# Grilled tilefish and free abalone porridge in Jungmun, Jeju - By Sanchaekja (https://superchart.com/en/@rice-and-conversation-26ee/) - Written Sep 7, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seogwipo, Jeju - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary meal as part of a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@rice-and-conversation-26ee/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@rice-and-conversation-26ee/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge/index.md) ## In short Jungmun Godeungeo Ssam-bap is a mackerel ssam-bap restaurant in Jungmun, Seogwipo, Jeju, open from 9:30am. The writer ordered the old kimchi mackerel stew with abalone hot-stone rice set for two plus a whole king tilefish, plus the 16-side self-serve bar and the morning-only free abalone porridge. Thick tilefish and rich abalone porridge made for a hearty morning meal from start to finish. ## Good to know - **Address**: 1240 Iljuseo-ro, 1st floor, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do, South Korea - **Hours**: Daily 09:30-20:00 (last order 19:00) - **Parking**: About 40 free spaces in front of the restaurant - **Old kimchi mackerel stew + abalone hot-stone rice**: ₩17,000 - **Grilled tilefish + abalone hot-stone rice**: ₩30,000 - **Grilled mackerel + abalone hot-stone rice**: ₩17,000 - **Morning perk**: Free abalone porridge per adult order until noon with Naver Place coupon - **Amenities**: Group seating, reservations, separate restrooms, Wi-Fi, takeout - **Nearby**: 5 min from Jungmun Tourist Complex, 10 min from Daepo Jusangjeolli, 15 min from Seogwipo Natural Recreation Forest *as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026* ## Where is Jungmun Godeungeo Ssam-bap in Jeju? Today I'm sharing a visit to Jungmun Godeungeo Ssam-bap, a breakfast-friendly restaurant in Jungmun, Jeju, and one of the spots worth visiting on the island (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)و 📍1240 Iljuseo-ro, 1st floor, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do, South Korea - 5 minutes from Jungmun Tourist Complex - 10 minutes from Daepo Jusangjeolli - 15 minutes from Seogwipo Natural Recreation Forest 🅿️About 40 free parking spaces in front of the restaurant ⏰Hours ✔️Daily 09:30-20:00, last order 19:00 - Break time or early closing possible if ingredients run out! ✔️Group seating, reservations, separate restrooms, Wi-Fi, takeout 📺Featured on Saturday, Rice Is Good, episode 75, June 3, 2023 — old kimchi mackerel ssam-bap / abalone hot-stone rice / grilled tilefish Featured on Live Tonight, episode 1923, December 19, 2022 — old kimchi mackerel ssam-bap / abalone hot-stone rice This is a restaurant that's actually been on TV! ![Exterior of Jungmun Godeungeo Ssam-bap and front garden](https://img.superchart.com/images/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge-01-nlnxu-900.webp) ![Full view of the Jungmun Godeungeo Ssam-bap building](https://img.superchart.com/images/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge-02-1yweo-900.webp) > Fresh mackerel and old kimchi, and flowers blooming all four seasons at 'Jungmun Godeungeo Ssam-bap' ![Roses blooming in the front garden](https://img.superchart.com/images/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge-03-12ikn-900.webp) ## A 3,500-pyeong rose garden and spacious parking On the day I visited, the huge 3,500-pyeong garden was full of blooming roses. I heard the flowers out front change with the seasons — canola blossoms, roses, even snow-covered scenery. Jungmun Godeungeo Ssam-bap isn't just a place to fill your stomach among Jeju restaurants — it's a place that fills your heart too. ![3,500-pyeong rose garden](https://img.superchart.com/images/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge-04-1euru-900.webp) ![Garden path and rose beds](https://img.superchart.com/images/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge-05-kxovh-900.webp) ![Seasonal flowers in front of the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge-06-2gxbk-900.webp) The parking lot is spacious and well laid out, and even the path leading up to the restaurant is beautifully kept. ![Path leading into the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge-07-jf9c8-900.webp) ![Spacious free parking lot](https://img.superchart.com/images/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge-08-uyonx-900.webp) ![Area around the restaurant entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge-09-x803f-900.webp) ![Waiting area at the entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge-10-1nka6-900.webp) ![Table-ring waitlist device at the entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge-11-17xgt-900.webp) ![Cafeteria and souvenir counter](https://img.superchart.com/images/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge-12-hn4xb-900.webp) ### Waiting