# Bangi-dong, Seoul octopus restaurant for group dinners: Muneo Cheonha - By Doyun S. (https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-seoul-pause/) - Written Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Songpa, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-seoul-pause/munueo-cheonha-bangi-dong-octopus-hoesik/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gwangju-seoul-pause/munueo-cheonha-bangi-dong-octopus-hoesik/index.md) ## In short Muneo Cheonha is a live octopus restaurant in the food alley of Bangi-dong, Songpa District, Seoul, serving Yeosu live octopus for over 10 years. This visit covered the medium hwaloe (parboiled live octopus) and grilled mackerel, with complimentary starters of octopus steamed egg and hot-plate corn cheese that were already well made. With roomy tables separated by partitions, Muneo Cheonha works well for gatherings and work dinners. ## Good to know - **Address**: Hyundai Dream Valley, 11-8 Ogeum-ro 11-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul - **Hours**: 16:00 - 24:00 - **What we ordered**: Live octopus hwaloe (medium), grilled mackerel - **Complimentary starters**: Octopus steamed egg, octopus corn cheese, kimchi bean sprout soup - **Parking**: 1 hour covered in the building's basement lot - **Seating**: Roomy gaps between tables, spaces divided by partitions *as written by the visitor on Sep 15, 2026* An evening when I craved fresh seafood and a cold drink to go with it. I headed to Muneo Cheonha (문어천하), a spot in the Bangi-dong food alley that says it uses 100% live octopus shipped up from Yeosu every day. Here's my honest review after falling for the tender octopus hwaloe (parboiled octopus)!! ![First shot on arrival at Muneo Cheonha in the Bangi-dong food alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/munueo-cheonha-bangi-dong-octopus-hoesik/munueo-cheonha-bangi-dong-octopus-hoesik-01-84mlb-900.webp) ## Where is Muneo Cheonha, and the basics Muneo Cheonha is a Yeosu live octopus specialist located at 11-8 Ogeum-ro 11-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, in the Bangi-dong food alley near Jamsil Station. It's open 16:00 - 24:00, and offers 1 hour of free parking in the building's basement lot. ![Entrance of Muneo Cheonha near Jamsil Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/munueo-cheonha-bangi-dong-octopus-hoesik/munueo-cheonha-bangi-dong-octopus-hoesik-02-1w0vm-900.webp) ## Is Muneo Cheonha good for a work dinner? Muneo Cheonha sits toward the inner part of the Bangi-dong food alley. You can feel the presence of a real old-school spot that's held its ground for over 10 years. Inside, the wood-toned interior feels cozy and comfortable. ![Wood-toned interior of Muneo Cheonha](https://img.superchart.com/images/munueo-cheonha-bangi-dong-octopus-hoesik/munueo-cheonha-bangi-dong-octopus-hoesik-03-1pe11-900.webp) The tables are generously spaced and divided by partitions, which made it look great for gatherings or group dinners too. ![Muneo Cheonha table seating divided by partitions](https://img.superchart.com/images/munueo-cheonha-bangi-dong-octopus-hoesik/munueo-cheonha-bangi-dong-octopus-hoesik-04-1t2la-900.webp) The owner was friendly too, which made for a relaxed meal. ![Overall view of Muneo Cheonha's dining hall](https://img.superchart.com/images/munueo-cheonha-bangi-dong-octopus-hoesik/munueo-cheonha-bangi-dong-octopus-hoesik-05-16yg9-900.webp) ## What we ordered at Muneo Cheonha Along with Muneo Cheonha's signature live octopus hwaloe, we ordered a few other dishes too. - Live octopus hwaloe (medium) - Grilled mackerel ![Table spread of live octopus hwaloe and grilled mackerel ordered at Muneo Cheonha](https://img.superchart.com/images/munueo-cheonha-bangi-dong-octopus-hoesik/munueo-cheonha-bangi-dong-octopus-hoesik-06-17kx0-900.webp) ## The complimentary starters set the tone Even before the main dishes arrived, the complimentary sides already meant business. Octopus steamed egg, corn cheese, and a cool kimchi bean sprout soup. These alone would make a great spread for drinks. You could really sense the owner's sense for it. ![Complimentary steamed egg and corn cheese at Muneo Cheonha](https://img.superchart.com/images/munueo-cheonha-bangi-dong-octopus-hoesik/munueo-cheonha-bangi-dong-octopus-hoesik-07-1sl3v-900.webp) ![Complimentary side spread including kimchi bean sprout soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/munueo-cheonha-bangi-dong-octopus-hoesik/munueo-cheonha-bangi-dong-octopus-hoesik-08-1exin-900.webp) ### Octopus steamed egg The steamed egg