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Cafés, restaurants and places in Chungnam, written by bloggers who went there.
Rutai Massage Cheonan Sinbuldang Branch is a Thai massage studio in Buldang-dong, Cheonan. I had a 75-minute aroma treatment for stiff shoulders, back, and neck, then used the private room and shower facilities. A good option when you want focused relief and a shower afterward.
Donghae Bada Hoetjip is a seafood restaurant in Dujeong-dong, Cheonan, serving assorted sashimi and haemultang (spicy seafood stew). My cousin, my fiancé, and I ordered the three-person set and lingered over drinks, fresh fish, and warming broth. A satisfying pairing for a relaxed dinner with drinks.
Cheongwon Restaurant: Cooking Budae-jjigae, Cheonan Dujeong Main Branch is a Korean restaurant in Dujeong-dong, Cheonan, Chungnam, serving spicy budae-jjigae with beef belly and Cheongyang peppers. The generous ham and minced beef, 2,000 won glass noodles, and review-event rolled omelet made the meal delicious to the last bite. Verdict: a great pick for spicy budae-jjigae without the heaviness.
Brewers Coffee Cheonan Sinbu Branch is a café for baked treats and coffee in Cheonan, Chungnam. I tried five treats, including a salty caramel financier and cream brûlée madeleine, with a hot Americano and packed up the rest. A lovely first stop for a Cheonan bakery tour.
Siyudang is a large brunch and dessert café in Pungse-myeon, Cheonan, Chungnam. On a second visit with my husband, we had a prosciutto open sandwich, Gorgonzola pizza, and cheesecake, then looked around the rooftop on a rainy day. Verdict: the unusual house sauce and roomy setting were especially memorable.
Sottture Dakdoritang is a Korean restaurant in Seongjeong-dong, Cheonan, serving chicken stew and potato pancakes. I finished a whole chicken stew with potato pancake, rice, and fried rice, and the takeout tasted just as good as eating in. Verdict: Sottture Dakdoritang is great for rich broth with rice and fried rice.
Jinsim Wang Donkatsu is a Korean-style pork cutlet restaurant in Buldang-dong, Cheonan, Chungnam. We shared regular and spicy double pork cutlets, along with unlimited soup, lettuce wraps, and self-packing for leftovers. Verdict: a generously portioned meal I would gladly return for—though I already have, haha.
Mikado Sushi Chungnam Seosan Branch is a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant in Seosan, Chungnam, where every plate costs ₩2,100. My sister and I had 21 plates at weekday lunch, from salmon and shrimp to yukhoe sushi and Kinder Joy dessert. A great-value, filling sushi stop with speedy turnover.
Cheongwon Restaurant: Cooking Budae-jjigae, Cheonan Dujeong Main Branch is a budae-jjigae restaurant in Dujeong-dong, Cheonan, Chungnam. My friend and I shared 2 servings of Songtan budae-jjigae with an event egg roll and unlimited rice and ramen noodles. Verdict: a deeply savory, satisfying meal to the last spoonful.
Brewers Coffee Cheonan Sinbu Branch is a café in Sinbu-dong, Cheonan, Chungnam, near Shinsegae Department Store. My friends and I shared decaf Americanos and several financiers while catching up after a long time. A comfortable spot for lingering over coffee and conversation.
Kkotgeok is a Korean restaurant specializing in soy-marinated and spicy marinated crab in Yuryang-dong, Cheonan. My parents and I had the C set with crab stew plus the roe-filled female crab set meal, and everything was generously portioned. Verdict: a satisfying choice for a family meal or parents’ birthday dinner.
Madanginneun Jip is a reservation-only Korean restaurant in Geumsan, Chungnam. My partner and I had the 100,000 won two-person ginseng Korean set meal for our 100-day trip lunch, with 28 dishes served at once and gently seasoned flavors throughout. Verdict: a satisfying pick for an anniversary or a meal with parents.
