# Cheonho octopus alley restaurant and Rich Gold Cheese Plate: Jjuksami - By Yerin Sohn (https://superchart.com/en/@ikseon-evening-noodle/) - Written Sep 14, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangdong, Seoul - Sponsored: This is a sponsored visit where the meal was provided by the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@ikseon-evening-noodle/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@ikseon-evening-noodle/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi/index.md) ## In short Jjuksami Cheonho Main Branch is an octopus and pork belly restaurant at the entrance of the Cheonho octopus alley in Gangdong, Seoul. Two servings of spicy octopus with pork belly came with the Rich Gold Cheese Plate (2,000 won extra), so the octopus got rolled up in mozzarella and sweet potato mousse and washed down with a soju-beer mix, before a complimentary round of spaghetti noodles to finish. With so many mild sides to cut the heat, Jjuksami works even if you are dining with someone who can't handle spicy food. ## Good to know - **Menu types**: Octopus, octopus with pork belly, octopus with shrimp, octopus with pork belly and shrimp - **What we ordered**: Octopus with pork belly (2 servings) + Rich Gold Cheese Plate - **Rich Gold Cheese Plate**: 2,000 won extra (mozzarella cheese + sweet potato mousse, bean sprouts) - **Standard sides**: Perilla leaves, pickled radish wraps, ssamjang, garlic, scorched rice - **On the house**: Steamed egg, corn cheese / spaghetti noodles or glass noodles to finish - **Hours**: Daily 12:00–01:00 - **Seating**: Tables for four, spacious interior - **Also offers**: Reservations, takeout, delivery, on-site catering, wifi, separate men's and women's restrooms - **Price reference**: ₩2,000 ≈ $1.5 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Sep 14, 2026* ![Signature photo of octopus pork belly at Jjuksami Cheonho Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi-01-x00d8-1200.webp) As soon as the weather turned cooler, I started craving spicy, chewy octopus. There's a spot that always comes up when you mention octopus restaurants in Cheonho, so I went to check it out myself. It was Jjuksami, an octopus specialty restaurant, one of the standout spots in the Cheonho octopus alley — I went in looking forward to spicy octopus paired with savory pork belly. ## Where is Jjuksami Cheonho Main Branch in the Cheonho octopus alley? Jjuksami Cheonho Main Branch is an octopus specialty restaurant located at 1st floor, 8 Cheonhodae-ro 158-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea, tucked into the Cheonho octopus alley. It's open daily from 12:00 to 01:00, offers reservations, takeout, delivery, and catering, and has wifi and separate men's/women's restrooms. ![Exterior of Jjuksami in the Cheonhodae-ro 158-gil octopus alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi-02-1mehf-m-900.webp) ![Street view of the entrance to the Cheonho octopus alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi-03-vxjyj-900.webp) This whole alley is packed with octopus restaurants, so it's a great spot for doing a little octopus tour, comparing places one by one. Jjuksami has been around long enough to be featured on TV, so it felt like a safe bet. It's right at the entrance of the alley, so it was super easy to find. ## Inside Jjuksami: the room and how to order The interior at Jjuksami was bigger than I expected, set up with 4-person tables. The menu has octopus, octopus pork belly, octopus shrimp, and octopus pork belly shrimp — just pick whatever suits you. ![Spacious interior with 4-person tables at Jjuksami Cheonho Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi-04-1p2i2-900.webp) ![Seating atmosphere inside Jjuksami](https://img.superchart.com/images/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi-05-1jn0t-900.webp) ![Jjuksami's octopus menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi-06-gahrh-900.webp) I ordered octopus pork belly for two, plus the Rich Gold Cheese Plate as an add-on. ![Basic side dishes: perilla leaves, pickled radish, ssamjang, garlic, scorched rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi-07-xulsn-900.webp) Of course, perilla leaves are the truth for wrapping octopus. Alongside came pickled radish, ssamjang (Korean dipping sauce), garlic, and scorched rice. ## Octopus with pork belly for two plus the 2,000-won Rich Gold Cheese Plate Jjuksami's Rich Gold Cheese Plate comes as an add-on for ₩2,000. It's served in a separate section next to the octopus pan, with mozzarella cheese, sweet potato mousse, and bean sprouts. ![Octopus pork belly for two set alongside the Rich Gold Cheese Plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi-08-1k1ky-900.webp) ![Mozzarella cheese, sweet potato mousse, and bean sprouts in a separate section](https://img.superchart.com/images/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi-09-dsp97-900.webp) Even if you can't handle spicy food well, there's plenty here to mellow out the heat, so it seemed manageable. ![Close-up