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Cheongga

Cheongga

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About

A long-running retro eatery near Madeul Station serving comforting cheonggukjang bibimbap for lunch and classic samgyeopsal with homemade banchan for dinner.

Tucked away on the second floor of a commercial building just steps from Madeul Station, Cheong-ga captures the unvarnished soul of an old-school neighborhood hangout. With vintage clocks, humming televisions, and retro padded dining chairs, this long-running Nowon fixture runs on an honest, dual identity: an earthy, fast-moving stew haven by midday, and a lively grill house by nightfall. Lunch service between 11:00 and 15:00 is dedicated almost entirely to *cheonggukjang* (fermented soybean paste stew). Regulars arrive for broad metal bowls loaded with seasonal seasoned greens, spicy shredded radish, crisp bean sprouts, and individual fried eggs. Doused in sesame oil and ladled with thick, savory stew rather than standard gochujang, it forms a rustic bibimbap that has converted neighborhood diners for decades. After 17:00, the dining room transforms as smoke drifts through the narrow corridor. Nearly every table orders the raw *samgyeopsal* (pork belly), cut into generous portions and grilled alongside stacks of aged baechu kimchi. The side dishes elevate the experience; the kitchen turns out fresh banchan like seasoned lettuce salad (*sangchu-geotjeori*), soybean-paste-tossed crunchy chili peppers, bean sprouts, and mild *cheongpomuk* (mung bean jelly). A piping-hot pot of *doenjang-jjigae* comes standard alongside the meat. For the full routine, request a small dish of sesame oil to roast whole garlic cloves directly on the grill plate next to the pork fat. Cap the rich feast with a bowl of refreshing *bibim-naengmyeon* (spicy cold noodles) or clean *janchi-guksu* (warm banquet noodles) before stepping back into the residential streets of Sanggye-dong. Cheong-ga delivers no frills or modern polish, but for authentic communal warmth and classic Korean comfort staples, it remains a cornerstone of the district.

Menu

  • Fresh Pork Belly생삼겹살₩15,000
  • Rich Soybean Paste Stew청국장₩8,500
  • 돼지갈비(200g) (저녁메뉴)₩16,000
  • 소갈비살(150g) (저녁메뉴)₩17,000
  • Banquet Noodles잔치국수₩6,000
  • Cold Noodles냉면₩8,000
  • Steamed Egg계란찜₩5,000

Local tips

  • Cheonggukjang is served during lunch hours (11:00 to 15:00) with bibimbap sides and a fried egg.
  • Order grilled pork belly (samgyeopsal) at dinner, served alongside complimentary doenjang-jjigae.
  • Ask the owner for sesame oil and garlic for grilling on the tabletop plate.
  • Dedicated parking is rarely available behind the building; use the paid street parking nearby.

Details

Nearest station
Madeul Station
Phone
02-930-5291

Opening hours

Sunday
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Monday
11:00–22:00
Tuesday
11:00–22:00
Wednesday
11:00–22:00
Thursday
11:00–22:00
Friday
11:00–22:00
Saturday
11:00–22:00

11:00-22:00 (Break time 15:00-17:00, Closed on Sundays; lunch is focused on cheonggukjang until 15:00)

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