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Cafés, restaurants and places in Chungnam, written by bloggers who went there.
Ppongnamujip is a Korean restaurant in Sapgyo, Yesan, Chungnam, serving samgyetang, chicken gomtang, and spicy chicken hot pot. We had mung-bean and scorched-rice herbal samgyetang plus a child-friendly chicken soup, with easy parking. Ppongnamujip is a solid choice for a nourishing family meal.
Bapkkot Hana Pieotne is a Korean restaurant near Gyeryongsan in Gongju, Chungnam. After playing at the Gomagom Children’s Experience Center, we enjoyed rice, many side dishes, jjageuli doenjang, and doenjang-jjigae with our child. Verdict: a filling choice for a family day out in Gongju.
Brewers Coffee Cheonan Sinbu Branch is a dessert café in Sinbu-dong, Cheonan, Chungnam. I took away a 6,000 won flat peach iced tea and five baked desserts, including flan, canelé, madeleines, and a butter rice-cake financier. Verdict: a reliable Cheonan stop for moist, deeply flavorful desserts—even if you do not drink coffee.
Hwadeogeuro Gan Godeungeo Dangjin Wondang Branch is a Korean restaurant on Wondang-ro in Dangjin, Chungnam. We ordered the ₩43,000 nourishing set for two with brown rice and enjoyed mackerel, sea eel, flounder, braised fish, tteokbokki, and scorched-rice soup. Verdict: a generous family meal worth returning for.
Sonui Son Hongseong Naepo New Town Branch is a Korean restaurant in Hongseong, Chungnam, serving stir-fried webfoot octopus, beef brisket noodle soup, and pork cutlet. Two adults and two children enjoyed adjustable-spice octopus, rich noodle soup, and thick pork cutlet at a weekend lunch. A great family meal choice in Naepo.
Suamgol Jjokgalbi Maeul is a pork rib restaurant in Seongjeong-dong, Cheonan, Chungnam. I loved the tender ribs said to be aged for over 100 hours, plus the generous table spread, steamed egg, and soft tofu stew. Verdict: a great spot for ribs and drinks in Seongjeong-dong.
Neuru Jip is a dakgalbi restaurant near Lake Park in Seosan, Chungnam. I had two portions of its bone-in “real dakgalbi,” followed by fried rice, served warm in a cast-iron pan. Verdict: a memorable, hearty dinner after a Lake Park outing.
Jinsim Wang Donkatsu Cheonan Buldang Branch is a spacious pork cutlet restaurant in Buldang-dong, Cheonan. Two families shared dipping-style pork cutlet, udon, anchovy kalguksu, curry rice, and jjolmyeon with unlimited hot soup and lettuce wraps. Verdict: a generous, comfortable pick for a meal out with kids.
Huni Gejang Cheonan Main Branch is a Korean crab restaurant in Cheonan, Chungnam. After visiting Independence Hall of Korea, I shared crab soup, steamed egg, and pot-cooked rice with my mother-in-law. A relaxed and satisfying stop between Independence Hall and Gakwonsa Temple.
Teolbo Samchon Jip Main Branch is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Buldang-dong, Cheonan, Chungnam. I had the Samchon Deodeok Set with 510g of pork, grilled deodeok, minari, shepherd’s purse soybean-paste stew, and fried rice by the window. Verdict: the grilled deodeok made this an especially memorable meal.
CSLMGF Scalp & Hair Loss Center Sinbuldang Branch is a scalp-care center in Buldang-dong, Cheonan, Chungnam. After checking my husband’s sensitive scalp over concerns about shedding, we tried its scalp-care healing spa. Verdict: it felt like a worthwhile early check-in when small changes start to worry you.
Bultan Wang Ppyeo Gui Yecheon Junghung Branch is a Korean restaurant in Seosan, Chungnam, serving gamjatang and grilled king bones. We ordered the regular-spice mini gamjatang for weekend lunch, and its generous portion, tender meat, and rich pork-bone broth satisfied us. A hearty, refreshing bowl worth returning for.
