# Solo dining in Jongno: octopus set with pumpkin porridge, Bonghyejane - By Eunjo (https://superchart.com/en/@beauty-in-detail/) - Written Sep 21, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@beauty-in-detail/jonggak-solo-lunch-nakji-stirfry/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@beauty-in-detail/jonggak-solo-lunch-nakji-stirfry/index.md) ## In short Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch is a Korean restaurant on basement level 2 of Jongno Tower, connected directly to Jonggak Station in Jongno, Seoul. A solo lunch order of the octopus stir-fry set arrived as a full tray with perilla mushroom soup, pumpkin porridge, side dishes and seaweed, and the many two-person tables made eating alone feel easy. Bonghyejane is a good Jonggak lunch stop when you are coming off a cold and want something warm and restorative. ## Good to know - **Location**: B206 & B207, Basement 2, Jongno Tower, 51 Jongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul - **Hours**: Weekdays 11:00-21:00 / Weekends 11:00-20:00 - **Break time**: 15:00-16:30 - **Parking**: 90 minutes free in the Jongno Tower underground car park - **Order minimum**: Whole octopus stir-fry, spicy baby octopus stir-fry, Hyeja feast table and Hyeja dish table require two servings; set meals and single dishes can be ordered for one - **Ordered**: Octopus stir-fry set (includes perilla mushroom soup, octopus stir-fry, pumpkin porridge, side dishes and seaweed) - **Seating**: Plenty of two-person tables, comfortably spaced *as written by the visitor on Sep 21, 2026* ![First photo of Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch in the Jongno Tower basement](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-solo-lunch-nakji-stirfry/jonggak-solo-lunch-nakji-stirfry-01-16g37-m-900.webp) I was out at Jonggak this morning running errands, and between one thing and another lunchtime crept up on me 💦 There's a building right in front of Jonggak Station called Jongno Tower, and its basement is packed with restaurants that are great for office workers. Among them, I visited a recently opened Jonggak lunch spot: Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch 🍚🍛 ## Where is Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch, and what are its hours? ![Vertical shot of the Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-solo-lunch-nakji-stirfry/jonggak-solo-lunch-nakji-stirfry-02-1c63i-900.webp) Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch is located at 51 Jongno, basement level 2, B206 & B207, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. - 📍 Location: 51 Jongno, B2, B206 & B207, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - ⏰ Hours: Weekdays 11:00-21:00 (break time 15:00-16:30) / Weekends 11:00-20:00 (break time 15:00-16:30) - 🅿️ Parking: 90 minutes free at Jongno Tower underground parking You can either come down from the Jongno Tower building to B2, or access it straight through the passage connected to Jonggak Station — the accessibility is great! And since Jongno parking fees are usually pricey, the 90-minute free parking makes it even more convenient if you're driving. ## Which Bonghyejane dishes can one person order? ![Menu board at Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-solo-lunch-nakji-stirfry/jonggak-solo-lunch-nakji-stirfry-03-14ci9-900.webp) At Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch, the whole octopus stir-fry and spicy baby octopus stir-fry can only be ordered starting from two servings, but the set meals and single dishes below can be ordered for one person ☝🏼 I went with the signature octopus stir-fry set! ![Menu sign listing the Hyeja feast table and Hyeja dish table](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-solo-lunch-nakji-stirfry/jonggak-solo-lunch-nakji-stirfry-04-96efr-720.webp) The Hyeja feast table and Hyeja dish table are also menus that require two-person minimum orders. With so many dishes served, this is a place I'd recommend to anyone looking for a healthy, tasty Jongno restaurant! ## Is eating alone at Jonggak Station awkward here? ![Restaurant interior with two-person tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-solo-lunch-nakji-stirfry/jonggak-solo-lunch-nakji-stirfry-05-znn29-900.webp) This particular Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch is a great place to eat solo