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I write about meals and cafe visits in Jeju. · Writes about: Restaurants · Cafés · Bars · Things to do

PlaceJeju, JejuRestaurants

Jeju noodle shop near Saryeoni: clear broth & pink rice, Myeonjumak

Myeonjumak Jeju Main Branch (면주막 제주본점) is a noodle restaurant on Beonyeong-ro in Jocheon-eup, Jeju, and a handy place to eat near Saryeoni Forest Path and Eco Land. The writer ordered gogi guksu (pork noodle soup, 10,000 won), gogi gukbap (pork and rice soup, 10,000 won) and a half portion of dombe-gogi (sliced boiled pork, 18,000 won); the pork noodles came in a clean, clear, milky broth, and the gukbap was mostly lean meat and mild. If you want clean-tasting Jeju noodles that aren't too strong, Myeonjumak Jeju Main Branch is worth shortlisting for a meal near Saryeoni Forest Path.

Written Nov 14, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJeju, JejuRestaurants

Gopchang mixed grill & Chapaghetti finish in Jeju: Hanwoo Bangja Ross

Hanwoo Bangja Ross is a hanwoo gopchang (Korean beef small intestine) and beef grill restaurant in Nohyeong-dong, Jeju City (on Yeon-dong 4-gil), a good dinner spot near Jeju Airport. Hanwoo Bangja Ross was fully booked at 7 p.m. on a weekday, and the meal ran from barley rice through Hanwoo Bangja yukhoe (beef tartare), a hanwoo gopchang mixed grill and hanwoo snail soybean-paste stew to a stone-plate Chapaghetti finish. With gopchang packed with rich filling plus teukyang (special tripe), heart and brisket all on one grill, Hanwoo Bangja Ross is a hearty dinner worth recommending.

Written Nov 12, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJeju, JejuCafés

Jeju Ara-dong café: bittersweet americano and Malenka cake, Gasangsun

Gasangsun Coffee is a café on Inda 9-gil in Ara-dong, Jeju City, that brews coffee from beans it roasts in-house. The writer ordered a bittersweet iced americano, the signature Gamaster coffee, a walnut Malenka cake and a choco levain cookie. If you prefer bittersweet coffee to bright, acidic brews, the Gasangsun Coffee americano is a good match.

Written Nov 12, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJeju, JejuRestaurants

Hanwoo BBQ in Yeon-dong, Jeju: 3 cuts mixed to 300g, Dolgyeok Hanwoo

Dolgyeok Hanwoo (돌격한우) is a hanwoo (Korean beef) charcoal BBQ restaurant in Yeon-dong, Jeju City, near Jeju Airport. At Dolgyeok Hanwoo, the writer grilled one portion each of Dolgyeok chadolbagi (beef brisket), manong galbisal (garlic beef rib finger) and heukdwaeji kkakttuk moksal (cubed Jeju black pork neck) over charcoal, then had free-refill miyeokguk (seaweed soup) and a hanwoo manong yukhoe bibimbap (garlic beef tartare rice bowl) mixed at the table by staff. Dolgyeok Hanwoo suits Jeju travelers who want to taste several cuts in small 100g portions.

Written Oct 24, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGwangsan, GwangjuCafés

Handmade choco pie shop, Gwangju: extra-cream 6-pie set at Ssukseu

Ssukseu Choco Pie (쑥스초코파이) is a handmade choco pie shop on Songjeong-ro 8beon-gil in Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, near Songjeong Station. The writer sampled pies while waiting, then bought the 6-piece gift set: Geomundo sea-breeze mugwort, mugwort injeolmi (roasted soybean rice cake), mugwort whole red bean, Nonsan strawberry, Udo peanut and Gwangju Real Choco. The palm-sized pies are filled with more cream than the listed weight, so Ssukseu Choco Pie is worth a stop at Songjeong Station for travel snacks or gifts for family and friends.

Written Oct 22, 2026Sponsored
PlaceNamwon, JeonbukCafés

Terrace café in Namwon: two specialty Geisha coffees, Coffee Bean G1

Coffee Bean G1 is a hand-drip coffee café on Sicheongdong-ro in Namwon, Jeonbuk, with a separate today's specialty coffee menu. On a trip to Namwon, the writer listened to the owner explain and recommend the beans, then chose a Peru Santa Teresa Geisha and an Ethiopia Juicy Berry anaerobic natural Geisha. The roomy interior, the outdoor terrace and the smell of coffee beans filling Coffee Bean G1 stood out. If you want a break with something different from your usual coffee while traveling in Namwon, Coffee Bean G1 is a good fit.

