# Sunlit midday hall at a Buldang-dong Cheonan Korean restaurant

- By Seungmin Cha (https://superchart.com/en/@wonnam-corner-table/)
- Written Sep 20, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Cheonan, Chungnam
- Sponsored: This is a store visit story written after receiving a complimentary meal from the business.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@wonnam-corner-table/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-20e5/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@wonnam-corner-table/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-20e5/index.md)

## In short

Hyangtaek Cheonan Buldang Branch is a Korean restaurant on Buldang25-ro in Buldang-dong, Cheonan, Chungnam, where mackerel gondre rice and yukhoe bibimbap (raw beef bibimbap) are the signature dishes. Visiting at midday in the bright, wood-toned hall, the writer ordered mackerel gondre rice at 14,000 won and yukhoe bibimbap at 14,000 won, mixed both with the house special sauce and an egg yolk, and wrapped each bite in gopchang gim (thick roasted seaweed). Nothing at Hyangtaek tasted heavy or over-seasoned, making it an easy, comforting Korean meal.

## Good to know

- **Address**: 1F 110, 109-ho, 192 Buldang25-ro, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
- **Hours**: Daily 11:00–20:00
- **Break time**: 15:30–17:00
- **Last order**: 15:00 and 19:30
- **Parking**: 2 hours free in the building lot (registration required), spacious lot
- **Mackerel gondre rice**: 14,000 won
- **Yukhoe bibimbap**: 14,000 won
- **Seating**: Bar seats, tables for two, tables for four
- **Event**: Free mushroom pancake for a Naver receipt review (weekdays only, excluding weekends and holidays)
- **Price reference**: ₩14,000 ≈ $10 (2026-09-21)

*as written by the visitor on Sep 20, 2026*

Today I visited Hyangtaek Cheonan Buldang Branch, a Korean restaurant in Buldang-dong, Cheonan that's become a local favorite! Every time I walked past, the place was packed and sometimes even had a waiting line, so I'd been curious what kind of restaurant it was — and I finally made it in.

![Storefront entrance of Hyangtaek Cheonan Buldang Branch in Buldang-dong, Cheonan](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-01-wbds4-900.webp)

## Where is Hyangtaek Cheonan Buldang Branch? Hours and parking

Hyangtaek Cheonan Buldang Branch is located at 1F 110, 109-ho, 192 Buldang25-ro, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do. It's open daily from 11:00 to 20:00, with a break time from 15:30 to 17:00, and last orders at 15:00 and 19:30.

- Address: 1F 110, 109-ho, 192 Buldang25-ro, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea
- Hours: Daily 11:00–20:00
- Break time: 15:30–17:00
- Last order: 15:00, 19:30
- Building parking free for up to 2 hours (registration required)
- Spacious building parking lot, easy to park

![Wood-toned interior dining room of Hyangtaek Cheonan Buldang Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-02-de942-900.webp)

## The sunlit wood-toned hall at midday

Since Hyangtaek Cheonan Buldang Branch is newly opened, the space felt spacious and clean. It had that crisp, tidy Korean restaurant vibe that I really liked. The overall interior was warm wood tones. There were bar seats, 2-person tables, and 4-person tables, and visiting at midday meant the sunlight came in beautifully.

![Restaurant interior with bar seating and 2-person tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-03-5w9sd-900.webp)

Aprons were also available inside the restaurant.

![Aprons provided at the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-04-v0bgs-m-900.webp)

## What's on the Hyangtaek menu, and the weekday review event

Hyangtaek's signature dishes are mackerel gondre rice, eggplant doenjang rice bowl, deodeok mushroom skewers, and mushroom platter. There's also yukhoe bibimbap, perilla squid rice bowl, herring roe bibim noodles, galbi platter, and Cheongsong-style spicy chicken stir-fry. With so many Korean dishes on offer, I liked that there were plenty of light, healthy options.

![Hyangtaek menu board listing mackerel gondre rice and yukhoe bibimbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-05-ob68l-900.webp)

If you participate in the Naver receipt review event, you can get a free mushroom platter — though it's only available on weekdays, not weekends or holidays. If you're visiting on a weekday, it seems worth trying.

![Sign for the weekday Naver receipt review event offering a free mushroom platter](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-06-hyoet-900.webp)

### How to eat Hyangtaek's rice bowls the best way

There was a guide on how to best enjoy the food at Hyangtaek. First, mix the toppings on the rice or noodles evenly. Since the mackerel is hand-filleted, there may be small bones, so it's best to eat carefully! Next, add gopchang gim (thick roasted seaweed) and bibim jeotgal (seasoned fermented seafood), then mix in the special sauce. They recommend adding the special sauce little by little, since using it all at once can make the seasoning too strong.

