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Top 12 Food spots in West Jeju
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Bongseong Sikdang
Located in Aewol-eup, Jeju City, this specialty pork grill restaurant serves premium Jeju black pork and white pork, including neck meat and pork belly. A signature feature of the meal is grilling the meat alongside aged kimchi and bracken (gosari); the bracken, sautéed in flavorful pork fat, is a particular crowd favorite. The restaurant boasts a spacious interior and ample parking, and it is well-known as a destination visited by celebrities, including football star Son Heung-min.
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Jeju Dot
Located in Hangyeong-myeon, Jeju-si, this specialty pork grill restaurant uses the Jeju dialect word 'Dot' for pig to offer black pork dishes. The well-maintained yard features tents, chairs, and a play area for children, making it suitable for families. Staff provide a service of grilling the thick cuts of meat directly, and the establishment is equipped with amenities such as a large parking lot and baby chairs.
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Chubby man
Located in Hankyeong-myeon, Ddungbo Ajussi is a famous restaurant well-known for its excellent value grilled hairtail set meal, where you can enjoy grilled hairtail, braised mackerel, and sea urchin seaweed soup.
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Sangmyeong Sikdang
Located in Hallim-eup, Jeju City, Sangmyeong Sikdang has long been a beloved local gem, bustling with residents every lunchtime even before it became a social media sensation. Since the crowds consist more of locals than tourists, it offers an authentic taste of Jeju. With its hearty, satisfying meals and welcoming atmosphere, Sangmyeong Sikdang is an ideal spot for families traveling with children.
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Hyeopjae Island Sea
Located just behind Geumneung Beach, this local restaurant serves a variety of delicious dishes made with high-quality domestic ingredients, including grilled cutlassfish sets, grilled abalone, braised cutlassfish, and sea snail (bomal) kalguksu. With private parking available both in front of and behind the building, parking is convenient, and the spacious interior makes it an ideal spot for large groups.
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Yeonriji Garden
Located in Hallim-eup, Yeonriji Garden raises native black pigs distributed from the National Livestock Research and Development Institute through a free-range system on a farm spanning approximately 4,000 pyeong. Due to the limited number of pigs raised on the farm, the daily supply of meat is restricted, and it is impossible to order specific cuts. The meal typically consists of a mix of pork neck, pork belly, and leg cuts, and none of them are lacking in taste. *Reservations not accepted
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House Record Shop
Located in Gwideok-ri, Hallim-eup, Jeju-si, House Record Shop is a small dessert cafe in a seaside village that offers a variety of tarts, including egg tarts and corn tarts. They also serve unique beverages such as corn lattes and sweet pumpkin lattes alongside coffee. You can enjoy the ocean view from the outdoor terrace in front of the shop. The cafe also sells charming small accessories, making them great as souvenirs. Please note that there may be a wait during weekends or peak seasons.
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Hyeopjae Haenyeouijip (Haeneyo’s House in Hyeopjae)
Located at Hyeopjae Beach in Hallim-eup, Jeju, Hyeopjae Haenyeouijip (Haeneyo’s House in Hyeopjae) is a specialized seafood restaurant where you can dine while gazing out at the stunning ocean and Biyangdo Island. The building’s exterior features charming illustrations of Haenyeo (female divers), reflecting its connection to the sea. Using fresh ingredients caught directly from the Jeju waters, the menu changes seasonally to ensure the highest quality. You can enjoy a wide variety of seafood dishes, including seafood ramen, seafood porridge, braised seafood, grilled seafood, and seafood stew (haemul ttukbaegi), as well as fresh sashimi featuring stone octopus, abalone, and conch.
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Seongan Restaurant
Located in Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Seongan Restaurant was founded by the late CEO Ko Chang-il, who was Jeju Island's very first certified chef. Since opening in 1975, the restaurant moved to its current location in 1980. As a specialty Korean restaurant, Seongan Restaurant serves authentic local Jeju delicacies such as abalone ttukbaegi (stone pot stew) and galchi-guk (hairtail fish soup), alongside popular options like set menus and kong-guksu (cold soy milk noodles).
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Kim Sun Moon
Located on the second floor of House of Refuge, a multi-cultural space nestled within the northern forests of Jeju, Kim Sun Moon is a sophisticated Korean dining destination. Here, Chefs Song Ha-slam and Kang Min-gu present a collaborative menu crafted from the freshest local ingredients of Jeju. Guests can indulge in a harmonious blend of Korean and Western flavors, featuring signature dishes such as the Yuzu Caesar Salad.