Jeju Korean bar for raw shrimp and beef tartare: Jumo

Jumo, reserved in Yeon-dong, Jeju

I recently went to Jeju for work. I stayed around Nohyeong-dong and Yeon-dong, and once I had finished up, I heard there was a great spot for raw shrimp sashimi, a popular autumn seasonal dish these days. So I made a Naver reservation the day before visiting and stopped by.

Jumo (주모; KOREAN BISTRO ZUMO) had a 4.91 out of 5 rating on Naver.

There is no parking, so please keep in mind that you will need to use a nearby public parking lot.

Reserve ahead to avoid the wait

Jumo is a popular restaurant, so there is a wait. We had reserved the day before, so we did not have to wait, but while we were eating, I saw so many people getting takeout and others writing their names on the waiting list before leaving!

If you are planning to visit, I recommend reserving in advance. Plus, if you book ahead through Naver, you can even get a makpuccino—two birds with one stone ^^

There are also celebration props set aside for birthdays or anniversaries, so they could be nice to make use of, right? Haha

The menu: from makgeolli to distilled spirits

True to its name, Jumo sold a wide range of drinks inside, including makgeolli (Korean rice wine), distilled spirits, and clear rice wine.

Caramel popcorn and a salad with a yuzu sauce base came as the complimentary starter.

We did not feel like drinking anything strong that day, so we ordered refreshing draft beer.

Sweet raw shrimp sashimi and half beef tartare, half shrimp

At last, the half beef tartare and half shrimp platter arrived! It is Jumo's half-and-half signature menu, letting you enjoy its beef tartare and raw shrimp sashimi on one plate.

It comes with 150 g of beef tartare and six raw shrimp. It was so glossy that just looking at it made my mouth water like crazy, haha.

The fresh, springy raw shrimp sashimi was not fishy at all and was sweet, so it kept making me want another drink. So, so sweet!!

Butter-grilled shrimp heads came with it, too. They were deliciously stir-fried until crisp, and the more I chewed, the more their nutty flavor filled my mouth.

The moderately salty, seasoned beef tartare was wonderful with egg yolk; its savory beef flavor and clean umami kept me reaching for more.

Put raw shrimp on seasoned seaweed, pile on plenty of beef tartare too, and eat it together—instant happiness recharge!!!!

Jeju fried rice cake ice cream and grilled golden dried pollack

Jeju fried rice cake ice cream

The fried rice cakes, which are cooked as soon as you order, came dusted with sugar and powdered sugar. They were sweet and wonderfully chewy! They say takeout is discounted by ₩5,000, so taking some home would be great, too. They are delicious on their own, but the pairing with vanilla ice cream needs no explanation!

Grilled golden dried pollack

The crisp grilled dried pollack, piled up like a mountain, was crunchy and nutty. Even though I was full, I could not help ordering one more beer, haha.

For dates and gatherings in Yeon-dong, Jeju

If you have a date or gathering in Yeon-dong, Jeju, Jumo is appealing for its fresh raw shrimp sashimi, beef tartare, and fried rice cakes!! I definitely recommend stopping by at least once.