Korean

Mashil (마 실) has traditional Korean dishes served on handmade pottery. Beautiful wood interior creates a cosy atmosphere. Order the "Cheong-shik" full course (시골밥상), which has about 20 separate dishes and rice served in bamboo. Cost is 12,000 for the "dwenjang" course or 13,000 for the "cheongkukjang" course. Located 5 minutes from Ssangyong High School in Ssangyong-dong. Tel: 041-571-7007.

"Deul ggot" (들 꽃) has delicious Korean food and a scenic location facing Mt. Taejo. Menu consists of "kalbi" (pork ribs) 12,000 won, "posut(mushroom) bulgogi" 11,000 and squid "sam bab" 10,000. After dinner take a stroll in the garden behind the restaurant and enjoy the evening air on the swings. Beside the restaurant is a nice coffee shop, Ivy League, that shows movies on an outdoor screen on Tuesday evenings. Located in Yuryang-dong, near the entrance to Mt. Taejo park (태조산 구름다리 밑). Tel: 041-522-0280.

Italian

Dono Marco's Check it out for some delicious Italian food, just like back home. It's downtown, across the street from the bus terminal. Go to the Dunkin Donuts and head down the side street away from the terminal 3 or 4 blocks. It's on your right-hand side with a big sign. You can't miss it. The broccoli-salmon is highly recommended!

Cuchina's Italian Restaurant with an excellent chef and an intimate atmosphere. Great music and mood lighting. Make a reservation on Friday or Saturday nights. Located near Bong-seo Elementary School (봉서초드학교) Tel: 041-578-5556

Japanese / American

Raw is a new Japanese - American style sushi roll restaurant. Yummy California rolls and salmon rolls are available. Located in Shinbudong, kitty corner from Zhaus. It's on the 2nd floor. Tel: 041-552-7724. Hours: 11 am -10 pm ( recommended by Julie)

Chain Restaurants

Outback Steakhouse is across the street from the Express Bus Terminal on the second floor. Outback opened in December 2005 in Cheonan. It's a very busy and popular on weekends. They serve free wings to waiting patrons. It is possible to make a reservation at Outback and the have a new pager system too. You can get the Outback pager and wander around nearby stores, like the bookstore downstairs. Website




Pizza Hut has 2 locations in Cheonan. One is near the bus terminal, located in Yawoori department store. The other is 2 minutes from E-mart. Both Pizza hut locations are very popular in Cheonan. Be sure to go early around dinner time. Korean Website

Sorrento pasta restaurant. It's a chain restaurant with a bright cheery interior. Located in Dujong-dong. Sorrento's is one of the few places you can get pasta dishes in Cheonan. Tel: 041-558-3777 Korean Website

Fast Food Restaurants

There are many places in Cheonan where you can get your fast food fix. There are a number of McDonald's, Burger King, KFC, Popeye's, Subway and Lotteria restaurants in Cheonan.


Burger King is located in the Express Bus Terminal on the first floor. The Burger King is directly attached to the Express Bus Terminal so it's a convenient place to grab a burger before getting on the bus. There are always foreigners in Burger King.

KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) has two locations in Cheonan. KFC is located across the street from Yawoori and the other KFC is half a block from the Cheonan train station.

Lotteria is a Korean fast food chain. They make a popular Lotteria Bulgogi burger, which is made from pork and a sweet barbeque sauce. There are too many locations to

McDonald's Restaurants have put their stamp on Cheonan. There are a total of 5 McDonald restaurants in Cheonan. Located in the top floor of Yawoori Department Store, Megamart, E-mart, near the train station (by the old movie theatres) and near the Lottemart in Ssangyong-dong. McDonald's restaurants first came to Cheonan in 2001.

Popeye's is located on the top floor of Yawoori Department Store. There is only one Popeye's fastfood restaurant in Cheonan. Although there are several Popeye's Kalbi restaurants.

Subway Sub Sandwiches. Subway subs is a relatively new establishment in Cheonan. There is only one Subway location in Dujong-dong on the bus 111 route. They will deliver your Subway Sub if you have a large order. Tel: 041-568-7555.