Jeju Island Food Guide: 10 Local Favourite Restaurants

A trip to Jeju Island is incomplete without experiencing its vibrant culinary scene. From thick cuts of succulent black pork to comforting bowls of traditional noodles and freshly caught seafood, here are 10 local-approved eateries that let you taste the authentic flavours of the island.

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1. Donsadon Main Branch (Jeju City)

Highlight: The quintessential spot for Jeju black pork. Thick cuts of pork belly are grilled to perfection over charcoal flames.

• Address: 261-25 Yeon-dong, Jeju-si, Jeju

• Opening Hours: Daily 11:00-17:00

2. Mosulpohang Wonjo Budu Sikdang (Seogwipo)

Highlight: Famous for its braised cutlassfish, featuring thick fish slices soaked in a rich, flavourful sauce that pairs perfectly with a bowl of rice.

• Address: 770-10 Hamo-ri, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju

• Opening Hours: Daily 10:00-21:00

3. Jamae Guksu Main Branch (Jeju City)

Highlight: A beloved local noodle shop known for its rich pork broth combined with chewy noodles.

• Address: 11 Samseong-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju

• Opening Hours: Daily 08:30-20:00

4. Yondon (Seogwipo)

Highlight: A nationally renowned cutlet restaurant celebrated for its exceptionally crispy tonkatsu.

• Address: 2351-3 Saekdal-dong, Seogwipo-si, Jeju

• Opening Hours: Tuesdays to Sundays up to 20:00 (Closed on Mondays)

5. Dumjang Main Branch (Jeju City)

Highlight: A well-known local restaurant specialising in hearty seafood stew and nourishing abalone porridge.

• Address: 65 Doryeong-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju

• Opening Hours: Daily 08:00-22:00

6. Mipung Haejangguk (Seogwipo)

Highlight: The go-to spot for locals needing a hearty hangover cure, serving a deep, milky beef hangover soup.

• Address: 2174-3 Jungmun-dong, Seogwipo-si, Jeju

• Opening Hours: Daily 06:00-22:00

7. Hallasan Guksu (Jeju City)

Highlight: Offers clean anchovy-broth noodles alongside spicy mixed noodles at affordable prices.

• Address: 1232-3 Yongdam 1-dong, Jeju-si, Jeju

• Opening Hours: Daily 09:00-20:30

8. Haenyeoui Jip (Near Hamdeok Beach)

Highlight: Run by traditional female divers, serving freshly harvested seafood including popular abalone porridge and sea urchin seaweed soup.

• Address: 1008-1 Hamdeok-ri, Jocheon-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju

• Opening Hours: Daily 09:00-21:00

9. Ujin Haejangguk (Jeju City)

Highlight: Widely regarded as the pioneer of Jeju hangover soups, offering deeply comforting, traditional flavours.

• Address: 11 Seosa-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju

• Opening Hours: Daily 07:00-22:00

10. Samda Guksu Hoegwan (Seogwipo)

Highlight: A popular choice for enjoying budget-friendly Jeju-style pork noodles with a rich broth and springy noodles.

• Address: 188 Cheonjeyeon-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju

• Opening Hours: Daily 09:00-21:00

Practical Tips for Dining in Jeju

Local restaurants tend to get very busy during peak lunchtime from 12:00 to 13:00. To avoid long queues, consider visiting before 11:00 or after 14:00.