Cheonan restaurant for a jjukkumi and hot pot rice set: Bulnaneun

Dinner at Bulnaneun Jjukkumi below Taejosan in Cheonan

Today I'm bringing you a story about Bulnaneun Jjukkumi Yuryang Branch, a Cheonan restaurant near Taejosan mountain that I dashed over to for dinner because I was craving that smoky char-grilled jjukkumi (webfoot octopus) stir-fry, hehe.

It's located right below Taejosan, so it's great to stop by while out for a drive, and it was also named one of Cheonan's best restaurants in 2024, so I end up going often whenever I'm in the area! This was my first time visiting in the evening — the exterior was clean and the soft lighting was so pretty that I walked in feeling great.

• Location: near Taejosan-gil, Yuryang-dong, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan, Chungnam
• Parking: large parking facility available
• Features: spacious, comfortable interior with private rooms and group seating

As of 2026, they'll be closed for Chuseok on September 24–25, so keep that in mind if you're planning a visit! Normal hours resume from September 26.

Private rooms, group tables and a large parking lot

Bulnaneun Jjukkumi Yuryang Direct Branch, a Cheonan restaurant near Taejosan, has plenty of seating room and well-set-up private rooms, so it's a great place for family meals, group gatherings, or company dinners! The parking lot is spacious too, so it's super convenient if you're driving hahahaha.

What the 17,000-won signature set includes

As soon as we sat down, there was no need to think twice — we ordered the restaurant's signature menu, the Daepyo Set (₩17,000), for two! The set comes with smoky stir-fried jjukkumi + freshly made hot pot rice + two pieces of crispy king shrimp tempura! On top of that, the table was loaded with seaweed soup, lettuce, bean sprouts, and radish salad among other neat side dishes — doesn't the sight alone make your mouth water?

Ahh~ if any side dish runs low, there's a self-serve bar to refill from. Every time I come, the vegetables are all fresh and in great condition, so I end up eating without holding back.

The table was set not long after we ordered — nice that you don't have to wait too long.

Choosing from the 3 spice levels

Isn't this spread just so full and satisfying? Lots of families come to eat out in Yuryang-dong, and this place is one of the popular spots among the local restaurants. At a great-value price of ₩17,000 per person, you get shrimp tempura, stir-fried jjukkumi, and hot pot rice all together, which I think is why so many people come here. And even better, the spice level is adjustable — you can pick from 3 spice options to match your taste.

Crispy fried king shrimp and mild-spice jjukkumi

Plump, freshly fried shrimp tempura! The shrimp meat inside is big and springy while the outside stays crispy — this is the combo I always order every time I come. Taking a bite of it in between spoonfuls of the spicy jjukkumi bibimbap totally tames the heat, and it's a perfect match.

The stir-fried jjukkumi is plump and springy, with a subtle smoky char running through it, so as soon as you take a bite that grilled flavor fills your mouth! The seasoning isn't overpoweringly strong or just plain spicy for spiciness' sake — it's savory and appetizingly spicy in a way that's easy to enjoy without feeling weighed down, hehe. I went with the mild spice option, and maybe that's why it wasn't harsh at all and was just right to eat. My stomach felt comfortable afterward too.

Hot pot rice mixed like bibimbap, then scorched rice tea

Scoop the chewy, freshly cooked rice from the hot pot into a big bowl, add crunchy bean sprouts, radish salad, and lettuce to taste, pile on plenty of the stir-fried jjukkumi, and mix it all together — it genuinely tastes like heaven 🩷. And here's the nice touch: after all the rice is scooped out, they pour hot water into the pot to make scorched rice tea (nurungji sungnyung) — dessert prepped in advance haha.

Taking a big bite of the crunchy, delicious vegetables together with the spicy, smoky jjukkumi just makes me happy~~~~ This is the flavor that keeps me coming back, hehe.

To wrap things up, I finished the meal off with the tasty scorched rice tea. From the spicy, subtly smoky jjukkumi stir-fry to the savory hot pot rice and crispy shrimp tempura, Bulnaneun Jjukkumi Yuryang Branch near Taejosan lets you enjoy the whole course perfectly! It's got the flavor, the portion size, and the value all covered, so I highly recommend it if you're looking for a filling lunch or dinner spot. Be sure to stop by and properly enjoy the signature set. Strongly recommend it!