without any awkwardness at all. For one, there are tons of two-person tables and the spacing between them is decent! It's a comfortable place to visit for a no-pressure lunch. ## What comes with the Bonghyejane octopus stir-fry set ![Standard full spread of the octopus stir-fry set](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-solo-lunch-nakji-stirfry/jonggak-solo-lunch-nakji-stirfry-06-1ypjs-900.webp) The octopus stir-fry set comes with perilla mushroom soup, octopus stir-fry, pumpkin porridge, side dishes, and seaweed as standard. It came out looking neater than I expected, which I liked 😌 ![Full table setting of the single-portion octopus stir-fry set](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-solo-lunch-nakji-stirfry/jonggak-solo-lunch-nakji-stirfry-07-155lp-900.webp) That said, women might find this filling enough, but men should probably add a side dish or an extra bowl of rice! Octopus goes really well with rice, so adding a bowl would make it a much heartier meal. ![Plate of octopus stir-fry with a smoky char](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-solo-lunch-nakji-stirfry/jonggak-solo-lunch-nakji-stirfry-08-p155f-900.webp) The main dish, octopus stir-fry, comes out moderately spicy with a hint of charred, smoky flavor woven through it. The octopus was plumper and meatier than I expected, which was nice. Eating a heavily seasoned stir-fry dish for lunch often leaves your stomach feeling upset afterward, but this Jongno restaurant, Bonghyejane, keeps the seasoning at a home-cooked level overall, paired with healthy side dishes and porridge — a really good spot to visit when your body feels run down and needs some nourishing 🤓🍚❤️ ![Close-up of plump octopus in the stir-fry](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-solo-lunch-nakji-stirfry/jonggak-solo-lunch-nakji-stirfry-09-7xwja-1200.webp) The octopus was plump with a satisfying chew! Not mushy at all, which I appreciated. ## How were the perilla mushroom soup and pumpkin porridge? ![A bowl of thick perilla mushroom soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-solo-lunch-nakji-stirfry/jonggak-solo-lunch-nakji-stirfry-10-18w9b-900.webp) The perilla mushroom soup served alongside wasn't quite porridge-textured, but it was a moderately thick, delicious soup. I'd recently caught a cold and needed some nourishing, so eating this soup and feeling my body warm up was great. ![Table with perilla mushroom soup and rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-solo-lunch-nakji-stirfry/jonggak-solo-lunch-nakji-stirfry-11-1el8j-900.webp) This place, whose charm lies in its home-cooked-style seasoning, also serves pumpkin porridge as standard, ![Pumpkin porridge served as a standard side](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-solo-lunch-nakji-stirfry/jonggak-solo-lunch-nakji-stirfry-12-16mfi-900.webp) and it wasn't too sweet, so it went along nicely with the rice! The mild sweetness of the sweet pumpkin flavor was just right. ![Perilla mushroom soup with jorangi tteok rice cakes](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-solo-lunch-nakji-stirfry/jonggak-solo-lunch-nakji-stirfry-13-19hw2-900.webp) The perilla mushroom soup also had jorangi tteok (small rice cakes) in it, which gave it a nice texture. ![Last bite of rice and octopus stir-fry wrapped in seaweed](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-solo-lunch-nakji-stirfry/jonggak-solo-lunch-nakji-stirfry-14-1da12-900.webp) Topping it all off with the seaweed that comes on the side makes for a satisfying finish, leaving you feeling like you nourished your body with good ingredients 🥘 If you're looking for a good Jonggak lunch spot, or a solo dining place near Jonggak, give Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch a visit! ## Where it is - Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch (봉혜자네주방 종로타워점) - 51 Jongno, Jongno Tower B2, B206 & B207, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 종로구 종로 51 지하2층 B206, B207호 - 37.5707534, 126.9836385 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%B4%89%ED%98%9C%EC%9E%90%EB%84%A4%EC%A3%BC%EB%B0%A9%20%EC%A2%85%EB%A1%9C%ED%83%80%EC%9B%8C%EC%A0%90/@37.5707534,126.9836385,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@beauty-in-detail/jonggak-solo-lunch-nakji-stirfry/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt