Group lunch box orders at a budget restaurant in Seogwipo: Jejju

Jejju Donghong Branch

A good-value restaurant in Seogwipo, Jeju certified as a good-price business, selling everything from simple lunch boxes to rice bowls and sushi — and group lunch box orders are possible too. This is 'Jejju Donghong Branch,' a great-value spot in Seogwipo.

Where do you park?

There's a building parking lot right behind the store, so you don't have to worry about parking, and if it's full, you can park on the nearby roadside! (Free parking)

Atmosphere and seating

Walking inside, the interior was bigger and more comfortable than I expected — wood-tone decor with warm lighting made for a cozy, relaxed mood, and the tables had enough space between them that I wasn't bothered by neighbors while eating. There are tables for 2, 4, and 6, plus a bar table, so it works well whether you're visiting alone or with a group!

There are also baby chairs inside, so visiting with a kid isn't a problem, and there's dedicated store Wi-Fi you can connect to for convenience!

Jejju Donghong Branch's menu lineup

This is the menu at Jejju Donghong Branch. There's a la carte section with several kinds of rice bowls, udon, pork cutlet, and more, plus set menus, sushi, fried items, and lunch boxes — lots of good-value options. We ordered the pork bulgogi rice bowl, grilled salmon sushi 3P, and the Jejju lunch box!

After ordering, we found that water and side dishes are self-serve, so we brought a water bottle and side dishes to our table — pickles and pickled radish, which went really well with the rice bowl and lunch box 👍

After a short wait, our order came out — and maybe because it was lunch-box style food, it felt like it came out really fast, which makes it great for a short lunch break or when you need something good and quick. The portions were also bigger than expected, which was a nice surprise!

Pork bulgogi rice bowl

First, we tried the pork bulgogi rice bowl — pork well-coated in seasoning piled generously on top of rice, in a really big portion. The sweet-and-savory bulgogi sauce paired well with the rice, the meat was tender rather than tough, and the seasoning wasn't overdone — a good-value bowl that's simple to eat.

The best-seller: Jejju lunch box

The best-selling Jejju lunch box packed in a bunch of different items, so it looked generous just from the sight of it — instead of just one dish, you get sushi, fried items, and stir-fried octopus all in one box, making it great fun to eat!

First, the sushi — salmon and shrimp, light dishes that were nice to eat one bite at a time — while the fried shrimp and fried fish added a crispy texture, a different charm from the sushi. The stir-fried baby octopus had a slightly spicy, savory sauce that soaked in well, and eating it with rice was so good — plus the octopus kept its signature bouncy texture, making it the dish in the box that really woke up my appetite. I could see exactly why the Jejju lunch box is the best-seller 👍

Grilled salmon sushi 3P

Lastly, the easy-to-eat grilled salmon sushi 3P — being just 3 pieces, the portion wasn't overwhelming, so it was great to add alongside the lunch box or other dishes. Because the salmon was lightly grilled, it had a distinctly savory aroma unlike raw salmon sushi, with a soft texture and a subtle smoky, savory flavor from the grilled part that paired nicely with the other dishes 👍

Highly recommend if you're looking for lunch or a good-value restaurant!! And highly recommend if you want an easy lunch box or need to order lunch boxes for a group!!

Good-price business, Tamnaneun-jeon payment

Lastly, Jejju Donghong Branch is certified as a good-price business, so you can eat quality food at good value — and if you pay with Tamnaneun-jeon (local currency card), you get extra payback credit, so make sure to pay with Tamnaneun-jeon and collect it!!

If you're looking for a good-value restaurant in Seogwipo, Jeju that's certified as a good-price business, and you need group lunch boxes or a simple meal, I recommend 'Jejju Donghong Branch,' a lunch box favorite in Seogwipo, Jeju!