Cheongnamgadeun

Cheongnamgadeun is a Korean restaurant specializing in health-boosting dishes, located near Magoksa Temple in Sagok-myeon, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do. It is known as a restaurant near Magoksa that serves eomnamu chicken baeksuk (whole chicken boiled plain), otdak (chicken stewed with lacquer tree), and dak-bokkeum-tang (spicy braised chicken) as its signature dishes. With a cozy atmosphere by the stream in front of the restaurant and friendly service, it is known as a place for family dining and group gatherings.

Highlights

• With a stream right in front of the restaurant, it is a good spot to sit and rest after a meal, naturally connecting to the Magoksa outing route.
• Eomnamu chicken baeksuk has little gamey smell and a deep broth, and there are evaluations that it comfortably suits the tastes of the parents' generation.
• Dak-bokkeum-tang is spicy but not overpowering, and many responses say it goes well with rice when ordered together with baeksuk (plain-boiled whole chicken).
• The service response is regarded as an impressive feature of this place, as the staff's warm smiles and careful service are repeatedly mentioned.

Key information

Portfolio & cases

• Signature health food — Eomnamu chicken baeksuk
• Health menu — Otdak
• Commonly ordered together menu — Dak-bokkeum-tang
• Side dishes — Grilled deodeok
• Side dishes — Acorn starch pancake
• Basic side dishes — Seasoned dotori-muk
• Nearby attractions — Magoksa Temple
• Surrounding nature — Magoksa Stream

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What sets it apart

• It's good for a course of sightseeing at Magoksa Temple, then enjoying chicken baeksuk or dak-bokkeumtang while feeling the valley breeze. — Mentions of Magoksa Temple and valley review combinations
• Many reviews say the chicken is substantial and tender and the broth is rich, so it suits customers going for a health boost. — Repeated reviews of rich broth
• Not only baeksuk (plain-boiled whole chicken), but also grilled deodeok, jelly, pancakes, bibimbap, and olgaengi soup are available, so it's easy to choose menus even when going with adults. — Mentions of diverse menu reviews
• There are stories of house-made sauces and directly foraged herbs, so it suits those who want to eat healthily like home-cooked meals even at a tourist restaurant. — Reviews of house-made sauces and herbs

Compared to nearby places

• Taehwasikdang
  Here: Cheongnamgadeun has a stronger feel of eating baeksuk or dak-bokkeumtang right in front of the valley, so it's good for a summer water play and health boost course.
  Taehwasikdang: If you want to eat a generous sanchae jeongsik meal, Taehwasikdang is more well-known.
• Gwibinsikdang
  Here: Cheongnamgadeun's valley atmosphere right in front of the restaurant is mentioned more, so it feels good to rest in nature rather than just eating.
  Gwibinsikdang: For those who want to eat a clean set meal menu, Gwibinsikdang may seem more familiar.
• Dubudubu
  Here: Cheongnamgadeun has a wider menu range from baeksuk, dak-bokkeumtang, jeongol (Korean tabletop hot pot), pancakes, jelly, to grilled deodeok, so it's easy to choose even when going with several people.
  Dubudubu: For those going to eat handmade tofu or dubu jeongol, Dubudubu is a better fit.

Good to know

• Compared to the restaurants right at the entrance of Magoksa Temple, you have to drive into the alley, so it may be less convenient for those who want to eat right in front of the parking lot.
• For those wanting to properly eat a full sanchae jeongsik (mountain vegetable set meal), the options may seem weaker than places well-known for sanchae jeongsik like Taehwasikdang or Gwibinsikdang.

Frequently asked questions

The address, phone number, signature menu, and amenities are confirmed as place information, while the atmosphere and service evaluations are based on the text of visitor reviews.