Yongmeori Coast noodle spot in Jeju: matcha broth at Sanbang Sochan

Our month-long stay in Jeju has finally begun~ We picked Sagye Beach for our first accommodation, and the moment we arrived, my husband and I did the one thing we always do first: hunt for a good restaurant! We stumbled on a place we absolutely loved, so we went there for our very first meal in Jeju!

Where is Sanbang Sochan in Jangsu Sanghoe, and where do you park?

Sanbang Sochan in Jangsu Sanghoe sits on the west side of Jeju, at the foot of Sanbang-san. The address is 232 Sanbang-ro, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do, South Korea!

Just search for Sanbang Sochan in your navigation and you'll find it easily — it's in the basement of a standalone 3-story building on Sanbang-ro, right where you can see the Sanbang-san parking lot. About 3 cars can park in front of the building, and if that's full, you'll need to use the paid public parking lot at the nearby Sanbang-san tourist site.

Inside Sanbang Sochan: mother-of-pearl cabinets and baby chairs

Step inside Sanbang Sochan in Jangsu Sanghoe and you'll find a space that isn't huge, but has such a lovely atmosphere,

The mother-of-pearl cabinets and other decor made me feel like I'd stepped into my grandmother's house~ But instead of feeling old-fashioned at all, it felt sentimental and warm, and I loved it!

There's even a baby chair ready to go, so it's great to visit with a baby too!

On one side there's a self-serve bar where you can freely help yourself to water and small plates,

and you order through a kiosk!

Sanbang Sochan menu and side dishes

Sanbang Sochan in Jangsu Sanghoe sells a variety of dishes like sanbang gukbap, bomal (top shell) kalguksu, tangerine meat noodle soup, and abalone porridge~ They use Jeju specialties like tangerine, black pork, and abalone in their cooking!

Everything looked delicious, but we ordered the matcha oncheonmyeon meat noodle soup and the beef tangerine naengmyeon~

Once you order, they bring out these side dishes!

This pickled onion mix was really delicious! The texture was so crunchy, and the sweet-and-sour flavor made it perfect to keep picking at between bites~

The food came out quickly, and it looked so neat and appetizing~

What does the matcha warm noodle soup with pork broth taste like?

The matcha oncheonmyeon meat noodle soup came with the matcha noodles and dombegogi (sliced boiled pork) served separately~

The matcha noodles come submerged in meat broth, topped with scallion oil, scallion pesto, and matcha powder!

The meat broth itself was incredibly delicious — rich, savory meat broth with just a hint of matcha's slight bitterness, so, so good! It was light yet savory, the kind of broth you want to keep sipping forever~

I'm usually not a huge fan of meat noodle soup because it gets greasy after a while, but Sanbang Sochan's matcha oncheonmyeon wasn't greasy at all — it was such a clean broth that I never got tired of it~ In fact, each sip left my mouth feeling refreshed, so I kept wanting more~

The noodles were also really chewy and delicious, pairing so well with the meat broth! Great texture, very tasty!

The dombegogi was thinly sliced, with absolutely no gamy smell — just clean, good flavor~

You can wrap this dombegogi with the matcha noodles for an even better bite — the chewy noodles, tender meat, and light yet deep meat broth all came together beautifully~

Beef and tangerine Pyeongyang naengmyeon with tangerine vinegar

For the beef tangerine pyeongyang naengmyeon, they said the broth is made by blending beef stock with a tangerine peel tea that carries a subtle citrus tang!

On top of the chewy buckwheat noodles were slices of boiled aronsatae (beef shank) and shiitake mushroom slices made from Hallasan shiitake — the shiitake slices had a subtle mushroom aroma and a soft texture that made them a real delicacy!

The tangerine pyeongyang naengmyeon comes with tangerine vinegar and mustard on the side — this tangerine vinegar had such a wonderful aroma and flavor~

Adding plenty of the tangerine vinegar made the broth tangy and refreshing, even more delicious~ The pyeongyang naengmyeon, too, was so clean, refreshing, and light that I never got sick of it no matter how much I ate! The subtle tangerine fragrance that spread through my mouth was so appealing, and I really enjoyed every bite.

Is Sanbang Sochan worth a stop near Yongmeori Coast?

I loved being able to eat Jeju dishes made with Jeju specialties at Sanbang Sochan in Jangsu Sanghoe — everything was clean, light, and refreshing, so it was a really satisfying meal~ It's also conveniently close to major tourist spots like Sanbang-san, Yongmeori Coast, and Sagye Beach, so it's a great stop while sightseeing! If you're looking for a restaurant near Sanbang-san, Yongmeori Coast, or Sagye, I highly, highly recommend visiting Sanbang Sochan in Jangsu Sanghoe~~