that came as a complimentary side was no ordinary steamed egg. Its pudding-like soft texture reminded me of Japanese chawanmushi. ![Pudding-soft octopus steamed egg](https://img.superchart.com/images/munueo-cheonha-bangi-dong-octopus-hoesik/munueo-cheonha-bangi-dong-octopus-hoesik-09-1ntc1-900.webp) Inside were chewy little pieces of octopus tucked throughout. The soft egg and chewy octopus together made it fun to eat. A perfect appetizer to warm you up before the main dishes arrived. Good stuff!! ![A spoonful of steamed egg with pieces of octopus inside](https://img.superchart.com/images/munueo-cheonha-bangi-dong-octopus-hoesik/munueo-cheonha-bangi-dong-octopus-hoesik-10-moqcd-900.webp) ### Octopus corn cheese on a hot plate The hot corn cheese arrived sizzling on a hot plate. The savory smell alone got my appetite going. The visual of the cheese stretching out was something else. You could tell they were using good cheese. ![Stretchy cheese on the hot-plate octopus corn cheese](https://img.superchart.com/images/munueo-cheonha-bangi-dong-octopus-hoesik/munueo-cheonha-bangi-dong-octopus-hoesik-11-ug7nb-900.webp) Sweet corn kernels, savory cheese, and bits of octopus chewy in between. This combination can't taste bad. It was the best pairing with drinks. ## Live octopus hwaloe: how tender is it? Finally, the live octopus hwaloe arrived. Neatly sliced octopus was plated tidily. ![Neatly plated medium-size live octopus hwaloe](https://img.superchart.com/images/munueo-cheonha-bangi-dong-octopus-hoesik/munueo-cheonha-bangi-dong-octopus-hoesik-12-1y5g7-900.webp) Maybe because it's live octopus that comes up from Yeosu every day, the freshness stood out. I first tried it plain, without any dipping sauce, to taste the octopus itself. ![A piece of live octopus hwaloe eaten plain, without sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/munueo-cheonha-bangi-dong-octopus-hoesik/munueo-cheonha-bangi-dong-octopus-hoesik-13-123sa-900.webp) Not tough at all — tender and soft. The more I chewed, the more a subtle sweetness came through. Next, the method the owner recommended: dipping it in savory sesame oil sauce, then in tangy chogochujang (vinegared chili sauce), and finally wrapping it in rinsed aged kimchi to enjoy a variety of flavors. ![Octopus hwaloe paired with sesame oil sauce, chogochujang, and aged kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/munueo-cheonha-bangi-dong-octopus-hoesik/munueo-cheonha-bangi-dong-octopus-hoesik-14-1cfoo-1200.webp) ## Grilled mackerel The mackerel was grilled golden brown and crispy. The flesh was plump and oily, giving it a rich, savory flavor. The salty taste was a rice thief and a drink thief both. ![Golden-brown grilled mackerel at Muneo Cheonha](https://img.superchart.com/images/munueo-cheonha-bangi-dong-octopus-hoesik/munueo-cheonha-bangi-dong-octopus-hoesik-15-1tsvl-900.webp) ![Close-up of the plump grilled mackerel](https://img.superchart.com/images/munueo-cheonha-bangi-dong-octopus-hoesik/munueo-cheonha-bangi-dong-octopus-hoesik-16-4nsqb-900.webp) ![Plate of grilled mackerel with the flesh picked apart](https://img.superchart.com/images/munueo-cheonha-bangi-dong-octopus-hoesik/munueo-cheonha-bangi-dong-octopus-hoesik-17-aa13g-900.webp) ![고등어구이와 함께한 술상](https://img.superchart.com/images/munueo-cheonha-bangi-dong-octopus-hoesik/munueo-cheonha-bangi-dong-octopus-hoesik-18-bpdm8-900.webp) ## Verdict on Muneo Cheonha Muneo Cheonha was a place where you could really appreciate the value of fresh live octopus. The tender, delicious octopus hwaloe with its variety of dipping combinations, plus the flavorful complimentary sides — nothing was lacking. If you want fresh seafood and a drink in the Bangi-dong food alley, I recommend Muneo Cheonha. ![Table spread at the end of the meal at Muneo Cheonha](https://img.superchart.com/images/munueo-cheonha-bangi-dong-octopus-hoesik/munueo-cheonha-bangi-dong-octopus-hoesik-19-gbnkz-900.webp) ![Final shot of the table at Muneo Cheonha in Bangi-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/munueo-cheonha-bangi-dong-octopus-hoesik/munueo-cheonha-bangi-dong-octopus-hoesik-20-1gs4e-900.webp) ## Where it is - Muneo Cheonha (문어천하) - 11-8 Ogeum-ro 11-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 송파구 오금로11길 11-8 현대드림밸리 - 37.5151092, 127.1086522 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%AC%B8%EC%96%B4%EC%B2%9C%ED%95%98/@37.5151092,127.1086522,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-seoul-pause/munueo-cheonha-bangi-dong-octopus-hoesik/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt