Jeju sashimi takeaway with sweet shrimp at Dutumhoe Dongmun Market

Dongmun Market near Jeju Airport is such a famous night market! When you come to Jeju, sweet shrimp sashimi is a must, and I found a spot inside the market that packs its sashimi nice and thick, so I went to check it out. I packed several kinds at great-value prices and enjoyed them so much~

Dutumhoe Dongmun Market Main Branch: location and parking

Dutumhoe is inside Dongmun Market Night Market by Gate 8, at 16 Gwandeok-ro 14-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju. It is open daily from 11:30 to 21:00.

I parked at Dongmun Traditional Public Parking Lot, a three-minute walk beside Dongmun Market. It operates from 09:00 to 22:00; the first 30 minutes are free, it is ₩1,000 up to 45 minutes, then ₩500 for every additional 15 minutes. Electric vehicles get 50% off, so we received the 50% discount too :) There is no separate parking support for purchases from shops in the market.

A shop where I could browse without sales pitches

There are usually lots of places in markets calling out to customers, but Dutumhoe did not do that. I could look over the menu comfortably.

Another reassuring point: they say they insist on wild sashimi caught and sold that day by Jeju fishers. No wonder the sashimi quality was so good!

Sashimi and sushi menu prices

We visited around 3 p.m. on a weekday. Since it is a popular spot, the seasonal bigfin reef squid was already sold out by the time we got there. The turnover was clearly fast. There was no squid, but there were still lots of other fresh sashimi options.

• Assorted sashimi ₩35,000
• Salmon sashimi ₩25,000
• Flounder and salmon sashimi ₩25,000
• Flounder, salmon, and sweet shrimp sashimi ₩25,000

The portions were great for two people, with high-quality sashimi cut thick. The prices were such good value that it was easy to choose several things for a varied dinner.

• Mackerel pressed sushi ₩15,000
• Futomaki ₩13,000
• Single-item sushi ₩9,000
• Assorted sushi ₩10,000

There were so many sushi varieties besides sashimi. You know how delicious Jeju mackerel sushi is, right? Their mackerel pressed sushi was rolled so generously for ₩15,000 that the look of it made it impossible not to buy!

It was such a good choice to pick up both the sweet shrimp sashimi and mackerel pressed sushi I had wanted to eat in Jeju, made with Jeju ingredients and at great-value prices, all in one stop. Efficient routing is the most important thing on a trip, and this was just right for a power planner like me.

And when you only eat sashimi, you miss carbs, right? Dutumhoe sells eight coconut shrimp tempura for ₩10,000, so I picked those up too :)ാഹ

Jeju still had summer weather, so I was a little worried about takeaway food, but Dutumhoe's packing bag was really good. They even added ice, and the insulated bag was so sturdy that everything was still very cold when I opened it at the accommodation. This was a thoughtful sashimi takeaway spot that took perfect care of everything right through carrying it home.

Trying sweet shrimp sashimi and mackerel pressed sushi at my accommodation

I enjoyed such a delicious variety of sashimi and sushi at the accommodation. Let me round up my honest taste review :)

• Flounder, salmon, and sweet shrimp sashimi ₩25,000
• Mackerel pressed sushi ₩15,000
• Coconut shrimp tempura, 8 pieces ₩10,000

It was a really great choice for someone like me who loves tasting lots of different things. Above all, I really recommend the sweet shrimp sashimi as a must-order at Dutumhoe.

Can you see how plump they look? When I put one in my mouth and sucked it out of the shell, it slipped right out, and the plump, tender texture with the signature sweetness of sweet shrimp sashimi was so delicious.

Besides the sweet shrimp sashimi, the flounder and salmon sashimi were springy and not fishy at all. We had plans, so we packed them, kept them in the refrigerator, and ate them late that evening, but the flavor had not declined at all.

I took this close-up because I wanted to show you the freshness. Can you see that sheen on the live-fish sashimi?! Even someone who knows nothing about fish could tell it was fresh.

And then, the other menu item I had been looking forward to: mackerel pressed sushi! True to the shop's name, they wrapped the mackerel sushi with thick, delicious slices of fish. Even the light torching for that smoky flavor was perfect.

It took away the fishiness of the mackerel completely, while the mackerel's own savory flavor filled my mouth. Once I tried it, I was amazed that such premium mackerel pressed sushi could be had for ₩15,000 for six pieces.

Add a little kick of wasabi and that is it! As befits a sashimi takeaway specialist, they separately packed a sauce tray with chopsticks, wasabi, chojang (Korean vinegar-chili dipping sauce), ginger, and soy sauce, so it was easy to eat. They packed everything so well that I could even have taken it to a table near the beach.

Lastly, the shrimp tempura coated in shredded coconut! The savory shrimp with coconut's sweetness almost made it feel like dessert. It is a flavor children would love, making this a perfect place for families to pack several different items together.

Why this was great for sashimi takeaway at Jeju Dongmun Market

I have been to Jeju several times, but this was my first time at Dongmun Market. It is a big market with many good sashimi takeaway spots, but Dutumhoe stood out for not calling out to customers, specializing in Jeju live-fish sashimi, and cutting it thick. There were lots of varieties, and the great-value prices made it easy to pick several things. Best of all, everything was carefully packed with an insulated pack to prevent spoilage, plus sauces and chopsticks, so it was effortless to eat. It is especially great for sweet shrimp sashimi, so please make sure to try it :)