![Instructions for how to enjoy the Hyangtaek dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-07-vf9b9-900.webp)

The basic banchan (side dishes) came out neat and tidy. We were given doenjang soup, bibim jeotgal, gopchang gim with soy sauce, egg yolk, and the special sauce. The gopchang gim, soy sauce, egg yolk, and special sauce seemed to vary depending on the dish ordered.

![Side dish spread with doenjang soup, bibim jeotgal, and gopchang gim](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-08-dhfel-1200.webp)

## Mackerel gondre rice and yukhoe bibimbap, 14,000 won each

We ordered mackerel gondre rice for ₩14,000 and yukhoe bibimbap for ₩14,000 — the two signature dishes at Hyangtaek Cheonan Buldang Branch. There were so many delicious-looking options that it was hard to choose, but we landed on these two.

![Full spread of mackerel gondre rice and yukhoe bibimbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-09-vbmen-900.webp)

![Two neatly arranged bowls on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-10-xrue2-900.webp)

The whole spread came out so neat and tidy that it felt like being properly taken care of. The ingredients looked fresh too, making it seem like a healthy, easy-on-the-stomach Korean meal.

![Yukhoe bibimbap topped with lettuce, bean sprouts, pear, and raw beef](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-11-1tx03-900.webp)

## Yukhoe bibimbap mixed with special sauce and egg yolk

Hyangtaek's yukhoe bibimbap had lettuce, bean sprouts, pear, and yukhoe (raw beef) piled generously on top of the rice. They recommend mixing the yukhoe, lettuce, and rice together first, then adding the special sauce later. The egg yolk goes in according to your taste!

![Round-shaped yukhoe topped with egg yolk](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-12-z9fx3-900.webp)

The yukhoe was so perfectly round! The color was great and it looked really pretty haha. From the start, I poured in a generous amount of egg yolk and special sauce and mixed it all together with the yukhoe haha.

![Yukhoe bibimbap mixed with the special sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-13-hgdv3-900.webp)

![A spoonful of mixed yukhoe bibimbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-14-1a3u4-900.webp)

The special sauce was so delicious that mixing it in made everything even better. It wasn't too strongly seasoned, and it didn't overpower the natural flavor of the ingredients — I really liked that. The yukhoe was fresh and very tasty too. Finishing the whole bowl left me full and satisfied!

![Empty bowl after finishing the yukhoe bibimbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-15-188al-900.webp)

## Mackerel gondre rice: were there many bones?

Hyangtaek's mackerel gondre rice had mackerel, gondre (dried aster greens), green onion, sesame seeds, and mushrooms. It was a great combination of fragrant gondre and mild, clean-tasting fish.

![Mackerel gondre rice topped with mackerel, gondre, green onion, and mushrooms](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-16-1isja-900.webp)

The ingredients were evenly distributed and neatly plated, giving off a calm, pleasant atmosphere.

![A bowl of mackerel gondre rice with evenly distributed ingredients](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-17-n3ljd-900.webp)

They mashed up the mackerel and mixed it with the gondre and other ingredients.

![Mashing the mackerel while mixing the gondre rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-18-1j7ra-900.webp)

Here's what it looked like all mixed together. Since mackerel is fish, there can be some bones, but there really weren't many.

![Fully mixed mackerel gondre rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-19-1k41r-900.webp)

One bite in and a 'this is good' just slipped out. The ingredients were fresh and healthy, which made it even more delicious. Topping it with the bibim jeotgal side dish was great too.

![A wrap of bibimbap in gopchang gim seaweed](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-20-jldsq-900.webp)

Wrapping bites of both the yukhoe bibimbap and mackerel gondre rice in gopchang gim made finishing a whole bowl no trouble at all haha. The gopchang gim itself was tasty, and dipping it in soy sauce was great too — refills of the gopchang gim are a must.

## Final take on Hyangtaek Cheonan Buldang Branch in Buldang-dong, Cheonan

If you're looking for a good Korean restaurant in Buldang-dong, Cheonan, I recommend Hyangtaek Cheonan Buldang Branch — the menu is great, the ingredients are healthy, and the calm atmosphere makes it a lovely place for a meal!

## Where it is

- Hyangtaek Cheonan Buldang Branch (향택 천안불당점)
- 1F 110, 109-ho, 192 Buldang25-ro, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea
- 충청남도 천안시 서북구 불당25로 192 1층 110, 109호
- 36.8180843, 127.1091588
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%96%A5%ED%83%9D%20%EC%B2%9C%EC%95%88%EB%B6%88%EB%8B%B9%EC%A0%90/@36.8180843,127.1091588,17z

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