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Cafés, restaurants and places in Chungnam, written by bloggers who went there.
Rutai Massage Cheonan Sinbuldang Branch is a massage shop in Buldang-dong, Cheonan, Chungnam. I booked a 90-minute aroma treatment for a sore back and shoulders after sleeping awkwardly, and the pressure adjustments left me feeling refreshed. Verdict: a comfortable choice for easing built-up fatigue after work.
Cham Dwaejitgan Cheonan Dujeong Branch is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Dujeong-dong, Cheonan, Chungnam. We had black pork ogyeopsal, gabrisal, kimchi stew, and margarine soy sauce egg rice before heading back to Seoul. Verdict: a lovely, hands-off grilling meal with especially memorable potato wraps.
Ganghan Sushi Cheonan Buldang Branch is a Japanese restaurant in Buldang-dong, Cheonan, serving omakase sushi and a wide range of sushi. With cold buckwheat noodles and shrimp tempura, this solo meal felt wonderfully generous. Verdict: Ganghan Sushi stands out for thick-cut fish and easy parking.
Kkotgeok Cheonan Yuryang-dong Branch is a crab restaurant in Cheonan, Chungnam, serving soy-marinated and spicy marinated crab set meals in a hanok-style setting. Three of us ordered three set meals and enjoyed roe-filled crab, seaweed soup, and plentiful side dishes. Verdict: a comfortable choice for family meals or hosting guests.
CHOP Hair Cheonan Branch is a reservation-only hair salon in Sinbu-dong, Cheonan. My grown-out wavy roots were straightened while the bob ends received a defined C-curl perm and soft side bangs in about 3 hours. Verdict: a satisfying choice for a soft, voluminous bob without losing length.
Busan-e Tteun Godeungeo Asan Tangjeong Branch is a Korean restaurant in Tangjeong, Asan, serving stone-oven grilled fish with an unlimited 15-dish Korean meal buffet. I sampled seasoned mackerel, Atka mackerel, Spanish mackerel, stir-fried pork, japchae, and rolled omelet. A warm, hearty table worth visiting when you crave a comforting meal.
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.
