A casual Korean restaurant at Times Square serving flame-stir-fried whole octopus (nakji) and webfoot octopus (jjukkumi), as single-person rice sets or 2–3 person sets, with freshly cooked pot rice as an add-on. DiningCode reviewers most often describe it as clean, casual, down-to-earth and popular with locals.
Menu and ordering
Solo, order the Fire-Grilled Octopus Rice Set (₩16,000); for two, the Whole Octopus Stir-Fry 2-Person Set (₩42,000).
Whole Octopus Stir-Fry 2-Person Set ₩42,000; Jjukkumi (webfoot octopus) Stir-Fry 2-Person Set ₩40,000; Fire-Grilled Octopus Rice Set ₩16,000; Soy-Galbi Octopus Set ₩16,000
Before you go
Open 11:00–22:00 with no listed break, and free parking is available. Pot rice is ₩3,000 extra.
15 Yeongjung-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
Yeongdeungpo Station — about 290 m · 11:00–22:00 · Open daily
Neighborhood
Yeongdeungpo · Times Square
Food style
Octopus stir-fry & rice restaurant
Typical spend
₩16,000 per person
Key prices
Whole Octopus Stir-Fry 2-Person Set ₩42,000; Jjukkumi (webfoot octopus) Stir-Fry 2-Person Set ₩40,000; Fire-Grilled Octopus Rice Set ₩16,000; Soy-Galbi Octopus Set ₩16,000 (DiningCode menu, Oct 2026)
For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
FROM OTHER DINERS
What do diners say on Google?
4.7★★★★★72 Google reviewsas of 2026-10-28
kinkishum★★★★★4 months ago
We visit Odarijip every time to Seoul. This is 1st time to visit Hongdae branch👍🏻👍🏻. We ordered XXL set👍🏻👍🏻.
黃郁涵★★★★★3 months ago
good
nyan&nyan Haru★★★★★6 months ago
Honestly, this is a must-visit restaurant for anyone who loves Korean food.
The Nakji Bokkeum (stir-fried octopus), in particular, is very popular.
It has a strong, smoky flavor reminiscent of charcoal grilling, and it's absolutely delicious when mixed with rice.
It's spicy an
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Questions people ask about Bonghyeja Kitchen (Times Square branch)
What should I order at Bonghyeja Kitchen (Times Square branch)?
Solo, order the Fire-Grilled Octopus Rice Set (₩16,000); for two, the Whole Octopus Stir-Fry 2-Person Set (₩42,000).
How much does a meal at Bonghyeja Kitchen (Times Square branch) cost?
Expect about ₩16,000 per person. Whole Octopus Stir-Fry 2-Person Set ₩42,000; Jjukkumi (webfoot octopus) Stir-Fry 2-Person Set ₩40,000; Fire-Grilled Octopus Rice Set ₩16,000; Soy-Galbi Octopus Set ₩16,000 (DiningCode menu, Oct 2026).
When is Bonghyeja Kitchen (Times Square branch) open?
11:00–22:00. Open daily.
Where is Bonghyeja Kitchen (Times Square branch) and how do I get there?
Bonghyeja Kitchen (Times Square branch) is at 15 Yeongjung-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul in Seoul. In Korean the address is 서울특별시 영등포구 영중로 15 지하1층 138-0호. The nearest station is Yeongdeungpo Station — about 290 m.
Who is Bonghyeja Kitchen (Times Square branch) good for?
Bonghyeja Kitchen (Times Square branch) suits Solo dining, Bring the heat, Groups & sharing.
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