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A no-frills Gongju spot serving hearty maeuntang with customizable add-ons — catfish, ppaga, or shrimp — and an option to finish the stew with aged sujebi dough for a truly comforting meal.
A no-frills local bunsik in Gongju where you can grab classic street-food comfort — spicy tteokbokki, crispy gunmandu, and chewy jjolmyeon are the draws.
A straightforward Gongju spot specializing in gopchang and other grilled beef offal, from communal hotpot to charcoal-grilled cuts, with a premium Hanwoo option.
A small, old-fashioned tteok shop in Gongju offering handmade rice cakes rooted in regional recipes. Perfect for tasting local textures and picking up edible gifts.
A warm, family-run tofu house in Gongju known for handmade tofu and comforting mushroom-based stews—simple, honest cooking locals come back for.
A laid-back cafe-restaurant in Gongju serving generous brunch trays, Italian-style pastas and risottos, plus a small selection of steaks and creative drinks. Good for a relaxed meal whether you drop in for coffee and pastries or stay for a heavier dinner.
A homestyle kalguksu spot in Gongju known for hearty, stew-like and seafood knife-cut noodles with shareable sides. In summer they add chilled and soybean noodle options — note some summer dishes aren't available on weekends.
A Gongju hometown spot centered on ‘pitang’ — a communal, stew-like house specialty offered in variations like sweet potato, kimchi, and seaweed — plus a playful Black Cheese Tangsuyuk.
A down-to-earth Gongju spot known for gungjung kalguksu — a delicate, court-style hand-cut noodle soup — served alongside shareable suyuk (boiled pork). Perfect for a simple, satisfying local meal.
A homey Gongju restaurant known for comforting stone-grilled ribs and hearty set meals; locals come for shared stews and fresh naengmyeon to finish the meal.
A casual, homestyle spot in Gongju offering hearty Korean comfort dishes and a long list of house teas and fruit drinks — great for a relaxed lunch or warming dinner.
A cozy Gongju café offering a wide range of fruit ades, shakes, and comforting lattes with local twists like ssuk (mugwort) and ogok (five‑grain). Great for a relaxed stop while exploring the city.
A small, homestyle eatery in Gongju serving traditional cheonggukjang — a hearty, pungent fermented soybean stew — with simple, comforting banchan.
A no-frills Korean‑Chinese noodle shop in Gongju known for comforting jjajangmyeon and hearty jjamppong — locals often order the 'gop' size for extra noodles.
A homely seafood spot in Gongju known for mackerel-centered set meals and an array of grilled or dried coastal fish, served with comforting sides and rice.
A straightforward Gongju noodle shop focusing on pure buckwheat noodles — makguksu and Pyongyang-style naengmyeon — with a simple soy-sauce–based ganjang preparation that locals favor.
A down-to-earth Gongju spot known for shareable boiled pork and comforting noodle hotpots made with local wheat — an easy choice for groups looking for hearty, homey Korean fare.
A homey, countryside-style spot in Gongju known for simple, hearty Korean comfort food — barley rice, two styles of kalguksu, and shareable suyuk. Great for a relaxed, locally favored meal after exploring the city.
A modest, locally loved bunsik spot in Gongju serving straightforward, comforting noodle dishes — especially spicy bibim-guksu and seasonal kong-guksu.
A homey Gongju spot known for its regional Gongju gukbap and a distinctive range of chestnut (albam) dishes, plus comforting set meals and a casual BBQ option.
A straightforward Korean–Chinese neighborhood restaurant in Gongju serving a wide range of comforting classics — from dry ganjjajang and fiery jjamppong to tangsuyuk and palbochae.
A straightforward, homey Gongju spot known for hearty river stews—catfish, shrimp and freshwater crab—and a generous whole-eel option for two. Expect family-style portions and rustic, comforting flavors.
A down-to-earth Gongju spot centered on bulgogi and a wide range of grilled meats, balanced by hearty stews and cold noodles — the kind of place locals bring family for a satisfying, communal meal.
A modest, homey spot in Gongju specializing in Hwanghae-style handmade mandu — comforting mandu guk and several dumpling preparations made fresh daily.
A down-to-earth Korean-Chinese spot in Gongju serving a wide range of comforting classics—from jjajangmyeon and spicy jjambbong to sharing platters and crispy tangsuyuk. Great for groups or anyone after familiar, hearty flavors.
A rustic Gongju spot focused on duck prepared several ways — herbal stews, smoked and marinated 'yuhwang' duck — plus hearty, homey sides like clam sujebi and dotori-muk.
A homey Gongju spot celebrating mountain vegetables, grilled deodeok and hearty mushroom dishes in set-meal form — the kind of place locals go for honest countryside flavors.
A market-style butcher's diner in Gongju serving honest Hanwoo cuts alongside hearty soups and cold-noodle combinations favored by locals. Expect straightforward, satisfying portions and a casual, no-frills atmosphere.
A down-to-earth Gongju eatery known for hearty grilled and braised fish, with standout Jeju cutlassfish dishes and a smoky charcoal pork platter.
A straightforward Chinese-Korean noodle shop in Gongju serving comforting plates of jjajangmyeon and spicy jjambbong, plus shareable tangsuyuk for groups.