Ratings
Average ★ 4.7 across 1 source (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A no-frills Euljiro-3(sam)-ga spot built around a single hero dish: cheolpan jju-sam, baby octopus and pork belly stir-fried together on a hot griddle. The menu is short and each diner must order their own dish. It's known enough locally to draw a line at peak dinner and weekend hours, though early weekday visits often walk straight in. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
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₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
Jjukkumi with pork belly ₩15,000 per person; gamja-jeon or kimchi-jeon ₩10,000; fried rice to finish ₩2,000 (2026)
11:00–21:30, closed Sundays
Short waits at peak
Weekday visits around 6:30-6:50pm are typically wait-free; weekend/peak dinner draws a line, though not more than an hour.
Walk-in
One dish per person is required (no sharing a single order across a table). Walk-in only; no reservations. Octopus-pork belly stir-fry (cheolpan jju-sam) is sold per person at ₩15,000.
Euljiro 3(sam)-ga, Jung-gu
중구 을지로16길 5-1, 1층 (을지로3가) — show this to your taxi driver
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Who's featured this place
From the YouTubers, broadcasters and guides we track — most-trusted first.
- Kim Three Meals✓ — 리얼 코리안 바이브! 허름해도 항상 사람이 붐비는 36년 전통 리얼 찐 맛집 2022-02-08
Good to know
What is Mapo Jjukkumi?
Mapo Jjukkumi is a Korean BBQ and grilled-meat restaurant in Euljiro 3(sam)-ga, Seoul, operating since 2005. The dish to order is Cheolpan jju-sam (griddle-grilled octopus & pork belly stir-fry).
Do I need a reservation at Mapo Jjukkumi?
No — Mapo Jjukkumi is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. One dish per person is required (no sharing a single order across a table). Walk-in only; no reservations. Octopus-pork belly stir-fry (cheolpan jju-sam) is sold per person at ₩15,000.
How long is the wait at Mapo Jjukkumi?
At Mapo Jjukkumi: Weekday visits around 6:30-6:50pm are typically wait-free; weekend/peak dinner draws a line, though not more than an hour.
How much does Mapo Jjukkumi cost per person?
Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Mapo Jjukkumi. Jjukkumi with pork belly ₩15,000 per person; gamja-jeon or kimchi-jeon ₩10,000; fried rice to finish ₩2,000 (2026)
Can I order at Mapo Jjukkumi without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Mapo Jjukkumi 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.
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