# Ttukbangjip in Cheongju: charcoal gochujang pork with ssam bar wraps - By Yunseul (https://superchart.com/en/@westbound-tables/) - Written Sep 7, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Cheongju, Chungbuk - Sponsored: This post was written as part of a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@westbound-tables/cheongju-seongandong-yeontan-grill-ssam-bar/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@westbound-tables/cheongju-seongandong-yeontan-grill-ssam-bar/index.md) ## In short Ttukbangjip is a Korean restaurant right by Musimcheon stream in Sajik-dong, Cheongju. Two orders of charcoal gochujang pork came with kimchi noodle soup and a bowl of rice, and piling on wrap greens from the self-serve bar with green onion salad made the combo shine. The charcoal aroma is strong without any burnt taste, making it a great pick for anyone chasing that old-school charcoal-grill flavor. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Tue-Sun 11:00-15:00 - **Closed**: Every Monday - **Address**: 435 Musimseo-ro, 1st floor, Seowon-gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk, South Korea - **Parking**: In front of the restaurant / roadside parking - **Order**: Charcoal gochujang pork ₩14,000 x2, kimchi noodle soup ₩6,000, rice ₩1,000 - **Included with meat orders**: Cheonggukjang (fermented soybean stew), self-serve bar side dishes and wrap greens, barley water *as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026* ![Signature photo of charcoal gochujang pork at Ttukbangjip in Sajik-dong, Cheongju](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-seongandong-yeontan-grill-ssam-bar/cheongju-seongandong-yeontan-grill-ssam-bar-01-c7jyt-1200.webp) Today I went to check out a new spot in Sajik-dong by Musimcheon that's said to serve that nostalgic charcoal-grilled flavor~ It's cooked over real charcoal so it's packed with smoky aroma and tastes amazing — I left completely satisfied! ## Ttukbangjip hours and parking - ⏰ Tue-Sun 11:00-15:00 / Closed every Monday - 📍 435 Musimseo-ro, 1st floor, Seowon-gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk, South Korea - 🅿️ In front of the restaurant / roadside parking ## A great location for a walk along Musimcheon ![Exterior of Ttukbangjip in front of Musimcheon](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-seongandong-yeontan-grill-ssam-bar/cheongju-seongandong-yeontan-grill-ssam-bar-02-41z0x-900.webp) It's located along Musimcheon near Seongan-gil and Yukgeori, so with the cool weather these days it's a nice place to stop by while taking a walk!! ## Interior and table spacing ![Interior of Ttukbangjip with generously spaced tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-seongandong-yeontan-grill-ssam-bar/cheongju-seongandong-yeontan-grill-ssam-bar-03-epjmk-900.webp) ![Neatly maintained interior of Ttukbangjip](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-seongandong-yeontan-grill-ssam-bar/cheongju-seongandong-yeontan-grill-ssam-bar-04-5zhh5-900.webp) The restaurant is on the smaller side, but the tables were spaced generously apart, which I loved! Thanks to that, I could eat comfortably without worrying about the next table, and the whole place was kept clean too, which made me like it even more. ## Menu and what we ordered ![Ttukbangjip's simply composed menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-seongandong-yeontan-grill-ssam-bar/cheongju-seongandong-yeontan-grill-ssam-bar-05-12tpj-900.webp) They only operate 4 hours a day and the menu is kept simple, which made it feel special and built up my expectations! 📝 What we ordered - Charcoal gochujang pork ₩14,000 x2 - Kimchi noodle soup ₩6,000 - Rice ₩1,000 ### Ssam bar wrap greens and basic side dishes ![쌈채소와 반찬을 담을 수 있는 셀프바](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-seongandong-yeontan-grill-ssam-bar/cheongju-seongandong-yeontan-grill-ssam-bar-06-1dtel-900.webp) The basic side dishes come out neat and tidy, and if you need more you can grab extras from the self-serve bar. The charcoal gochujang pork is really delicious wrapped in greens, and it was great being able to load up on plenty of wrap greens!! ![Basic side dishes including fish cake](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-seongandong-yeontan-grill-ssam-bar/cheongju-seongandong-yeontan-grill-ssam-bar-07-1ssoi-966.webp) The basic side dishes are served neatly, and the fish cake side dish in particular was so good. It's a simple, classic flavor but chewy enough that I kept reaching for more! The water is barley water too, which had a nice toasty flavor. From the charcoal-grill menu itself to the side dishes and even the water, everything felt warm and nostalgic — that old-school feeling was really nice! ## How was the charcoal gochujang pork? ![Charcoal gochujang pork grilled fresh right after ordering](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-seongandong-yeontan-grill-ssam-bar/cheongju-seongandong-yeontan-grill-ssam-bar-08-1nr88-900.webp) While we were chatting after ordering, the food came out faster than expected! The subtle charcoal aroma from the gochujang pork was so good♥ It's grilled to order after you order, which I loved even more!! *The plate is hot, so don't touch it!!* ![Plate of charcoal gochujang pork grilled to just the right doneness](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-seongandong-yeontan-grill-ssam-bar/cheongju-seongandong-yeontan-grill-ssam-bar-09-tfkdb-900.webp) Meat grilled directly over an open flame like charcoal grilling can sometimes end up with a lot of burnt spots, but Ttukbangjip's charcoal grilling was cooked just right! You could really taste the smoky charcoal aroma without any burnt flavor at all, so it was delicious :) ![Charcoal gochujang pork wrapped in greens](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-seongandong-yeontan-grill-ssam-bar/cheongju-seongandong-yeontan-grill-ssam-bar-10-u9qc1-900.webp) I wrapped it up right away, and honestly, I was moved by that charcoal-grilled taste I hadn't had in so long..ㅜㅜ It wasn't harsh at all and was just the right amount of spicy — totally satisfying!! ![A bite of charcoal gochujang pork wrap](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-seongandong-yeontan-grill-ssam-bar/cheongju-seongandong-yeontan-grill-ssam-bar-11-3flqf-900.webp) ![Charcoal gochujang pork served with green onion salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-seongandong-yeontan-grill-ssam-bar/cheongju-seongandong-yeontan-grill-ssam-bar-12-1vc1o-900.webp) ### The combo with green onion salad and the skin part The combination with green onion salad turned out to be really good! The sweet-and-tangy green onion salad went so well with the meat, making it even tastier eaten together. The part with the skin still attached especially was chewy and savory — so good!! ![Basic cheonggukjang loaded with meat and tofu](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-seongandong-yeontan-grill-ssam-bar/cheongju-seongandong-yeontan-grill-ssam-bar-13-3501n-900.webp) ## Cheonggukjang comes standard with meat orders At Ttukbangjip, ordering meat gets you cheonggukjang (fermented soybean stew) as a default side, and it's loaded with meat and tofu, so it's hearty and filling. Eating it with rice alongside the toasty stew made for a really satisfying meal. It had such a deep, toasty flavor that it tasted like something a grandmother would make — really comforting. It pairs really well with the charcoal-grilled meat too, and you can easily polish off a whole bowl of warm rice with it!! I love cheonggukjang so much that I'll probably order rice, meat, and stew again next time. ![A spread with cheonggukjang and a bowl of rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-seongandong-yeontan-grill-ssam-bar/cheongju-seongandong-yeontan-grill-ssam-bar-14-fx71l-900.webp) ## Kimchi noodle soup leans more toward naengmyeon broth flavor Since it was my first visit, I wanted to try a variety of menu items, so I also ordered the kimchi noodle soup, and the noodles were chewy and springy, which I liked!! Eating it with the tangy broth cleaned up the palate nicely, making it a good pairing with the charcoal-grilled meat~ ![Kimchi noodle soup with tangy broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-seongandong-yeontan-grill-ssam-bar/cheongju-seongandong-yeontan-grill-ssam-bar-15-pi5wp-900.webp) Thanks to the cool, tangy broth, it was a good combination alongside the warm charcoal-grilled meat. The broth leaned a bit more toward naengmyeon (cold noodle) broth flavor than kimchi! Something to keep in mind when ordering :) ![Notice for the local Cheongju makgeolli event](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-seongandong-yeontan-grill-ssam-bar/cheongju-seongandong-yeontan-grill-ssam-bar-16-7xwv6-900.webp) They're also running an event serving local Cheongju makgeolli, so make sure to check it out! The charcoal-grilled meat was the kind of flavor that makes you crave makgeolli, but since I drove there, I'll have to save it for next time ㅜㅜ ## Overall verdict ✅ What I liked - You can really taste that nostalgic charcoal-grilled flavor! - Located right by Musimcheon, great for a walk after eating - The owner grills it fresh as soon as you order, so it's easy to just sit and eat - The cheonggukjang that comes with meat orders is generous and delicious, making for a filling meal - Parking is available in front of the restaurant, convenient if you're driving ℹ️ Who I'd recommend this to - Go with parents who grew up in the charcoal-grill generation!! - Anyone looking for a hearty lunch spot to visit with coworkers - Anyone craving charcoal-grilled meat packed with smoky aroma - Anyone looking for a good restaurant to pair with a walk along Musimcheon - Anyone wanting a filling, hearty Korean meal ## Where it is - Ttukbangjip (뚝방집) - 435 Musimseo-ro, 1st floor, Seowon-gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk, South Korea - 충청북도 청주시 서원구 무심서로 435 1층 - 36.6304077, 127.4809729 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%9A%9D%EB%B0%A9%EC%A7%91/@36.6304077,127.4809729,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@westbound-tables/cheongju-seongandong-yeontan-grill-ssam-bar/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt