🐙 A Local Favorite in Songridan-gil
If you’re looking for the best Songridan-gil jjukkumi, don’t miss Park Boksoon Jjukkumi (박복순쭈꾸미) — one of the most popular spots for spicy octopus in Seoul. Jjukkumi (small octopus) is especially fresh from March to May, making it the best time to enjoy it tender and flavorful.
The restaurant is usually packed, offering several menu combos, and I chose the Pork Belly + Jjukkumi Hotplate 🍳
🧀 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
What makes this restaurant stand out is its perilla leaf and fish roe combo. At the self-bar, you can refill mayo, perilla leaves, and seaweed flakes anytime — such a bonus! Wrap your jjukkumi in a perilla leaf, add some fish roe and a touch of mayo, and you’ll taste the perfect bite: spicy, nutty, and crunchy all at once 💚 This combo is what I’d call the hidden charm of Songridan-gil jjukkumi.
🌶️ Mild for Koreans, Spicy for Me!
The Songridan-gil jjukkumi here is customizable — you can pick your spice level. I went with “mild,” but it was still pretty fiery 🌶️😂.
The pan comes loaded with pork belly, bean sprouts, chewy rice cakes, and green onions, all sizzling together in a thick, red sauce.
As the dish cooks, the sauce caramelizes slightly and gives off that mouthwatering smoky aroma that defines Korean hotplate dishes.
Honestly, this plate alone proves why Songridan-gil jjukkumi is so famous among locals and tourists alike.
🍳 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 this deserves a refreshing drink!
They serve highballs and draft beer, and the highball was my personal favorite — fizzy, citrusy, and just right for cooling the heat.
Even if you’re not a heavy drinker (like me 😅), one glass makes the whole Songridan-gil jjukkumi experience feel complete.
🍚 Finishing Touch: Spicy Fried Rice
No Korean meal ends without fried rice — and here, it’s pure satisfaction. After the main dish, the staff mixes rice, seaweed, and leftover jjukkumi sauce directly on the hotplate. The result is smoky, chewy, and packed with flavor — you can literally taste the layers of the meal in every bite.
If you love comfort food, this fried rice alone will make you want to revisit Park Boksoon.
🚶♀️ Perfect Route: From Spicy Jjukkumi to Seokchon Lake Cafe
After finishing my spicy Songridan-gil jjukkumi meal at Park Boksoon, I took a short 10-minute walk to Seokchon Lake.
The calm lakeside view was the perfect way to cool down after all that heat 🌿🔥
I love how this area connects food and relaxation so seamlessly — it’s a local favorite date spot too!
A few minutes later, I stopped by one of my favorite cafes, Kkne Deulro Cafe (끄네들로), located just a few steps from the lake.
Their dessert and cozy vibe were the sweetest finish to my spicy food adventure 💛
If you’re planning a Seoul food walk, this route — jjukkumi + lake stroll + dessert cafe — is absolutely perfect.
💬 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
