Are you planning to travel to Jeju Island? If you are, there are some must-visit restaurants that you shouldn’t miss. I’ll introduce you to well-known restaurants where even the locals line up to eat.
Let’s take a look at the top 6 local cuisine restaurants in Jeju Island, chosen by both tourists and Jeju residents!
Nansanri Restaurant
(난산리 식당)
Nansanri Restaurant is a place where you can savor dishes that showcase the unique flavors of Jeju Island, prepared with fresh local ingredients from Jeju.
Located in a quiet rural village, this restaurant offers a course menu featuring appetizers to desserts, providing a blend of traditional and contemporary flavors. The meal, consisting of a variety of international dishes, includes items such as salad, butter-roasted potatoes, black pork tenderloin steak, grilled octopus steak, pasta, panna cotta, and more.
The restaurant’s slogan, ‘We will treat you with dishes and vessels we made ourselves,’ reflects the philosophy and pride of the owner in personally crafting both the tableware and the cuisine. Operating on a reservation-only basis, lunch is priced at 35,000 won, and dinner at 65,000 won.
📌 Info
- Address: 38 Nansan-ro 41beon-gil, Seongsan-eup, Seogwipo, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, South Korea
- Phone: 0507-1370-4169
- Business Hours: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Break Time: Information not available
- Closed on: Every Tuesday and Wednesday
Beyond Spring
(넘은 봄)
Nansanri Restaurant is a place where you can savor dishes that showcase the unique flavors of Jeju Island, prepared with fresh local ingredients from Jeju.
Located in a quiet rural village, this restaurant offers a course menu featuring appetizers to desserts, providing a blend of traditional and contemporary flavors. The meal, consisting of a variety of international dishes, includes items such as salad, butter-roasted potatoes, black pork tenderloin steak, grilled octopus steak, pasta, panna cotta, and more.
The restaurant’s slogan, ‘We will treat you with dishes and vessels we made ourselves,’ reflects the philosophy and pride of the owner in personally crafting both the tableware and the cuisine. Operating on a reservation-only basis, lunch is priced at 35,000 won, and dinner at 65,000 won.
📌 Info
- Address: 75-1, 1F, Gimnyeong-ro 1-gil, Gujwa-eup, Jeju City, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, South Korea
- Phone: 0507-1340-1182
- Business Hours: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Sunday: 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM)
- Break Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Closed on: Every Tuesday
DooRooDooRoo
(두루두루)
‘DooRooDooRoo’ located near Jeju Airport, is a must-visit for both locals and travelers passing through. Renowned for its specialty dish ‘Gaekjuri Jorim,’ where ‘Gaekjuri’ in Jeju dialect means ‘delicious.’ The dish features chewy meat with a tantalizing sweet and savory seasoning. Priced at 45,000 won for medium size and 55,000 won for large, it might seem a bit steep, but the unforgettable taste makes it worth every penny. Another highly recommended item after Gaekjuri Jorim is the ‘Gaekjuri Hoe,’ known for its freshness and delightful texture.
📌 Info
- Address: 14 Sammu-ro 3-gil, Jeju, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, South Korea
- Phone: 064-744-9711
- Business Hours: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM (Sunday: 4:30 PM – 12:00 AM)
- Break Time: None
- Closed on: None
Samgang Sikdang
(삼강 식당)
A traditional longstanding restaurant, ‘Samgang Sikdang,’ has been passed down through generations. Specializing in duck shabu-shabu made with freshly caught ducks, it has become a local favorite with people often lining up to savor its offerings.
The menu features only one item – the ‘Whole Duck.’ After enjoying the fresh duck in shabu-shabu, you can savor the duck bones like ribs. Dip fresh vegetables and shabu-shabu in a special sauce developed here for an unforgettable taste. The rich and flavorful broth warms you up from the inside.
Additionally, you can choose between handmade buckwheat noodles or duck porridge.
The taste is exceptional, enough to scrape the bowl clean.
📌 Info
- Address: 53 Sinseo-ro 102beon-gil, Seogwipo, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, South Korea
- Phone: 064-739-1136
- Business Hours: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Break Time: None
- Closed on: Every Monday
Apdondji
(앞돈지)
If you want to savor authentic Jeju cuisine, visit ‘Apdondji.’ Recognized by locals, this popular spot rarely experiences long waits due to its ample seating and high turnover. Conveniently located near the airport and Dongmun Market, it’s a great place to stop by during your travels.
The menu features dishes made with freshly caught seafood such as sea urchin soup, raw fish soup, mackerel sashimi, and Jeju-style braised fish.
While each dish is fresh and delicious, personally, I recommend the hairtail braised dish, the cutlassfish braised dish, and the raw fish soup.
These dishes not only come in generous portions but also have a perfectly balanced seasoning, making it easy to finish a bowl of rice. The cool and chewy raw fish soup is also a delight.
📌 Info
- Address: 28 Jungang-ro 1-gil, Jeju, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, South Korea
- Phone: 064-723-0988
- Business Hours: 9:30 AM – 9:40 PM (Last Order: 8:50 PM)
- Break Time: None
- Closed on: Please check locally
Heeshini
(희신이네)
‘Heeshini’ is a cost-effective chicken specialty restaurant located near Seogwipo City Hall. It gained even more popularity after being introduced by a well-known Korean YouTuber. This place is known for its typical chicken course meals. There are two full-course options:
- Full Course A, consisting of chicken sashimi, shabu-shabu, boneless fried chicken, and hot pot.
- Full Course B, consisting of chicken sashimi, stir-fried chicken giblets, boneless fried chicken, and hot pot.
The price for both full courses is 45,000 won. Since the portions of the chicken course meals are quite generous, it is recommended to visit with a minimum of three people.
Apart from the courses, there are also individual menu items featuring chicken, making it suitable for solo diners. In particular, the crispy and seasoned chicken ‘Kkonpunggi’ is a must-try menu item.
📌 Info
- Address: 175 Seohong-ro, Seogwipo, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, South Korea
- Phone: 064-762-0335
- Business Hours: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
- Break Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Closed on: Every Tuesday
I have introduced restaurants frequently visited by travelers and acknowledged by locals in Jeju Island. Whether it’s the beautiful sea of Jeju or the delicious local cuisine, you will be satisfied whenever you visit. I hope this post helps with your Jeju Island travel plans. Wishing you a pleasant journey!
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