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Cafés, restaurants and places in Chungbuk, written by bloggers who went there.
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.
Jeju Badang is a Korean restaurant in Gagyeong-dong, Cheongju, serving Jeju-style grilled and braised fish with pot-cooked rice. I had the 17,000 won mackerel set and 23,000 won boneless hairtail braise, plus a 15-dish Korean side-dish bar and dessert. Verdict: a generous, family-friendly meal for parents and kids alike.
Eopcheonri382 Chungbuk National University Branch is a retro-style brunch café in Sachang-dong, Cheongju. We tried salmon poke salad, a chicken tender sandwich, misutgaru, and an iced Americano. Verdict: a filling, relaxing stop for brunch and drinks.
Danyang Heukmaneul Ssambap is a Korean restaurant inside Danyang Gugyeong Market in Danyang, Chungbuk. I ordered the ₩19,000 boiled pork wrap rice set with assorted wraps, side dishes, and black garlic rice. Verdict: a filling way to try Danyang garlic with a sweet black garlic twist.
Gukje Yangyukgwan is a lamb skewer and Chinese restaurant in Bokdae-dong, Cheongju, Chungbuk. We ordered fresh lamb skewers, pepper yuringi, and egg fried rice with the kids, and every dish was satisfying. Verdict: a great pick for a family meal or group dinner.
Deulbabae Forest Resort Branch is a Korean restaurant on the third floor of Forest Club at Forest Resom in Jecheon, Chungbuk. For our last lunch of the trip, we had grilled mackerel set meals, soy-sauce pork, and stone-pot rice without leaving the resort. Deulbabae is a filling, convenient choice for family meals and trips with parents.
Waiseutabeu Diet Cheongju Gagyeong Branch is a salad restaurant near Homeplus in Gagyeong-dong, Cheongju, Chungbuk. The ₩9,900 chicken pasta and ₩10,900 chicken cauliflower rice were filling, with well-seasoned noodles, moist chicken breast, and fresh vegetables. Verdict: Choose the cauliflower rice for a satisfying low-carb meal.
Danyang Heukmaneul Nurungji Dakgangjeong is a chicken takeout shop in Danyang Gugang Market, Chungbuk. I took the Double Rich Flavor chicken and black garlic makgeolli back to our lodging, and even tried wrapping fried chicken in salted bread. Verdict: Make this your first stop for Danyang travel takeout.
Maeun Gieok is a Korean restaurant near Jecheon’s express and intercity bus terminals. I had handmade gukmul dakbal with salt gimbap and steamed egg; the sweet-savory sauce gradually built in heat, though the portion was too large for two to add noodles.
Soseonam Hwangto Village Guesthouse is a pension in Danyang, Chungbuk, about a three-minute walk from a valley stream and walking trail. I stayed in the studio-style Seokmun room, played in the stream, and used the private charcoal barbecue; after the weekend, it was a quiet place to rest. Take the easier route to the valley, as the harder path is rocky.
Suanbo Daejanggun is a pheasant restaurant in Suanbo-myeon, Chungju. I tried the ₩69,000-per-person Jeongchan Surasang course, from pheasant samhap to dumplings and sujebi, and found the explanations helpful for my first pheasant meal.