area and cafeteria True to a popular restaurant, there's a waiting area and even a table-ring device at the entrance. One side has a proper cafeteria and even sells souvenirs. ![Seating with tablet ordering system](https://img.superchart.com/images/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge-13-17d97-900.webp) ## How much are the set menus? Each table has a tablet ordering system, so ordering was easy. Jungmun Godeungeo Ssam-bap's sets are great value and really capture the flavor of Jeju. - Old kimchi mackerel ssam-bap + abalone hot-stone rice ₩17,000 - Grilled tilefish + abalone hot-stone rice ₩30,000 - Grilled mackerel + abalone hot-stone rice ₩17,000 With such good-value sets available, you can enjoy the flavor of Jeju's limited local ingredients all in one meal. > Old kimchi mackerel stew + abalone hot-stone rice for two / one whole king tilefish ✅This is the basic table setting. ![Basic table setting of side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge-14-mxd5x-900.webp) ![Ssam vegetables at the self-serve bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge-15-1cugj-900.webp) ![Self-serve bar with 16 side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge-16-1d5uk-900.webp) ## The 16-side self-serve bar Beyond the basic table setting, there's a self-serve bar too, which was such a nice touch. I heard Jungmun Godeungeo Ssam-bap prepares 16 side dishes fresh every day. There were plenty of vegetables grown right on their own farm. We loaded up our plates generously and wrapped everything in ssam. There was japchae (glass noodle stir-fry), stir-fried black pork bulgogi, doenjang soup, abalone porridge, and even homemade sikhye (sweet rice punch). ![Abalone porridge and homemade sikhye at the self-serve bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge-17-1252k-900.webp) ### Free abalone porridge for morning customers With the Naver Place coupon, morning customers get free abalone porridge! This abalone porridge was seriously rich and delicious. 👍👍 Until noon, one adult per order gets a free bowl of rich abalone porridge made with abalone innards — start your day off right with a bowl that's smooth, nutty and satisfying! ![Full table setting of the old kimchi mackerel stew set](https://img.superchart.com/images/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge-18-3yg1n-1200.webp) ## How does the old kimchi mackerel stew and abalone hot-stone rice taste? The meal I ordered arrived. It was seriously so generous the table looked like it might collapse. ![Thick old kimchi mackerel stew](https://img.superchart.com/images/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge-19-1yy09-900.webp) A single spoonful of rice mixed with old kimchi, mackerel, and seasoning was packed with rich Jeju flavor. The mackerel was so thick that one wrapped bite filled my mouth completely. The abalone hot-stone rice was loaded with abalone. The portion of rice was huge too — a truly satisfying meal. If you're visiting Jeju with your parents, this feels like a must-stop. ![Abalone hot-stone rice loaded with abalone](https://img.superchart.com/images/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge-20-1eyvc-900.webp) ## Is the whole king tilefish really that big? The whole king tilefish was truly, literally king-sized. ![Whole king grilled tilefish](https://img.superchart.com/images/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge-21-1eu5a-900.webp) ![Cross-section of thick grilled tilefish flesh](https://img.superchart.com/images/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge-22-gpu30-900.webp) ![Rice wrapped in seaweed with a piece of grilled tilefish](https://img.superchart.com/images/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge-23-i3ccf-900.webp) ![Sungnyung made by pouring water into the hot stone pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge-24-afk3h-716.webp) Since it was so big, the flesh was extra thick too. 👍👍 Wrapping rice in seaweed with a thick piece of grilled tilefish on top was honey-sweet. 💛 Writing this post is making me crave it all over again. (ू˃̣̣̣̣̣̣︿˂̣̣̣̣̣̣ ू) To finish, they poured hot water into the hot stone pot for sungnyung (scorched rice tea)‼️ It was such a perfect meal. If you're in the Jungmun area, be sure to stop by for a meal. ## Where it is - Jungmun Godeungeo Ssam-bap (중문고등어쌈밥) - 1240 Iljuseo-ro, 1st floor, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do, South Korea - 제주특별자치도 서귀포시 일주서로 1240 1층 - 33.2652744, 126.3809269 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%A4%91%EB%AC%B8%EA%B3%A0%EB%93%B1%EC%96%B4%EC%8C%88%EB%B0%A5/@33.2652744,126.3809269,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@rice-and-conversation-26ee/jungmun-king-okdom-abalone-porridge/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt