Jocheon, Jeju restaurant with Udo conch and abalone samhap: Myeonjumak

Whether you're traveling around Jeju or actually living here, gogi guksu (pork noodle soup) is one of those dishes that pops into your head every once in a while. Especially on days when you're craving something warm with a rich broth, nothing feels as satisfying as a bowl of gogi guksu. Let me share my honest review of Myeonjumak Jeju Main Branch.

Where is Myeonjumak Jeju Main Branch, and how close is it to Eco Land and Saryeoni Forest Path?

This time I visited Myeonjumak Jeju Main Branch on Beonyeong-ro in Jocheon-eup, Jeju City. It's a convenient spot to stop by on the way to Saryeoni Forest Path or Eco Land, so it's also a decent option for anyone looking for a place to eat on the east side of Jeju.

How big is Myeonjumak Jeju Main Branch, and what is the parking like?

When I visit a restaurant, parking matters to me almost as much as the food. No matter how delicious a place is, if parking is a nightmare, I feel exhausted before I even walk in.

On that front, Myeonjumak Jeju Main Branch was a fairly easy place to visit. The restaurant sits on a large plot of land, so parking was described as easy.

The dining room also has a comfortable atmosphere for groups, so it seemed like a good spot to visit with family during a Jeju trip, or for a meal with parents.

I especially liked that it's positioned well for a route that includes Saryeoni Forest Path, Eco Land, and Jeju Stone Park, all popular east-side attractions.

Directions to Myeonjumak Jeju Main Branch

• Address: 1143 Beonyeong-ro, 1st floor, Jocheon-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju, South Korea
• Hours: 09:00–15:00 (last order 14:30) * may close early once ingredients run out, haha
• Regular holiday: None
• Parking: Very spacious

Lettuce wraps, garlic, and side dishes come set as default, with self-serve refills if you need more.

What comes with the dombe samhap half portion, limited to 10 plates a day?

Today's order: dombe samhap half-portion [limited to 10 plates a day], Jeju black pork with Udo horn conch and abalone, plus Jeju black pork gogi guksu.

The boiled black pork was soft and chewy, melting in my mouth, and the abalone was great eaten whole in one big bite.

The horn conch, one of my favorites, was so chewy and delicious. Haha.

Menu and prices at Myeonjumak Jeju Main Branch

Myeonjumak Jeju Main Branch centers on gogi guksu, a local Jeju dish, while also offering dombe gogi (sliced boiled pork), bibim guksu (spicy mixed noodles), and myeolchi guksu (anchovy broth noodles), among other options.

It's actually a place featured on Visit Jeju, run by the Jeju Tourism Organization. They serve gogi guksu and dombe gogi made with pork bone broth simmered for 12 hours, along with dishes featuring abalone and conch.

Honestly, when families eat out together, everyone's taste doesn't always match. Someone loves rich gogi guksu, someone else wants spicy-tangy bibim guksu, and someone else prefers rice over noodles.

Myeonjumak Jeju Main Branch offers a wide range beyond gogi guksu — bibim guksu, myeolchi guksu, gogi gukbap (pork soup with rice), and dombe gogi — making it a good pick for a group with different tastes.

Lately I find restaurants where everyone can order according to their own taste much more comfortable than places with just one signature dish. It struck me as a good Jocheon, Jeju restaurant for a mixed group, from noodle lovers to those wanting a hearty rice dish.

What eating at Myeonjumak Jeju Main Branch was actually like

These days Jeju has so many good gogi guksu spots that it's hard to decide where to go. What stuck with me about Myeonjumak Jeju Main Branch is that you can enjoy Jeju's iconic gogi guksu alongside dombe gogi and dishes with abalone and conch, all in one place.

Above all, it had a relaxed atmosphere for when you just want a hearty bowl of noodles, and it was also a good spot for ordering several dishes to share with family or friends.

If you want to properly try gogi guksu at least once during your Jeju trip, or if you're looking for a place to eat near Saryeoni Forest Path or Eco Land, Myeonjumak Jeju Main Branch is worth adding to your list.

Myeonjumak Jeju Main Branch in three lines

• Myeonjumak Jeju Main Branch is a Jocheon, Jeju restaurant where you can enjoy Jeju black pork gogi guksu together with dombe gogi.
• Its location near east-side Jeju attractions like Saryeoni Forest Path and Eco Land is another plus.
• With a menu ranging from gogi guksu to bibim guksu, gogi gukbap, and dombe gogi, it's also a solid pick for a family meal.