Dokcheon Sikdang
독천식당
A baby octopus specialist loved by locals since the 1980s, most famous for its yeonpo-tang, galnaktang and octopus rice.
Located in the old town near Mokpo Station, this restaurant has operated since the 1980s. It represents baby octopus among Mokpo's Nine Flavors and is recognised as a 'Namdo Food Master' by Mokpo City. The signature yeonpo-tang is a clear broth made with live baby octopus, delicately sweet. Galnaktang adds Korean beef short ribs to the broth. Octopus rice suits solo diners, and the menu also includes stir-fried spicy octopus and cold octopus salad. Galnaktang requires a minimum of two people. Expect about KRW 15,000–30,000 per person. It closes for a break in the afternoon and is a five-minute walk from Mokpo Station.
Opening hours
11:00–20:50 (closed 15:00–17:00)
Nearby sights
- Mokpo Modern History Museum Building 1
- Mokpo Modern Historic District
- Mokpo Modern History Museum Building 2
- Samhakdo & Kim Dae-jung Nobel Peace Prize Memorial
- Yudalsan Mountain
- Mokpo Marine Cable Car
- Mokpo Bridge
- Gohado Island Sea Deck