Sook Octopus (숙이네)

Explanation

With more than 40 years of history, this octopus specialty restaurant is best known for 'Nakjichomuchim' (sweet and sour octopus salad), seasoned with house-made rice wine vinegar. 'Nakjiyeonpotang' (octopus soup) and 'Nakjihoronggui' (grilled whole octopus) are also available.

Information Use

Representative menu : Nakji Chomuchim

Contact and Information : +82-061-452-9857

Business hours : 09:00~21:00

Parking facilities : No on-site parking

Day off : 1st & 3rd Tuesday of Every Month

Handling menu : Bajirak Chomuchim / Oyster-mulhoe / Ttukbaegi Yeonpotang

Location

172 Seongnam 1-gil, Muan-eup, Muan-gun, Jeollanam-do

Directions

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