“Octopus†has been synonymous with rejuvenation since ancient times. It is a high-protein, low-fat food that contains plenty of taurine , minerals, and amino acids to help the body absorb and break down calcium.
Furthermore, it is one of the ingredients often eaten on the table due to its chewy texture and rich flavor. An “octopus†looks similar to an octopus and has a total of 8 legs, and the cub of an octopus is
called a “three-legged octopus.†“Three-legged octopus†has thin feet and soft flesh, so it can be enjoyed by men and women of
all ages.
“Octopus†can be enjoyed in a variety of ways,
such as sashimi , sauce, banjo, hot pot, soup, and shabu-shabu. Among them, “stir-fried octopus,†which is stir-fried with spicy sauce, “tantangi, †where octopus is finely chopped raw, “octopus horong,†which is baked by wrapping it around chopsticks, and “yeonpo-tang,†which is boiled and eaten with various vegetables, are representative. Here are 5 of the best restaurants in Seoul where you can enjoy octopus in a
variety of ways.
1. Enjoy Apgujeong's 'Hyundai Octopus' from head to leg
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“Hyundai Octopus†is located near the Sinsa-dong Community Center. It is a place that has captivated the tastes of tourists to the extent that it has a separate Japanese menu. The signature
menu is “sebal octopus stir-fry,†made by frying fresh octopus purchased at the early morning market in a sharp, spicy sauce. The heavy, savory flavor of the octopus head that comes out every time you put it in one bite and chew it is excellent. “Gamjatang,†which has a slightly different flavor from the visual appearance of the red soup, is also a popular menu. There is no perilla powder in it, so the soup is clean and refreshing. There is a parking space in front of the store, so it's a good idea to visit by car.
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â–²Location: 11, Apgujeong-ro 14-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
â–² Business hours: 12:00 to 21:30 every day, closed
on Sundays (1, 3, 5 weeks)
â–² Price: Stir-fried octopus 28,000 won, stir-fried octopus
33,000 won, Gamjatang (large) 40,000 won
â–² Testimonial (
Agaricus): The head and legs of the octopus come out, and the chewy yet tender
texture is amazing..!!! It's an octopus house, but it's a strange place famous for its gamjatang, hahahaha!
2. 'Mokpo Sebal Octopus' at the entrance of Euljiro, grilled and eaten sizzling on an iron plate
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“Mokpo Sebal Octopus†is located near
Exit 2 of Euljiro Station. The store is spacious and can be used from the 2nd to the 3rd floor. The signature menu, “Wild octopus teppan stir-fry,†is made by frying chewy octopus, bean sprouts, buttercup, meedeok , and mochi together
on an iron plate. The seasoning is not irritating, so you
can fully enjoy the sweetness and umami that comes from the vegetables and octopus. Fried rice made by removing vegetables and octopus and then adding seaweed powder and rice to the seasoning is also a delicacy. Note that “Bulnak Hot Pot,†which you can enjoy as a special lunch, is also a popular menu item.
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â–²Location: 20, Namdaemun-ro 9-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
â–² Business hours: 11:00 to 23:30 every day,
closed on holiday days
â–² Price: Wild octopus teppanyaki (medium) 40,000 won stir-fried octopus 16,000 won, bulnak hot pot 10,000 won, wild octopus hot pot
40,000 won
â–² Testimonial (
Wild male tiger): Mugyo-dong Mokpo Sebal Octopus near the entrance of Euljiro, where stir-fried octopus teppanyaki is delicious. It's great to eat stir-fried octopus on a teppanyaki plate and shellfish soup together!
3. Spicy
flavor that relieves stress, Gwanghwamun's 'Pimagil Sylvijeop'
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'Pimagil Sylbi House' moved from Pimatgol in Jongno to Gwanghwamun. The red exterior of the building catches the eye. The signature menu is
“stir-fried octopus,†which boasts a strong spiciness that relieves stress. Capsaicin is
not used, so I feel comfortable even after eating. You
can enjoy it as bibimbap by grating plump octopus and blanched bean sprouts together. “Shellfish soup,†which contains plenty of clams in a clear broth, is also a popular menu. Stir-fried octopus is a great way to soothe your hot mouth. Note that it may
be confused with the previous company name “Lee Kang Soon-sil Bijip.â€
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â–²Location: 24-18, Jong-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
â–² Business hours:
11:00-22:00 every day
â–² Price: stir-fried octopus 20,000 won, shellfish soup 12,000 won, gamjatang 17,000 won
â–² Testimonial (Shikigin Love
Cell 13): I ate it with Cheong Ha, which goes well with octopus, and it was so delicious!!
4. “Dokcheon Octopus Bone†from Songpa, a refreshing soup that gives you energy
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“Dokcheon Octopus Gol†offers a variety of
dishes every day with fresh octopus from Wando and Muan. A plentiful side dish of the boss's pickles, sauerkraut, kimchi, and herbs is served as side dishes. The signature menu, “Yeonpo-tang,†minimizes seasoning and seasoning to maximize the natural flavor of
octopus. The refreshing yet refreshing soup made with kelp , anchovies, and oysters is attractive. “Tangtang bibimbap,†where octopus is
finely chopped and grated with bean sprouts , parsley, seaweed powder, and rice, is also a popular menu. Please note that there is a parking space.
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â–²Location: 239, Jungdae-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
â–² Opening hours: 10:00 to 22:00 every day,
closed on Sundays
â–² Price: Yeonpo-tang 30,000 won, Tangtang bibimbap 20,000 won, galnaktang
30,000 won
â–² Testimonial (
Please give me a shikigin mead): I took a friend who couldn't eat spicy food and recommended octopus paste, and my friend fell
in love with the taste of octopus because of the soy sauce.
5. Banpo
's “Sanmaru Dol-yaki†preserves the natural flavor of octopus
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“Sanmaru Dolyaki†is an octopus specialty store located in Jamwon-dong. The crunchy leek paste, which is served as a standard instant butcher, is just as popular as the main dish. The signature menu is “grilled mountain octopus,†where you put sesame oil on a stone plate and
grill various vegetables, abalone, and wild octopus. Wild octopus is cooked just as if it were boiled in water, and has a
soft texture and moist juiciness. If you add octopus to the fragrant leek sauce, you
can enjoy it even more. There is also a “course menu†where you can enjoy the popular octopus soup , stone-grilled octopus, and stir-fried octopus all at once.
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â–²Location: 29, Naruteo-ro 10-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
â–² Business hours: 11:30 to 22:00 every day, closed on
holidays
â–² Price: Stone-grilled octopus (medium) 70,000 won, Yeonpo-tang (medium) 70,000 won, Sannakji sashimi
35,000 won
â–² Testimonial (Shikigin
Pak Gyu-yat): You can eat it spicy, you can
eat it lightly, it can satisfy all the tastes of octopus enthusiasts hehe