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Cafés, restaurants and places in Jeju, written by bloggers who went there.
Hyeopjae On Ttukbaegi is a Korean restaurant near Hyeopjae Beach in Hallim, Jeju, serving bomal haejangguk (sea snail hangover soup) and other soup dishes. The bomal haejangguk had a clean, slightly spicy broth, the abalone dried-pollack soup was refreshing, and the kids' haejangguk went down easily with the children. Hyeopjae On Ttukbaegi was a good stop for a hot, filling meal with kids.
Myeonjumak Jeju Main Branch is a pork noodle restaurant in Jocheon, Jeju. I tried pork noodle soup, spicy mixed pork noodles, and half a serving of tender dombe pork for a filling travel meal. Verdict: a convenient, hearty stop for Jeju-style pork noodles.
Jungmun Godeungeo Ssam-bap is a Korean restaurant near the Jungmun Tourist Complex in Seogwipo, Jeju. I enjoyed king grilled tilefish and abalone stone-pot rice, then took a slow walk through the expansive rose garden. A great spot for pairing a hearty meal with a garden stroll.
Underwater Play Bada Sea Walking is a sea-walking activity off Gimnyeong in Jeju, Jeju. With one-on-one instructor care, I fed fish, visited a dol hareubang photo spot, showered in warm water, and received a certificate without needing to swim. A satisfying Jeju ocean experience for anyone who hates getting their face wet.
Seongsan Bada Punggyeong Jeju Seongsan Ilchulbong Branch is a Korean restaurant in Seogwipo, Jeju, serving braised cutlassfish and mackerel. We ordered the Bada Punggyeong Braise for 2 and mixed its pleasantly spicy sauce into rice, with whole grilled cutlassfish included. Verdict: a hearty Jeju dinner with sauce worth remembering.
Cheongchuni Oranda is a handmade traditional-snack café in Dongmun Market, Jeju. I chose yuzu, nut, and Udo peanut oranda to take to my sister’s house, and their soft texture made them the family favorite. Verdict: Be sure to include the Udo peanut oranda.
Kkamang Dwaeji Jungmun Branch is a black pork restaurant near the Jungmun Tourist Complex in Seogwipo, Jeju. I added pork neck to the 25,000 won lunch special and enjoyed staff-grilled pork with doenjang-jjigae and bibim-guksu. Verdict: the rice, kimchi, and black pork combination was especially unforgettable!
Nansan-ri Restaurant is a reservation-only course restaurant in Seongsan, Seogwipo, Jeju. We slowly enjoyed a 38,000 won birthday lunch course, a calm setting, dish-by-dish explanations, and non-alcoholic wine pairing. Verdict: a lovely option for an anniversary lunch during a Jeju trip.
Seongsan Bada Punggyeong Jeju Seongsan Ilchulbong Branch is a seafood restaurant in Seogwipo, Jeju, near Seongsan Ilchulbong. Our family of five ordered the 59,000-won large braised-fish set and enjoyed the included whole grilled cutlassfish, unlimited seaweed soup, and children’s tableware. Verdict: a very filling, kid-friendly family lunch with a hilarious seaweed Everest finale.
Gluttony Coffee is a coffee and dessert café about 15 minutes by car from Jeju Airport in Jeju. Before returning our rental car, we enjoyed Summer Latte, Gluttony Latte, and Oreo chocolate cake with easy parking and window seats. A sweet, relaxing way to finish a Jeju trip.
Pork80 Jeju Airport Branch is a black pork barbecue restaurant in Jeju, Jeju. On my first meal of the trip, I tried Nanchukmatdon black pork in four combinations with mel braise, mel, and scallions; the third combination was unforgettable. Verdict: a seriously satisfying first stop in Jeju.
Myeonjumak Jeju Main Branch is a spacious pork noodle restaurant on Beonyeong-ro in Jocheon, Jeju. We shared pork noodle soup, spicy mixed pork noodles, and dombe pork with the kids, with free baby noodles and a no-scallion option making things especially easy. Verdict: a satisfying family meal stop for eastern Jeju travel.
