No ‘around the world in 80 days’ trip is complete with a good dining experience, and especially if you are a mad Korean cuisine fan, you might be too unlucky not to have tasted the best Korean cuisines on Jeju Island. So, we have put together this list of the 10 best Jeju Island must-try restaurants. Whether you are craving some authentic Indian or Korean specialties, these 10 best restaurants on Jeju Island are sure to take your breath (and taste) away!
Bagdad Halal Jeju
Bagdad Cafe is one of the best dining experiences and restaurants you can enjoy while on Jeju Island, especially if you love Indian cuisine – they serve the best Indian food in Jeju. Starting from the ambiance to the manager and staff over there, they are extremely inviting and make sure everyone is settled comfortably. The price point is quite good for the quality, and the taste is unbeatable. The top recommendation of this place is their tandoori chicken, served in good portions and with a mouthwatering taste. You should also try their palak paneer with garlic naan. Baghdad is a highly recommended place for its amazing dishes, warm hospitality, and being a halal restaurant in South Korea!
Jamae Giksu
If you are craving some amazing pork slices, this should be your top choice on Jeju Island for an all-inclusive dinner! However, it’s good to get a reservation over the phone first as this place is one of the most touristy restaurants, always swarming with crowds, so difficult to secure a place. But if you get a chance to try out their menu, don’t miss their pork soup noodles and pork slices. You are going to want more, even on a full tummy! The ambiance, affordable price point, and sufficient portions make it a good dinner place!
Myeongjin Jeonbok
Myeongjin Jeonbok is a seafood restaurant with beautiful decor that specializes in abalone dishes. The abalone stone-pot rice (jeonbok dol-sot bap), which is made with abalone meat and veggies, is the restaurant’s signature dish, but butter-grilled abalone is also a big hit. Whatever dish you order, it comes with a delectable side of grilled mackerel. Myeongjin Jeonbok is easily accessible and ideal for pit stops for a quick snack or lunch while exploring the island.
Jeju Kim Manbok
If you love Korean cuisine or want to try out authentic Korean seafood cuisine while exploring Jeju Island, this is one of the best restaurants to go! They have the most amazing seafood recipes combining prawns, oysters, and also some beef recipes. Their signature dish is the Abalone Gimbap which is a recommended dish here. Their presentation is also top-notch, so you can get a ton of drool-worthy shots for your Instagram! The place is not usually too crowded unless it is peak lunch hours or crowded tourist season, so you can sit and enjoy!
Sanbang Restaurant
Popular with locals in Jeju, Sanbang Restaurant is known for its wheat noodles (milmyeon). The two most well-known dishes are the cold wheat noodles in broth (bibim milmyeon) and the spicy wheat noodles (milnaengmyeon). It should come as no surprise that these noodle meals are topped with mouthwatering pork slices, as Jeju is known for its black pork. Wheat noodles wrapped around a piece of pork will give you a completely different Jeju-style meal. The amazing dishes and quality of the food make this place unexpectedly dinner-worthy!
Narnia Restaurant & Cafe
Narnia Restaurant & Cafe is known for its top-notch hospitality, food, and drool-worthy interiors that will strike you as soon as you enter. You will experience a completely different dining experience here from every aspect, and the ambiance is too good to make you walk out! Each dish on their tasting menu has the most irresistible and delicate flavor combinations you cannot find elsewhere. Their staff also makes it a point to give each visitor time to answer their questions, make them comfortable, and give chef recommendations for the best dining experience.
Ollae Guksu
Another good place for a pork lunch stop, Ollae Guksu is a popular place among tourists and locals alike for its tasty noodle dishes topped with scrumptious pork. They are known for their generous amounts and taste that will make you come back for more. If you are also looking for a mid-day snack break, you will find their menu quite light yet tasty. We recommend their pork noodles. You can customize the soup as per your spice level, so it’s a plus for a full family lunch if different members like different flavors, spiciness, and dishes.
Chunsimine
You will miss a lot on your Korean dining experience if you miss Chunsimine’s fresh cutlassfish cuisines on your Jeju Island visit (and by lot, we mean a lot!). Chunsimine is an amazing Korean cuisine destination to enjoy an authentic Korean lunch. Their signature dish is the grilled cutlassfish, served in a stunning presentation, boldly showing off a huge amount of appetizing fish. The place has ample space for a family meal with attractive decor. They also serve a boneless braised cutlassfish version if you love enjoying boneless cuisines or are traveling with kids.
Ujin Haejangguk
Ujin, specifically, is a good family restaurant in Jeju for a proper meal with an amazing crew and menu items. Their ambiance is quite welcoming, with staff taking care you understand Korean to English translations on the menu properly and that you understand what you are ordering. The waiting time is also very minimal compared to other Jeju Island restaurants. Ujin serves some of the tastiest side dishes to go with the mains. The portions are also very generous at a good price range. Gosari yukgaejang and momguk are their featured dishes.
Aewol the Sunset
Jeju’s famous Instagram-worthy brunch café, Aewol features a stunning décor that is straight out of Pinterest! But it is more well-known for the stunning view of Aewol Beach that extends across the cafe’s all-glass terrace, overlooking the most elegant sunsets (as the cafe is named after). Their menu is also worthy of attention – serving an array of refreshing juices, pizzas, and even beer for a chilling day out. But you may wanna visit on weekdays or during the offbeat season, as it is pretty crowded during lunch hours and weekends as it is one of the best restaurants and cafes on Jeju Island.
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