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Cafés, restaurants and places in Jeju, written by bloggers who went there.
Suragan Tteokbang is a rice cake café in Jeju, Jeju, selling six flavors of omegi-tteok. I reserved ahead for easy pickup, and the neat individual wrapping made them convenient for travel gifts and snacks. For a varied omegi-tteok gift, Suragan Tteokbang is a lovely choice.
Naneun Jigeum Saengseoni Meokgo Sipda Yongdam Airport Branch is a Korean restaurant near Jeju Airport in Jeju. I ordered the two-person Keunadeul Set Meal with four kinds of grilled fish and spicy soft tofu stew, and liked that the fish was not overly salty. A great stop before or after a flight, even for a late-afternoon meal.
Cheongchuni Oranda Dongmun Market Main Branch, Tapdong is a traditional snack shop near Dongmun Market in Jeju, Jeju. After sampling yuzu oranda and gwajul, I picked up a customizable office gift set and three packs for my parents for 10,000 won. Verdict: a delicious, genuinely Jeju-made gift with wonderfully kind service.
Deureomtong Sotttukkeong Dakdoritang is a Korean restaurant in Nohyeong-dong, Jeju. We had the ₩44,000 beef tripe dakdoritang for two with ramen noodles, but the portion was so generous that we could not even finish the meat. A great pick for a hearty, spicy meal with drinks.
Gluttony Coffee is a café in Gunam-dong, Jeju, serving coffee and seasonal desserts. Near Jeju Airport, I had an Americano and a dense chocolate cake, then packed up cake, cookies, and madeleines to take away. Verdict: Gluttony Coffee is a lovely quiet stop near the airport for coffee and dessert.
Forest Jeongbang is an ocean-view café near Jeongbang Waterfall in Seogwipo, Jeju. On a clear day, I enjoyed views of Seopseom from the spacious seating, terrace, and second floor with an iced Americano and a brown cheese ice cream croffle for 10,000 won. Verdict: Forest Jeongbang is a great stop for a huge croffle and a calming sea view.
Handam Guksu Gwakji Aewol Branch is a noodle restaurant in Aewol, Jeju, directly opposite Handam Beach. I tried the 10,000-won beef-bone pork noodles and 15,000-won dombe naeng suyuk, and both the serving size and chewy chilled pork stood out. Verdict: a satisfying ocean-view lunch in Jeju.
Dutumhoe is a sashimi takeaway stall inside Dongmun Market Night Market in Jeju, Jeju. We packed flatfish and salmon sashimi, futomaki, and coconut shrimp fritters to enjoy by the sea and at our accommodation, and loved the thick, springy fish and thoughtful chilled packing. Verdict: a convenient, filling Jeju travel meal, haha.
Pork80 Jeju Airport Branch is a black pork barbecue restaurant in Jeju, Jeju. I had 600g of pork belly, Pork Rice mixed with mel stew, and young-radish noodles. Verdict: I’d absolutely return.
Dobana is a large tea house and bakery near Jeju Airport in Jeju, South Korea. I tried iced hojicha and Oreum mugwort cream cheese bread, then checked out the tea station and laptop-friendly seating. Verdict: a lovely stop when you want a new cup of tea instead of coffee.
Tamra Hansang is a Korean restaurant near Olle Market in Seogwipo, Jeju. We had a braised cutlassfish set, grilled cutlassfish and mackerel, plus mackerel sashimi, stone-pot rice and scorched rice with my parents and the kids. A great choice when you want to try a range of Jeju dishes at the market.
Pyeongdae Alhi is a restaurant in Gujwa, Jeju, serving sweet shrimp dishes and set meals. On a 2-night, 3-day trip around eastern Jeju, I reserved through Naver and had the rice bowl and pasta set with hallabong ade. Verdict: Pyeongdae Alhi was a lovely place for a relaxed dinner with a Gujwa feel.
