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Cafés, restaurants and places in Chungnam, written by bloggers who went there.
Izawa Cheonan Sinbu-dong Branch is a gyukatsu restaurant in Sinbu-dong, Cheonan, Chungnam. After a movie, we ordered two servings of beef cutlet and grilled them to our preferred doneness over a mini brazier; parking at Sinbu Public Parking Lot No. 5 was convenient. A fun choice for a date or a weekend change of pace.
Omi Omi Handmade Dumpling Hot Pot & Kudzu Naengmyeon is a handmade dumpling hot pot restaurant in Buk-myeon, Cheonan. We had the spicy three-person hot pot at weekday lunch, plus self-serve sujebi and dessert kudzu naengmyeon; it was generous enough to satisfy my parents too. Verdict: a filling choice when you want a full meal from hot pot through dessert.
CSLMGF Scalp & Hair Loss Center Seongseong Lake Park Branch is a one-on-one scalp care studio in Seongseong-dong, Cheonan. The anti-aging healing scalp spa included scaling, about 20 minutes of steam, a rolling shampoo, and circulation-device care. Verdict: a relaxing choice when your scalp needs a refresh.
Hyangtaek Cheonan Buldang Branch is a Korean restaurant in Buldang-dong, Cheonan, serving rice bowls and shareable sides. We shared yukhoe bibimbap, Spanish mackerel gondre rice, and crispy mushroom pancakes with our child, with high chairs and children’s tableware available. Verdict: I’d go back for the crispy, nutty mushroom pancakes alone.
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.
