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Food90 minMero Sikdang Jeju City Hall Main Branch
The restaurant that introduced mero cuisine to Jeju Island, founded 32 years ago. Keeping the founder’s legacy alive by preparing authentic recipes with great care, serving mero soup, braised mero, and grilled mero dishes.
Food90 minJeju Yeongrongga Main Branch
Located in Ara-dong, Jeju-si, Jeju Yeonglongga is a premier specialty restaurant that supplies fresh black pork through its own independently operated meat processing factory. The quality of the ingredients is so exceptional that they are even supplied to Homeplus, ensuring a premium dining experience. Operated by locals, this spacious venue features 250 seats, making it an ideal destination for large groups and food enthusiasts alike.
Food90 minDonggang
Located on Sinseong-ro in Jeju City, Donggang is a beloved Chinese restaurant highly recommended by Jeju locals for its exceptional jajangmyeon and tangsuyuk. Situated near the Jeju World Cup Stadium, the restaurant does not have its own parking lot, so it is best to use nearby public parking areas or visit via public transportation.
Food90 minBackyard Hanwoo Shinjeju Yeon-dong Branch
Located near Jeju International Airport, Backyard Hanwoo Shinjeju Yeon-dong Branch is a premium Korean beef specialty restaurant where you can indulge in the finest 1++ grade Hanwoo. Each cut is aged at low temperatures for the optimal period, ensuring an incredibly tender texture and a deep, rich aroma. The restaurant features a beautiful garden within its pleasant interior, offering a dining experience that delights both the eyes and the palate. With a carefully curated selection of wines available, Backyard Hanwoo Shinjeju Yeon-dong Branch is the perfect destination for a sophisticated and atmospheric meal.
Food90 mine-Geumdonji Tong-Galchi Jorim Jeju Airport Main Branch
Located just a 10-minute drive from Jeju Airport, e-Geumdonji Tong-Galchi Jorim Jeju Airport Main Branch offers excellent accessibility, making it the perfect destination to kick off or wrap up your Jeju journey. The restaurant specializes in thick, whole hairtail dishes prepared without any fishy odor. Signature menu items include the whole braised hairtail (Tong-galchi Jorim), simmered in a savory special sauce, and the delicious whole grilled hairtail (Tong-galchi Gui).
Food90 minGongjune Noodle
Opened in Bonggae-dong, Jeju-si in 2006, Gongjune Noodle is renowned for its signature meat noodles (gogi-guksu), featuring a rich, deep broth made by simmering Jeju pork for 12 hours. Located approximately 30 minutes from both Jeju International Airport and Jeju City Hall, Gongjune Noodle is a beloved local favorite that has maintained its consistent, delicious flavor and generous portions for years.
Food90 minJeju Hoe Pojang (Jeju Sashimi Takeout)
Jeju Hoe Pojang (Jeju Sashimi Takeout) is a specialty shop where you can purchase a wide variety of fresh sashimi, including flounder, olive flounder, salmon, mackerel, and rockfish. They offer assorted sashimi platings perfect for 2–3 people, as well as seasonal specialties like fresh spear squid, which is freshly delivered every day.
Food90 minHaelim Sikdang
Located near Jeju Airport, Haelim Sikdang specializes in flavorful frozen pollack stew (dongtae-jjigae) and refreshing soybean paste-based cold cucumber and squid soup. The restaurant features a clean, spacious interior with multiple four-person tables, making it an ideal spot for groups and families.
Food90 minBaekma Garden
Located in Jocheon-eup, Jeju-si, this local specialty restaurant offers a diverse menu featuring horse meat prepared in various ways, including beef tartare (yukhoe), grilled dishes, and hearty gomtang (meat soup). A standout favorite is the assorted horse meat platter, which features premium cuts such as brisket, tenderloin, sirloin, and skirt steak. Visitors highly praise the meat for its exceptional freshness and clean, delicate flavor profile.
Food90 minLee Jae Mo Pizza Jeju Branch
Famous for its authentic natural cheese from Imsil, Lee Jae Mo Pizza has expanded to Jeju with this highly popular branch located on Ganwol-dong-ro in Jeju City. The restaurant is so popular that parking attendants are stationed in the lot to manage the crowds. Instead of traditional standing lines, the restaurant uses the Catch Table app for on-site reservations. The interior is clean and features baby chairs, making it an excellent choice for family dining. A pro tip for travelers: visiting during late lunch hours on weekdays is a great way to enjoy your meal without a wait.
Food90 minJeju Halmang Bapsang Aewol Branch
Follow the aroma of grilled, freshly caught seasonal local fish to discover this Aewol gem, Jeju Halmang Bapsang Aewol Branch
Food90 minBuldak Factory
Operating since 2004, Buldak Factory is a premier destination for spicy chicken lovers on Jeju Island. It is a local favorite, widely popular among residents as a go-to spot for late-night snacks and social gatherings. The menu features signature dishes like flame-grilled spicy chicken wings and spicy chicken feet, perfectly complemented by savory side dishes such as scorched rice soup (nurungji-tang) and seaweed rice to balance the heat.