# Aewol black pork restaurant with melt jeot and kelp rice: Nopo Dwaeji - By Eunchae (https://superchart.com/en/@island-road-cups/) - Written Sep 13, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jeju, Jeju - Sponsored: This post was written as a paid visit sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@island-road-cups/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@island-road-cups/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji/index.md) ## In short Nopo Dwaeji Aewol is a black pork barbecue restaurant near Gwakji Beach in Aewol, Jeju, specialising in thick-cut geungogi pork aged 168 hours. The 600g black pork platter (72,000 won) is grilled over charcoal by the staff and dipped in melt jeot (fermented anchovy sauce) bubbling on the grill, with Jeju yellow crab doenjang jjigae (9,000 won) and pre-seasoned kelp rice to finish. For a black pork meal after a walk on Gwakji Beach, Nopo Dwaeji Aewol is a safe bet. ## Good to know - **Location**: 1-dong 202-ho, 5-1 Gwakji 9-gil, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju (near Gwakji Beach) - **Hours**: Mon–Sun 11:00–23:00, last order 22:00 - **Amenities**: Groups welcome, reservations, high chairs, pet-friendly - **Black pork geungogi 600g**: 72,000 won (Jeju black pork neck and belly, aged over 168 hours) - **Extra neck/belly 400g**: 48,000 won each - **Jeju galmaegisal (pork skirt) 200g**: 24,000 won - **Hangjeongsal (pork jowl) 200g**: 26,000 won - **Lunch set for 2**: 400g geungogi + choice of jjigae + 2 kelp rice, 55,000 won (11:00–14:00) - **Lunch set for 3**: 600g geungogi + choice of jjigae + 3 kelp rice, 79,000 won - **Lunch set for 4**: 800g geungogi + choice of jjigae + 4 kelp rice, 103,000 won - **Jeju yellow crab doenjang jjigae**: 9,000 won - **24-hour aged kimchi jjigae**: 8,000 won - **Bibim naengmyeon / mul naengmyeon**: 8,000 won each - **Kelp rice**: 1,000 won - **Price reference**: ₩9,000 ≈ $6.7 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Sep 13, 2026* ![Table spread of grilled black pork at Nopo Dwaeji Aewol](https://img.superchart.com/images/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji-01-9hviu-900.webp) > Nopo Dwaeji Aewol > 1-dong 202-ho, 5-1 Gwakji 9-gil, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, South Korea > Mon – Sun 11:00 - 23:00 > Last order 22:00 > Group seating available, reservations, high chairs, pet-friendly ## Why we picked Nopo Dwaeji Aewol for black pork near Gwakji Beach I came to 'Nopo Dwaeji Aewol,' located near Gwakji Beach in Aewol, to eat black pork. These days there are so many black pork restaurants that I really agonized over where to go for a genuinely delicious, no-fail meal. Then I heard about Nopo Dwaeji near the famous Gwakji Beach drive course, well-known for its 168-hour aged black pork, and decided to visit. ![Exterior of Nopo Dwaeji Aewol near Gwakji Beach](https://img.superchart.com/images/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji-02-1ynp1-900.webp) ![View around the entrance of Nopo Dwaeji Aewol](https://img.superchart.com/images/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji-03-1v07b-900.webp) Being right next to Gwakji Beach was a huge plus — after enjoying the ocean view as much as I wanted, I could walk or drive over quickly once I got hungry. Walking into the restaurant, my first impression was how clean and pleasant it felt. No grease film or lingering smell typical of BBQ places — everything was tidy and well-maintained, which put me in a good mood before I'd even eaten. ![Clean, well-kept interior seating at Nopo Dwaeji Aewol](https://img.superchart.com/images/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji-04-l8o59-900.webp) ## Nopo Dwaeji Aewol menu, prices and lunch sets Looking at the menu, you can feel Nopo Dwaeji's expertise and pride. From the main pork dishes to the meal options, everything is thoughtfully put together. Using the lunch special hours (11:00–14:00) lets you enjoy an even better-value meal. - [Meat] Black pork geungogi 600g ₩72,000 (Jeju black pork neck and belly aged over 168 hours) - Extra neck 400g ₩48,000 / Extra belly 400g ₩48,000 - Jeju galmaegisal 200g ₩24,000 / Hangjeongsal (pork jowl) 200g ₩26,000 - [Lunch special 11:00–14:00] Set for 2: 400g pork + choice of jjigae + 2 kelp rice ₩55,000 - Set for 3: 600g pork + choice of jjigae + 3 kelp rice ₩79,000 - Set for 4: 800g pork + choice of jjigae + 4 kelp rice ₩103,000 (jjigae choice: Jeju yellow crab doenjang jjigae or 24-hour aged kimchi jjigae) - [Meals] Jeju yellow crab doenjang jjigae ₩9,000 / 24-hour aged kimchi jjigae ₩8,000 / Bibim naengmyeon (cold noodles with raw fish) or mul naengmyeon (cold noodle soup) ₩8,000 / Kelp rice ₩1,000 - [Drinks] A wide selection including Hallasan, Cass, Terra, Kelly, non-alcoholic beer, Jeju Beer, highballs, and more ![Black pork geungogi menu board at Nopo Dwaeji Aewol](https://img.superchart.com/images/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji-05-2m1n6-676.webp) ![Menu listing lunch specials at Nopo Dwaeji Aewol](https://img.superchart.com/images/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji-06-byaer-900.webp) ## Black pork geungogi 600g, charcoal-grilled by the staff We ordered Nopo Dwaeji's signature dish, the 'black pork geungogi (600g).' Not long after ordering, glowing charcoal and a special grill grate arrived, and thick slices of aged black pork neck and belly were placed on the grill. ![Black pork neck and belly on a charcoal grill grate](https://img.superchart.com/images/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji-07-ob7hu-900.webp) ![Thick cuts of aged black pork geungogi, 600g](https://img.superchart.com/images/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji-08-1rvzp-900.webp) And having the staff grill it for us was really convenient. ![Staff member grilling black pork over charcoal](https://img.superchart.com/images/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji-09-17ydt-900.webp) ![Golden-browned black pork belly cooking](https://img.superchart.com/images/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji-10-zb3hk-900.webp) I tried a piece of the golden-browned pork plain first, with nothing on it, and wow... 'melts in your mouth' was exactly right. Not chewy at all — juicy, with rich meat juice spreading through my whole mouth. The outside had a faint charcoal aroma and was crisp, while the inside was tender — a textbook crispy-outside, juicy-inside bite. ![Grilled black pork sliced into bite-sized pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji-11-17j2i-900.webp) ![Charcoal-scented grilled black pork neck](https://img.superchart.com/images/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji-12-xp4jz-900.webp) ### Melt jeot: anchovy dipping sauce simmered on the grill The essential thing you absolutely cannot skip with black pork BBQ — the melt jeot (fermented anchovy sauce) bubbling away right on the grill pan! Dipping well-cooked belly or neck slices into the salty, umami-packed melt jeot completely erased any fishy edge, blending with the savory pork into an explosive umami combo that was seriously no joke. ![Melt jeot bubbling on the grill pan](https://img.superchart.com/images/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji-13-7w7nk-900.webp) ![Black pork geungogi dipped in melt jeot](https://img.superchart.com/images/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji-14-xywl3-1200.webp) ![Table spread of grilled black pork with melt jeot](https://img.superchart.com/images/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji-15-azd1b-900.webp) ![Grilled black pork with side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji-16-1djnz-900.webp) ![Close-up of grilled black pork and melt jeot](https://img.superchart.com/images/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji-17-sybrp-900.webp) ![Picking up a piece of grilled black pork](https://img.superchart.com/images/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji-18-574kv-900.webp) ## What's on the self-serve bar at Nopo Dwaeji Aewol There's also a 'self-serve bar' set up on one side of the restaurant. Fresh lettuce, spicy peppers, garlic, and basic side dishes were all stocked hygienically, so we could freely help ourselves to as much as we wanted. ![Self-serve bar with lettuce and basic side dishes at Nopo Dwaeji Aewol](https://img.superchart.com/images/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji-19-1lfzj-900.webp) ![Peppers and garlic stocked at the self-serve bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji-20-1sag8-900.webp) ![A plate of vegetables and side dishes from the self-serve bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji-21-1qkw2-900.webp) ## Jeju yellow crab doenjang jjigae (9,000 won) and kelp rice By the time we'd nearly finished the pork, we ordered the 'Jeju yellow crab doenjang jjigae (₩9,000)' as a meal course. I would have really regretted skipping this dish! The moment the stone pot arrived, I couldn't help but marvel at how it looked — not just small crab pieces, but one whole large Jeju yellow crab packed right in the center of the pot. ![Jeju yellow crab doenjang jjigae with a whole crab inside](https://img.superchart.com/images/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji-22-b7g5r-900.webp) This wasn't the seasoning-heavy doenjang jjigae flavor you get at typical BBQ places — the refreshing natural seafood broth drawn deeply from the crab blended with the hearty doenjang and completely cleansed my palate, which had gotten a bit heavy from all the meat. Mixing the broth and tofu into a bowl of rice or the kelp rice, the whole bowl disappeared in seconds. The kelp rice was already seasoned and genuinely delicious. You have to try it! ![Seasoned kelp rice served with doenjang jjigae](https://img.superchart.com/images/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji-23-1w1rv-900.webp) ![Table at Nopo Dwaeji Aewol after finishing the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji-24-14eou-900.webp) If you're looking for great black pork near Gwakji Beach in Aewol, Jeju, make sure to stop by 'Nopo Dwaeji Aewol'~! ## Where it is - Nopo Dwaeji Aewol (노포돼지 애월) - 1-dong 202-ho, 5-1 Gwakji 9-gil, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, South Korea - 제주특별자치도 제주시 애월읍 곽지9길 5-1 1동202호 (1층2호) - 33.4519345, 126.3085923 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%85%B8%ED%8F%AC%EB%8F%BC%EC%A7%80%20%EC%95%A0%EC%9B%94/@33.4519345,126.3085923,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@island-road-cups/aewol-black-pork-meljeot-nopodwaeji/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt