The domestic drama “Squid Game,†which was recently released on an OTT platform, is very popular. Loved by people from all over the world beyond Japan, the food and props introduced in the drama have also become a hot topic. The seafood, squid, is also in season and is loved by many these days, as its flavor is fully enhanced! Find restaurants where you can enjoy squid in a variety of ways, such as sashimi where you can feel the freshness of squid as it is, bosam, which is enjoyed with softly boiled meat, and yakiniku, which aims to become a rice thief with a sweet and spicy sauce. Here are 5 of the best squid restaurants in Seoul where one squid can be found.
1. Soft bosam meets chewy squid, “Ijobosam†in Dangsan-dong
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“Ijobosam†is a sign with plain text on a white background where you can feel the long-standing force. The signature menu, “Squid Bossam,†combines softly boiled bosam with chewy squid, sweet bosam kimchi, and radish kimchi in one plate. It's fun to combine ingredients with various textures and flavors to suit your taste. Cheonggukjang, which has a rich fragrance, is served as a service to add a hearty feeling.
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â–²Location: 244 Dangsan-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 11:30 — 22:00 every day
â–²Price: Squid Bossam (medium) 33,000 won, Bossam (medium) 30,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Eat a hearty meal): If you put squid or kimchi on a thick slice of bosam and eat it in one bite, the texture and flavor are twice as delicious. It's cooked to a perfect state, so it keeps on getting your hands flowing. There's also a second store, so be sure to check it out.
2. 'Bae Go-dong' in Sinsa-dong mixed with an addictive sweet and spicy sauce
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“Bae Go-dong†is a seafood specialty restaurant that has been in business in Apgujeong for over 30 years. The signature menu is “squid yakiniku,†which is eaten by frying large pieces of squid with vegetables such as parsley and onions with a spicy sauce. The yakiniku, which has a subtle sweetness of onions, has an addictive sweet and spicy flavor. Fried rice, which is enjoyed by adding rice and seaweed powder to the leftover seasoning, is also a delicacy.
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â–²Location: 54 Eonju-ro 172-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: 11:30 — 22:00 on weekdays, 12:00 — 22:00 on weekends
â–²Price: Squid yakiniku 14,000 won, fried squid 11,000 won
â–²Review (sikkin beer and peanuts 09): You can eat delicious food at a good value in Apgujeong. If you mix the seasoning for squid and yakiniku with rice, there are no rice thieves. Deep-fried squid is also delicious when eaten with seasoning.
3. Myommok-dong's “frowning†that conveys the freshness as it is
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“Squid frown†uses squid to serve a variety of dishes such as sashimi, steamed rice, and sundae. The signature menu, “Mountain Squid,†draws attention with the visuals of each part, from the head to the body and legs of the squid, cut using the shape of each part. The moderately thick mountain squid is appealing for its mild sweetness and crunchy texture. “Deep-fried ink,†which has a savory flavor with ink and cheese, is also a great place to enjoy.
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â–²Location: 454 Myommok-ro, Jungnang-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 18:00 — 02:00 every day, closed on Sundays
â–²Price: Mountain squid cigar, deep-fried fish, 22,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Sweet corn monica): Instead of cutting it into thin slices, you can enjoy a richer flavor by cutting it wide. If you soak a slice of squid sashimi in soy sauce and drink it with a cup of soju, the stress of the day will go away a lot.
4. Sashimi with rich flavor and texture, 'Sangdo Indoor Food Stall' in Sangdo-dong
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â–²Location: 288, Sangdo-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 16:30 — 22:00 every day, closed on Sundays
â–²Price: Squid sashimi (medium) 30,000 won, steamed squid 35,000 won
â–²Review (Shikigami Kamen Rider): Squid sashimi served in a spoon bowl! The sashimi was very generously filled with squid, and there was no regret until the last bite. The steamed squid was also amazing, but I'll have to try it next time!
5.5. 'Cheongsongsan Squid' in Namhyeon-dong, the rich flavor of the intestines
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“Cheongsong Mountain Squid†is prepared by picking live squid from the aquarium when an order is placed. The signature menu is “steamed mountain squid,†where a whole squid is steamed, then sliced and served to the customer. The golden entrails flow down between the purple squid's flesh, making it appetizing. You can experience the rich flavor while the green entrails and ink thoroughly cover your tongue.
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â–²Location: 22, Gyeongin-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul
â–²Business hours: Weekdays 11:00-20:00, weekends 11:00-17:00, B/T (weekdays) 15:00-17:00, closed on Mondays
â–²Price: Chogye noodles 8,000 won, Chogye bibimguksu 8,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Kimderella Shikigami): Chogye noodles feel refreshed when you soak the broth all the way in at the beginning. They don't use any condiments, so you feel comfortable even after eating them!
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