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Cafés, restaurants and places in Chungbuk, written by bloggers who went there.
Danyang Heukmaneul Ssambap is a Korean restaurant in Danyang, Chungbuk, serving black garlic rice and ssambap (rice served with leafy wraps) near Danyang Gugyeong Market. We ordered two servings of pork ssambap with our baby and enjoyed combining the wraps, side dishes, two sauces, and stew so much that we added more rice. Verdict: a hearty family-friendly Korean meal for a Danyang trip.
Sorori Sotbap Gagyeong Direct Branch is a Korean restaurant in Gagyeong-dong, Cheongju, Chungbuk, serving made-to-order pot rice and buckwheat-noodle gimbap. Two people shared mentaiko butter pot rice and two gimbap varieties for 33,000 won and left very full. Verdict: a satisfying choice for a warm, varied meal.
Nangman Jjajang is a Chinese restaurant near Uirimji Reservoir in Jecheon, Chungbuk. Its ₩25,000 platter jjajang had a rich, thick sauce sweetened with sweet potato, while the ₩30,000 Jecheon tangsuyuk brought sweet heat and a smoky wok aroma. A filling, highly recommended stop before or after a Uirimji walk.
Salad Ring, Chungju Terminal Branch is a poke restaurant near Chungju Terminal in Chungju, Chungbuk. I paired its Seafood All-in-One Bibim Poke with truffle mushroom soup and an iced Americano after overeating the night before. A clean yet filling solo lunch I’d happily recommend.
Jeungpyeong Son Dubu Gamnamujip is a Korean restaurant in Jeungpyeong, Chungbuk, serving handmade tofu dishes made with domestic soybeans. I had the ₩17,000 Gamnamu handmade tofu hot pot and charcoal-grilled spicy pork while the kids enjoyed traditional games and a postcard event during the wait. Verdict: A hearty, comforting meal with a gentle yet deep broth.
Jeju Badang is a Korean restaurant in Gagyeong-dong, Cheongju, Chungbuk. We ordered boneless hairtail stew pot rice for 23,000 won and atka mackerel set pot rice for 17,000 won, plus a generous spread of refillable side dishes. Verdict: a satisfying choice for family meals and group gatherings.
Danyang Heukmaneul Ssambap is a Korean restaurant near Danyang-eup in Danyang, Chungbuk. We ordered two servings of black garlic pork ssambap with cola, fresh wrap greens, and doenjang stew. Verdict: a satisfying, wholesome meal after exploring Danyang Market.
Tteokmidang is a Korean rice cake shop in Cheongju, Chungbuk, where you can order baegil and first-birthday table-setting cakes, return gifts, and songpyeon. I bought honey seolgi for a first-birthday celebration, songpyeon, and sikhye; the not-too-sweet rice cake and songpyeon my parents loved were both satisfying. A good one-stop option for a first-birthday rice-cake table.
Nangman Jjajang is a Chinese restaurant near Uirimji in Jecheon, Chungbuk. On my second visit, I ordered a two-person tray of jjajang and cream tenderloin tangsuyuk for 25,000 won each, and loved the crisp pork even under the cream sauce and the gently spicy handmade noodles. Nangman Jjajang is especially good with its apple kimchi on the side.
Jeju Badang is a Korean restaurant in Gagyeong-dong, Cheongju, Chungbuk. I enjoyed boneless hairtail stew, grilled mackerel, sotbap, self-serve sides, and sungnyung. Jeju Badang is a great pick when you want a hearty, home-style fish meal.
Oneul Haru is a Korean restaurant in Gagyeong-dong, Cheongju, serving gondre stone-pot rice with grilled fish and gochujang bulgogi. Both ₩15,000 set meals include homemade side dishes and access to a self-service refill bar. Verdict: a cozy choice when a warm, satisfying Korean meal is calling.
Bubu Duri Tteokbokki Cheongju Geumcheon Branch is a Korean snack restaurant in Geumcheon-dong, Cheongju. I had Duri tteokbokki with chewy sundae, fried squid, fried chili peppers, and beer, and it tasted exactly as I remembered from Bongmyeong-dong. A great spot for a casual plate of Korean snacks and a beer.