Written Oct 22, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJeonju, JeonbukRestaurants

Jeonju Korean restaurant: cinnamon moju & squid-only gukbap, Ogeorijip

Ogeorijip (오거리집) is a Korean restaurant in Seohak-dong, Wansan-gu, Jeonju, specializing in bean sprout gukbap (rice soup) and Hanwoo ox trotter soup. On a Jeonju trip, the writer had a squid-only Emperor bean sprout gukbap and the special Hanwoo ox trotter soup for breakfast, along with cinnamon-scented moju (sweet spiced rice wine) and the owner's recommended combo of seaweed, rice and seasoned salted shrimp. Ogeorijip draws locals from early morning and makes a hearty first meal of any Jeonju trip.

Written Oct 21, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJeonju, JeonbukRestaurants

Jeonju Hanok Village dakgangjeong and a chubby shop cat: Mannyeon

Mannyeon Dakgangjeong Hanok Village Direct Store is a dakgangjeong (sweet, crunchy Korean fried chicken) and shrimp gangjeong shop on Taejo-ro in Jeonju Hanok Village, said to stand out for its fresh fruit sauce. The writer stopped in while exploring Jeonju Hanok Village, played with the shop's chubby cat while waiting, and tried a half-fried, half-seasoned dakgangjeong box. With crispy fried pieces and sweet seasoned pieces to alternate between, Mannyeon's half-and-half box is a Jeonju Hanok Village snack worth recommending.

Written Oct 20, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJeonju, JeonbukCafés

Jeonju foot bath café, sunny view, persimmon leaf mint tea: Jeonmang

Anma Jogyok Cafe Jeonmang (안마족욕카페전망) is a foot bath and massage café on the 2nd floor of the Jeonju Choco Pie shop on Eunhaeng-ro in Jeonju Hanok Village. On a weekday visit, the writer chose a lavender, rose or peppermint scent for a 30-minute foot bath and used the included drink, hand massager, neck massager and self-serve foot cream; the Hanok Village view from the window on a clear day was the highlight. Anma Jogyok Cafe Jeonmang is a good place to rest tired legs after walking around Jeonju Hanok Village.

Written Oct 20, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJeonju, JeonbukRestaurants

Mild mala octopus skewer stall in Jeonju Hanok Village: Munkkocchi

Munkkocchi Mungangjeong Jeonju Hanok Village Branch is a street food stall on Eunhaeng-ro in Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeonju, selling octopus skewers, octopus gangjeong (crispy glazed fried octopus) and chicken skewers. The writer tried the mild cheese chicken skewer, the mala octopus skewer and the mild katsuo (bonito flake) octopus gangjeong, and found the mala octopus skewer easy to enjoy because its mala aroma and heat are not strong. Munkkocchi Mungangjeong is a handy snack stop for picking up skewers, drinks and ice cream in one go when you get peckish walking around Jeonju Hanok Village.

Written Oct 20, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGunsan, JeonbukCafés

Susong-dong, Gunsan rice and barley bakery with cake orders: Hongyun

Hongyun Bakery (홍윤베이커리) is a neighborhood bakery on Chukdongan-gil in Susong-dong, Gunsan, Jeonbuk, that bakes with powdered rice, glutinous barley and Korean wheat. The range at Hongyun Bakery runs from pizza bread, croquettes and salt bread to sandwiches, egg tarts, made-to-order cakes and drinks. At the time of the visit, Hongyun Bakery had a keyring giveaway for purchases of 20,000 won or more and a powdered-rice bakery-tour stamp event. Hongyun Bakery is a good Gunsan bakery for picking up chewy rice bread, kids' snacks and a special-occasion cake in one stop.

Written Oct 19, 2026Sponsored
PlaceBuk-gu, GwangjuRestaurants

Mild mala bulgogi pho lunch near Chonnam Univ, Gwangju: Wolmidang

Wolmidang Gwangju Chonnam National University Branch is a pho restaurant on Uchi-ro in Buk-gu, Gwangju, near Chonnam National University. On a weekday lunch the writer ordered bún chả (14,000 won), a fire-grilled bulgogi rice bowl (12,000 won) and mala bulgogi pho (12,000 won), with unlimited refills of noodles, bean sprouts, Cheongyang chili peppers, pickled onions and cilantro to season each bowl to taste. The mala in Wolmidang's mala bulgogi pho is milder than expected, so even diners wary of mala can give it a try.

Written Oct 19, 2026Sponsored