If you're looking to eat Nakgopse in Busan, this is the place! The long-established "Wonjo Halme Nakji" is also recommended for solo travelers.
Hello, the restaurant I'd like to introduce today is "Wonjo Halmenakji," which boasts a history of over 60 years and is located right near Exit 10 of Bomil Station on Busan Subway Line 1.
Octopus is low in fat and has a mild flavor, so it absorbs a variety of seasonings well. In particular, the taurine content in octopus is said to help the liver's detoxification function and have the effect of preventing arteriosclerosis and myocardial infarction. Just thinking about stir-fried octopus (nakji bokkeum), which is slightly spicy and makes you wipe away sweat, makes my mouth water.
Located in a jewelry district near a subway station exit in Busan, the signature dish of Wonjo Halme Nakji is Nakgopse, a spicy stir-fried octopus dish containing shrimp, octopus, and gopchang (a type of octopus).
The origin of the name "Joban Octopus"
Since the West Gyeongsangnam Intercity Bus Terminal was established in this town, this market has seen frequent traffic between merchants from Seoul and Gyeongsangnam-do. However, the food that these provincial merchants always ate whenever they visited Busan was the famous stir-fried octopus dish (nakji bokkeum), known as "Joban Tako." "Joban Tako" became known almost as a proper noun through word of mouth among the merchants who came from the provinces to purchase goods.
It is said that "Joban Octopus" became famous nationwide through word of mouth among merchants from other regions who had discerning tastes. Nowadays, signs for restaurants serving "Joban Octopus" can be seen frequently in areas such as Seoul and Daegu. The word "Joban" is an abbreviation of the name of the "Joseon Textile Company" that used to be located in the free market area, and both the place name "Joban" and the food "Joban Octopus" came to be named after this company.
Original Halmenakji is packed with customers eating stir-fried octopus (nakji bokkeum) up to the third floor at lunchtime, to the point where there's hardly any room to move. Not only are local jewelry wholesalers frequenting the restaurant, but customers who can't forget the taste of the stir-fried octopus (nakji bokkeum) here make the effort to visit from far away.
Instead of frozen octopus, they use fresh octopus caught that day, sprinkle it with finely chopped garlic and green onions, and plenty of condiments, and it's enough to make your mouth water. It's surprising that it's not spicy at all, despite the generous amount of garlic and bright red chili powder.
Nakji Bokkeum (stir-fried octopus) doesn't require many side dishes. It's typically served with white rice (gongibap) (1000 won) and three side dishes: seasoned chives, napa cabbage kimchi, and dongchimi (water kimchi) with thinly sliced radish.
This stir-fried octopus dish is made by stir-frying the ingredients with broth and chili powder, but it's not too spicy and is easy to eat. Above all, its appeal lies in its lower prices compared to other restaurants, making it a great place to enjoy a meal even alone.
| Main Menu | ||
|---|---|---|
| Natch + Pac Spicy stir-fried octopus + rice | My name + my name | 11,000woon |
| Natch+Sew+Pack Spicy stir-fried octopus and shrimp + rice | My heart + my soul + my soul | 11,000woon |
| Natch + Sokobchan + Pa Spicy stir-fried octopus and beef gopchang + rice | My heart + my soul + my soul | 11,000woon |
| Quick rice | 밥 | 1,000woon |
| Udon, Ramen, Tanmen | Udo, Ramadan, Ramadan | 1,500woon |
| spot name | Before Asabo, the original Harmenacchi Joban-ah Wonjoharmenachi The first one to be used |
|---|---|
| Phone Number | 051-643-5037 |
| Address | 837-42, Beomcheon-dong, Busanjin-gu, Busan 1-837 |
| Opening hours | 09: 30 to 20: 30 |
| Holiday | The day before and the day of Chuseok (Lunar New Year's Day) |
| Access | 1 minute walk from Exit 10 of Beomil Station on Busan Subway Line 1 |
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