# Daejeon agujjim restaurant with a noodle and fried rice finish - By Dalsol (https://superchart.com/en/@chungcheong-cupmarks/) - Written Sep 17, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Yuseong, Daejeon - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary meal as an in-store sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@chungcheong-cupmarks/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@chungcheong-cupmarks/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles/index.md) ## In short Seommaeul Agujjim & Nakjibokkeum is a monkfish braise, stir-fried octopus and seafood braise restaurant on Yuseong-daero in Yuseong, Daejeon, near Jaundae. On a weekday visit at 1pm, the order was the small monkfish and octopus braise with added somyeon (thin wheat noodles) and fried rice, and the whole octopus laid over the top plus the medium spice level, about as hot as Shin Ramyun, stood out most. Mixing the somyeon into the sauce like bibim guksu and finishing with fried rice is the heart of the meal at Seommaeul. ## Good to know - **Address**: Seommaeul, 1F, 1163 Yuseong-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon - **Hours**: 11:00 - 21:30 - **Break time**: 15:00 - 17:00 - **Closed**: Every Sunday - **Parking**: Private lot (split between the left and right sides of the restaurant) - **Ordered**: Monkfish and octopus braise (small) + somyeon noodles + fried rice - **Spice levels**: Four levels: mild / medium (Shin Ramyun) / spicy (Buldak) / extra spicy - **Seating**: Large private room, tables set far apart *as written by the visitor on Sep 17, 2026* ## Where is Seommaeul Agujjim & Nakjibokkeum in Daejeon? Seommaeul Agujjim & Nakjibokkeum is a monkfish, octopus and seafood braise specialist on the 1st floor at 1163 Yuseong-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon. I went looking it up under Daejeon agujjim restaurant, Yuseong-gu seafood braise restaurant, and Jaundae agujjim restaurant 🏃‍♂️ ![Signature photo of Seommaeul Agujjim & Nakjibokkeum's monkfish and octopus braise](https://img.superchart.com/images/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles-01-1v489-1200.webp) > Seommaeul Agujjim & Nakjibokkeum - 📍 1163 Yuseong-daero, 1F, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, South Korea - ⏰️ 11:00 - 21:30 - ✔️ Break time 3-5pm - ✔️ Closed every Sunday - 🚗 Private parking lot ## Parking and seating at Seommaeul: good for family meals and group dinners? Seommaeul's private parking lot is split to the left and right of the building! The lot was spacious, so it was easy to visit by car too! ![Exterior of Seommaeul and its private parking lot](https://img.superchart.com/images/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles-02-c0jbv-900.webp) ![Signboard on the exterior of Seommaeul agujjim restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles-03-1eyhy-900.webp) ![Interior hall of Seommaeul with widely spaced tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles-04-4wal1-900.webp) ![Interior corridor and room entrance at Seommaeul](https://img.superchart.com/images/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles-05-1d0cw-844.webp) ![Large room seating at Seommaeul for group meals](https://img.superchart.com/images/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles-06-1rnda-900.webp) I visited around 1pm, and about 5 tables were already eating~ The big room and wide table spacing made Seommaeul a great pick for family meals or group dinners~ ## Seommaeul's menu and four spice levels ![Menu board at Seommaeul Agujjim & Nakjibokkeum](https://img.superchart.com/images/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles-07-28pyv-899.webp) Seommaeul's spice levels are split into four: mild 🌶 / medium (Shin Ramyun) 🌶🌶 / spicy (Buldak) 🌶🌶🌶 / extra spicy 🌶🌶🌶🌶. Beyond that there are specialty dishes, optional add-ons like noodle sides, and a drinks menu. ## Ordering the small monkfish and octopus braise with somyeon and fried rice I ordered the monkfish and octopus braise with a side of thin wheat noodles and fried rice added on. While waiting for the food, the basic side dishes served were also neat and clean. ![Full table setting of basic side dishes at Seommaeul](https://img.superchart.com/images/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles-08-t8xsj-900.webp) ![Neatly arranged basic side dishes at Seommaeul](https://img.superchart.com/images/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles-09-1xfu8-900.webp) ![Close-up of a side dish plate at Seommaeul](https://img.superchart.com/images/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles-10-dccf7-900.webp) ![Close-up shot of Seommaeul's side dish spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles-11-odlt9-900.webp) ![Table setup at Seommaeul while waiting for the food](https://img.superchart.com/images/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles-12-1sj0j-833.webp) ![Full spread of the table setting at Seommaeul](https://img.superchart.com/images/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles-13-1nop8-822.webp) ## What the whole octopus on Seommaeul's agujjim looks like And finally the 'monkfish and octopus braise' arrived. The small size comes out on a huge plate piled high with monkfish braise, and I couldn't stop admiring how an entire, beautifully cooked octopus was laid whole on top^^ ![The small monkfish and octopus braise at Seommaeul topped with a whole octopus](https://img.superchart.com/images/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles-14-1xcri-900.webp) ![Visual of the monkfish and octopus braise on a large plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles-15-1bwrr-900.webp) While cutting the octopus into bite-sized pieces, the springy octopus and the spicy, savory aroma of the monkfish braise hit my nose. I tried the springy octopus first, and it was cooked soft and tender — genuinely delicious!! ![Springy octopus cut into bite-sized pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles-16-16ere-900.webp) ![Octopus pieces coated in the sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles-17-yxbtp-900.webp) Living up to its reputation as a Daejeon agujjim restaurant (a Jaundae agujjim restaurant, no less), the monkfish meat was really plump and substantial. One bite and the soft yet chewy texture was outstanding. ![A plump piece of monkfish meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles-18-oa15u-890.webp) ![Monkfish meat coated in the medium-spice sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles-19-1m0ta-811.webp) ![Chopsticks holding both monkfish and octopus together](https://img.superchart.com/images/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles-20-kuh99-878.webp) ### How spicy is Seommaeul's medium spice level? The 'medium' level in particular was exactly about as spicy as Shin Ramyun, so even people who can't handle spicy food much could enjoy it comfortably. Among Yuseong-gu seafood braise restaurants, this was an addictive sauce flavor — not overly harsh, yet you keep reaching for more. Eaten with the octopus and monkfish meat, it was a fantastic pairing 👍 ## Don't skip the finish: somyeon bibim guksu and fried rice Once you've fished out most of the monkfish and octopus, it's time to mix the leftover sauce with the thin wheat noodles. Mixing noodles into the agujjim sauce felt just like eating a spicy bibim guksu (cold mixed noodles). The soft noodles soaked up plenty of the spicy sauce — definitely try this extra treat! And fried rice is a must too! ![Thin wheat noodles mixed into the leftover sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles-21-1pb14-900.webp) ![Seommaeul's fried rice topped with roasted seaweed flakes](https://img.superchart.com/images/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles-22-1dgvj-900.webp) ![The finished fried rice made from the agujjim sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles-23-1lpz5-867.webp) ![Close-up of a spoonful of the fried rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles-24-d505z-900.webp) I left a little sauce and asked the owner to make fried rice with it, and it came back out delicious, mixed with roasted seaweed flakes. The fried rice was so good that I let out a little sigh of admiration with every spoonful. I scraped the plate clean and left really full and satisfied. ## Three things that make Seommaeul's agujjim special - Overwhelming visual of the monkfish & octopus braise: a whole plump octopus piled on top of the braise makes for excellent value. - A 'medium' spice level (Shin Ramyun-level) that suits everyone: a pleasant kick of heat that anyone can enjoy, with spice levels adjustable. - A perfect finish with noodles and fried rice: mixing noodles into the leftover sauce, then finishing with fried rice, completes the meal. ## Final verdict on Seommaeul Agujjim in Yuseong, Daejeon For anyone looking for a Jaundae agujjim restaurant, I strongly recommend Seommaeul's monkfish and octopus braise. The overwhelming visual, universally likable flavor, and a perfectly rounded-off finish made for a meal anyone would enjoy. In particular, the pleasant spiciness paired with chewy octopus and plump monkfish meat was an unforgettable combination. ## Where it is - Seommaeul Agujjim & Nakjibokkeum (섬마을 아구찜&낙지볶음) - 1163 Yuseong-daero, 1F, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, South Korea - 대전광역시 유성구 유성대로 1163 1층 섬마을 - 36.393572, 127.3496725 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%84%AC%EB%A7%88%EC%9D%84%20%EC%95%84%EA%B5%AC%EC%B0%9C%26%EB%82%99%EC%A7%80%EB%B3%B6%EC%9D%8C/@36.393572,127.3496725,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@chungcheong-cupmarks/seommaeul-agu-octopus-jjim-noodles/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt