🐙 A Local Favorite in Songridan-gil
If you’re looking for Songridan-gil Jjukkumi, Park Boksoon Jjukkumi (박복순쭈꾸미) is one of the most popular spots for spicy octopus in Seoul. Jjukkumi is especially fresh from March to May, making it a great time to enjoy its tender flavor. The restaurant is usually busy, and I ordered the Pork Belly + Jjukkumi Hotplate combo.
🧀 Comfort Sides: Cheese Corn & Bean Sprout Soup
The combination of cheese corn and bean sprout soup is classic in any Korean spicy meal.
The cheese corn’s sweetness balances the heat perfectly, while the bean sprout soup refreshes your mouth with a clean, light taste.
Together, they make the whole Songridan-gil jjukkumi experience more enjoyable — you’ll definitely go back for seconds.
🌿 Perfect Wrap Combo: Perilla Leaves & Flying Fish Roe
One of the highlights of Songridan-gil Jjukkumi at Park Boksoon Jjukkumi is the perilla leaf and fish roe combo. At the self-bar, you can refill mayo, perilla leaves, and seaweed flakes anytime. Wrapping jjukkumi with perilla leaf, fish roe, and a bit of mayo creates a flavorful bite with spicy, nutty, and crunchy textures.
🌶️ Mild for Koreans, Spicy for Me!
The Songridan-gil Jjukkumi here is customizable, and you can choose your spice level. I ordered the mild version, but it was still quite spicy. The hotplate comes with pork belly, bean sprouts, rice cakes, and green onions sizzling together in a rich red sauce, creating the smoky aroma typical of Korean hotplate dishes.
🍳 Fluffy Steamed Egg with Cheese
Among all the sides, the steamed egg topped with cheese completely stole the spotlight. It’s light, airy, and creamy — exactly what you need after a few bites of spicy octopus. When the cheese stretches as you scoop it, it feels like a small reward after all that heat 🧀✨
🍹 Drinks: Highball & Beer Time
A spicy dish like Songridan-gil Jjukkumi pairs well with a refreshing drink. The restaurant serves highballs and draft beer, and the fizzy, citrusy highball was especially good for balancing the heat.
🍚 Finishing Touch: Spicy Fried Rice
No Songridan-gil Jjukkumi meal feels complete without fried rice. After the main dish, the staff mixes rice, seaweed, and leftover jjukkumi sauce on the hotplate. The result is smoky, chewy, and full of flavor.
🚶♀️ Perfect Route: From Spicy Jjukkumi to Seokchon Lake Cafe
After enjoying Songridan-gil Jjukkumi at Park Boksoon, I took a short walk around the Songridan-gil area.
If you’re looking for dessert afterward, you can also visit Ginger Bear Cafe, located about a 3-minute walk away.
It’s a cozy dessert spot that pairs perfectly with a spicy jjukkumi meal.
💬 Final Thoughts
Park Boksoon Jjukkumi is truly a must-visit Songridan-gil jjukkumi restaurant that combines flavor, fun, and local Seoul energy in one dish.
It’s a spicy adventure that makes you sweat a little but smile a lot 😋
Perfect for those who love authentic Korean flavors with a bold kick!
📍 Address: 36-6 Baekjegobun-ro 41-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea
🚶♀️ Landmark: Walkable from Seokchon Lake (석촌호수)
📸 Instagram: @parkboksoon5730
