Korea's No.1 Chukumi specialty store. It landed in Japan for the first time last year and now has 3 stores in Shin-Okubo and Shinjuku areas. Inside the store, K-POP and Western music videos are playing, creating a lively atmosphere. ✨ ☑️ Original Chukumi 1 person ¥1800 Among the 3 types of Chukumi, the most standard one is here. "Chukumi" is the Korean word for baby octopus. First, a generous amount of spicy miso is mixed with baby octopus, bean sprouts, and shepherd's purse on a hot plate brought to the table. Once the fire is lit, it simmers. Once it's cooked to a certain point, fried dumplings and tteokbokki are added, further simmered, and finally, the baby octopus is cut with scissors to complete the dish! All the cooking up to this point is done by the staff. The octopus has a good chewy texture and tastes delicious! You can wrap it in lettuce, perilla leaves, or seaweed, or eat it with pickled radish or lemon mayonnaise. The spiciness can be chosen from normal, spicy, or super spicy. This time, I chose "normal," but for someone like me who isn't great with spicy food, it felt very spicy, haha. But it was not just spicy, it was deliciously addictive with a tasty spiciness!! ☑️ Tobiko Fried Rice 1 person ¥980 After finishing the Chukumi, we had the Tobiko Fried Rice as the finishing touch! It is called "Pok

Gathered with colleagues at Higashi Shinjuku! The place was bustling with lots of customers, creating a fun atmosphere. I was a bit nervous because I heard it was spicy, but it was actually delicious! Adding mayo and lemon or eating it with bean sprouts made it milder, so the spiciness was not a problem at all! The squid, dumplings, and hotteok in the set were all delicious, especially the hormone which was chewy and super tasty! The chijimi that came with the set had a meaty texture and was delicious without any complaints. You can have seconds of lettuce, seaweed, and perilla leaves. Lastly, there was fried rice with flying fish roe. Despite saying "I can't eat anymore," I managed to finish it all. I will definitely go again!

I was curious and made a reservation to go there. The place seemed full with reservations. The atmosphere inside was quite lively, with many staff members cooking like in Korea. - Original Chukumi: ¥3,760 (serves 2) - Toppogi Fried Rice: ¥980 - Chamisul: ¥980 - Ginger Ale: ¥330 PayPay payment available. Ordered the regular spiciness level (my husband said the spicy one was too much). The portion was just right. The fried rice was delicious (available for takeout). The price for the fried rice might be a bit high - it had rice, Korean seaweed, and a little bit of toppogi. I think it would cost around ¥600 in Korea. Will definitely go back.

I tried Nakkopse for the first time, and it was delicious. It wasn't too sweet or too spicy, and it had a great flavor from the octopus, shrimp, and hormone. The portion size was just right, and I left feeling satisfied. They showed me how to eat it, and even gave us cheese balls as a bonus, which made the kids happy. I would like to go back with my whole family next time.

I'm not good with spicy food, but I was able to eat it deliciously. I had high expectations for the tobiko fried rice as the closing dish, but it wasn't as delicious as I imagined. The seating is strictly limited to 2 hours.

I came back again for the addictive spicy and delicious chukumi! If you visit after 7pm, advance reservation is required. The side vegetables and perilla leaves are free for refills, and the service is great. The fried rice at the end is a must-try.

This is a popular restaurant where people always line up, but I was able to visit for the first time because there happened to be an available reservation! They used regular octopus instead of squid, but the spiciness was mild and suited for Japanese taste. It was delicious in its own way. The inside of the restaurant was bright, and the staff's service was polite.

We visited the restaurant around 12 pm on a weekday with no wait time. This was our second visit, and the food was still delicious as ever. The staff cooks everything right in front of you. It's best to wait for about 10 minutes after they say "here you go" because the flavors intensify the longer it cooks. The food goes perfectly with drinks, but be careful not to get too full before trying the Tteokbokki fried rice at the end. I always struggle to decide which to prioritize, the drinks or the food! Highly recommend this place for a great dining experience.

I finally got to go to Chukumidosa, a place I've always wanted to visit! I had the Tteokbokki with Samgyupsal on top. The spiciness was not asked, so I think it's probably the default level, as other people have mentioned, it's spicy like spicy ramen, but it was delicious with its sweetness and umami. It came with lemon mayonnaise and flying fish roe, so it was fun to wrap it in perilla leaves or lettuce, or wrap it in radish for some flavor variations. The Tobiko fried rice for the finale is a must-try! I definitely want to go back again♪

This is a review of a trending restaurant called "Chukumi". I believe this place is the original because they have been selling it even before it became popular. It seems to be a popular chain in Korea, and they have already opened three stores in Japan, which shows how popular it is! For those who are not good with spicy food, it might be a bit challenging, but the taste itself is delicious with a lot of umami! Make sure to try their Tobikko fried rice as well, it's really delicious!

I didn't make a reservation for a visit on a regular night, so I waited for over an hour... But the staff were considerate and served us tea. I ordered the samgyupsal tukbokki and tobokko fried rice for the finale, and the staff cooked everything for us. The flavors were spicy, but perfect for this season and delicious! I was very full. Almost everyone ordered the tobokko fried rice, and it was delicious. Next time, I will make a reservation before going.

On a regular night, I made a reservation for 4 people. When we arrived at 7 pm and when we left at 9 pm, there were still people waiting outside. I recommend making a reservation regardless of the day of the week. The seasoning may be a bit spicy for Japanese people, but it's authentic. We were served lettuce, perilla leaves, and Korean seaweed to wrap the meat, and the perilla leaves were the most delicious. We ordered here and two drinks, and it cost about 3000 yen per person.

Samgyeopsal was delicious. The pork belly was tasty. The portion was quite large, so even with just two women, we ended up having a food fight without ordering fried rice. This time we chose medium spiciness (which was normal, I think), but we were still sweating and panting from the heat, as both of us love spicy food.

There are many Chukumi restaurants in the bustling area of Shin-Okubo, but I found my favorite! It's a bit away from the busy streets, so the atmosphere is more relaxed, and they offer free refills of leafy greens, which is great! Other places all required extra charges for refills. I love the combination of egoma and chukumi, so I ended up getting multiple refills of egoma. The last dish, Pokkunpa, was filled with plenty of toppings and was amazing! I will definitely go back again.

This popular restaurant has expanded to three locations in Shin-Okubo. The main store is located right near the B1 exit of East Shinjuku. Due to its popularity, it is recommended to make a reservation. The hormone meat was delicious and chewy, and the lemon mayonnaise served on the side was also very tasty. The salad that usually comes with the meal is usually sunny lettuce, but this time it was regular lettuce, which was also delicious. Additionally, they provide egoma and regular seaweed. The restaurant is well air-conditioned due to the use of fire for cooking, which is great when the fire is on, but can be a bit cold when it's off depending on where you sit. The dishes were perfect, and the timing of the meal was just right. From start to finish, everything was delicious, and I would definitely like to visit this restaurant again.

The deliciousness of stability. Located right next to the East Shinjuku station exit, with good access. It's always packed with people, so I recommend making a reservation. The dishes are close to the authentic taste, and the spicy food is great for preventing summer fatigue. The quality of the Pockunpa at the end varies depending on the skill of the person making it, so I would be even happier if they improved it.

Chukmidosa in Higashi Shinjuku. It's octopus samgyeopsal, octopus gyoopsal. Every time I pass by the front of the store, it's always crowded and sometimes there's a line. I love octopus, I even go all the way to Akashi to eat Akashiyaki, so I was really curious about it. However, there's Pulcin nearby which serves garlic grilled meat, so when I'm undecided on my day off, I secretly end up going there. Sweet and spicy grilled octopus with various ingredients wrapped in lettuce. The chewy octopus goes well with the sweetness of the pork fat. It's quite spicy. For the finishing touch, they serve tobikko fried rice. I like the texture, and if you love octopus, you'll enjoy it. Lately, this type of restaurant has been becoming more popular. I haven't tried it yet, but I also want to try the octopus dancing eating style.

We went with 4 family members!! We ordered 2 servings for 4 people, along with tobikko fried rice and teppanyaki as toppings! It was satisfying! We also went to other places, so we had a good time... haha. It seemed like you couldn't get in without a reservation. I'm glad we made a reservation. You could get a refill of lettuce! It was really delicious!

The chuukumi is somewhat spicy even when ordered in the regular flavor, but I love wrapping it in egoma because the aroma is great. If you're not a fan of spiciness, you can wrap it in lettuce and mayo for a milder taste. I also love the popping texture of the fried rice, and the popai chijimi I tried for the first time this time was delicious! The hot ketchup was very comforting. The cheese balls were unexpectedly sweet. I love eating and drinking to my heart's content without hurting my wallet, so this place has become my favorite!

It was spicier than I expected, but a delicious kind of spiciness! Reservations are a must, we went on a Saturday. We shared the Original Tukumi for 2 and Tobiko Fried Rice for 1. The portions were huge and we were stuffed! We added cheese topping after the first bite because it was so spicy. If you can order per person, one serving of Tukumi and one serving of fried rice each might be just right! Wrap the lettuce, sesame, and seaweed around the food. You can get refills on the lettuce and seaweed, so you can take on the spiciness with confidence! It was delicious!

I tried Chukumi for the first time and it was delicious!! It's quite spicy, but when eaten with the vegetables and pickled daikon that come with it, it feels balanced haha. The macaroni salad also does a great job! The octopus and shrimp are chewy and satisfying. The Cheese Bomb Keranchim was delicious, hot and fluffy. I want to visit again!