# Stone octopus bossam & mega gimbap at Jongno izakaya, Jongno - By Ara Kim (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-gyeonggi-supper/) - Written Sep 9, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-gyeonggi-supper/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-gyeonggi-supper/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam/index.md) ## In short Parang Haenyeojip Jongno Branch is a Korean-style izakaya near Jongak Station in Jongno, Seoul, serving fresh sashimi, seafood, bossam (boiled pork with kimchi), and soups. The signature stone octopus haenyeo bossam had tender yet chewy octopus, and the wanghu tomaki (jumbo gimbap) was packed with filling without feeling greasy. If you're looking for a solid drinking spot with great side dishes near Jongak Station, this is a satisfying choice. ## Good to know - **Address**: 37 Ujeongguk-ro 2-gil, 1F, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - **Transit**: About 2 minutes on foot from Exit 4 of Jongak Station, Line 1 - **Hours**: Sun–Thu 16:00–01:30 / Fri–Sat 16:00–03:00 (last order 1 hour before close) - **Reservations**: Available via Naver Reservation or Catch Table until 7pm; call for later times - **Corkage**: ₩10,000 per bottle of wine, ₩20,000 for whiskey - **Parking**: Nearby paid parking lots - **Ordered**: Stone octopus haenyeo bossam, Wanghu tomaki (jumbo haenyeo gimbap) *as written by the visitor on Sep 9, 2026* Today I want to share my visit to Parang Haenyeojip Jongno Branch, a Jongak Station aged-sashimi spot with great vibes and even better side dishes. I love seafood, so I'm always on the hunt for fresh seafood dishes or aged sashimi near Jongno. This time I went to Parang Haenyeojip, a Korean-style izakaya with seasonal fish, fresh seafood, bossam (boiled pork with kimchi), and all kinds of soups — a place I'd been wanting to try for a while. ![Exterior of Parang Haenyeojip Jongno Branch near Jongak Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam-01-1wt8v-1200.webp) ![Alley view leading to the entrance of Parang Haenyeojip Jongno Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam-02-1x0a5-900.webp) ![Sign for Parang Haenyeojip Jongno Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam-03-1e0o0-900.webp) ## Location and info for Parang Haenyeojip Jongno Branch - Address: Parang Haenyeojip, 37 Ujeongguk-ro 2-gil, 1F, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - Transit: About 2 minutes on foot from Exit 4 of Jongak Station, Line 1 (really convenient!) - Hours: Sun–Thu 16:00–01:30, Fri–Sat 16:00–03:00 (last order 1 hour before close) - Reservations: Available via Naver Reservation or Catch Table until 7pm (call for later times) - Other notes: Wine corkage ₩10,000/bottle, whiskey ₩20,000 / nearby paid parking available Coming out of Exit 4 of Jongak Station, it's just a short walk down the alley — easy to find even if you're bad with directions. ## Atmosphere and menu ![Interior atmosphere of Parang Haenyeojip Jongno Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam-04-atz86-900.webp) ![Dining hall seating at Parang Haenyeojip](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam-05-i8up8-900.webp) ![Interior design of Parang Haenyeojip](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam-06-1zhya-900.webp) ![Table setting at Parang Haenyeojip](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam-07-awtha-900.webp) ![A view of a corner of the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam-08-1uih3-900.webp) ![Menu board at Parang Haenyeojip](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam-09-uonf5-900.webp) ![Menu listing aged sashimi and seafood dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam-10-11jl0-900.webp) Stepping inside, the space felt clean yet full of lively energy. From the seasonal aged sashimi platter to mulhoe makguksu (cold noodles with raw fish), seafood platters, snow crab roe and milt soup, and Yeonggwang cuttlefish steamed whole — there were so many good options it was hard to choose. ![Basic table setup at Parang Haenyeojip](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam-11-145u9-900.webp) ![Side dishes placed on the table before ordering](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam-12-kanc8-900.webp) After much deliberation, we ordered the restaurant's two signature dishes: the stone octopus haenyeo bossam and the wanghu tomaki (jumbo haenyeo gimbap). ## Honest review: stone octopus haenyeo bossam ![Full presentation of stone octopus haenyeo bossam](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam-13-ix70b-900.webp) ![Close-up of octopus in the haenyeo bossam](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam-14-17tq4-900.webp) First up was the stone octopus bossam I'd been most looking forward to. The presentation alone was mouthwatering. What surprised me most was the octopus texture — octopus can easily turn out chewy and tough, but this was boiled so well it was tender yet still had a satisfying chew, wrapping perfectly around your mouth. ![Boiled pork served with the haenyeo bossam](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam-15-nlz6x-900.webp) ![Plate of boiled pork served with kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam-16-143h6-900.webp) ![Wrapping stone octopus and boiled pork together in one bite](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam-17-o2wpq-900.webp) ![Kimchi and octopus combination for the bossam](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam-18-3qtqn-900.webp) The boiled pork that came alongside also had a great balance of lean meat and fat, making it rich and moist. Wrapping the tender octopus, mild pork, and perfectly ripened kimchi together in one bite was the best combination. This is a dish I'd wholeheartedly recommend to anyone looking for a great drinking spot or seafood restaurant in Jongno. ## How the jumbo gimbap (wanghu tomaki) held up ![Table setup with wanghu tomaki jumbo gimbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam-19-17j2d-900.webp) Next came the wanghu tomaki (jumbo haenyeo gimbap), which didn't disappoint either. Even at a glance, it was noticeably large with the filling packed generously inside. ![Cross-section of the fully packed wanghu tomaki](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam-20-va70k-900.webp) ![Jumbo haenyeo gimbap with salmon and fried shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam-21-19le6-900.webp) Salmon, fried shrimp, carrot, egg, and more came together for a varied texture, and best of all, the rice amount was just right — with a high filling ratio that kept it light and never greasy. Each bite filled your mouth with a wonderfully satisfying flavor. ## Final thoughts If you're near Jongak Station looking for an izakaya with that Jongno pojangmacha (street tent bar) feeling — great side dishes and a good drink — Parang Haenyeojip Jongno Branch is an excellent choice. From the fresh seafood to the hearty bossam to the stuffed futomaki, every dish felt carefully made. Next time, I plan to come back for the seasonal aged sashimi platter or the whole whelk soup! ## Where it is - Parang Haenyeojip Jongno Branch (파랑해녀집 종로본점) - 37 Ujeongguk-ro 2-gil, 1F, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 종로구 우정국로2길 37 1층 - 37.5696222, 126.9851431 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%8C%8C%EB%9E%91%ED%95%B4%EB%85%80%EC%A7%91%20%EC%A2%85%EB%A1%9C%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.5696222,126.9851431,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-gyeonggi-supper/jonggak-haenyeo-house-octopus-bossam/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt