Jeju rice cake shop with individually wrapped omegi-tteok: Suragan

I picked up omegi-tteok (mugwort rice cake) from Suragan Tteokbang, a rice cake shop near Jeju Airport :)

Where is Suragan Tteokbang, and what are its hours and parking?

• 📍Location · 41 Noyeon-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju
• 🕔Hours · Daily 08:00–18:30
• 🚗Parking (free) · Lot in front of the shop

If you're looking for a Jeju specialty gift during your trip, it's hard to skip omegi-tteok, and Suragan Tteokbang in Nohyeong-dong, Jeju City lets you pick and pack several flavors — a great rice cake shop to stop by before heading to Jeju Airport. I reserved a pickup time by phone beforehand, so I could grab it and go right away.

What is omegi-tteok?

Jeju's omegi-tteok is a traditional rice cake made of mugwort-flavored glutinous rice coated with toppings like red bean, soybean powder, or nuts. These days it's not just the basic red bean version — flavors like black sesame with nuts and tangerine have widened the choices compared to before. The shop is relatively easy to reach from downtown Jeju, and it's in a good spot to fit into your last-day itinerary for picking up gifts before heading to Jeju Airport.

The five omegi-tteok flavors at Suragan Tteokbang

Red bean omegi-tteok

What stands out about Suragan Tteokbang's omegi-tteok is the number of flavors you can choose — red bean, soybean powder, nuts, black sesame, tangerine, and more. Since each flavor has its own character, if you're gifting to several people, mixing a few flavors together rather than sticking to just one might work better. For first-timers, red bean omegi-tteok is the safest pick — the soft sweetness of red bean paired with the chewiness of mugwort rice cake is a classic, basic combination that also makes a low-risk gift for older relatives. The red bean isn't overly sweet, so it should suit people who don't love strong sweetness.

Tangerine and soybean powder omegi-tteok

If you want to lean fully into the Jeju specialty feel, tangerine is a great option — made with Jeju's signature citrus fruit, it's a completely different taste from the usual red bean omegi-tteok. If you love the distinct nutty flavor of soybean powder, I'd also recommend the soybean powder omegi-tteok — mugwort rice cake and soybean powder are a naturally good match, making it a safe pick for anyone who likes that traditional rice cake feel. It's a good choice when you want nuttiness rather than sweetness to lead.

Black sesame and nut omegi-tteok

There was also black sesame omegi-tteok. Black sesame has a rich, distinctly nutty flavor rather than sweetness, and it paired well with the rice cake.

Adding nuts gives a slightly different texture from the basic omegi-tteok — the soft, chewy rice cake combined with the crunch of nuts kept the texture from feeling one-note. If you have family members who love nuts, it'd be worth including this one in the mix.

Individual wrapping and the gift box with a handle

If you're buying omegi-tteok in Jeju to gift to family or friends, packaging quality is bound to matter. Suragan Tteokbang wraps each rice cake individually and packs them into a gift box. The biggest advantage of individual wrapping is that it's easy to store hygienically — you can take out one piece at a time instead of cutting from a whole batch, which also makes it easy to share within a family. The gift box also comes with a handle, making it convenient to carry around during a Jeju trip. I liked that Suragan Tteokbang in Jeju offered the chewy texture of omegi-tteok, a not-too-sweet flavor, a variety of flavor options, and a choice between individual and gift packaging.

It kept the nutty, chewy charm of traditional omegi-tteok, and it was also convenient to freeze and eat one piece at a time. If you're looking for an omegi-tteok shop near Jeju Airport, I recommend visiting Suragan Tteokbang :)