# Jongno Tower Korean eatery: baby octopus with jjolmyeon, Bonghyejane - By Hangil (https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-table/) - Written Sep 20, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-table/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gyeonggi-table/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen/index.md) ## In short Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch is a Korean restaurant on basement level 2 of Jongno Tower, by Jonggak Station in Seoul. The spicy stir-fried baby octopus (jjukkumi-bokkeum) set for two came with a jjolmyeon chewy noodle add-on mixed in from the first bite, plus sweet pumpkin porridge, white kimchi, mukbap (acorn jelly in cold broth) and whole fried flounder. The octopus texture, the seasoning and the full spread all satisfied, making Bonghyejane an easy recommendation for a Korean lunch in Jonggak. ## Good to know - **Location**: B206–B207, basement level 2, Jongno Tower, 51 Jongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul - **Hours**: Weekdays 11:00–21:00, weekends 11:00–20:00 (with a break time) - **Parking**: Available - **Ordering rule**: The Hyeja set table is only available for two or more people - **Octopus stir-fry set (nakji-bokkeum)**: 16,000 won - **Charcoal-grilled beef bulgogi set**: 14,000 won - **Seafood soft tofu stew set**: 13,500 won - **Bossam set**: 15,000 won - **Gamtae seaweed gimbap**: 13,000 won - **Bibim jjolmyeon with flat dumplings**: 12,500 won - **Giant pork cutlet**: 14,000 won *as written by the visitor on Sep 20, 2026* ![Full table spread of stir-fried baby octopus at Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen-01-1ppjz-1200.webp) Deciding what to eat every single day is the hardest part! Especially for office workers, lunch is the biggest question of the day. I strongly recommend [Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch] as a Korean restaurant for Jonggak lunch!!! The food was really clean and the whole spread was genuinely delicious! I had the stir-fried baby octopus, but honestly the other menu items made me curious too. Let's get into the review. ## Where is Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch, and what are its hours? ![Entrance of Bonghyejane at the start of the basement 2 food court in Jongno Tower](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen-02-1jzwc-900.webp) [Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch], my pick for a Jonggak lunch spot, is easy to find in the food court on basement level 2 of Jongno Tower. Right at the entrance as soon as you come down the escalator. - 51 Jongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul, basement level 2 - Weekdays 11:00 – 21:00 - Weekends 11:00 – 20:00 - Break time observed - Parking available ## What is the restaurant like inside? ![View of the dining tables at Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen-03-upoos-900.webp) ![Retro-style interior seating area](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen-04-26vt4-900.webp) ![Semi-private 4-person table area near the entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen-05-1b16n-900.webp) Overall it was a clean, comfortable restaurant. There was a good mix of 2- and 4-person tables, and it didn't feel cramped. There's even a semi-private area near the entrance with two 4-person tables. It would work well for group gatherings or company dinners too. It has a slightly retro feel while still feeling tidy, which I liked. ## Menu and prices at Bonghyejane Jubang ![Menu board and price list at Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen-06-udd7h-900.webp) ![Menu board listing set meals](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen-07-1ucjr-900.webp) - Nakji-bokkeum jeongsik (octopus stir-fry set) ₩16,000 - Charcoal beef bulgogi set ₩14,000 - Seafood sundubu set ₩13,500 - Bossam set ₩15,000 - Gamtae gimbap ₩13,000 - Bibim jjolmyeon with flat dumplings ₩12,500 - Giant pork cutlet ₩14,000 ## What comes with the spicy baby octopus set for two This is the spicy stir-fried baby octopus (jjukkumi-bokkeum) set for two. The spread was genuinely great, and the value for money was top-tier too!! It was so tasty I gave a thumbs-up while eating!!! I actually prefer jjukkumi (baby octopus) over nakji (octopus), so I was very satisfied!! Note that the 'Hyeja' set meals can only be ordered starting from two portions. ### Sweet pumpkin porridge and white kimchi ![Sweet pumpkin porridge and napa cabbage white kimchi side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen-08-14qoo-900.webp) ![A bowl of chewy sweet pumpkin porridge](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen-09-1m0fb-900.webp) The white kimchi (baek-kimchi) made with well-fermented, sweet-and-tangy napa cabbage came with sweet pumpkin porridge (danhobak-juk). I didn't eat the pumpkin porridge at first — I saved it for the end, like a dessert after the main meal — and maybe because it had cooled down a bit, the chewy texture was really delicious!! ### The spicy stir-fried baby octopus itself ![Spicy stir-fried baby octopus for two loaded with onion and cabbage](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen-10-pl92p-900.webp) ![Close-up of the stir-fried baby octopus](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen-11-1f21z-900.webp) ![A springy piece of baby octopus](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen-12-i5og5-900.webp) Chewy, springy texture and top-notch seasoning!! It's packed with onion and cabbage, so it has a nice sweetness. The spicy-sweet flavor wasn't overwhelming — it was clean and just the right level of spicy in a delicious way!!! It was so good I gave the owner a thumbs-up, haha. ### Why you should mix in the jjolmyeon noodles from the start ![Jjolmyeon noodles mixed into the octopus sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen-13-wspix-900.webp) ![Lifting up a forkful of chewy jjolmyeon noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen-14-cmzga-900.webp) The jjolmyeon noodle add-on is a total game changer!!! As soon as the food arrives, you need to mix the noodles into the sauce right away so they don't clump — that's the trick!! As you eat, the sauce naturally soaks in more and more, so definitely mix it in from the very start!!! The chewy, springy texture was really delicious!!! ### Bibimbap or a rice bowl to finish ![Large bowl with seaweed flakes and vegetables for bibimbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen-15-1laeh-900.webp) ![Over-rice bowl made with octopus and sesame oil](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen-16-iqrmg-900.webp) ![A spoonful of octopus over fluffy rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen-17-wtpbn-900.webp) A big bowl comes out with gim (seaweed flakes) and vegetables. Load it up with the sauce, veggies, and plenty of octopus, plus a generous drizzle of sesame oil!! Depending on your taste, it's great either mixed as bibimbap or served over rice as a bowl!!! I personally prefer the over-rice style where you can still feel the fluffy texture of the rice rather than mixing it into a mushy consistency. Being able to eat it so many different ways made it really enjoyable. ### Mukbap: acorn jelly and rice in cold broth ![Mukbap with a sweet and tangy broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen-18-1nto0-900.webp) ![Close-up of mukbap topped with crunchy vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen-19-1a32s-900.webp) ![A spoonful of mukbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen-20-xyrn4-900.webp) This is a tangy, crunchy mukbap (acorn jelly salad in broth). The broth was so sweet and tangy!!! After the main dish, having a spoonful in between was so refreshing. It calmed down the spiciness while also refreshing my appetite. ### Whole fried flounder ![A plate of whole flounder fritters topped with sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen-21-1ii1b-900.webp) ![Close-up of the crispy batter on the flounder fritters](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen-22-1pmq7-900.webp) ![A piece of plump flounder fritter](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen-23-1l62l-900.webp) The whole flounder fritters, crispy and topped with a sweet-and-tangy sauce, seemed to be fried fresh the moment it was ordered. It was warm, the batter was crispy, and the flesh was plump. There are places that don't get this right, so I didn't have high expectations, but here both the flavor and texture were satisfying!!! The flesh was plump and tender, and it was genuinely delicious. ## Is Bonghyejane worth it for a Korean lunch in Jonggak? ![Final view of the finished octopus stir-fry table](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen-24-1d0wg-900.webp) I really love stir-fried baby octopus and eat it often. This place is definitely a solid spot!!! The texture was great, the seasoning was delicious, and the overall spread was genuinely satisfying!!! If you're looking for a good Jonggak lunch, Korean restaurant, or a solid rice place, I highly recommend [Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch]!!! ## Where it is - Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch (봉혜자네주방 종로타워점) - 51 Jongno, B206–B207, basement level 2, 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/@gyeonggi-table/jonggak-jjukkumi-bokkeum-bonghyeja-kitchen/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt