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Cafés, restaurants and places in Jeju, written by bloggers who went there.
Nohyeong Supermarket is an immersive media art attraction in Nohyeong-dong, Jeju. We visited with my child and parents on a drink-included ticket, exploring the black-and-white supermarket and the 360-degree screen show. Verdict: a satisfying family stop near Jeju Airport on the last day of a trip.
Dough Rider Pizza is a wood-fired pizza restaurant in Ara-dong, Jeju. We tried the Cowboy Shrimp Kick, with plump shrimp, a spicy yet refreshing house sauce, and chewy, moist dough. Verdict: an outstanding pizza worth finishing right down to the crust.
Jumo is a bar in Yeon-dong, Jeju, serving a wide range of drinking snacks. I reserved ahead and ordered yukhoe, grilled blue crab, and makpuccino; the tender beef and unexpectedly good crab-and-drink pairing stood out. Verdict: a solid pick for drinks with proper snacks in a clean setting.
Dolgyeok Hanwoo is a hanwoo beef restaurant in Yeondong, Jeju. Three of us shared specialty cuts, maneung galbisal and brisket with beef seaweed soup; the grilled-garlic galbisal combination was the highlight. Verdict: a filling choice for a hanwoo craving on a Jeju trip.
Lala Cafe is a café in Jocheon, Jeju, serving fresh Jeju apple mango bingsu. On the final day of my trip, I stopped by while heading from Bijarim toward the airport and was struck by the mango’s intense aroma and sweetness. Verdict: a life-changing bingsu for Jeju apple mango season.
Pork80 Jeju Airport Branch is a black pork barbecue restaurant about 10 minutes by car from Jeju Airport. I tried a 600g platter of Nanchuk Matdon pork with staff grilling service, grilled scallions, thick meljeot, and Pork Rice. Verdict: a satisfying choice for an unusual black pork meal near Jeju Airport.
Suragan Tteokbang is a rice cake shop in Jeju, Jeju, for pre-ordering and picking up omaegi tteok near Jeju Airport. A 20-piece box costs 22,000 won and comes in several flavors. Verdict: Reserve 1–2 days ahead for a polished Jeju travel gift.
Tamra Hansang is a Korean restaurant in Seogwipo, Jeju, serving a braised cutlassfish set with sashimi and pot rice. The 2-person set costs 75,000 won and includes plump cutlassfish, rich seasoning, and an exceptionally generous spread. Verdict: a return-worthy Jeju meal, especially when traveling with a dog.
Cheongchuni Oranda is a dessert café in Dongmun Market, Jeju, where shoppers can choose oranda and gwajul as gifts or snacks. The sampled oranda melted softly rather than tasting hard, and I packed assorted gwajul and donut oranda to share with my group. Verdict: a great place to pick up Jeju souvenirs in a set!!!
Seongsim Jorim Jeju Airport Branch is a Korean restaurant near Jeju Airport in Jeju. After a weekday lunch wait, I had the Jeju Manong cutlassfish braise for two for 30,000 won, with generous fish, radish, and sauce. Verdict: a filling, friendly place I would gladly revisit for cutlassfish braise.
Seongsan Bada Punggyeong Jeju Seongsan Ilchulbong Branch is a seafood restaurant near Seongsan Ilchulbong in Seogwipo, Jeju. I visited with my 13-month-old baby and ordered the ₩39,000 braised fish set for two; the tender fish, soft radish, baby chair, and baby tableware worked well for us.
Dixie's is a Southern American restaurant near Dongmun Market in Jeju. I tried the Cajun shrimp and fried chicken rice bowls; the shrimp’s cilantro-and-spice flavor and the chicken’s crisp coating stood out, while the casual seating suited a relaxed meal.
