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Gochu Mandugukjip (고추만두국집) - Chili Dumpling Soup House
A cozy Cheongju eatery known for its milky, savory dumpling soup—meat-filled dumplings that are flavorful but not spicy, despite the name.
ChungbukKorean Food > Dumplings / Dumpling Hot Pot
3.8
(13 reviews)A dumpling-soup specialty shop featured on SBS's Live Today. The broth is milky and rich, while the dumplings are packed with meat but not spicy, giving a hearty yet clean flavor. It's a long-loved local spot—worth stopping by for a comforting bowl of their signature dumpling soup.
Local Tips
- •Signature milky broth with generously stuffed, non-spicy dumplings
- •Casual neighborhood spot open daily 11:00–21:00—good for a comforting lunch or early dinner
- •Order the Gochu Mandu-guk and pair it with steamed or fried gochu mandu as a side
Menu
Gochu -guk (고추만두국) — chili dumpling soup9,000 KRW
(떡국) — sliced rice cake soup10,000 KRW
Tteok--guk (떡만두국) — rice cake & dumpling soup10,000 KRW
Children's (어린이떡국) — kids' rice cake soup6,000 KRW
Steamed Gochu (찐고추만두) — steamed chili-style dumplings6,000 KRW
Cheese Gochu -guk (치즈고추만두국) — dumpling soup with cheese9,500 KRW
Fried Gochu (튀긴고추만두) — fried chili-style dumplings6,000 KRW
Practical Information
- Category
- Korean Food > Dumplings / Dumpling Hot Pot
- Address
- 1st floor, 61 Sajik-daero 350beon-gil, Sangdang District, Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province
- Operating Hours
- Daily 11:00–21:00
- Phone
- 043-253-4260
- Facilities
- No parking
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Glossary
- Mandu
- Korean dumplings, typically filled with meat and vegetables; served steamed, fried, or in soup (mandu-guk)
- Tteokguk
- Sliced rice cake soup — a chewy, savory broth often eaten for comfort food and traditionally on Lunar New Year
