Weekend lunch set for two at Cheonan jjukkumi spot Bulnaneun Jjukkumi
In short
Bulnaneun Jjukkumi Main Branch is a jjukkumi (spicy stir-fried webfoot octopus) restaurant on Handeul 2-ro in Baekseok-dong, Cheonan. On a weekend lunch visit, the writer ordered the lunch set for two — jjukkumi, pot rice and shrimp tempura — in the mild spice level at 17,000 won per person, which came with smoky jjukkumi, four giant shrimp tempura, pot rice and scorched-rice tea. Wide parking and a spacious hall make Bulnaneun Jjukkumi a solid pick for a family outing or a group lunch.
Good to know
- Hours
- Daily 11:00–21:30 (last order 20:40)
- Parking
- Available right in front of the restaurant, spacious lot
- What we ordered
- Lunch jjukkumi + pot rice + shrimp tempura set for two (mild spice)
- Price
- 17,000 won per person
- Side dishes
- Chilled seaweed and cucumber soup, cabbage salad, bean sprouts, seasoned radish, lettuce
- Self-serve bar
- Self-serve salad bar; soft tofu and water kimchi are at the bar
- Amenities
- Aprons and baby chairs provided / coffee after the meal
as written by the visitor on Sep 21, 2026
Today I was hanging around Baekseok-dong in Cheonan and looking for a good lunch spot, and I ended up at Bulnaneun Jjukkumi Main Branch — famous for its jjukkumi (spicy stir-fried webfoot octopus) and shrimp tempura set. Here's my review!
Where Bulnaneun Jjukkumi Main Branch is, plus hours and parking
Bulnaneun Jjukkumi Main Branch is on Handeul 2-ro in Baekseok-dong, Cheonan. It's open daily from 11:00 to 21:30, with last order at 20:40. Parking is available right in front of the restaurant.
Bulnaneun Jjukkumi Main Branch stands out with its cute octopus logo! The main branch is located in Baekseok-dong, tucked in the middle of a building shared with several other restaurants!
The parking lot is spacious too, so driving there is no problem — I came during lunchtime with my car and was glad there was plenty of room.
Weekend lunch atmosphere and family-friendly amenities at Bulnaneun Jjukkumi
The interior of Bulnaneun Jjukkumi Main Branch is spacious, making it perfect for gatherings or family meals out — and sure enough, lots of families were there! I visited on a weekend lunch and the place was already packed.
They even have aprons and baby chairs ready, so the amenities for family diners are well set up👍
Side dishes and the self-serve salad bar
The basic side dishes include refreshing cold seaweed and cucumber soup, cabbage salad, bean sprouts, radish salad, and lettuce — all a perfect match for jjukkumi.
There's also a self-serve salad bar if you need refills! Soft tofu and water kimchi aren't part of the default side dishes, so I'd recommend grabbing them from the self-serve bar❗️
The lunch set for two: jjukkumi, pot rice and shrimp tempura at 17,000 won each
I wanted the jjukkumi set, so I ordered the lunch jjukkumi + pot rice + shrimp tempura set for two, mild spice level — and it was perfect even for someone who can't handle spicy food! Next time I want to try the jjukkumi with perilla noodle set too😆
The jjukkumi pot rice and shrimp tempura set for two finally arrived!! A hearty full Korean spread of jjukkumi for just 17,000 won per person — such great value and portions, perfect for lunch.
The plump jjukkumi and cabbage, stir-fried with that deep smoky char, look mouthwatering..🔥❤️ And the portion is really generous too!
How spicy is the mild jjukkumi?
With that full smoky char and mild spice level, the seasoning was just right — a mouthwatering, moderately spicy flavor! The jjukkumi was so tender and springy, not chewy at all, and the pieces were big, making for a really satisfying bite🩷 Not just the jjukkumi — the cabbage was well seasoned too!
The seasoning soaks fully into the springy jjukkumi, and piling the plump octopus onto warm rice makes for an addictively chewy bite!
Pot rice, scorched-rice tea and jjukkumi bibimbap
The freshly made pot rice is glossy and the grains are wonderfully chewy! I scooped all the rice out onto a big plate, poured hot water into the pot, and made scorched-rice tea (sungnyung) — nutty and genuinely delicious.
Pile lettuce, bean sprouts, radish salad, and jjukkumi onto the sticky rice scooped from the pot and mix it all together, and you get a proper jjukkumi bibimbap✨
Mixing the seasoning and jjukkumi with the various vegetables gives you that craveable seasoned flavor along with the fresh crunch of the vegetables, which balances out the spice — clean and filling!
Four giant shrimp tempura included in the set
The shrimp tempura comes in four really big pieces — they're giant shrimp, so the size is impressive, and they come out freshly fried with steam still rising, so eat carefully because they're hot haha.
Dip them deep in the tartar sauce and you get that crispy texture, nutty fried flavor, and tangy-sweet sauce all working together perfectly🤍
Can you see how packed with shrimp meat these are! Crispy outside, packed with shrimp meat inside, light yet chewy! You have to eat the shrimp tempura together with the jjukkumi set🥹
You can finish with coffee for dessert for a clean wrap-up! Walking out, I really felt like I'd had a hearty, satisfying meal — I'm already craving jjukkumi and shrimp tempura again..🤤
Is the weekend lunch set at Bulnaneun Jjukkumi worth it?
With no parking worries and a spacious dining hall, it's great for a family gathering too! The set is good value with a great lineup — the smoky jjukkumi and nutty shrimp tempura set is plenty to fill two people up, so definitely try it! The service was friendly and the food was delicious, so I plan to come back for lunch next time I'm in Cheonan! If you're looking for a great lunch spot in Cheonan, Bulnaneun Jjukkumi Main Branch is highly recommended🩷
Where it is
46-5 102ho, Handeul 2-ro, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea충청남도 천안시 서북구 한들2로 46-5 102호
