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Cafés, restaurants and places in Chungbuk, written by bloggers who went there.
Ttukbangjip is a Korean restaurant in Sajik-dong, Cheongju, open for just four hours at lunchtime. We ordered three servings of charcoal-pre-grilled gochujang pork and two bowls of rice, with cheonggukjang, self-bar wraps, and review-event kimchi noodle soup. Ttukbangjip is a great pick for smoky, fully cooked pork without the grilling fuss.
JB Coffee is a café in Danyang, Chungbuk, serving playful desserts inspired by the region’s garlic specialty. We shared banana, melon, and strawberry Maneurin Jul Arat Danyang desserts, then poured over the accompanying espresso. Verdict: the sweet fruit flavors and unexpected espresso pairing made this a memorable Danyang stop.
Black Garlic Salt Bread is a bakery café at Danyang Gugyeong Market in Danyang, Chungbuk. After visiting Gosu Cave, Hyeoni Mom’s family packed classic, garlic, and black garlic salt bread sets, and even the kids enjoyed the mild garlic flavor. Verdict: buy extra—the frozen bread turned crisp outside and moist inside after 3 minutes at 160°C.
Gorae Budae Jjigae Ochang Main Branch is a homemade-ham budae jjigae restaurant in Ochang, Cheongju, Chungbuk. I chose the giant flower beef bulgogi over the signature budae jjigae, and its flower-like arrangement made for a seriously generous lunch. Verdict: A memorable pick for days when you are craving beef.
Danyang Heukmaneul Ssambap is a Korean restaurant near Danyang Gugyeong Market in Danyang, Chungbuk. Three adults and one child enjoyed a generous spread of black garlic rice, pork wraps, boiled pork, side dishes, wrap greens, and crab doenjang-jjigae. Verdict: a filling family meal for a Danyang trip.
Salon Of Gangseo Branch is a hair salon in Cheongju, Chungbuk. I got a layered cut and a medium-length C-curl perm over about 3 hours, with detailed advice from consultation through at-home blow-drying. Verdict: My first C-curl perm feels natural, easy to style, and completely worth it.
Jeju Badang is a Korean restaurant in Gagyeong-dong, Cheongju, Chungbuk, serving fish dishes with individual pot rice sets. Our family of four each ordered a different fish dish, plus self-bar sides and chicken. Verdict: the firm, mildly seasoned boneless hairtail stew was the standout.
Sorori Sotbap Gagyeong Direct Branch is a Korean restaurant in Gagyeong-dong, Cheongju, serving made-to-order pot rice and buckwheat gimbap. I tried the abalone butter pot rice and shrimp buckwheat gimbap with tartar sauce in several combinations. Verdict: a lovely stop when you want a proper, freshly cooked warm meal.
Haengbokhan Udong Gage Cheongju Yullyang Branch is an udon restaurant in Yullyang-dong, Cheongju. After 11 p.m., I stopped by for tofu kimchi and makgeolli; the generous 18,000 won dish was enough for three people. Verdict: a great final stop for drinks, a light meal, or hangover comfort food.
Oneul Haru is a Korean restaurant in Gagyeong-dong, Cheongju, Chungbuk. I ordered gochujang bulgogi gondre sotbap and grilled fish gondre sotbap, with side dishes, tteokbokki, and fried eggplant from the self-serve bar. Verdict: a hearty yet clean-tasting meal when you need something filling.
Ojangdong Heungnamjip Cheongju Branch is a Korean restaurant in Cheongju, Chungbuk, serving traditional Hamheung naengmyeon and Korean beef bulgogi. On a cool rainy day, we ordered two portions of bulgogi for 25,000 won per person and enjoyed it with bubbling broth, house-made kimchi, and seasoned vegetables. Verdict: a wonderfully warming family meal for cool weather.
Danyang Heukmaneul Nurungji Dakgangjeong is a dakgangjeong (sweet crispy Korean fried chicken) takeaway shop in Danyang, Chungbuk. We tried its ₩20,000 original black garlic nurungji chicken with a ₩10,000 two-bottle black garlic makgeolli set alongside sashimi, and the saucy chicken stayed crisp while nurungji added a lovely textural change. A very easy market pickup for a Danyang trip.
