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Cafés, restaurants and places in Chungnam, written by bloggers who went there.
Omi Omi Handmade Dumpling Hot Pot & Kudzu Naengmyeon Sono Bell Main Branch is a dumpling restaurant near Independence Hall in Cheonan, Chungnam. We ordered a 3-person spicy handmade dumpling hot pot for ₩45,000, with steamed dumplings, unlimited noodles and a cold-noodle dessert. Verdict: a generous, refreshing hot-pot meal worth remembering.
Sijang Dakbokkeum is a chicken stir-fry takeout restaurant in Yesan, Chungnam. The deeply seasoned chicken and shishito peppers made me want another bowl of rice alongside other Yesan Market snacks. A filling takeout meal for a relaxed stay-in dinner.
Hyangtaek Cheonan Buldang Branch is a Korean restaurant in Buldang-dong, Cheonan, serving distinctive Korean rice bowls. The boneless, tender Spanish mackerel gondre rice was especially delicious with seasoned seafood and gobchang gim. A satisfying meal in Buldang-dong.
Sonamu Hanjeongsik is a Korean restaurant in Nonsan, Chungnam, serving a wide-ranging hanjeongsik set meal in a traditional hanok setting. In Cheongsil Room 5, I tried the Sonamu Set Meal, from pumpkin porridge and grilled hairtail to soy-marinated shrimp, stir-fried octopus, yuzu jelly, and Nonsan strawberry juice. Verdict: A lovely choice for a leisurely, generous Korean meal in a hanok.
Geurimseu Cafe is a large brunch café in Cheonan, Chungnam. After a festival, we stopped by with my niece for gorgonzola pizza, an ashotchu, and a strawberry smoothie. A comfortable drive-out brunch spot with kids.
Kkotgeok Cheonan Yuryang-dong Branch is a hanok-style crab restaurant in Yuryang-dong, Cheonan. I shared the C Set of two albae-gi set meals and Yeonpyeong crab stew with my parents, and loved the meaty crab and gently seasoned flavors. A lovely choice for a family meal or gathering.
Cham Dwaejitgan Cheonan Dujeong Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Dujeong-dong, Cheonan, Chungnam. I tried black pork neck, Boseong Nokdon pork belly and pork jowl with potato wraps, egg rice, fried rice, and arrowroot cold noodles. A great choice for a relaxed meat meal with kids.
Busan-e Tteun Godeungeo Asan Tangjeong Branch is a Korean grilled-fish restaurant across from Tangjeong Station in Asan, Chungnam. I had grilled Spanish mackerel and seasoned mackerel meals for 17,000 and 16,000 won, plus unlimited self-bar dishes. A generous, tasty pick for a family meal or gathering!
Ganghan Sushi Cheonan Buldang Branch is a sushi restaurant in Buldang-dong, Cheonan, Chungnam. After enjoying it alone first, I returned with my younger brother for the ₩17,000 Ganghan Special Sushi set, with 12 pieces, mini udon, and seafood croquettes. Verdict: a satisfying choice for solo sushi or a meal together.
Sottture Dakdoritang is a chicken stew restaurant in Seongjeong-dong, Cheonan, Chungnam. We ordered the one-and-a-half-chicken dakdoritang for 45,000 won and added udon noodles twice, enjoying the rich broth for both lunch and drinks. Verdict: a generous, satisfying chicken stew worth returning for.
Siyudang is a brunch café in Cheonan, Chungnam, with a spacious interior and a windmill rooftop. I visited with 13- and 30-month-old nieces and enjoyed the elevator, roomy table spacing, shrimp open sandwich, bakery treats, and drinks. Verdict: Siyudang is a lovely weekend stop for scenery and brunch with little ones.
Yukdaejang Cheonan Baekseok Branch is a Korean restaurant in Baekseok-dong, Cheonan. Five of us shared gopchang yukgaejang, seolleongtang, traditional yukgaejang, and a bossam platter, so even the child who could not handle spicy food had a filling meal to suit their taste. A great choice for families with different cravings.
