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Cafés, restaurants and places in Chungnam, written by bloggers who went there.
Donghae Bada Hoetjip is a seafood restaurant in Dujeong-dong, Cheonan, Chungnam, serving assorted sashimi and seafood stew. I enjoyed tuna, white-fish sashimi, and a seafood stew the staff prepared at the table. Verdict: a generous, easygoing choice for a group seafood meal.
Bulnaneun Jjukkumi Yuryang Direct Branch is a Korean restaurant below Taejosan in Cheonan, Chungnam. After a walk on the Taejosan boardwalk, I had the medium-spicy stir-fried webfoot octopus and perilla seed noodle soup set; the smoky, springy octopus was wonderful, while the noodles soothed the heat. A great stop for a family or group meal after a walk.
Bapkkot Hana Pieotne is a Korean restaurant near Gyeryongsan in Gongju, Chungnam. I ordered the ₩25,000 charcoal-grilled pork set and ₩30,000 water parsley tteokgalbi set, with heaps of home-grown greens and sides. Verdict: a hearty, neat, healthy family meal with a soothing cat-filled view.
Napoli Shinbu is an Italian restaurant in Sinbu-dong, Cheonan, Chungnam, serving wood-fired pizza, pasta, and gambas. Friends shared a ₩22,000 prosciutto arugula pizza, ₩18,500 pollock roe pasta, and ₩22,000 gambas for lunch. Verdict: A relaxed spot for sharing several warm dishes with friends.
Sottture Dakdoritang is a Korean chicken stew restaurant in Cheonan, Chungnam. After the gym, I shared a whole chicken stew with udon noodles, flat dumplings, and DIY fried rice for a seriously filling meal. Verdict: a great pick if you love spicy sauce reduced right into the potatoes and rice cakes.
Shabu20 Asan Onyang Branch is a shabu-shabu buffet restaurant in Asan, Chungnam, where families can enjoy hot pot and a wide range of buffet dishes. We split the pot between katsuobushi and spicy broth, and the children happily ate meat cooked in the katsuobushi broth. A filling, cheerful choice for a family dinner.
Yukdaejang Cheonan Baekseok Branch is a Korean restaurant in Baekseok-dong, Cheonan, serving traditional yukgaejang and brisket seolleongtang. Alternating the spicy soup and mild soup with eonyang-style bulgogi made for a filling, satisfying meal. Verdict: a lovely warm-meal stop on a cool day.
Pino Cafe Cheonan is a café in Pungse-myeon, Cheonan, Chungnam, where yellow cosmos fields and brunch come together. I visited with my niece for tomato-loaded pasta, half-and-half pizza, and drinks, then explored the expanded spaces and flower field. Verdict: the generously saucy shrimp tomato pasta made it a lovely day out.
Bulnaneun Jjukkumi Main Branch is a Korean restaurant in Baekseok-dong, Cheonan, serving spicy stir-fried webfoot octopus with pot rice. We had the less-spicy ₩17,000 lunch set with fried shrimp, plus water kimchi and soft tofu from the self bar. Verdict: a filling, well-priced lunch with easy parking and plenty of space.
Sonui Son Hongseong Naepo New Town Branch is a restaurant in Hongseong, Chungnam, serving spicy stir-fried webfoot octopus and pork cutlet. Our family of four shared two portions of jukkumi-bokkeum, pork cutlet, and fried shrimp at a weekend lunch. Verdict: a great family meal where adults and kids can both find something to enjoy.
Bapkkot Hana Pieotne is a Korean restaurant near Gyeryongsan in Gongju, Chungnam, where small dogs can join you with advance booking. We enjoyed a Cheonnyeoncho tteokgalbi set for 2 and stir-fried charcoal pork at a quiet corner table in a private room with Geurimi. Verdict: a satisfying pick for a healthy Korean meal with your dog or parents.
Brewers Coffee Cheonan Sinbu Branch is a café in Sinbu-dong, Cheonan, Chungnam, serving coffee and French-style baked goods. Even on a weekday afternoon, there was a wait; I tried blueberry lemonade, a hot Americano, financiers, and madeleines. Verdict: Visit at opening for the widest choice of baked treats.
