Jeju fish restaurant dad's set for two at 30,000 won: Naneun Jigeum

I could get both grilled and braised fish here, so I visited Naneun Jigeum Saengseoni Meokgo Sipda, a spot near Jeju Airport that a lot of locals go to.

• Naneun Jigeum Saengseoni Meokgo Sipda Yongdam Airport Branch
• ⏰ Hours: Daily 09:30–21:00 (last order 20:30)
• 🚗 Parking: Street parking beside the restaurant or Topmart public parking lot

Where is Naneun Jigeum Saengseoni Meokgo Sipda Yongdam Airport Branch?

Naneun Jigeum Saengseoni Meokgo Sipda Yongdam Airport Branch is on Yongmun-ro in Jeju City, just 5 minutes from Jeju Airport. It's a local restaurant serving grilled and braised fish — cutlassfish, mackerel, flounder, croaker, Spanish mackerel, and more.

Located on Yongmun-ro in Jeju City, this is a restaurant near Jeju Airport that's just 5 minutes away.

A local-recommended spot for grilled and braised fish, where you can eat cutlassfish, mackerel, flounder, croaker, Spanish mackerel, and more.

I could watch the fish being grilled outside, and seeing it grilled in the open really built trust.

Inside the restaurant: seating and the self-serve bar

Inside, Naneun Jigeum Saengseoni Meokgo Sipda Yongdam Airport Branch is a decent size with about 7 tables, and there's a self-serve bar in the middle where you can grab more side dishes. Even though we came for an early dinner, more than half the seats were already taken.

The moment I walked into this restaurant near Jeju Airport, I saw the fish — already grilled — and it made my mouth water.

The whole restaurant smelled faintly of grilled fish, which made me want to eat right away.

Since it's a local restaurant, it had a reasonably sized dining room with about 7 tables.

Even though we went for an early dinner, more than half the seats were filled, mostly with neighborhood locals — you could feel it was a true local favorite.

The place was decorated with ocean-themed props, which made it fun to look around.

There's a self-serve bar in the middle, so you can grab more side dishes there.

Free perks and review benefits

Leave a Naver receipt review and you get steamed egg; order the set for two and you get gonjangi seaweed; there's also a highball offer between 18:00 and 20:00.

Menu and the price of the dad's set for two

The signature menus at this restaurant near Jeju Airport are the dad's set, mom's set, solo set, and eldest son's set.

• Dad's set (for two) ₩30,000
• Coke ₩2,000 x2

What comes with the dad's set for two

The dad's set for two comes with 1 grilled fish, 1 braised fish, and 1 stew. Side dishes include braised fish cake, kkakdugi (cubed radish kimchi), seasoned seaweed, seasoned garlic stems, and seasoned bean sprouts, plus sauce — all self-serve from the bar.

For the grilled fish I chose cutlassfish over mackerel, flounder, and croaker; for the braised fish I chose mackerel over cutlassfish; and for the stew I chose kimchi jjigae over cheonggukjang (fermented soybean stew) and sundubu (soft tofu stew).

Grilled cutlassfish: a whole fish per plate

The grilled cutlassfish in the dad's set came out as a whole, nicely browned fish on a fish-shaped plate — so cute. It included everything from the long cuts to the piece with roe.

Starting from the edge, the bones came out cleanly with barely any effort.

It was so tender it disappeared the moment I ate it, with a subtle smoky char flavor that was delicious.

Since a whole fish came out, I could pile it on a spoon and eat it in one big bite.

Grilled fish is the ultimate rice thief, right? The set comes with up to two bowls of rice.

Eating it with rice was, as expected, amazing — it had been a while since I'd had grilled cutlassfish, so it tasted even better.

I liked getting to try different parts, even the roe, and eating good-quality cutlassfish at such a reasonable price put me in a great mood.

Braised mackerel: mild enough for kids

The braised mackerel at Naneun Jigeum Saengseoni Meokgo Sipda comes out as about half a fish, braised together with radish. I went back and forth between cutlassfish and mackerel, and chose mackerel — glad I did, since it was so hearty.

The tender, plump flesh went well with the braising sauce, which tasted a bit like tteokbokki broth — delicious.

It wasn't spicy or sharp, so I think kids could eat it too.

It had also been a while since I'd had mackerel, and its plump texture had a different charm from the cutlassfish — delicious.

The radish in a braised dish is the real star, right? No fishy taste at all — just sweet and delicious.

It went well with the mackerel too, the seasoning wasn't salty and the balance was just right, and the green onion and onion had soaked up the sauce so well — so tasty.

Of course I had to eat it with rice too — great, as always.

Kimchi jjigae with the set

For the stew I chose kimchi jjigae, which came loaded with meat, tofu, and kimchi. It arrived bubbling hot, straight off the stove, with a delicious smell wafting up.

The meat was thinly sliced, which went well with the kimchi, and it had a slightly spicy kick that was delicious.

It was simmered just a bit longer, which I liked even more, and I could taste a slight sweetness too.

The tofu was hearty and delicious too, so I finished it all. My companion enjoyed it so much they kept eating.

This local-recommended spot serves not just grilled fish but braised fish, stew, and other everyday Korean dishes at an affordable, great-value price. It was a delicious meal at Naneun Jigeum Saengseoni Meokgo Sipda, a restaurant near Jeju Airport :)