of the octopus pan and cheese plate on the burner](https://img.superchart.com/images/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi-10-mgs34-900.webp) ## Jjuksami's best trick: the staff stir-fry the octopus to just the right point At Jjuksami, you don't have to stir-fry the octopus yourself. Once the octopus sauce starts to bubble a little, a staff member comes over and tosses it around, cooking it just right. Not having to do it myself was genuinely convenient. ![Octopus sauce starting to bubble](https://img.superchart.com/images/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi-11-18j5f-900.webp) ![Staff stir-frying the octopus pork belly](https://img.superchart.com/images/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi-12-jkg75-900.webp) ![Finished octopus pork belly loaded with enoki mushrooms](https://img.superchart.com/images/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi-13-152n6-900.webp) Octopus pork belly cooked just right by a pro. It was even better with the enoki mushrooms piled in — I love that texture. ## Spicy octopus and pork belly with a soju-beer mix, steamed egg and corn cheese How could I resist a soju-beer mix with Jjuksami's octopus pork belly? Straight for it. ![Soju-beer mix prepared alongside the octopus pork belly](https://img.superchart.com/images/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi-14-16413-900.webp) ![A glass of soju-beer mix with a plate of spicy octopus](https://img.superchart.com/images/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi-15-jbvh1-900.webp) ![Complimentary steamed egg served at the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi-16-pun8j-900.webp) ![Complimentary corn cheese served at the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi-17-1c5v3-900.webp) After cooking the octopus pork belly just right, the owner brought over steamed egg and corn cheese. There really is a lot to eat alongside the octopus. ![Melted mozzarella cheese and sweet potato mousse](https://img.superchart.com/images/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi-18-1cx7p-900.webp) This sweet potato mousse and cheese combo is genuinely delicious haha ![Picking up a plump piece of sauce-coated octopus](https://img.superchart.com/images/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi-19-1fkna-900.webp) Grab a plump octopus piece coated in tasty sauce, roll it up with the sweet potato mousse cheese, and ![Octopus rolled up with sweet potato mousse cheese](https://img.superchart.com/images/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi-20-1x8zr-900.webp) it's not spicy at all, just chewy, savory, and delicious — it has everything! ![A bite of octopus paired with steamed egg](https://img.superchart.com/images/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi-21-zymut-900.webp) ![Eating octopus pork belly together with corn cheese](https://img.superchart.com/images/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi-22-41mit-900.webp) Eating it with the soft steamed egg and corn cheese makes the flavor even more varied. ![Octopus combo with bean sprouts and mayonnaise](https://img.superchart.com/images/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi-23-1pg5a-900.webp) Bean sprouts + octopus + mayonnaise is also a crunchy, spicy, savory combo that works really well. ## Finishing with free spaghetti noodles or glass noodles At Jjuksami, once you've finished the octopus, they give you spaghetti noodles or glass noodles for free. Spaghetti noodles soaked completely in the spicy octopus sauce made for a genuinely appealing finish. ![Complimentary spaghetti noodles stir-fried in octopus sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi-24-18kro-900.webp) You can also choose glass noodles instead, so pick whichever suits your taste for the finish. This spaghetti alone was so satisfying I didn't miss any other typical ending dish. I was debating whether to get fried rice but went with spaghetti noodles instead, and it felt totally different in a good way. ## Is Jjuksami worth it? Final verdict Among the octopus restaurants in Cheonho, Jjuksami stood out for how well-rounded the octopus pork belly plus Rich Gold Cheese Plate combo was. Spicy octopus with a glass of soju-beer mix, finished off with sauce-soaked spaghetti noodles — it felt like a fully satisfying meal on its own!! It's been around long enough to be featured on TV, so I get why people in this alley keep coming back to this particular spot. ## Where it is - Jjuksami Cheonho Main Branch (쭉삼이 천호본점) - 1st floor, 8 Cheonhodae-ro 158-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 강동구 천호대로158길 8 1층 쭉삼이 천호 쭈꾸미전문점 - 37.5371181, 127.1263044 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%AD%89%EC%82%BC%EC%9D%B4%20%EC%B2%9C%ED%98%B8%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.5371181,127.1263044,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@ikseon-evening-noodle/jjuksami-cheonho-sweet-potato-cheese-jjukkumi/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt