# Korean restaurant in Hwaseong for spicy squid and garlic bossam: Ossamgak

- By Hyewon (https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-neighborhood-bites/)
- Written Sep 10, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Hwaseong, Gyeonggi
- Sponsored: This post was written with support for a visit to the restaurant.
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## In short

Ossamgak is a Korean restaurant in Dongtan Mok-dong, Hwaseong, serving stir-fried squid and garlic bossam together. We mixed Cheongyang chili-spicy squid with fried egg and seaweed flakes over rice, then enjoyed tender pork with doenjang stew. A satisfying choice for a spicy Korean lunch with bossam.

## Good to know

- **Address**: 20 Wangbaesan 3-gil, Dongtan-gu, Hwaseong, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (경기도 화성시 동탄구 왕배산3길 20 1층)
- **Hours**: 11:00–21:30
- **Break time**: 15:00–17:00
- **Last order**: 21:00
- **Parking**: Street parking or a nearby public parking lot
- **Free coffee**: One cup per person

*as written by the visitor on Sep 10, 2026*

![Ossamgak table spread with stir-fried squid and bossam](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam-01-kpjxg-966.webp)

![Exterior of Ossamgak in Dongtan Mok-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam-02-50jez-966.webp)

While looking for a Korean lunch in Dongtan Mok-dong, we visited Ossamgak (오쌈각), where you can have stir-fried squid and bossam together. The white exterior has a large red sign, so it was not hard to spot even from a distance. Since it specializes in stir-fried squid and bossam, I was curious about being able to enjoy both dishes at once, so in we went.

## Ossamgak location and hours

- Address: 20 Wangbaesan 3-gil, Dongtan-gu, Hwaseong, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (경기도 화성시 동탄구 왕배산3길 20 1층)
- Hours: 11:00–21:30
- Break time: 15:00–17:00
- Last order: 21:00
- Parking: Street parking or a nearby public parking lot

![Ossamgak interior with white tones and wooden tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam-03-1sci1-966.webp)

Once inside, the restaurant was much brighter and neater than I had expected from the exterior. With white tones and wooden tables, it felt a little fresher and more casual than a typical Korean restaurant. There were plenty of tables too, so it looked like an easy place to visit for lunch in Dongtan Mok-dong.

![Coffee machine available after the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam-04-kv7pm-966.webp)

There was also a coffee machine set up on one side for after the meal. The notice said each person could have one cup of coffee for free. Being able to wrap up lunch with a quick coffee without going to a separate café was quietly quite nice.

## The Ossam set meal with stir-fried squid and bossam

![Menu centered on stir-fried squid and bossam](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam-05-lkvtd-1280.webp)

The menu centered on stir-fried squid and bossam, with set meals and individual dishes as well as hongeo samhap (fermented skate with pork and kimchi) and fresh-oyster bossam. There was a bossam set meal at lunch, and also the Ossam set meal, which lets you eat stir-fried squid and garlic bossam together, so it looked great for a hearty Korean meal. This time, we ordered two servings of the Ossam set meal. Since it offered spicy stir-fried squid and bossam on one table, we decided to start with Ossamgak's signature combination.

### Well-prepared side dishes before the mains

![Japchae side dish on a Korean meal table](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam-06-1o0t6-966.webp)

Japchae (stir-fried glass noodles) came out first as a side dish. The noodles were evenly mixed with vegetables and nicely seasoned, making them easy to nibble on before the mains arrived. I thought this soft, savory side would also go well between bites of spicy stir-fried squid.

![Cabbage salad and bean sprout side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam-07-ejed1-966.webp)

Cabbage salad and bean sprouts came with it too. The cabbage was crisp and refreshed the palate, while the bean sprouts were mild with a lively crunch, making them good accompaniments to the mains. The side dishes were not all intensely seasoned, so the overall combination worked well.

![Seasoned spinach side dish served with the Ossam set meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam-08-1180l-966.webp)

![Roasted seaweed flakes side dish for rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam-09-1djqi-966.webp)

Seasoned spinach and roasted seaweed flakes were also included. The spinach had a fresh texture that paired well with bossam, while the seaweed flakes were nutty and lightly salty, making them easy to eat with rice. Each side dish played a different role, so even before the stir-fried squid and bossam arrived, the table already felt like a complete Korean meal.

![Ossam set meal with stir-fried squid and garlic bossam](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam-10-g2qad-966.webp)

The two-serving Ossam set meal filled the table. Spicy stir-fried squid and garlic bossam were the mains, with rice, doenjang stew and several side dishes alongside, so the spread was more generous than I expected. Being able to enjoy stir-fried squid and bossam in one meal was definitely appealing when we wanted a filling Korean lunch.

## Mixing Cheongyang chili-spicy stir-fried squid with rice

![Spicy stir-fried squid with onions](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam-11-i70w9-966.webp)

The stir-fried squid came cooked with onions in a spicy sauce. We chose the Cheongyang chili spicy option over the regular flavor, and since we like spicy food, I was looking forward to this one more. The sauce was deeply absorbed, with hints of smoky wok flavor here and there, and it looked like exactly the kind of dish that makes you want rice. Lifting a piece of squid, it was thick and springy. The characteristic chewy texture came through as I chewed, and the heat of Cheongyang chilies rose sharply at the end, so it had more presence than expected. It was not just aggressively hot; the savory depth of the sauce and smoky flavor came with it, so I kept reaching for more.

