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Cafés, restaurants and places in Chungnam, written by bloggers who went there.
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.
Myeongnyun Jinsa Galbi Dangjin Gijisi Branch is an all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue restaurant in Dangjin, Chungnam. I enjoyed sweet-savory galbi, charcoal-grilled whole makchang, bún chả, a homemade dipping sauce, and marshmallows. Verdict: a roomy, easy-to-park choice for family meals and gatherings.
Bomae Hansang Cheonan Ssangyong Main Branch is a Korean restaurant in Ssangyong-dong, Cheonan. Four adults and one baby shared the Premium Set for 3 and a squid set meal, loving the grilled mackerel, spicy pork, and pork bulgogi. Verdict: a warm, family-friendly home-style meal, though the portions felt slightly small.
Bulnaneun Jjukkumi is a webfoot octopus restaurant in Baekseok-dong, Cheonan. My friend and I ordered the Level 3 Original jjukkumi lunch for tender octopus, huge shrimp tempura, and chewy pot rice for 17,000 won. Verdict: A satisfying place to revisit when you crave a spicy meal.
Daecheon Brewery is a craft beer brewery and pizza pub near Daecheon Beach in Boryeong, Chungnam. I tried Diablo Shrimp, French fries, Boryeong Mud Lager, and Hanne Pale Ale in its tropical, resort-like space. Verdict: a great stop for beer and spicy wood-fired pizza on a Daecheon trip.
Mikado Sushi Chungnam Seosan Branch is a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant in Seosan, Chungnam, where every plate costs 2,100 won. I ate comfortably in a sofa booth with my baby and especially loved the ankimo, taco wasabi, flounder fin, and ankimo sweet-shrimp hand roll. Verdict: A great-value spot for sushi and noodle dishes chosen exactly to your taste.
