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Cafés, restaurants and places in Chungbuk, written by bloggers who went there.
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.
Myeonsikdang Jiwel City is a restaurant near Jiwel City in Bokdae-dong, Cheongju, serving rice noodles and katsu. I had its deeply savory spicy shabu pho plus a mozzarella cheese katsu and mini cold soba set, with easy table-pad ordering and parking registration. Verdict: a satisfying choice when you want spicy broth and crisp katsu together.
Sorori Sotbap Gagyeong Direct Branch is a Korean pot rice restaurant in Gagyeong-dong, Cheongju, Chungbuk. I tried 12,000 won cockle pot rice and 16,000 won signature beef short rib pot rice, with two hours of free parking. A great place to try different pot rice dishes without worrying about parking.
Haengbokhan Udong Gage Cheongju Yullyang Branch is a Korean restaurant in Yullyang-dong, Cheongju, serving udon and pork cutlets until 2 AM. Dad and I shared old-style pork cutlet, cheese pork cutlet, and Gakgi udon for 11,000 won, 12,000 won, and 8,000 won. Verdict: a satisfying spot for sauce-covered old-school pork cutlets late at night.
Tteokmama Cheongju Gaesin Branch is a café-style rice cake shop in Gaesin-dong, Cheongju, Chungbuk. I waited briefly for freshly steamed pizza seolgi, then tried strawberry mochi, injeolmi, and salted yakgwa too. Verdict: come hungry—you will probably leave with your hands full.
Haengbokhan Udon Gage Cheongju Osong Branch is a Korean restaurant in Osong, Cheongju, Chungbuk. After work, our drained little group filled up on tofu kimchi spicy pork and kimchi udon. Verdict: a comforting choice when you need a hot, hearty dinner.
JB Coffee is a café in Danyang, Chungbuk, known for locally inspired bingsu (shaved ice desserts) and rooftop seating. Trying the banana, strawberry, and melon garlic-shaped bingsu was a fun, refreshing Danyang stop.
Jeju Badang is a Korean restaurant in Gagyeong-dong, Cheongju, serving Jeju-style dishes and fish. I tried the lunch-special braised hairtail and unlimited self-serve bar, where the chicken was a surprise highlight. A satisfying Jeju-style family meal in Cheongju.
Ojangdong Heungnamjip Cheongju Branch is a Korean restaurant near Daecheong Lake in Cheongju, Chungbuk. I paired Korean beef fresh bulgogi with ganjaemi hoe bibim naengmyeon for sweet-savory meat and tangy, spicy cold noodles. A satisfying stop for a family meal after a drive.
Sorori Cheongju Main Branch is a Korean restaurant for pot rice in Seongan-gil, Cheongju, Chungbuk. We ordered crab pot rice and beef galbi pot rice, mixed in butter, and happily refilled the side dishes. Verdict: a satisfying, easy pot-rice date with parking included.
Oneul Haru is a Korean restaurant near the terminal in Gagyeong-dong, Cheongju, Chungbuk. I had gondeure stone-pot rice and gochujang bulgogi stone-pot rice sets, complete with self-serve sides, seaweed soup, and scorched-rice tea. Verdict: a filling, easy lunch for one.
Black Garlic Salt Bread is a bakery in Danyang, Chungbuk, selling four varieties of salt bread made with garlic and black garlic. I packed an Original Set and Set 2 to eat at our pension, and the black garlic flavor was milder than expected. Verdict: try a mixed set for a taste of everything.
