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Cafés, restaurants and places in Chungnam, written by bloggers who went there.
Lee Eunju Art Gallery is a décor shop in Cheonan, Chungnam, with paintings, ceramics, gold-toned ornaments, and furniture. After parking in the large lot and browsing all three floors, I chose and had some gold-toned ornaments wrapped. Verdict: a lovely stop for homewarming gifts or decorating a home or shop, haha.
Brewers Coffee Cheonan Sinbu Branch is a dessert café in Sinbu-dong, Cheonan, Chungnam. After lunch with a friend, I tried Brewers Coffee, salted caramel milk tea, and an Earl Grey canelé while looking around the vintage interior and terrace. Verdict: the not-too-sweet almond cream coffee and intensely Earl Grey canelé were especially satisfying.
Donghae Bada Hoetjip is a seafood restaurant in Dujeong-dong, Cheonan, Chungnam. After a performance, I shared the 110,000-won sashimi and seafood stew course for two with my boyfriend, from its generous side dishes to its spicy stew. Verdict: a wonderfully filling choice with roomy parking and tables.
Dongbaek Seokgalbi Asan Main Branch is a Korean restaurant on Chungmu-ro in Asan, Chungnam. My friend and I ordered beef seokgalbi for two, with fried monkfish, potato pancake, neat side dishes, and doenjang-jjigae. Verdict: a wonderfully composed meal for a family dinner or gathering.
Omi Omi Handmade Dumpling Hot Pot & Kudzu Naengmyeon Sono Bell Main Branch is a Korean restaurant in Buk-myeon, Cheonan, Chungnam. A regular of more than 3 years enjoyed mild dumpling hot pot with shrimp, shabu beef, and vegetables, followed by complimentary cold noodles. Even when full, the cold noodles make the visit feel worthwhile^^
Myeonsikdang Gongju University Branch is a Japanese restaurant in Gongju, Chungnam, near Gongju National University. We shared a donkatsu set and mini butadon with a child, then tried chogye naengsoba and maze soba; the maze soba was the standout. A convenient choice for a relaxed, filling meal.
Oneungi Shabu Baeksuk is a duck baeksuk restaurant in Eumbong-myeon, Asan. After reserving, I enjoyed mushroom shabu, tender duck, sticky-rice porridge, and sikhye with my parents. Verdict: a wonderfully hearty restorative meal to share with parents.
Motsaenggin Ttungdwaeji Cheongdang Branch is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Cheongdang-dong, Cheonan, Chungnam. I reserved ahead for staff-grilled pork jowl, Cheonsang pork neck, and a generous kimchi stew, with open windows creating a fun outdoor-stall feel. Verdict: the pork jowl and kimchi stew combination is a must, haha.
Mikado Sushi Chungnam Seosan Branch is a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant in Seosan, Chungnam, where every plate costs 2,100 won. My sister and I returned at opening time for eel, beef tartare, salmon sushi, and buckwheat soba, eating 22 plates for 46,200 won. Verdict: Mikado Sushi Chungnam Seosan Branch is a satisfying choice when salmon sushi is on the mind in Seosan.
Ppongnamujip is a samgyetang restaurant in Sapgyo, Yesan, Chungnam, serving nurungji and mung bean chicken soup with Korean ingredients. I arrived at opening on Sunday and loved the tender chicken, house-made soy sauce and kimchi, and creamy mung bean porridge. Verdict: a memorable final meal for a Yesan trip.
Hwadeogeuro Gan Godeungeo Dangjin Wondang Branch is a Korean restaurant on Wondang-ro in Dangjin, Chungnam. We ordered mackerel, spicy pork, and braised mackerel set meals, then filled up on side dishes from the self-service bar. Verdict: a satisfying spot for a hearty Korean meal in Dangjin.
Madang Itneun Jip is a Korean restaurant serving ginseng set meals in Geumsan, Chungnam. I reserved a visit with my parents and enjoyed ginseng tteokgalbi, marinated seafood, braised eel, and ginseng rice. Verdict: reserve ahead for a family meal that feels truly special.
