Hanam Korean restaurant for perilla-oil jjukkumi: Jigueseo On Jjukkumi

When you take your parents out for a weekend drive and a meal, a neat Korean set meal that sits comfortably in the stomach is always the first thing you look for, right? I visited Jigueseo On Jjukkumi Hanam Main Branch, a hidden gem in Chunggung-dong, Hanam, where apples, pears, shiitake mushrooms, and other natural ingredients are used instead of artificial capsaicin, and fragrant perilla oil pressed at a mill is served with freshly cooked pot rice! From the big, plump jjukkumi (webfoot octopus) pot-rice set that could rival octopus, to the spacious private parking lot and dessert corner, I’ll cover it all!

Location and parking in Chunggung-dong, Hanam

Jigueseo On Jjukkumi Hanam Main Branch

It is near Gogol Fishing Site in Chunggung-dong, Hanam, making it an easy destination for a light drive from Gamil-dong or around Hanam City Hall.

🚗 Driving and parking Search for “Jigueseo On Jjukkumi” or the address in your navigation app. A large private parking lot is available, so even new drivers can park comfortably without the stress.

🚌 By public transit Take bus 1 from Exit 3 of Gangdong-gu Office Station, bus 30-5 from Exit 1 of Olympic Park Station, or bus 1 from Exit 4 of Hanam City Hall Station. Get off at Iseongsanseong·Gogol Fishing Site stop; it is about a 5-minute walk away.

A comfortable interior for family meals

Once inside, the high ceiling makes the space feel airy, never cramped. The overall atmosphere is warm and homey, and I noticed lots of older diners and three-generation families eating together! You know how restaurants frequented by older guests have already been vetted for both flavor and ease on the stomach, right?

Perilla-oil jjukkumi pot-rice set

💡 Jigueseo On Jjukkumi’s wholesome philosophy Seasoning with 14 natural ingredients. For a spicy flavor that is comfortable rather than harsh, they say they steep Korean chili powder every morning with apples, pears, shiitake mushrooms, goji berries, omija (five-flavor berry), and more to draw out natural sweetness and savoriness.

Perilla oil delivered directly from the mill Rather than factory-processed oil, they use fresh perilla oil pressed directly at a mill. They say its deep, nutty flavor, without a machine-like smell, brings out the smoky wok flavor of the jjukkumi even more.

Jjukkumi pot-rice set ₩13,000

Today, we ordered the signature jjukkumi pot-rice set, which comes with freshly cooked pot rice and side dishes!

As the table was set, it was packed enough to rival a full Korean set-menu restaurant: hot miyeokguk (seaweed soup), glossy japchae (stir-fried glass noodles), fresh salad, kimchi, myeongnanjeot (salted pollock roe)—a true rice thief—and a little dish of nutty perilla oil.

🐙 Octopus or jjukkumi?! Overwhelming size and texture. The moment I saw the jjukkumi on the plate, I was shocked: “Isn’t this practically octopus?!” Hahaha! These were not tiny jjukkumi; their legs were so thick and large that I had to cut them with scissors into bite-size pieces. Quickly stir-fried over high heat, they were wonderfully springy and chewy without a trace of toughness.

I opened the lid of the steaming, freshly cooked pot rice and generously transferred the rice into a bowl. Then I mixed it well with the large stir-fried jjukkumi, drizzling on plenty of mill-pressed perilla oil. After the pleasantly spicy natural fruit seasoning, the rich nuttiness of the perilla oil wraps around everything; add a little salty myeongnanjeot, and it reaches peak umami. It was not an artificial, stomach-irritating heat, but gently clean and spicy, so I kept marveling right through the last spoonful.

Scorched-rice tea and garden dessert

After mixing up and finishing the rice, I opened the pot that I had poured water into earlier and soothed my stomach with warm, nutty nurungji sungnyung (scorched-rice tea). A sip after the spicy jjukkumi made this a perfect course that left my stomach feeling settled.

When you step outside after the meal, there is a dessert corner for guests! There is a fragrant freshly ground coffee machine, along with sweet, cool complimentary ice cream.

Sitting in the garden with cool ice cream and a cup of coffee, chatting at leisure, made me realize there was no need to go to a separate café.

From jjukkumi as large as octopus with its satisfyingly chewy texture, to the deep flavor of mill-pressed perilla oil, freshly cooked pot rice, and gentle natural seasoning, Jigueseo On Jjukkumi in Hanam was a perfect harmony! With its large parking lot and neat menu composition, I recommend it as a healthy Korean restaurant for a weekend family outing or a meal with your parents.

Recommended for

• Those looking near Chunggung-dong or Gamil-dong, Hanam, for a restaurant with a spacious private parking lot
• Those who like comfortably spicy jjukkumi flavored with natural ingredients rather than capsaicin
• Those who want a satisfying combination of mill-delivered perilla oil, freshly cooked pot rice, and scorched-rice tea
• Those seeking a relaxed, homey setting for a family meal with parents or older family members
• Those who would like to enjoy coffee and ice cream on the outdoor terrace after their meal