Italian

Update: I know this is an old entry but it's so delicious, it's worth another one!

There's a delicious Italian place, hidden away in the backstreets at the bus terminal. The owner actually lived in Italy for a bit, so it's the real deal.

Go to Dunkin Donuts, and walk straight down that back street (your back is at the YaWooRi) for about 3 or 4 blocks. It's on your right hand side, with a yellow sign. It's called Dono Marcos.

Nepalese/Indian

A new restaurant just opened up this week. The food was delicious and the owners were cute and nice.

Go to the train station, courtyard side (with the tourist information). Go to the taxi stand and go under that main street so you're just opposite the taxis. Walk straight up the hill about 10 seconds. Look up, it's on the second floor. It's called Mount Fishtail. Please go, I don't want this place to shut down!

Food Courts

Lotte Mart The big Lotte Mart in Dujeong Dong has a great foodcourt where you can get a variety of different foods for 4000-6000 Won. Sweet and Sour Pork, Spaghetti, Lasagna, Bibimbap, etc. Ordering is easy because there are replicas of all the food.

Vegetarian

"Shigol eum-ma son dubu" (시골 엄마손두부) - This is the best tofu (Koreans call it dubu) restaurant in Cheonan. Order the "soon-dubu cheongshik" full course tofu meal for 6,000. All the side dishes were vegetarian friendly. Very satisfying. Located in Anseo-dong, near Hoseo University. (안서동 호서대 아래) Tel: 041-558-8833.

Korean

Mashil (마 실) has traditional Korean dishes served on handmade pottery. Beautiful wood interior creates a cosy atmosphere. Order the "Cheong-shik" full course (시골밥상), which has about 20 separate dishes and rice served in bamboo. Cost is 12,000 for the "dwenjang" course or 13,000 for the "cheongkukjang" course. Located 5 minutes from Ssangyong High School in Ssangyong-dong. Tel: 041-571-7007.

"Deul ggot" (들 꽃) has delicious Korean food and a scenic location facing Mt. Taejo. Menu consists of "kalbi" (pork ribs) 12,000 won, "posut(mushroom) bulgogi" 11,000 and squid "sam bab" 10,000. After dinner take a stroll in the garden behind the restaurant and enjoy the evening air on the swings. Beside the restaurant is a nice coffee shop, Ivy League, that shows movies on an outdoor screen on Tuesday evenings. Located in Yuryang-dong, near the entrance to Mt. Taejo park (태조산 구름다리 밑). Tel: 041-522-0280.

Italian

Dono Marco's Check it out for some delicious Italian food, just like back home. It's downtown, across the street from the bus terminal. Go to the Dunkin Donuts and head down the side street away from the terminal 3 or 4 blocks. It's on your right-hand side with a big sign. You can't miss it. The broccoli-salmon is highly recommended!

Cuchina's Italian Restaurant with an excellent chef and an intimate atmosphere. Great music and mood lighting. Make a reservation on Friday or Saturday nights. Located near Bong-seo Elementary School (봉서초드학교) Tel: 041-578-5556

Japanese / American

Raw is a new Japanese - American style sushi roll restaurant. Yummy California rolls and salmon rolls are available. Located in Shinbudong, kitty corner from Zhaus. It's on the 2nd floor. Tel: 041-552-7724. Hours: 11 am -10 pm ( recommended by Julie)