Jeju Island isn’t just about volcanoes and beaches—it’s a food paradise! From fresh seafood to black pork BBQ, here are 10 unforgettable dining spots curated for foreign visitors.
1. Donsadon (돈사돈)
📍 Location: Jeju City
🔥 Specialty: Jeju Black Pork BBQ
The only restaurant featured in Netflix’s “Street Food”! Thick, juicy pork grilled over oak charcoal. Must-try: Heukdwaeji (black pork belly).
2. Umu (우무)
📍 Location: Jeju City
🍮 Specialty: Pudding made with Jeju Hallabong (citrus)
A minimalist café famous for silky soybean pudding. Vegan-friendly and Instagram-famous!
3. Nolman (놀맨)
📍 Location: Aewol
🦀 Specialty: Spicy Crab Ramyeon
Ocean-view shack serving ramyeon loaded with freshly caught crab. Budget-friendly and wildly popular!
4. Hwaro Hyang (화로향)
📍 Location: Seogwipo
🥩 Specialty: Hanwoo (Korean Beef) BBQ
Premium Korean beef grilled tableside. Try the deungshim (sirloin) paired with local Makgeolli (rice wine).
5. Seongsan Ilchulbong Myeongjin Jeonbok (성산일출봉 명진 전복)
📍 Location: Seongsan
🐚 Specialty: Abalone Rice Porridge
At the foot of Sunrise Peak! Their abalone is harvested daily—creamy porridge with grilled abalone.
6. Gamtta Nam (감따남)
📍 Location: Aewol
🍊 Specialty: Hallabong Desserts
Café using Jeju’s iconic tangerines. Order the Hallabong Bingsu (shaved ice) or fresh juice.
7. Haemok (해목)
📍 Location: Seogwipo
🐟 Specialty: Hoe (Sashimi) Platter
Overlooks Jungmun Beach. Their moray eel sashimi and seafood stew are legendary.
8. Black Pork Street (흑돼지 거리)
📍 Location: Jeju City
🍖 Specialty: Cluster of Black Pork Restaurants
An entire street dedicated to black pork! Paldogangsan is a crowd favorite—DIY BBQ with dipping salts.
9. O’Sulloc Tea Museum Café
📍 Location: Seogwipo
🍵 Specialty: Green Tea Desserts
From matcha tiramisu to green tea latte. Gorgeous views of tea fields!
10. Hyeopjae Beach Hweesik (협재해변 회식)
📍 Location: Hyeopjae Beach
🦐 Specialty: Live Octopus & Seafood BBQ
Dine barefoot on the sand! Grill scallops, prawns, and sannakji (live octopus) at sunset.
Tips for Foreigners
- Black Pork: Dip grilled meat in ssamjang (spicy paste) and wrap in lettuce.
- Seafood: Try okdom (red tilefish), Jeju’s signature fish.
- Vegetarians: Umu’s pudding and Gamtta Nam’s tangerine treats are safe bets!
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Hungry yet? Jeju’s flavors are waiting! 🍊🔥