Weekend Korean dinner in Jonggak: charcoal bulgogi set, Bonghyejane

Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch, where you can enjoy a hearty, varied Korean menu

On a weekend evening I was looking for a clean, tidy Korean meal in Jongno and found Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch (Bonghyejane Kitchen), known for its jjukkumi (small octopus) and octopus stir-fries. It seems to have opened quite recently, it's close by in Jongno, and I heard there's parking, so I went right away. Here's my weekend dinner review!

Where is Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch?

Bonghyejane is on the second basement floor of Jongno Tower, near Jonggak Station.

There are lots of offices nearby, so I bet it's popular with office workers at lunch haha

Is Bonghyejane Jubang good for group gatherings and company dinners?

The seating at Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch is very spacious, from basic tables for two to areas that can be set up for big groups.

It looked more than big enough for group gatherings and company dinners!

Bonghyejane Jubang menu and prices

Bonghyejane has a solid lineup of full table-spread set meals, including octopus stir-fry, mushroom perilla soup, beef bulgogi and seafood soft tofu stew, so I imagine it's packed on weekday lunches in Jongno, where so many office workers are!

Besides the sets, there's a wide range of main dishes like whole-octopus stir-fry and spicy jjukkumi stir-fry, plus sides like zucchini jeon (pan-fried pancake), pork cutlet and hamburg steak!

We ordered the octopus stir-fry set for ₩16,000 and the charcoal-grilled beef bulgogi set for ₩14,000.

For the stir-fried dishes you can choose the spice level. With a review, you can also get flat dumplings (napjak-mandu) for ₩1,000,

and there's also a review event giving free alcohol or drinks, so leave a Naver receipt review and get yours free!

They even have their own Bonghyejane sesame oil.

What comes with the octopus stir-fry set and charcoal bulgogi set?

The octopus stir-fry set comes with stir-fried octopus + mushroom perilla soup (small) + sweet pumpkin porridge & side dishes, and the charcoal-grilled beef bulgogi set comes with charcoal bulgogi + muk-sabal (small) + sweet pumpkin porridge & side dishes. Everything we ordered came out neat and tidy, like a home-cooked meal!

The sweet pumpkin porridge is a great light starter before the meal! Healthy with a spoonful of sweetness, it whets the appetite perfectly and tasted great!

How did the charcoal bulgogi set and muk-sabal taste?

The charcoal bulgogi at Bonghyejane has a subtle charcoal aroma that gave it more flavor than ordinary bulgogi, and the beef was tender and easy to eat. It wasn't heavy-handed, and it was even better eaten with the vegetables mixed in along the way.

The muk-sabal on the side was cool and tangy-sweet, cleansing the palate and pairing nicely with the bulgogi!

A spoonful of rice with the bulgogi sauce makes a perfect, filling meal..

Octopus stir-fry set: mix it with sesame oil

Just looking at Bonghyejane's octopus stir-fry makes my mouth water haha The spicy-sweet sauce soaks well into the octopus and really gets your appetite going.

Add a spoonful of Bonghyejane sesame oil and mix it with rice, and it's honestly heavenly!! haha A spicy base with a subtle sweetness and savory depth, nicely balanced.

The mushroom perilla soup served on the side had that distinctive nutty, rich perilla flavor from the very first spoonful. The nutty broth goes well with rice, and it was hearty yet soothing on the stomach!

Homestyle Korean food near Jonggak Station

Bonghyejane is a good place to visit when you want a tidy Korean meal near Jonggak Station. From hearty set meals to spicy octopus stir-fry, charcoal bulgogi and bossam (boiled pork wraps) sets, the menu is varied enough to pick whatever suits your taste.

It seems great for a filling lunch and just as easy for a relaxed dinner haha If you're looking for a homestyle lunch or dinner near Jonggak Station, give Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch a visit!