Fodor's Expert Review Grandma Na Jeong Sun's Jjukkumi

For a unique gastronomic experience, make your way to the bronze octopus statue that marks Jjukkumi Alley. Although it’s famed for the many outposts dedicated to the eponymous delicacy, the 35-year-old Grandma Na Jeong Sun's restaurant is considered the original and best; the Korean delicacy is made with baby octopus marinated in a spicy red chili sauce that's quickly seared on a grill, then served wrapped up in perilla leaves and accompanied by a ubiquitous bottle of soju. Keep in mind that the chewy texture and off-the-charts spice level aren’t for everyone, and this place doesn’t serve any other dishes. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner but closed in the afternoons between 2:30 and 5:00 pm. Additionally, it’s not possible to dine solo as the minimum order is two portions.