# Spicy baby octopus and rice balls with somaek at Monthly Beer, Guro - By Hyojin Cha (https://superchart.com/en/@mapo-dim-lamp/) - Written Sep 16, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Guro, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as a paid store visit sponsorship, and the corn cheese was provided free through a review event. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@mapo-dim-lamp/guro-digital-complex-pub-spicy-octopus-beer/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@mapo-dim-lamp/guro-digital-complex-pub-spicy-octopus-beer/index.md) ## In short Monthly Beer Guro Digital Complex Station Branch is a Korean cooking pub in Guro, Seoul, where local office workers gather after work for handmade bar snacks and a drink. This visit ordered bul-jjukkumi (spicy stir-fried baby octopus) and rice balls with somaek (soju mixed with beer), plus free corn cheese from the review event. The spicy octopus and savory corn cheese both paired well with somaek, making Monthly Beer a solid pick for a second round or a low-key team dinner. ## Good to know - **What we ordered**: Spicy stir-fried baby octopus, rice balls, somaek (soju and beer) - **Review event**: Free corn cheese - **How to order**: Tablet at the table - **Menu size**: About 70 handmade dishes (per the store's notice) *as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026* ![Table spread of spicy stir-fried octopus at Monthly Beer Guro Digital Complex Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/guro-digital-complex-pub-spicy-octopus-beer/guro-digital-complex-pub-spicy-octopus-beer-01-idpq2-1200.webp) Some days after work you just want good snacks with a cold drink, right? I especially like finding places to sit and chat casually with friends over a drink, so this time I went to Monthly Beer Guro Digital Complex Station Branch near Guro Digital Complex Station. ![Exterior of Monthly Beer near Guro Digital Complex Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/guro-digital-complex-pub-spicy-octopus-beer/guro-digital-complex-pub-spicy-octopus-beer-02-1zru0-900.webp) ![Entrance of Monthly Beer Guro Digital Complex Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/guro-digital-complex-pub-spicy-octopus-beer/guro-digital-complex-pub-spicy-octopus-beer-03-wndu6-m-900.webp) ## What is the atmosphere like at Monthly Beer in Guro? Monthly Beer Guro Digital Complex Station Branch wasn't too loud or chaotic — it had just enough energy while still being easy to talk in. There are a lot of office workers around Guro, so come evening the place fills up with people here for company dinners or get-togethers. It looked like a good spot for a second round or a light drink as well. ![Interior of Monthly Beer with soft lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/guro-digital-complex-pub-spicy-octopus-beer/guro-digital-complex-pub-spicy-octopus-beer-04-yz7fn-900.webp) Walking in, the interior felt clean overall, and the soft lighting gave it a nice atmosphere. The tables were spaced out comfortably too, so it seemed like a good place to chat with friends over food and drinks. ![Comfortably spaced table seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/guro-digital-complex-pub-spicy-octopus-beer/guro-digital-complex-pub-spicy-octopus-beer-05-1bp17-900.webp) ## How do you order at Monthly Beer, and what did we pick? You order easily using the tablet at the table. There were so many menu options that I spent a while deciding, and in the end I ordered spicy stir-fried octopus and rice balls, along with soju-beer to go with it. ![Tablet ordering screen at the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/guro-digital-complex-pub-spicy-octopus-beer/guro-digital-complex-pub-spicy-octopus-beer-06-132hd-900.webp) ![Monthly Beer menu with chicken and pasta options](https://img.superchart.com/images/guro-digital-complex-pub-spicy-octopus-beer/guro-digital-complex-pub-spicy-octopus-beer-07-em4m8-900.webp) Monthly Beer really has a wide range — from chicken, pizza, and pasta to simple snacks and desserts. They say there are about 70 different handmade menu items, so it seems like a great spot for a group where everyone can pick what they want. ![Spicy stir-fried octopus and rice balls served together](https://img.superchart.com/images/guro-digital-complex-pub-spicy-octopus-beer/guro-digital-complex-pub-spicy-octopus-beer-08-1b07z-900.webp) ![Close-up of spicy seasoned stir-fried octopus](https://img.superchart.com/images/guro-digital-complex-pub-spicy-octopus-beer/guro-digital-complex-pub-spicy-octopus-beer-09-1dr43-900.webp) ## How was the spicy baby octopus with somaek? The spicy stir-fried octopus came out first, and it was properly coated in a spicy sauce — perfect drinking food! The seasoning was spicy but also savory, so I kept reaching for more. It's tasty on its own, but paired with a soju-beer, spicy snacks and drinks really are a foolproof combo. ![A glass of soju-beer served with the spicy octopus](https://img.superchart.com/images/guro-digital-complex-pub-spicy-octopus-beer/guro-digital-complex-pub-spicy-octopus-beer-10-17n0z-839.webp) ### Free corn cheese from the review event This visit, I also took part in a review event, which got me free corn cheese. ![Corn cheese received from the review event](https://img.superchart.com/images/guro-digital-complex-pub-spicy-octopus-beer/guro-digital-complex-pub-spicy-octopus-beer-11-lp0s4-827.webp) ![Close-up of warm corn cheese](https://img.superchart.com/images/guro-digital-complex-pub-spicy-octopus-beer/guro-digital-complex-pub-spicy-octopus-beer-12-1nk0j-900.webp) The corn cheese came out warm, sweet, and savory — great to eat between bites of the spicy octopus. The cheese added a smooth, nutty richness that went well alongside the spicy snack! And the portion was pretty generous! ![Table with spicy octopus and corn cheese side by side](https://img.superchart.com/images/guro-digital-complex-pub-spicy-octopus-beer/guro-digital-complex-pub-spicy-octopus-beer-13-2l4pn-900.webp) ![A spoonful of corn cheese scooped up](https://img.superchart.com/images/guro-digital-complex-pub-spicy-octopus-beer/guro-digital-complex-pub-spicy-octopus-beer-14-1ln7s-900.webp) A bite of the spicy octopus, then a spoonful of corn cheese, then a sip of soju-beer — the combination turned out better than I expected, and I really enjoyed it. ![Drinking table scene with spicy octopus and soju-beer](https://img.superchart.com/images/guro-digital-complex-pub-spicy-octopus-beer/guro-digital-complex-pub-spicy-octopus-beer-15-d3keu-900.webp) ## Is Monthly Beer good for a team dinner or a second round? Monthly Beer Guro Digital Complex Station Branch wasn't too hectic, so it was easy to chat with friends over drinks. The drink prices were reasonable too, so it seems like a fine pick for a company dinner with coworkers or a light second stop after work! If you're near Guro Digital Complex Station looking for a place to enjoy good snacks and drinks without breaking the bank, Monthly Beer Guro Digital Complex Station Branch is worth a visit. ## Where it is - Monthly Beer Guro Digital Complex Station Branch (월간맥주 구로디지털단지역점) - 7 Digital-ro 32na-gil, 1st Floor, Unit 101, Guro-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 구로구 디지털로32나길 7 1층 101호 - 37.4835447, 126.900039 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9B%94%EA%B0%84%EB%A7%A5%EC%A3%BC%20%EA%B5%AC%EB%A1%9C%EB%94%94%EC%A7%80%ED%84%B8%EB%8B%A8%EC%A7%80%EC%97%AD%EC%A0%90/@37.4835447,126.900039,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@mapo-dim-lamp/guro-digital-complex-pub-spicy-octopus-beer/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt