Sujaeham Gorae Budaejjigae Ochang수제햄 고래부대찌개 오창본점
Ochang handmade ham · Flower Army Stew specialist
Sujaeham Gorae Budaejjigae Ochang is a budae-jjigae (army stew) restaurant at 13 Jungsimsangeop 2-ro, Ochang-eup, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do, a 5-minute walk from Ochang Lake Park. At Sujaeham Gorae Budaejjigae Ochang, army stew costs ₩13,000–19,000 per person, the six-clove garlic tteokgalbi steak is ₩12,000 and set meals for 2–4 people are ₩136,000–275,000; the restaurant is open daily 10:30–21:20 (break time 16:00–17:00, last order 20:40).
- Today
- Daily 10:30–21:20
- Prices
- Army Stew (Budae-jjigae) ₩13,000–₩57,000 · Set Meals ₩136,000–₩275,000
- Try
- Gorae Classic Flower Army Stew (Budae-jjigae) ₩14,000Six-Clove Garlic Tteokgalbi Steak ₩12,000Gorae Companion Set (2 people): 2 Flower Army Stews + tteokgalbi ₩136,000





Key facts
- Address
- 13 Jungsimsangeop 2-ro, Ochang-eup, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do충북 청주시 청원구 오창읍 중심상업2로 13 수제햄 고래부대찌개 오창본점
- Opening hours
- Daily10:30–21:20break 16:00–17:00last order 20:40Open every day
- Phone
- 0507-1496-0148
- Reservations
- Accepted · groups welcome
- Parking
- Available
- Amenities
- Separate men's and women's restrooms · Takeout · Delivery · Wi-Fi
- Links
- Naver PlaceInstagramWebsite
Menu & prices
29 items · as listed Oct 2026About
Sujaeham Gorae Budaejjigae Ochang makes its army stew with ham crafted by an artisan who graduated from the Hummel Meisterschule, a German ham-making school, and Sujaeham Gorae Budaejjigae began serving army stew in Ochang in 2011. The ham at Sujaeham Gorae Budaejjigae Ochang is made from 100% Korean pork (Handon) on the principles of no colouring, no preservatives, no starch and low salt, and the broth is a stock steeped with sanghwang (Phellinus) mushrooms and shiitake mushrooms.
The signature dish at Sujaeham Gorae Budaejjigae Ochang is the Flower Army Stew, topped in the centre with a single flower made of bacon, and there is also a Cordyceps Flower Army Stew with added cordyceps. Sujaeham Gorae Budaejjigae Ochang recommends pairing the Flower Army Stew with tteokgalbi made with six-clove garlic, and beef ham, bacon, ham and sausage can be added by the plate.
FAQ
What are Sujaeham Gorae Budaejjigae Ochang's opening hours?
Sujaeham Gorae Budaejjigae Ochang is open daily 10:30–21:20 (break 16:00–17:00) (last order 20:40); there are no regular closing days.
How much is the army stew (budae-jjigae) at Sujaeham Gorae Budaejjigae Ochang?
Sujaeham Gorae Budaejjigae Ochang's 6 army stew (budae-jjigae) items cost ₩13,000–₩57,000. Set Meals (9) cost ₩136,000–₩275,000.
Can I book a table at Sujaeham Gorae Budaejjigae Ochang?
Yes, Sujaeham Gorae Budaejjigae Ochang takes reservations and groups. Call 0507-1496-0148 to book.
Is there parking at Sujaeham Gorae Budaejjigae Ochang?
Yes, Sujaeham Gorae Budaejjigae Ochang has parking.
Does Sujaeham Gorae Budaejjigae Ochang do takeout?
Yes, Sujaeham Gorae Budaejjigae Ochang does takeout. It also has Separate men's and women's restrooms, Delivery, Wi-Fi.
Is the ham in the army stew made in-house?
Yes. Sujaeham Gorae Budaejjigae Ochang uses ham made from 100% Korean pork (Handon) by an artisan who graduated from Germany's Hummel Meisterschule. The ham follows the principles of no colouring, no preservatives, no starch and low salt.
Is there an extra charge for rice and ramen noodles?
Rice and ramen noodles are refilled free of charge. Sujaeham Gorae Budaejjigae Ochang has kept this practice since 2011.
How many visit stories are there about Sujaeham Gorae Budaejjigae Ochang?
Superchart has 19 first-hand visit stories about Sujaeham Gorae Budaejjigae Ochang; the latest visit was on October 4, 2026.
27 visit stories about Sujaeham Gorae Budaejjigae Ochang
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Korean restaurant in Ochang, Cheongju: soy-marinated beef bulgogi
“A regular who has lost count of their army stew visits ordered the Gorae Daewang Kkot Bulgogi, marinated in a secret soy-based sauce, for two (₩35,000, 500g of beef), and found the meat fresh, clean-tasting with no gamey smell, and so generous it left them very full.”
Ochang, Cheongju bulgogi and army stew for 3 out-of-town friends
“The writer brought two friends visiting from Asan and Seoul; the three shared 2 servings of Gorae Giant Flower Beef Bulgogi, then added 1 serving of Gorae Traditional Flower Army Stew, and the 2-serving bulgogi had as much meat as 3 servings.”
Korean restaurant in Ochang, Cheongju: glass noodles in bulgogi broth
“The Gorae giant flower beef bulgogi for two (500g of meat, 35,000 won) is grilled on a broth-rimmed brazier, and the plump glass noodles hidden in the broth and the mild handmade ham paired well with the bulgogi.”
Army stew family dinner for four in Ochang, Cheongju: 3 ramen refills
“Handmade Ham Gorae Budae Jjigae Ochang Main Branch is a budae jjigae (army stew) restaurant with house-made ham that has stayed in the same spot in Ochang-eup, Cheongju since 2011.”
Ochang, Cheongju lunch with free parking: handmade ham army stew
“On this visit, a regular who stops by whenever work brings him to Ochang ordered two servings of the new Gorae Daewang Kkotso Bulgogi (giant beef bulgogi) plus one serving of Gorae Jeongtong Kkot Budae Jjigae, then added ramyeon noodles and rice to the pot.”
Army stew restaurant in Ochang, Cheongju: copper-plate beef bulgogi
“Handmade Ham Gorae Budae Jjigae Ochang Main Branch is a budae jjigae (army stew) restaurant with handmade ham that has held the same spot in Ochang-eup, Cheongju, Chungbuk for 15 years since 2011.”
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