Cheonan budae-jjigae with karaage sides and watermelon: Cheongwon

Today I'm bringing you a story about a budae-jjigae (army stew) specialty restaurant in Cheonan famous for its deep, rich broth loaded with ham and sausage: 'Cheongwon Restaurant: Cooking Budae-jjigae, Cheonan Dujeong Main Branch.' With carefully simmered broth, generous portions, and a solid side dish lineup, it's a perfect Dujeong-dong restaurant for a hearty meal or lunch — let me walk you through it in detail.

Cheongwon Restaurant Cheonan Dujeong branch: hours and parking

Cheongwon Restaurant: Cooking Budae-jjigae, Cheonan Dujeong Main Branch is open 11:00–21:00, with last order at 20:30. About 4 cars can park in front of the restaurant.

The restaurant sits on the first floor of the building, marked by a light-purple sign reading 'Cheongwon Restaurant: Cooking Budae-jjigae.'

Stepping inside, there's a pleasant dining hall with clean wood-toned tables, making for a comfortable meal.

What is on the menu at Cheongwon Restaurant?

The menu is neatly laid out on a wood-paneled wall.

• Main menu: Songtan budae-jjigae, Cheongwon budae-jjigae
• Side menu: Pork cutlet (donkkaseu)
• Add-ons and toppings: Assorted noodle add-ons, sausage, beef brisket, glass noodles, etc.
• Drinks: Soju, beer, cheongha, makgeolli, soft drinks, etc.

Basic side dishes that include chicken karaage

After ordering, Cheongwon Sikdang Cheonan Dujeong branch sets the table with kimchi, seasoned bean sprouts, chicken karaage, and stir-fried fish cake as basic side dishes — neat yet substantial.

Kimchi & seasoned bean sprouts — the classic kimchi and crisply seasoned bean sprouts that pair perfectly with budae-jjigae. Chicken karaage & stir-fried fish cake — crispy fried chicken karaage and warm stir-fried fish cake come out as basic sides, whetting the appetite.

Cheongwon budae-jjigae: Songtan-style base with beef brisket and cheongyang chili

Finally, the signature main dish — 'Cheongwon budae-jjigae' — arrived, piled high in the pot! Cheongwon budae-jjigae builds on the Songtan-style base with beef brisket and cheongyang chili added, giving it a spicy kick.

Thickly sliced Spam and sausage, minced meat, and green onion were all packed in generously — it looked absolutely delicious.

As it started bubbling and the broth reduced, the 1++ Korean beef mince and carefully simmered stock came together for an even deeper, richer broth. Picking up a piece of the thick ham and sausage and putting it over rice, the spicy yet savory umami flavor filled my mouth.

There was also plenty of savory beef brisket packed in.

Mixing the broth and ham into the generous bowl of rice makes it impossible to stop eating. Anyone looking for a great budae-jjigae in Dujeong-dong is sure to love this.

Finishing with ramyeon noodles, then watermelon for dessert

After eating a good amount of meat and ham, adding ramyeon noodles to boil is basically the unspoken rule!

The ramyeon noodles soaked up the now spicier, richer broth, and slurping them down was so satisfying.

To finish the meal, they served cool, sweet watermelon for dessert, cleansing the palate perfectly — such a thoughtful touch!

Self-bar with unlimited rice and ramyeon, plus a takeout discount

At the self-bar at Cheongwon Sikdang Cheonan Dujeong branch, ramyeon noodles and rice are kept neatly stocked for unlimited refills. A sign on the wall titled 'How to Enjoy Cheongwon Sikdang' kindly guides first-time visitors on how to enjoy the meal.

On the wall, you can also see clear signage noting that Cheongwon Sikdang uses 1++ Korean beef mince, along with details on the takeout discount for budae-jjigae.

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A perfect combination of deep-flavored broth made with 1++ Korean beef mince and generous ham! One of the best Korean restaurants in Dujeong-dong for a hearty, satisfying meal!