Jeju soup restaurant with clear sea snail broth: Hyeopjae On Ttukbaegi

Went for a Hallim must-eat haejangguk (hangover soup) at Hyeopjae On Ttukbaegi :)

Where is Hyeopjae On Ttukbaegi and when does it open?

• 📍Location · 1F, 5 Hyeopjae 2-gil, Hallim-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju, South Korea
• 🕔Hours · Tue–Sun 08:00–21:00 / Closed Mondays
• 🚗Parking (free) · Public parking lot

I went for breakfast at Hyeopjae On Ttukbaegi, five minutes from Hyeopjae Beach. Since it opens at 8am, it was the perfect spot for a morning meal. The storefront on the first floor of the building stood out right away.

The family-friendly layout also caught my eye — with high chairs, kids' tableware, and even a kids' haejangguk on the menu, it was a practical space that had everything families with young children would need.

What is on the menu at Hyeopjae On Ttukbaegi?

Among the many options, I ordered the two signature dishes: bomal haejangguk (sea snail soup) and hanwoo tripe soup.

Is bomal haejangguk thick? A clear, chili-sharp sea snail broth

The name bomal haejangguk might make you expect a thick, heavy seafood broth, but what struck me was how clear it was — and yet still spicy and refreshing. The broth was cool and light, with a clean finish carried by the sea snail's distinctive savory flavor. For anyone who likes that particular sea snail aroma, this had genuine Jeju flavor without being overpoweringly fishy.

You could taste the sea snail's savoriness, but the broth was deep and clean with no fishy off-notes. It felt approachable even for someone trying bomal for the first time. And Hyeopjae On Ttukbaegi's bomal haejangguk wasn't just light — cheongyang chili and other seasonings gave it real spice. The clear, clean broth held sea snails, shrimp, chives, and cheongyang chili for a cool yet spicy flavor. It's more cool-and-spicy than fiery, so if you actually want a fiery kick, dishes like abalone soondubu (soft tofu stew) are the better pick — but if you prefer a refreshing broth, this bomal haejangguk is the one to go for.

Along with the sea snails, shrimp, bean sprouts, and chives went in, and there were plenty of bean sprouts, which added to that cool, refreshing feel. The clear, light broth mixed well with rice, keeping the seasoning from feeling too heavy while still making for a filling breakfast.

Hanwoo beef tripe soup: adjusting the heat with dadegi

The Hanwoo Myeongpum tripe soup was a haejangguk with a weighty depth from hanwoo (Korean beef) bone broth, savory tripe, and a spicy kick from dadegi (chili paste). Simmered from hanwoo bones, the broth was deep and rich. The special dadegi was the real hook here — the base was already a rich, seasoned broth, but you could add minced garlic or extra sauce to adjust it to your own taste.

You could taste the rich, savory broth first, then stir in dadegi to bring up the heat — or add minced garlic and sauce to bring out a spicier flavor. If you like spicy food, I'd suggest stirring in plenty of dadegi; if you want to taste the light broth first, start by mixing in just a little seasoning.

The bowl was packed full of ingredients — a generous portion. The tripe had absolutely no off-flavor, and the meat was soft and savory; both the tripe and meat were chewy yet tender, making them easy to eat.

How does the self-serve side dish bar work?

There was a self-serve bar set up, which was great — sometimes you run low on kimchi or side dishes mid-meal, and instead of asking staff each time, you can just grab as much as you need yourself, keeping the meal flowing without interruption.

This felt especially convenient for families or groups dining together.

If you're looking for a good restaurant near Hyeopjae Beach or a haejangguk spot around Hyeopjae Beach, I'd recommend visiting Hyeopjae On Ttukbaegi :)