# Octopus tempura & potato dumplings with rice soju: Jumak Inho, Gwangju - By Seorin (https://superchart.com/en/@anju-and-conversation/) - Written Sep 8, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Dong-gu, Gwangju - Sponsored: This post was written after a visit sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@anju-and-conversation/jumak-inho-gwangju-geumnamro-octopus-tempura/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@anju-and-conversation/jumak-inho-gwangju-geumnamro-octopus-tempura/index.md) ## In short Jumak Inho is a traditional Korean liquor bar near Geumnam-ro 5(o)-ga Station in Dong-gu, Gwangju, serving seasonal small plates alongside traditional Korean drinks only. A stop after shopping at Lotte Department Store Gwangju brought chilled pork jowl, octopus tempura & potato dumplings, and soft tofu stew, paired with today's rice soju and a non-alcoholic Earl Grey highball. Both the mood and the food were satisfying — worth a visit whenever a glass of traditional liquor sounds good. ## Good to know - **Address**: 161-3 Geumnam-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (1st floor, left storefront) - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–22:00 - **Closed**: Every Sunday - **Parking**: Not available - **Location**: Near Exit 6 of Geumnam-ro 5(o)-ga Station, close to Lotte Department Store Gwangju - **Seating**: Bar seats, 2-person tables, 4-person tables - **Chilled pork jowl**: ₩17,000 - **Octopus tempura & potato dumplings**: ₩12,000 - **Soft tofu stew**: ₩11,000 - **Today's rice soju**: ₩5,000 - **Non-alcoholic Earl Grey highball**: ₩3,500 *as written by the visitor on Sep 8, 2026* ![A spread of small plates and traditional liquor at Jumak Inho](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumak-inho-gwangju-geumnamro-octopus-tempura/jumak-inho-gwangju-geumnamro-octopus-tempura-01-dmmgq-900.webp) A while back, after finishing up shopping at Lotte Department Store, I was looking for somewhere to eat dinner and ended up at Jumak Inho. It's a place serving small plates made with seasonal ingredients alongside a variety of traditional Korean drinks — somewhere I'd had my eye on for a while, and I finally made it. Result: totally satisfied! Loved everything from the mood to the food! ![Jumak Inho, a traditional liquor bar on Geumnam-ro in Gwangju](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumak-inho-gwangju-geumnamro-octopus-tempura/jumak-inho-gwangju-geumnamro-octopus-tempura-02-1cv7k-1200.webp) *Geumnam-ro restaurant/bar, Gwangju restaurant/bar, Gwangju traditional liquor* ## Jumak Inho location and hours - Address: 161-3 Geumnam-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (1st floor, left storefront) - Hours: Daily 11:00–22:00 - Closed every Sunday - Parking: Not available ![Exterior of Jumak Inho near Geumnam-ro 5(o)-ga Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumak-inho-gwangju-geumnamro-octopus-tempura/jumak-inho-gwangju-geumnamro-octopus-tempura-03-pvzc4-673.webp) Located near Exit 6 of Geumnam-ro 5(o)-ga Station, Jumak Inho is close to Lotte Department Store Gwangju, making it an easy stop after shopping. ![View of Jumak Inho's cozy interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumak-inho-gwangju-geumnamro-octopus-tempura/jumak-inho-gwangju-geumnamro-octopus-tempura-04-1tjzw-900.webp) *Geumnam-ro restaurant/bar, Gwangju restaurant/bar, Gwangju traditional liquor* ## A cozy, compact interior The compact interior had a comfortable, homey feel to it. ![Seating at Jumak Inho with wood interior and warm lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumak-inho-gwangju-geumnamro-octopus-tempura/jumak-inho-gwangju-geumnamro-octopus-tempura-05-631s0-900.webp) ![Layout of Jumak Inho's 2-person and 4-person tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumak-inho-gwangju-geumnamro-octopus-tempura/jumak-inho-gwangju-geumnamro-octopus-tempura-06-19nom-900.webp) Bar seats, 2-person tables and 4-person tables were arranged nicely, and warm lighting combined with wood interior made for an even cozier atmosphere. It felt like a good spot for a quiet solo drink or for two people to chat over a glass together. ![Menu board at Jumak Inho](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumak-inho-gwangju-geumnamro-octopus-tempura/jumak-inho-gwangju-geumnamro-octopus-tempura-07-17urr-640.webp) ![List of traditional liquors on Jumak Inho's menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumak-inho-gwangju-geumnamro-octopus-tempura/jumak-inho-gwangju-geumnamro-octopus-tempura-08-dmirm-641.webp) ## Seasonal small plates and traditional drinks menu Jumak Inho is a place that puts out a range of menus using the tastiest seasonal ingredients of each season! At lunch you can get a hearty gukbap (soup with rice) meal, and in the evening you can enjoy well-prepared small plates alongside traditional Korean drinks. Instead of regular soju or beer, they only serve traditional liquors, which gave the place an extra distinctive charm. > Order menu > Chilled pork jowl — ₩17,000 > Octopus tempura & potato dumplings — ₩12,000 > Soft tofu stew — ₩11,000 > Today's rice soju — ₩5,000 > Non-alcoholic Earl Grey highball — ₩3,500 ![Today's rice soju and non-alcoholic Earl Grey highball at Jumak Inho](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumak-inho-gwangju-geumnamro-octopus-tempura/jumak-inho-gwangju-geumnamro-octopus-tempura-09-35egh-m-900.webp) We ordered the non-alcoholic Earl Grey highball and the rice soju. ![Nurungji served as the basic side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumak-inho-gwangju-geumnamro-octopus-tempura/jumak-inho-gwangju-geumnamro-octopus-tempura-10-54lrw-854.webp) ![Seasoned nurungji basic side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumak-inho-gwangju-geumnamro-octopus-tempura/jumak-inho-gwangju-geumnamro-octopus-tempura-11-ci6km-900.webp) ### Basic side dish: nurungji (scorched rice) The basic side dish was nurungji, and the seasoning sprinkled on top tasted like the ramyeon soup powder I remember eating as a kid, so I kept reaching for more without noticing. Crunchy and salty — a perfect start alongside a drink. ![A plate of chilled pork jowl with seasoned chamnamul salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumak-inho-gwangju-geumnamro-octopus-tempura/jumak-inho-gwangju-geumnamro-octopus-tempura-12-12ba6-900.webp) ### Chilled pork jowl Thinly sliced pork jowl came out with a fragrant seasoned chamnamul (aromatic herb) salad — the clean presentation alone was striking. Lifting a piece with my chopsticks, I could feel the pork jowl's distinctively springy texture. One bite and a nutty, savory flavor spread through my mouth, and even served cold, it was tender to chew. Topping it with chamnamul, rolling it up with the pork jowl, and dipping it in the special sauce added fragrance and umami that made it even better. Clean flavor, no gamey taste at all! ![A glass of rice soju with chilled pork jowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumak-inho-gwangju-geumnamro-octopus-tempura/jumak-inho-gwangju-geumnamro-octopus-tempura-13-16umd-900.webp) ### Today's rice soju and the non-alcoholic Earl Grey highball This was my first time trying rice soju, and it was cleaner and smoother than I expected, easy to drink without any burden. The non-alcoholic Earl Grey highball had a subtle, appealing Earl Grey aroma, and surprisingly, it paired well with the chilled pork jowl too. ![Soft tofu stew with a deep red broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumak-inho-gwangju-geumnamro-octopus-tempura/jumak-inho-gwangju-geumnamro-octopus-tempura-14-1832h-900.webp) ### Chicken broth soft tofu stew The soft tofu stew looked rich just from its deep red color. Taking a spoonful, it was packed with soft tofu, and thanks to the deeply steeped chicken broth, the flavor of the broth was deep and full. ![A spoonful of soft tofu stew broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumak-inho-gwangju-geumnamro-octopus-tempura/jumak-inho-gwangju-geumnamro-octopus-tempura-15-v88sz-900.webp) It was spicy but not harsh, so I kept going back for more, and the broth alone was satisfying enough to eat on its own. It was great as a drinking snack, but it would have held its own as a proper meal too. ![A plate of octopus tempura and potato dumplings](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumak-inho-gwangju-geumnamro-octopus-tempura/jumak-inho-gwangju-geumnamro-octopus-tempura-16-1cvnj-900.webp) ### Octopus tempura & potato dumplings One plate came out with crispy fried octopus and potato dumplings (gamja ongsimi) together — the visual alone made this octopus tempura & potato dumplings dish stand out as something different. ![Octopus tempura dipped in laver-based sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumak-inho-gwangju-geumnamro-octopus-tempura/jumak-inho-gwangju-geumnamro-octopus-tempura-17-12n7h-900.webp) Dipping the octopus tempura in a laver-based sauce that added a subtle ocean flavor and umami really brought out its crispy texture and nutty richness. The potato dumplings had an appealingly chewy texture, and eating them together with the octopus tempura, the contrasting textures worked together perfectly — total winner! It was an unusual combination, but it worked better than expected and I enjoyed it a lot. ![Final spread of small plates and traditional liquor at Jumak Inho](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumak-inho-gwangju-geumnamro-octopus-tempura/jumak-inho-gwangju-geumnamro-octopus-tempura-18-svntf-900.webp) On a day when good small plates and a glass of traditional Korean liquor sound appealing, I'd recommend Jumak Inho, where you can enjoy food made carefully with seasonal ingredients! ## Where it is - Jumak Inho (주막인호) - 161-3 Geumnam-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (1st floor, left storefront) - 전남광주통합특별시 동구 금남로 161-3 1층 좌측상가 - 35.1531195, 126.9114725 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%A3%BC%EB%A7%89%EC%9D%B8%ED%98%B8/@35.1531195,126.9114725,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@anju-and-conversation/jumak-inho-gwangju-geumnamro-octopus-tempura/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt