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Cafés, restaurants and places in Chungbuk, written by bloggers who went there.
Anmin Yullyang is a charcoal-grilled pork restaurant in Yullyang-dong, Cheongju, Chungbuk. We had two servings of pork offal, one serving of samgyeopsal, and a 3,000-won vegetable platter while the staff grilled everything for us. Verdict: a cozy, satisfying choice for couples, families, or company dinners.
Hongdeung Sikdang 1997 Cheongju Main Branch is a restaurant in Yullyang-dong, Cheongju, serving spicy braised pork back ribs. After a 20-minute wait at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, I had tender ribs with a cheese bomb topping and cheesy fried rice. Verdict: this was my most satisfying combination for deliciously spicy ribs.
Sorori Cheongju Main Branch is a Korean restaurant near Seongan-gil in central Cheongju, Chungbuk. Its galbi pot rice combines tender beef ribs with butter, while Korean beef tripe pot rice uses wasabi and onion flakes to balance the richness. A satisfying choice for a date or family meal.
Deojinji Sutbul Galbi, Resom Baegun Branch is a charcoal-grilled meat restaurant near Resom Forest in Jecheon, Chungbuk. After a round at Kings Rock CC, I tried grilled pork galbi and tteokgalbi sets with crab, cheonggukjang, and child-friendly amenities. A convenient choice for a family meal or post-round protein.
Sutori Cheongju Bongmyeong Branch is an izakaya in Bongmyeong-dong, Cheongju, serving yakitori and Japanese-style dishes. I tried takoyaki, several charcoal-grilled chicken skewers, and matcha yogurt sherbet, and the portions were wonderfully generous. Verdict: a great place to finish skewers with a refreshing dessert.
Bubuduri Tteokbokki is a snack restaurant in Bongmyeong-dong, Cheongju, known for its late hours and sweet-then-spicy tteokbokki sauce. I revisited the place my family has loved since its food-truck days, ordering Duri Tteokbokki, chewy sundae, and fried snacks for ₩20,000. Bubuduri Tteokbokki is a welcome return to a flavor I remember.
Deulbabae Forest Resom Branch is a Korean restaurant on the third floor of the Forest Clubhouse at Forest Resom in Jecheon, Chungbuk. During a stay at Forest Resom, we ordered the new San-deomi Pa Bulgogi and simmered its generous pile of scallions and bulgogi at the table with rice. Verdict: a convenient, filling Korean dinner without leaving the resort.
Cheese Wave Cheongju Terminal Branch is a pizza restaurant near the terminal in Cheongju, Chungbuk. A half-and-half Hot Chicken Shrimp and Sweet Potato Pizza paired sweet, savory, and shrimp flavors nicely, with Quattro Wave also available. Verdict: a great pick for dates, gatherings, or a solo meal.
Baeksan Hwarro Cheongju Branch is a pork barbecue restaurant in Songjeol-dong, Cheongju, Chungbuk. My mom and I had the 530g small assorted platter, kimchi cheonggukjang, pot rice, and mul naengmyeon; the scored pork rind was the standout. Verdict: a convenient family dinner spot with easy parking.
Momo Lab is a Japanese restaurant in Seongan-gil, Cheongju, Chungbuk. My wife and I ordered one regular gyukatsu and one black gyukatsu to grill and compare, and the nuttier black breading suited my taste better. Verdict: a fun lunch-date stop for trying both versions side by side.
Maeun Gieok is a Korean restaurant near Jecheon Terminal and Jungang Market in Jecheon, Chungbuk. I ordered spicy marinated crab with salt gimbap and beer, and the tender crabmeat with its saucy seasoning was a stress-relieving combination. Verdict: a great late-night spot for drinks, a second round, or takeaway back to your accommodation.
Deomasitneun Jokbal Bossam Seochungju Branch is a Korean restaurant in Chungju, Chungbuk, serving jokbal and bossam. A small jokbal order came with sundubu-jjigae and tray noodles, while steamed egg and rice balls made the meal easy with the kids. Verdict: a satisfying, generously set family meal with tender jokbal.
