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Cafés, restaurants and places in Chungnam, written by bloggers who went there.
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.
Donghae Bada Hoetjip is a seafood restaurant in Cheonan, Chungnam, serving sashimi and seafood stew. I visited with my son for the 110,000 won assorted sashimi and seafood stew set, and the staff prepared the stew for easy eating. Verdict: a comfortable choice for family gatherings or group dinners.
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.
