Budget
Kraze Burger
Next to kfc in shinae. they have a selection of burgers starting at â©7,000. they also serve fries, salads and sandwiches.
Say Won Sushi
In ha-buk-dae near casa bianca, say won is one of the premier sushi bars in cheongju. known for its great value and friendly sushi chef say won offers some of the best sushi you can find this side of seoul. as with most korean restaurants they do not take reservations, however, they do deliver to most locations within 10 min. of ha buk dae.
Galbi Restaurants
There are many restaurants serving korean-style pork and beef barbeque in cheongju. meals are cheap 4,000-10,000 won and delicious.
Street Food
Tteokbokki is sliced rice cakes served with red, hot pepper paste. fish cakes, boiled eggs or even ramyeon may be added to the dish.
Noriter
Along from the cgv in shinae, noritor has a good mix of thai, mexican and italian dishes starting at â©6,000.
Subway
Located on the first floor of dreamplus, which is near the gagyung bus terminal. there is also a subway in shinae, just along from bang bang.
Midrange
Mes bouchons
In gakyeong-dong, upstairs and across the road from outback steakhouse. mes bouchons has a good selection of pizza and pasta. their set menu is a good option for less than 20,000 and comes with 5 courses.
Saigon Square
In shinae, upstairs and just along from the north face store. vietnamese style food at cheap korean prices.
Frying Pan
Also in chungdae and arguably the best fried chicken place in cheongju. their salads are pretty tasty as well.
Hungry Eyes
Tasty indian style food in chungdae, across the street from the patio area.
Top end
VIPS
Steak / buffet restaurant across the river from shinae.
Bon Apetit
Buffet restaurant under the cgv in shinae, all you can eat for â©22,000 with bottomless beer and soft drinks.
Outback Steakhouse
Located in gakyeong dong near the bus terminal. you'll find a selection of steak, chicken, seafood and pasta on offer.
Cheongju's local specialities are chestnuts, and little packets of them are widely available at tourism and convenience stalls across the entire Cheungchong Province. It it is also a major growing region for apples, pears and peaches.
Cheongju has a reasonably good mix of Korean and Western restaurants. Most of the American fast food chains can be found somewhere in the city. The downtown area is home to McDonalds, KFC, Mr Pizza and Burger King.