Jeju Island Guide: Local Hidden Restaurants and Eateries

When planning a trip to Jeju Island, finding where the locals eat can completely transform your holiday. Selected by 10 local catering and culture experts, here is a comprehensive guide to hidden restaurants and eateries across Jeju, broken down by region to help you map out your itinerary easily.

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Jeju City Area

The city centre offers a wide variety of dining choices, from fresh seafood and local specialities to unique chicken and sushi courses:

• Sushi Hoshikai: Sushi course and omakase | 064-713-8838 (Ora-dong, Jeju City)

• Chilsak Galbi: Grilled pork | 064-726-7474

• Apbaengdi Sikdang: Melguk and gakjaegi soup | 064-7440-7942

• Jayeon Momguk: Jeopjakppyeoguk and momguk | 064-7440-7942

• Route84: Unique chicken dishes | 070-8147-4948 (Behind Jeju City Hall)

• Eomido: Tilefish soup and zarimulhoe | 064-753-5989

• Yongdamgol: Abalone samhap | 064-752-2344 (Near Jeju International Airport)

• Golmok Sikdang: Pheasant meat | 064-757-4890 (Inside Jeju Dongmun Market)

• Guksu Madang: Pork noodles | 064-727-6001

• Dodu Haenyeoui Jip: Abalone water kimchi soup | 064-743-4989

• Memilkkot Charong: Pheasant cuisine | 064-711-6841

• Majing-ga: Horse meat course | 070-8900-8292 (Near Jeju International Airport)

• Mosulpo Haeandoro Sikdang: Mackerel sashimi | 064-794-7665 (Yeon-dong, Jeju City)

• Usumi Hoetjib: Assorted sashimi | 064-745-3848 (Yeon-dong, Jeju City)

• Ilgomul: Assorted sashimi | 064-725-5267 (Ido 1-dong, Jeju City)

• Ildochon Maeuntang: Greater amberjack sashimi set, spicy fish soup, and grilled fish | 064-759-4141 (Ildo 2-dong, Jeju City)

• Hyeongyeong Sikdang: Sundae and sundae soup | 064-757-9707 (Inside Boseong Market, Jeju City)

• Jespi: Jeju craft beer | 064-713-7744 (Yeon-dong, Jeju City)

• Samdado Hoetjib: Assorted sashimi | 064-711-7085 (Near Jeju International Airport)

• Sigolgil: Stir-fried small octopus | 064-743-1196 (Yeon-dong, Jeju City)

• Eunhine Haejangguk: Beef hangover soup | 064-726-5622 (Ildo 2-dong, Jeju City)

• Dolharbang Sikdang: Jeju local cuisine and gakjaegi soup | 064-725-7580 (Ildo 2-dong, Jeju City)

• Marado Hoetjib: Assorted sashimi | 064-746-2286 (Yeon-dong, Jeju City)

Jeju East (Jocheon and Gujwa)

Explore the eastern side of the island for unique sea urchin dishes, handmade noodles, and pasta:

• Sangchunjae: Sea cucumber entrails bibimbap, sea squirt, and sea urchin bibimbap | 064-725-1557 (Seonheul-ri, Jocheon-eup, Jeju)

• Gyorae Sonkalguksu: Pheasant and chicken handmade knife-cut noodles | 064-782-9870 (Gyorae-ri, Jocheon-eup, Jeju)

• Bueok In Sehwa: Pasta | 070-8900-3379 (Sehwa-ri, Gujwa-eup)

• Andamiro: Whole chicken course | 064-783-0668 (Near Sangumburi Crater, Gyorae, Jocheon)

Jeju West (Hallim and Aewol)

Sample regional specialities ranging from spicy noodles and tofu dishes to local pork and cafe culture:

• Boyeong Banjeom: Ganjjamppong | 064-796-2042 (Hallim-eup, Jeju)

• Sineui Hanmo: Tofu cuisine | 064-712-9642 (Aewol, Jeju)

• Dokgaemulhang: Assorted sashimi | 064-796-3966 (Near Hyeopjae Beach, Jeju)

• Modica: Octopus salad | 070-4128-0519 (Hallim, Jeju)

• Morino Aruyo: Omakase and Japanese course meals | 010-3286-4560 (Aewol-eup, Jeju)

• Suudong: Suudong noodles and king prawn tempura | 064-796-5830 (Hyeopjae Beach, Jeju)

• Dochidol Garden: Assorted grilled meat | 064-799-1415 (Aewol, Jeju)

• Myeongridong Sikdang: Zaturi leftover cut pork | 064-772-5571 (Hangyeong-myeon, Jeju)

• Nokcha Goeul: Green tea knife-cut noodles | 064-712-1780 (Hagwi, Aewol, Jeju)

• Nanpun Bapsang: Korean traditional course meal | 064-799-0005 (Hagwi, Aewol, Jeju)

• Monsant de Aewol: Drinks | 064-799-8900 (Managed by G-Dragon of Big Bang, Aewol, Jeju)

Seogwipo and Seongsan

Head south for abalone stone pot rice, grilled cutlassfish, fresh catches, and scenic coastal dining:

• Daewoojung: Abalone stone pot rice | 064-733-0137 (Daeryun-dong, Seogwipo)

• Negeori Sikdang: Grilled and braised cutlassfish | 064-762-5513 (Seogwi-dong, Seogwipo)

• Hyeokine Susan: Ishidai and sea bream sashimi | 064-733-5067 (Donghong-dong, Seogwipo)

• Geumbari: Assorted sashimi | 064-763-0888 (Near Donghong Intersection, Seogwipo)

• Eojine Hoetjib: Assorted sashimi | 064-732-7442 (Bomok-dong, Seogwipo)

• The Simple French: Desserts | 064-738-3382 (Seoho-dong, Seogwipo)

• Dolsum: Abalone samgyetang and chicken ginseng soup | 010-9838-3560 (Seongsan-po)

• Haemaru: Grilled cutlassfish | 064-782-1150 (Seongsan-po)

• Cafe Cozy: Mugwort sliced bread and shaved ice desserts | 064-784-1005 (Near Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak)

• Namgyeong Mirak: Assorted sashimi | 064-794-0055 (Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo)

• Zen Hideaway: Steaks and pasta | 064-794-0188 (Sagye-ri, Andeok-myeon, Jeju)

• Sanggyewon: Duck soup | 064-794-5292 (Sagye-ri, Andeok-myeon, Jeju)