Ratings
Review split — 6,134 on Korean platforms, 1,412 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 ★ 3.5 across 2 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
Seorin Nakji serves stir-fried octopus at ₩26,000 from the second floor of an office tower on Jongno, and the dish people order alongside it is unusual for the genre — a plate of grilled bacon and sausage at ₩19,000, meant to be eaten with the spice. A clam soup and rolled omelette round out a short menu. Sung Si-kyung's Muktende covered it in 2022.
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₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
₩15,000–25,000 per person; the octopus is ₩26,000 for the table.
Daily 11:30–21:30 with a 15:00–17:00 break.
Short waits at peak
Weekday visits are often wait-free; weekend evenings just after the 17:00 reopening are the crowded window.
Walk-in
Walk-in. The restaurant is on the second floor of the Le Meilleur Jongno Town building; the afternoon break runs 15:00–17:00.
Jongno 1-ga, Jongno
종로구 종로 19 (종로1가,르메이에르종로타운 2층 (220,221호)) — 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.
- Sung Si-kyung's Muktende✓ — 성시경의 먹을텐데 l 종로 서린낙지 2022-06-07
Good to know
What is Seorin Nakji?
Seorin Nakji is a seafood and raw-fish (hoe) restaurant in Jongno 1-ga, Seoul, operating since 2009. The dish to order is Nakji bokkeum — spicy stir-fried octopus, ₩26,000 to share.
Do I need a reservation at Seorin Nakji?
No — Seorin Nakji is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. Walk-in. The restaurant is on the second floor of the Le Meilleur Jongno Town building; the afternoon break runs 15:00–17:00.
How long is the wait at Seorin Nakji?
At Seorin Nakji: Weekday visits are often wait-free; weekend evenings just after the 17:00 reopening are the crowded window.
How much does Seorin Nakji cost per person?
Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Seorin Nakji. ₩15,000–25,000 per person; the octopus is ₩26,000 for the table.
Can I order at Seorin Nakji without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Seorin Nakji 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.
More nakji bokkeum (stir-fried octopus):
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