![Rice bowl with fried egg and seaweed flakes](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam-12-o863r-966.webp)

The rice bowl that came with it already had a fried egg and seaweed flakes at the bottom. You add hot rice to it, which made it perfect for mixing with the stir-fried squid. I expected the nutty egg yolk to soften the spicy sauce a little, so the combination itself was exciting. I piled plenty of stir-fried squid over the rice and gave it a proper mix. As the spicy sauce spread between the grains and blended with the egg yolk, it looked much more appetizing. The squid and onions together also kept the texture from becoming one-note.

![Egg and seaweed-flake rice mixed with stir-fried squid](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam-13-18r6y-966.webp)

![A spoonful of squid and seasoned rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam-14-1sm1y-966.webp)

After mixing it all up, one big spoonful gave me squid and seasoned rice in a proper single bite. The distinctive Cheongyang chili heat came rushing up, but the egg wrapped it in a nutty richness, so the balance was better than expected. If you love spicy food, ordering the spicy Ossam set meal and mixing it this way should be a lot of fun.

### Hearty doenjang stew to reset the heat

The doenjang stew also arrived bubbling away. It was generously filled with ingredients such as tofu and green onion, and its hearty aroma immediately rose up. Since the stir-fried squid was spicy, spooning up some stew now and then made my mouth feel settled again. A spoonful revealed large pieces of tofu and a solid amount of vegetables. The broth was not overly salty; it was savory and full of umami, making it great with rice. Personally, even though it came along like a side, it tasted good enough to linger in my memory.

![Doenjang stew with tofu and vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam-15-o3r3k-966.webp)

![Hearty doenjang soup served into a bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam-16-1qi5q-966.webp)

Even served into a small bowl, it was filling thanks to all the tofu and vegetables. Taking a spoonful of doenjang stew while eating the spicy squid reset the heat with its earthy flavor, and the pairing was good. It was one of the components that really completed the feeling of a full Korean meal.

## Sweetly savory garlic bossam and accompaniments

![Garlic bossam topped with minced garlic sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam-17-1wqfg-966.webp)

The garlic bossam came with plenty of minced garlic sauce over neatly sliced pork. The meat had a good balance of lean meat and fat, so it looked moist, and bossam kimchi and dried shredded radish were served beside it. While the spicy stir-fried squid came on strong with heat, the bossam seemed to balance it with a soft, nutty flavor.

![A piece of moist boiled garlic bossam](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam-18-rg8xa-966.webp)

Picking up a slice of bossam, the pork itself was moist and nicely tender from boiling. Rather than tasting sharply pungent, the garlic sauce added a sweetly savory richness that worked quite well with the meat. It was not dry, and the layer of fat seemed to melt softly, so it was delicious even eaten one piece at a time.

![Garlic bossam with bossam kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam-19-tmb3s-966.webp)

![Bossam with garlic sauce and bossam kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam-20-1d0n3-966.webp)

Eating it with bossam kimchi made the combination much clearer. The kimchi's spicy, tangy flavor joined the pork's soft, nutty richness and neatly cut through any heaviness. With the garlic sauce included too, sweetness, spice and savory richness came together naturally in one bite.

![Garlic bossam topped with dried shredded radish](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam-21-r7s8q-966.webp)

I also put dried shredded radish on the bossam. Its crunchy texture and spicy seasoning contrasted with the tender pork, making each bite much more interesting. It gave a different feeling from the bossam kimchi, so it was good to alternate between them.

![Lettuce wrap with bossam and stir-fried squid](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam-22-1gra4-966.webp)

At the end, I made a ssam (leaf wrap) with lettuce, rice, bossam and stir-fried squid all at once. The nutty richness of the moist bossam, the spicy squid and the rice made for a packed bite that really showed off the appeal of the Ossam set meal. Each item was delicious alone, but eating them together made it very clear why stir-fried squid and bossam are sold as one set.

## A hearty, spicy Korean lunch in Dongtan Mok-dong

The biggest appeal of Ossamgak was being able to eat stir-fried squid and bossam at the same time. We ordered the spicy Ossam set meal, and the distinctive heat of Cheongyang chilies came through strongly while the sauce's umami stayed alive too, making me keep reaching for rice. The garlic bossam was moist and tender, and the garlic sauce on top brought out its nutty richness nicely. It was good with bossam kimchi or dried shredded radish, and putting the stir-fried squid in the same wrap really let the Ossam set meal combination shine. The doenjang stew was better than expected as well. Taking spoonfuls of the hearty stew between the spicy squid created a great balance, and with all the side dishes, it made for a filling Korean meal. It seemed like a good place to visit when you are craving spicy Korean food in Dongtan Mok-dong or want both stir-fried squid and bossam. Overall, the spread was substantial and the food was satisfying, so I think it would suit anyone looking for Korean food.

![Ossamgak Ossam set meal table setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam-23-1cscg-966.webp)

![Finished Korean meal table setting at Ossamgak](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam/dongtan-osamjeongsik-spicy-bossam-24-x0uli-966.webp)

## Where it is

- Ossamgak (오쌈각)
- 20 Wangbaesan 3-gil, Dongtan-gu, Hwaseong, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (경기도 화성시 동탄구 왕배산3길 20 1층)
- 경기도 화성시 동탄구 왕배산3길 20 1층
- 37.1814007, 127.1259467
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%98%A4%EC%8C%88%EA%B0%81/@37.1814007,127.1259467,17z

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