Ajossine Nakjijjim — Spicy steamed octopus stir-fry

Name: Ajossine Nakjijjim
Address: 39 Yonsei-ro 5da-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Seoul, KR
Price range: $

Ratings

Google: ★ 4.3 (222)
Naver: ★ 4.4 (959)
Kakao Map: ★ 4.1 (54)
DiningCode: 68/100 · ★ 4.4 (7)

Review split — 1,029 on Korean platforms, 222 on Google. In Korea, Google reviews come mostly from visitors and Naver/Kakao/DiningCode mostly from Koreans. See where Koreans eat or where visitors eat.

Average ★ 4.1 across 4 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).

Why here

A Sinchon octopus stir-fry joint that has run the same corner near Yonsei-ro since 1995, best known for its samgyeop-nakjijjim (octopus with pork belly) and spicy raw octopus salad. It's a longstanding late-night drinking-food spot in a university district where most bars turn over quickly, with a short weekend-dinner queue but easy walk-in on weekday evenings. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).

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Know before you go

₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person

Nakjijjim ₩30,000 for two, ₩40,000 for three; with pork belly ₩35,000; weekday lunch nakji baekban ₩10,000 (2026)

11:00-22:00, open daily

Short waits at peak

Walk-in

Changcheon-dong, Seodaemun

서대문구 연세로5다길 39 (창천동) — show this to your taxi driver

Open since 1995

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Who's featured this place

From the YouTubers, broadcasters and guides we track — most-trusted first.

Kim Three Meals✓ — 삼겹낙지찜을 파는 저세상 맛집, 살아남기 힘든 동네에서 홀로 26년째 장사하는 집 [신촌 아저씨네낙지찜] 2020-03-19

Good to know

What is Ajossine Nakjijjim?

Ajossine Nakjijjim is a seafood and raw-fish (hoe) restaurant in Changcheon-dong, Seoul, operating since 1995. The dish to order is Nakjijjim (spicy steamed octopus stir-fry).

Do I need a reservation at Ajossine Nakjijjim?

No — Ajossine Nakjijjim is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed.

How much does Ajossine Nakjijjim cost per person?

Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Ajossine Nakjijjim. Nakjijjim ₩30,000 for two, ₩40,000 for three; with pork belly ₩35,000; weekday lunch nakji baekban ₩10,000 (2026)

Can I order at Ajossine Nakjijjim without Korean?

We haven't confirmed whether Ajossine Nakjijjim keeps an English menu — most neighbourhood spots in Seoul don't. This page lists what to order in English, and the restaurant's Korean name is printed on it, so you can show the name at the door and order by pointing at the counter. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, and there is no tipping.