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Cafés, restaurants and places in Jeju, written by bloggers who went there.
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.
Hyeopjae On Ttukbaegi (협재온뚝배기) is a Korean restaurant directly in front of Hyeopjae Beach in Jeju. I had beef seonji haejangguk and Jeju black pork bulgogi for breakfast; the soup was generously filled, and the thick pork worked well with its lightly sweet seasoning.
Sikgwa Hamkke Jeju Sanbangsan Branch is a Korean restaurant in Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo, near Sanbangsan. We visited as a pair and enjoyed its boneless braised cutlassfish, substantial side dishes, and abalone, conch, and sea-urchin roe rice; among the braised cutlassfish dishes I tried across two Jeju trips, this suited my taste better.
Jejurowoon Cheonghaewon Seongsan Ilchulbong Branch is a seafood restaurant in Seongsan-eup, Seogwipo, Jeju. I ordered the braised hairtail A set and found the fish tender, the seasoning pleasantly spicy rather than very hot, and the many side dishes filling. The large tables and high chairs made it seem well suited to a family meal.
Jeju Daepo Galbi Ido Branch is a grilled-meat restaurant on Goma-ro in Jeju City, where I ordered two servings of marinated ribs and doenjang-jjigae. The sweet-savory ribs stayed moist on the gas grill, and the self-serve side-dish station was convenient, but nearby church parking is available only on weekdays.
Figure Museum Jeju is an indoor character exhibition space in Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo, Jeju. I revisited with my two children, photographed them with Spider-Man and other characters, and found the elevator and nursing room convenient for bringing a baby.
Gasangsun Coffee (가상순커피) is a roastery café in Ara-dong, Jeju. We ordered two drinks and three bakery items for under ₩20,000; I liked the quiet atmosphere and sweet flavors, although the tart was small.
Forest Jeongbang (포레스트 정방) is a spacious café near Jeongbang Waterfall in Seogwipo, Jeju. I had iced Americano, freshly pressed Jeju Hallabong juice, and Hallabong yogurt cake upstairs while looking out at the sea; it was a comfortable place to pause during a trip.
Happiness Pizza is a small pizza restaurant near Halla University in Nohyeong-dong, Jeju. I shared a half-and-half black pork bulgogi and cheese pizza with my family; the generous meat topping and rich cheese stood out, though the shop has no restroom inside.
Dolgyeok Hanwoo is a charcoal-grilled Korean beef restaurant in Yeon-dong, Jeju. I tried special cuts of hanwoo, galbisal, garlic galbisal, cubed black-pork neck, and spicy jjajang Chapagetti. Verdict: a polished, high-quality meal for treating an important guest.
Handam Guksu Gwakji Aewol Branch is a Korean restaurant in Aewol, Jeju. Two adults and two children shared pork noodle soup, bibim guksu, and dombe naeng suyuk, with the mild beef-bone broth especially easy to serve to the kids. Verdict: a satisfying family lunch for trying several Jeju noodle dishes.
Jumo is a Korean bar in Yeon-dong, Jeju, serving raw shrimp sashimi and beef tartare together. After reserving on Naver the day before, I enjoyed draft beer, the half beef tartare and half shrimp platter, Jeju fried rice cake ice cream, and grilled golden dried pollack. Verdict: Jumo was satisfying from the sweet raw shrimp to the rice cake and ice cream pairing.
