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Cafés, restaurants and places in Chungnam, written by bloggers who went there.
Cheongwon Restaurant: Cooking Budae-jjigae, Cheonan Dujeong Main Branch is a Korean restaurant in Dujeong-dong, Cheonan. Even after 8 p.m., the restaurant was busy but seating, setup, and service were quick, with plenty of ham in the budae-jjigae and neat side dishes. Verdict: a satisfying spot for a filling meal with unlimited rice and ramen noodles.
Geurimseu Cafe is a spacious bakery and brunch café in Cheonan, Chungnam. I tried basil cream pasta, castella cream bread, and drinks, then looked around its roomy indoor seating and terrace. Verdict: I’d love to come back for coffee outdoors on a cool day.
Plan H Cheonan Cheongdang Branch is a hair salon in Cheongdang-dong, Cheonan, Chungnam, for long-hair perms. I got a natural C-curl perm on long, frizzy straight hair, and the ends now fall into shape with just a blow-dry. Verdict: a nice option for reducing daily flat-iron styling without an overly dramatic curl.
Sonamu Hanjeongsik is a Korean restaurant in Nonsan, Chungnam, serving elaborate hanjeongsik set meals in a hanok-style setting. I shared the ₩43,000 Sonamu Set Meal with my mom, from tender braised short ribs and spicy stir-fried octopus to dessert. Verdict: a lovely choice for a family meal or special occasion.
Siyudang is a brunch and bakery café in Pungse, Cheonan, Chungnam, right in front of Taehaksan Natural Recreation Forest. We shared two shrimp pastas, enjoyed the windmill photo spot, and found the portions wonderfully generous. Siyudang is an easy pick after a Taehaksan walk or for an autumn drive date.
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.
