Pub near Paradise Hotel, Haeundae: thick octopus samhap at Namcheonjip

Here is Namcheonjip (남천집), a pub I was told is a Haeundae local favorite, and the bossam was great. It's a Korean food pub that also serves traditional liquors like Boksoondoga.

Namcheonjip opening hours and visitor info

Namcheonjip is open Monday to Friday 16:00-24:00, Saturday 13:00-24:00 and Sunday 13:00-23:00, with last order 1 hour 15 minutes before closing. It offers free parking, takeout, reservations, delivery, group seating and paid corkage, and you can use Wi-Fi, local currency and Zero Pay.

Where is Namcheonjip in Haeundae, and is there parking?

This Haeundae local favorite is on the Paradise Hotel side of Haeundae, tucked between Lotte Castle Star Apartments and Paradise Hotel.

There's a big private parking lot right in front, so no parking worries. I went at peak dinner time and it was a bit crowded, but parking wasn't hard.

Being so popular, a wait is a must! And the line kept growing behind me...! T_T

Namcheonjip interior and seating

This is the inside of Namcheonjip, a Haeundae bossam favorite.

Stepping inside, the first things I noticed were the celebrity visit autographs. Every table was packed with customers, so I don't have many interior photos, but it's spacious, with tables going all the way to the back.

With the wooden beams on the ceiling and all the tables, it really had that Haeundae Korean pub feel! The bustle made it even more fun.

There's a second floor too! I hear there's a group room up there, which would be perfect for a get-together.

Namcheonjip menu and traditional Korean liquors

The menu is mostly Korean food: suyuk (boiled pork), octopus, octopus samhap, skate, plus grilled fish and stews, so it's perfect as a snack with makgeolli or soju. You'll also find traditional liquors you don't see everywhere, like Haechang 9%/12%, Boksoondoga and Neurinmaeul.

They serve dishes made with fresh domestic ingredients, and the pork in particular is from a Jejuchon Pork certified outstanding retailer.

It's been a while, so I ordered the octopus samhap (octopus, bossam and kimchi platter).

What side dishes come with your order at Namcheonjip?

This is the side dish lineup at Namcheonjip. They're homestyle sides that go so well with rice that I started craving a bowl, haha.

Maybe it's age, but Korean sides like these seem like the best snacks for soju and makgeolli...!

Staff bring a screen when the next table gets loud

When the next table got louder, a staff member immediately brought a screen and set it up. It had just started to feel like the customers beside us were getting rowdy, so the timing made me laugh! Haha. And it worked better than I expected, suddenly much quieter, which surprised me o.o Thanks to that, we could talk comfortably.

Namcheonjip octopus samhap for 55,000 won: how was it?

The octopus samhap at Namcheonjip is ₩55,000 and comes neatly arranged in a basket, which made it look even more generous and appetizing. The bossam had no gamey smell and was really tender!

The dried radish strips and kimchi were good too. The kimchi was lightly ripened rather than fresh, which added extra depth of flavor.

Thick-sliced boiled octopus and white kimchi

The octopus in the samhap must have been a huge one, because the pieces were very big and plump. The texture was chewy too.

The boiled octopus (sukhoe) wasn't sliced paper-thin but a bit thick, so the portion was bigger than I expected. White kimchi goes so well with it.

The baby napa cabbage was fresh and sweet, so even just dipping it in ssamjang (seasoned soybean paste) was delicious, haha.

Wrapping it all up in a ssam made it really filling, too.

Namcheonjip near Paradise Hotel, Haeundae: final verdict

I loved the bustling traditional pub atmosphere and the tasty Korean dishes at Namcheonjip, a Haeundae local favorite! Next time I want to have an assorted jeon (Korean pancakes) platter with a glass of makgeolli. Recommended ♡