles to the broth and letting them bubble away makes for a proper finish. ## Verdict: is Cheongwon worth it for lunch in Dujeong-dong, Cheonan? ![The budae-jjigae pot toward the end of the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongwon-sikdang-dujeong-lunch-budae-jjigae/cheongwon-sikdang-dujeong-lunch-budae-jjigae-17-e2jq3-900.webp) Cheongwon Cheonan Dujeong branch felt like a good spot for when you want to eat one dish of budae-jjigae properly and leave full, rather than choosing from a flashy menu. If you're searching for good budae-jjigae in Dujeong-dong, this Cheongwon version is worth trying. ![Cheongwon budae-jjigae topped with cheese add-on](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongwon-sikdang-dujeong-lunch-budae-jjigae/cheongwon-sikdang-dujeong-lunch-budae-jjigae-18-1pbzl-900.webp) ![A bowl of budae-jjigae with added ham and sausage](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongwon-sikdang-dujeong-lunch-budae-jjigae/cheongwon-sikdang-dujeong-lunch-budae-jjigae-19-92tra-900.webp) With a decently spicy broth loaded with ham, sausage, and beef brisket, plus unlimited refills of rice and ramyeon noodles, it made for a pretty satisfying meal. ![A full table setting with budae-jjigae and a bowl of rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongwon-sikdang-dujeong-lunch-budae-jjigae/cheongwon-sikdang-dujeong-lunch-budae-jjigae-20-zymwz-900.webp) Lunchtime gets busy, so if you'd like a more relaxed visit, it might be worth avoiding the peak hours. If you're craving a hearty bowl of budae-jjigae in Dujeong-dong, Cheonan, keep Cheongwon Restaurant in mind. ## Where it is - Cheongwon Restaurant: Cooking Budae-jjigae, Cheonan Dujeong Main Branch (청원식당 부대찌개를 끓이다 천안두정본점) - 32-4 Dujeongsanggaon 4-gil, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea, 1st floor - 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/@waiting-for-lunch-2/cheongwon-sikdang-dujeong-lunch-budae-jjigae/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt