Destination briefing
Why travelers stop here
Yongdu-dong Jjukkumi Alley is a street specialized in jjukkumi (webfoot octopus), located near Exit 6 of Jegi-dong Station on Subway Line 1. Formed in the early 1990s, the alley is famous for its popular menu item: stir-fried jjukkumi with spicy seasoning on a hot plate. Starting with a golden jjukkumi model at the entrance of the alley, jjukkumi specialty restaurants line the street. Many regular customers have been visiting Jjukkumi Alley for a long time, and there is also the fun of choosing an appealing restaurant among the various jjukkumi specialty shops. Yongdu-dong jjukkumi, which is seasoned spicy with gochujang (red chili paste) and cooked on a hot plate, is a delicacy among delicacies.
Address: Yongdu-dong, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
OTA-ready stop
Built into inbound routes and day-tour planning.
Local context
서울특별시 동대문구 용두동
Travel fit
Attraction · Seoul







