# Jonggak Korean lunch: octopus set that filled two tables, Bonghyejane

- By Sharing Plate (https://superchart.com/en/@shared-dish-2/)
- Written Oct 22, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Jongno, Seoul
- Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@shared-dish-2/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@shared-dish-2/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch/index.md)

## In short

Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch (봉혜자네주방 종로타워점) is a Korean restaurant on B2 of Jongno Tower, connected to Jonggak Station Exit 3-1 in Jongno, Seoul. The spicy jjukkumi (webfoot octopus) stir-fry set for 2 came with pumpkin porridge, muk-sabal (acorn jelly cold soup), sweet-and-sour fried flounder and a bossam (boiled pork) sampler, so much food that a second table had to be pushed up to the 2-person table. With sweet, spicy jjukkumi, chewy jjolmyeon noodles and generous included sides, Bonghyejane is a good-value pick for lunch in Jonggak.

## Good to know

- **Location**: B2 of Jongno Tower, connected to Jonggak Station Exit 3-1
- **Parking**: Underground car park, first 90 minutes free
- **Weekday hours**: 11:00–21:00 (break 15:00–16:30, last order 20:00)
- **Weekend hours**: 11:00–20:00 (break 15:00–16:30, last order 19:00)
- **What we ordered**: Spicy jjukkumi stir-fry set for 2: fire-grilled jjukkumi stir-fry + rice + jjolmyeon noodles + mushroom perilla soup or bossam sampler
- **Included with the set**: Sweet-and-sour fried flounder, muk-sabal (acorn jelly cold soup), pumpkin porridge
- **How to order**: Table kiosk or QR code
- **Review event**: Write a Naver review for a free drink (alcoholic or soft) or napjak-mandu (flat dumplings)

*as written by the visitor on Oct 22, 2026*

## Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch: location and opening hours

Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch (봉혜자네주방 종로타워점) is on B2 of Jongno Tower, connected to Jonggak Station Exit 3-1. This place surprised me with an all-time bargain set, so I had to write a review!

If you come by car, you can park in the Jongno Tower underground car park, and the first 90 minutes are free.

- Weekdays 11:00–21:00 (break 15:00–16:30, last order 20:00)
- Weekends 11:00–20:00 (break 15:00–16:30, last order 19:00)

![Bonghyejane Jongno Tower branch on B2 of Jongno Tower](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch-01-uf0tc-966.webp)

![Entrance of Bonghyejane Jongno Tower branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch-02-1eg37-966.webp)

## Why diners crowd into Bonghyejane on Jongno Tower B2

There are plenty of restaurants on Jongno Tower B2, but Bonghyejane was the one that really stopped people in their tracks. The reason...?

![View of Bonghyejane on Jongno Tower B2](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch-03-1aoev-966.webp)

Just looking at the digital signboard, the varied menu looked perfect for lunch,

![Menu signboard in front of Bonghyejane](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch-04-14jsz-m-966.webp)

![Menu guide at Bonghyejane](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch-05-1wqpx-m-966.webp)

and it's because Bonghyejane's signature fire-grilled whole octopus was featured on the mukbang (eating show) of Hibab and Jung Jun-ha. Sure enough, most of the people eating around us had ordered octopus dishes.

![Introduction to Bonghyejane's signature fire-grilled whole octopus](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch-06-8k8n7-m-966.webp)

![Open-layout interior of Bonghyejane](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch-07-woiib-966.webp)

![Dining hall with retro interior at Bonghyejane](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch-08-18zai-966.webp)

### Inside Bonghyejane

Bonghyejane has an open layout, so you can see right inside from outside. The whole place has a retro, old-style gyeongyangsik (Western-style diner) look that felt clean and cozy at the same time.

![Old-style gyeongyangsik diner seating at Bonghyejane](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch-09-16o1z-966.webp)

## How to order at Bonghyejane and what's in the spicy jjukkumi set

You look at the menu and order on the kiosk at each table. You can have a tidy meal with a special-dish banquet set (banksang), but since whole stir-fried octopus and spicy jjukkumi stir-fry are the signature dishes, my eyes kept drifting to them.

![Table kiosk menu screen at Bonghyejane](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch-10-wxp7g-966.webp)

Oh, and you can also order by QR code. We chose the spicy jjukkumi stir-fry set for 2.

- Fire-grilled jjukkumi stir-fry, with rice and jjolmyeon noodles
- Choice of mushroom perilla soup or bossam sampler
- Fried flounder, muk-sabal and pumpkin porridge included

![Spicy jjukkumi stir-fry set for 2 laid out on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch-11-i53xk-m-966.webp)

![Jjukkumi stir-fry set filling two tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch-12-1vsw2-966.webp)

## Jjukkumi set for 2: enough food to fill two tables

We sat at a table for two, ran out of room for the food, and ended up pushing the next table up too. And it still filled both tables!! Every time another dish arrived, I made a bewildered face like a foreigner going, "What?! There's more coming..?!" 😂

![Starter pumpkin porridge served with the jjukkumi set](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch-13-porxv-966.webp)

### Pumpkin porridge, muk-sabal and flat dumplings to start

The starter pumpkin porridge settled my stomach first. It was just sweet enough and smooth, a nice way to start the meal.

![Refreshing muk-sabal included with the set](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch-14-1lbba-966.webp)

![Flat dumplings received through the review event](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch-15-1hjeg-966.webp)

First up: the refreshing muk-sabal (acorn jelly in cold broth) and my favorite, napjak-mandu (flat fried dumplings)! (I got the dumplings through the review event.)

![Whole fried flounder with gangjeong sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch-16-12s6a-966.webp)

### Fried flounder included with the set

Fried flounder comes included too...? Bonghyejane's version is a crispy whole fried flounder topped with gangjeong (sweet crunchy glaze) sauce, and that sauce was the kicker!!

![Bossam sampler chosen as the choice item](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch-17-1a56e-966.webp)

![Generous plate of bossam sampler](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch-18-11alz-966.webp)

### Bossam sampler as our choice item

For the choice item we picked the bossam (boiled pork wraps) sampler instead of the mushroom perilla soup. This is a sampler portion?!! Isn't this a total bargain..!! I was amazed all over again by what the set includes and how much of it there is!

![Side dishes served with Bonghyejane's jjukkumi set](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch-19-1kxri-966.webp)

![Table laid with the full set menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch-20-1th4v-966.webp)

## Spicy jjukkumi stir-fry with jjolmyeon noodles: how did it taste?

Finally, today's main dish, the spicy jjukkumi stir-fry set, arrived!! I happened to be craving jjolmyeon (chewy wheat noodles), and the stir-fry came with jjolmyeon noodles included.

![Spicy jjukkumi stir-fry topped with jjolmyeon noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch-21-xgz1f-1200.webp)

Rice comes along too, of course. You can drizzle sesame oil and mix the vegetables and jjukkumi into it, or scoop everything onto one spoon like I did! Before digging in, I mixed the noodles and jjukkumi together.

![Mixing jjolmyeon noodles and jjukkumi together](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch-22-1ni1h-966.webp)

![Jjukkumi stir-fry mixed with jjolmyeon noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch-23-7orwx-m-966.webp)

To me, Bonghyejane's jjukkumi stir-fry tasted more sweet and savory than spicy, and the jjukkumi was plump and bouncy to chew. Eaten with the jjolmyeon, the chewy texture was added and the combination worked better than I expected.

![A spoonful of jjukkumi stir-fry with rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch/jonggak-spicy-webfoot-octopus-set-lunch-24-i2igk-966.webp)

## Bonghyejane review event

Bonghyejane's Jongno Tower branch has a review event: leave a Naver review and you get a free alcoholic drink or soft drink, or flat dumplings. We left a Naver review and got the dumplings. If you visit, give it a try :)

## Why I recommend Bonghyejane for lunch in Jonggak

Bonghyejane's Jongno Tower branch filled us up with generous portions, from the main dish to all the sides. The sweet, savory jjukkumi stir-fry with jjolmyeon, plus fried flounder, muk-sabal and pumpkin porridge, made it great value too :)

It's connected to Jonggak Station so it's easy to reach, and it worked well both as a hearty lunch and for a drink in the evening. If you're near Jonggak Station and want a filling lunch, a range of Korean dishes, or good value, I recommend Bonghyejane Jongno Tower branch!!! 😊

## Where it is

- Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch (봉혜자네주방 종로타워점)
- 51 Jongno, B206 and B207 (B2), Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- 서울특별시 종로구 종로 51 지하2층 B206, B207호
- 37.5707534, 126.9836385
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%B4%89%ED%98%9C%EC%9E%90%EB%84%A4%EC%A3%BC%EB%B0%A9%20%EC%A2%85%EB%A1%9C%ED%83%80%EC%9B%8C%EC%A0%90/@37.5707534,126.9836385,17z

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