Medium-spicy webfoot octopus with smoky wok flavor, Hongseong: Sonui
Sonui Son Hongseong Naepo New Town Branch is a webfoot octopus (jjukkumi) stir-fry restaurant in Naepo New Town near the Chungcheongnam-do government offices in Hongseong. Ordering the stir-fried octopus for three at medium spice plus the perilla oil buckwheat noodles brought out a subtle smoky wok flavor, bouncy octopus, and a surprisingly refreshing broth. Worth a stop if you want octopus that pairs naturally with a bowl of rice rather than an overwhelming spicy hit.