Gyodongjip
Restaurants · Seoul
Head here for spicy jjukkumi (baby octopus) sizzling alongside pork belly in a tabletop pan, wrapped in perilla leaves and finished with crispy bokkeumbap.
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The Spicy Octopus & Pork Duo
- The house specialty begins with spicy gochujang jjukkumi (marinated baby octopus), ordered with a minimum of two portions. Diners customarily add a serving of samgyeopsal (pork belly), which sits around the outer ring of the pan while the plump, sauced octopus simmers in the center. As the pork browns and cooks down, its juices blend into the rich sauce for balanced heat.Siksin+2
How to Wrap & Self-Bar Sides
- To temper the fiery red marinade, head to the self-service station for complimentary accompaniments. Diners gather fresh perilla leaves, pickled radish slices (ssam-mu), and cheonsachae salad (crunchy kelp noodle salad), wrapping bites of octopus and pork together for a crisp, refreshing crunch.Siksin+1
Iron-Pan Fried Rice Finale
- Do not finish your visit without ordering the bokkeumbap (fried rice). Cooked directly on the hot tabletop pan in the leftover seasoned sauce and tossed with chopped perilla leaves, the rice crisps along the bottom of the pan to create a savory, textural finale.Siksin+2
Casual Retro & Open-Air Seating
- Spread across two levels with red round tables and plastic chairs, Gyodongjip retains the gritty, vibrant energy of a classic neighborhood pub. When the weather turns pleasant, outdoor tables expand along the street, making it a beloved gathering place for casual evening drinks.revitguide+3