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Cafés, restaurants and places in Chungbuk, written by bloggers who went there.
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.
Sinbakkase is a fusion omakase bar in Bokdae-dong, Cheongju, Chungbuk. Its 29,900 won per-person 10-course meal moves from seasonal seafood to meat dishes, including abalone sashimi, steamed prawns, aged sashimi with DIY sushi, and yukjeon. Verdict: a great-value choice for drinks alongside a varied course meal.
Hanmaeum Jeongyuk Sikdang Chungbuk Okcheon Branch is an aged-meat barbecue restaurant in Okcheon, Chungbuk. We ordered the 500 g half-pig set for 37,000 won, with pork neck, pork belly, pork jowl and gabrisal, plus spicy green-onion salad with chewy noodles and unlimited doenjang jjigae. Verdict: a satisfying choice for family meals and group gatherings.
Sorori Cheongju Main Branch is a Korean restaurant in Seongan-gil, Cheongju, Chungbuk. I had galbi pot rice for 16000 won and packed fresh salmon buckwheat gimbap for 13000 won, with a changing table, high chairs, and a microwave for baby food. Verdict: a comfortable family meal spot with reliably tasty pot rice.
Tteokmama Cheongju Yullyang Branch is a spacious rice cake café in Yullyang-dong, Cheongju, Chungbuk. I tried five-color songpyeon, fruit glutinous rice cakes, watermelon seolgi, injeolmi, and barley jeungpyeon. Verdict: a dangerously tempting stop for Chuseok songpyeon or gift rice cakes!
Samhwa Susan is a charcoal-grilled freshwater eel restaurant in Nami-myeon, Cheongju, Chungbuk. At about ₩50,000 for 1 kg, its staff-grilled eel comes with sushi rice, aged kimchi, peppers, and clam soup. Samhwa Susan is a satisfying choice for a filling eel meal with less price pressure.
Salon Of Gangseo Branch is a hair salon in Gangseo-dong, Cheongju, Chungbuk. After tidying damaged, uneven layers, I got a long-hair C-curl and S-curl perm designed to add volume to fine hair. Verdict: I loved the natural curls and easy fringe styling.
Gorae Budae Jjigae (고래부대찌개) Ochang Main Branch is a Korean restaurant in Ochang, Cheongju, Chungbuk. We ordered the new 500g beef bulgogi for 2 and the signature budae jjigae, enjoying the light mushroom broth and generous toppings. A great choice when you want hearty yet wholesome beef bulgogi alongside spicy budae jjigae.
Baeksan Hwarro Techno Polis Songjeol Branch is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Songjeol-dong, Cheongju, Chungbuk. I enjoyed aged pork belly and pork neck with clearly labeled weights and prices, kimchi cheonggukjang, and a mulberry highball. Verdict: we planned for three servings but happily ordered five.
Eopcheonri382 Chungbuk National University Branch is a café in Sachang-dong, Cheongju, Chungbuk, serving sandwiches, poke, and tortilla wraps. I tried the salmon poke salad with brown rice and buckwheat noodles, a generously filled bulgogi sandwich, and a light salmon tortilla wrap. Verdict: a great pick for a light yet satisfying brunch.
Danyang Heukmaneul Ssambap is a Korean restaurant near Danyang Gugyeong Market in Danyang, Chungbuk. An opening-time visit brought tender boiled pork, black garlic rice, rich gangdoenjang, and black garlic makgeolli without a wait. Verdict: a memorable, hearty Korean lunch in Danyang.
