Category: Jeju

Where to eat on Jeju Island.

Cheongchun Dwaeji Jungmun: 2mm Jeju Pork Belly by the Sea

In short

Jungmun Cheongchun Dwaeji is a pork BBQ restaurant on Jungmun-ro in Seogwipo, about 5 minutes by car from the Jungmun Tourist Complex. Instead of the usual thick-cut Jeju pork, it serves 2mm flower-cut Jeju pork belly and thin black pork special cuts, with the Cheongchun mixed platter at ₩29,700 (about $21). Open daily 12:00 to 24:00, free parking, and a view of the sea off Seogwipo.

Most pork BBQ in Jeju is about thick, chunky cuts (geungogi). If you want something different, Jungmun Cheongchun Dwaeji does the opposite: thin, rolled slices of Jeju pork belly that cook in seconds and come out surprisingly soft.

For the price, I think it is one of the best-value meals around the Jungmun Tourist Complex. Here is what I ate, what it costs now, and a few tricks with the side dishes that made the meal.

Quick facts

Korean name중문청춘돼지 (Jungmun Cheongchun Dwaeji)
Address1F, 72 Jungmun-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju
제주 서귀포시 중문로 72 1층
Getting thereAbout 5 minutes by car from Jungmun Tourist Complex; around 10 minutes from The Shilla, Lotte and Parnas hotels
HoursDaily 12:00–24:00 (last order 23:00)
Price360g platters ₩29,700; extra 120g special cuts ₩9,900
Good forA casual BBQ dinner in Jungmun, groups, anyone tired of thick-cut pork
Phone0507-1462-1280
ParkingFree, in front of the restaurant and in a larger lot on the right side; free valet listed
BookingNaver booking for 1 to 40 people; group seating for 6 to 40; high chairs available
MapNaver Map

Finding it

The restaurant is on Jungmun-ro, a short drive up from the resort strip. From Jungmun Post Office, drive up the road toward Jeju City and it is on the right just before the intersection. Searching “중문청춘돼지” in Naver Map or Kakao Map works fine.

It is a low green building with its own parking. The spaces right in front face the sea, and there is a bigger lot on the right side, so parking was no stress at all.

📍 Jungmun Cheongchun Dwaeji (중문청춘돼지), 1F, 72 Jungmun-ro, Seogwipo-si · Naver Map · Google Maps

Green storefront of Jungmun Cheongchun Dwaeji, a pork BBQ restaurant on Jungmun-ro in Seogwipo, Jeju, with parking in front — The green building on Jungmun-ro, with parking right outside.

Inside it is bright and tidy, with flat-top grills on every table and separate men’s and women’s restrooms. Another plus is the view: the windows look out over the sea off Seogwipo, which is not something you get at most BBQ places.

Dining room with flat-top grill tables at Jungmun Cheongchun Dwaeji in Jungmun, Jeju — The dining room.

What is flower-cut pork belly?

Kkot samgyeop (꽃삼겹) is pork belly sliced very thin, about 2mm here, and rolled up, so the marbled slices look a bit like flowers on the plate. Because it is so thin, it cooks in a few seconds on the griddle and stays tender. The restaurant uses Jeju pork for its belly and Jeju black pork for the special cuts, which come shaved thin too, in the style Koreans call daepae (대패).

What we ordered

The staff recommended eating the cuts in this order: flower-cut belly first, then jowl (항정, hangjeong), then neck (목살, moksal). The idea is that the flavor gets deeper as you go.

1. Cheongchun mixed platter (청춘모듬, Cheongchun modeum)

This is the one to get on a first visit. You get flower-cut pork belly, chewy black pork jowl and chewy black pork neck on one plate, so you can try all three. It cost ₩29,800 when I went in March 2025; Naver Place now lists it at ₩29,700 for 360g.

The belly really was soft, much softer than I expected from pork belly. Thin slices also mean no long wait: they go on, turn, and they are done.

Thin rolled pork belly slices cooking on the griddle at Jungmun Cheongchun Dwaeji — The rolled belly slices cook in seconds.

2. Extra chewy black pork neck (흑돼지꼬들목살대패, kkodeul moksal)

I added a portion of this, and I would do it again. It has a pleasantly chewy, bouncy texture that is very different from the soft belly. It is ₩9,900 for 120g, and the jowl comes in the same size and price if you like that one more.

3. The side dishes and sauces

The table setting is a big part of the fun here. The onion and chive pickles were tangy and full of flavor, and they cut the richness of the pork nicely. You also get salt, a spicy buldak sauce and chamsoseu, a sweet and tangy soy dipping sauce, so you can mix and match.

Side dish tray with kimchi, bracken, pickled onion and chive pickles at Jungmun Cheongchun Dwaeji — The side dish tray.

The one I liked most was galchi sokjeot (갈치속젓), a salty Jeju sauce made from fermented hairtail innards. It comes heated, and dipping the pork into it while it is still warm makes every bite deeply savory.

Grilled pork dipped in warm hairtail innards sauce (galchi sokjeot) at Jungmun Cheongchun Dwaeji — Pork dipped in warm galchi sokjeot.

Put the kimchi and the bracken (고사리, gosari) on the griddle next to the meat. They are fine as they are, but grilled until a little crisp, they are even better.

Pork, kimchi and bracken (gosari) grilling together on the griddle at Jungmun Cheongchun Dwaeji — Pork, kimchi and bracken sharing the griddle.

Lettuce wrap with grilled pork belly and pickles at Jungmun Cheongchun Dwaeji — A lettuce wrap with belly and pickles.

4. Black pork soybean paste stew (흑돼지 된장찌개, doenjang jjigae)

At ₩5,000 this is an easy add. It is nutty and deep, and it goes perfectly with the meat and a bowl of rice. The menu also has a black pork kimchi stew (₩6,000), plus cold wheat noodles (밀면, milmyeon) in a spicy-sweet bibim version or a cool broth version, which are a nice way to finish after all that pork.

5. Hairtail innards fried rice (갈치속젓 볶음밥)

Instead of the usual kimchi fried rice, this is made with galchi sokjeot, which I had never seen before. It comes out already fried, topped with an egg and seaweed, but my tip is to spread it on the griddle and let it go crispy. Salty, savory and a clean finish to the meal.

Hairtail innards fried rice topped with a fried egg and seaweed at Jungmun Cheongchun Dwaeji — Galchi sokjeot fried rice.

Crispy griddle-fried rice on a spoon at Jungmun Cheongchun Dwaeji — Even better after a few minutes on the griddle.

Menu and prices

Dish	Price
Cheongchun mixed platter: flower-cut belly, black pork jowl and neck (360g) 청춘모듬(360g)	₩29,700 ~$21
2mm Jeju flower-cut pork belly platter (360g) 제주산 꽃삼겹한판(360g)	₩29,700 ~$21
4mm old-school frozen Jeju pork belly (360g) 제주산 4mm 옛날냉삼(360g)	₩29,700 ~$21
Extra flower-cut pork belly (120g) 제주산 꽃삼겹(120g)	₩9,900 ~$7
Chewy black pork neck, shaved (120g) 흑돼지꼬들목살대패(120g)	₩9,900 ~$7
Chewy black pork jowl, shaved (120g) 흑돼지꼬들항정대패(120g)	₩9,900 ~$7
Pork skin (170g) 쫀득쫀득 두툼한 벌집껍데기(170g)	₩7,000 ~$5
Hairtail innards fried rice (for two) 갈치 속젓 볶음밥	₩7,000 ~$5
Black pork soybean paste stew 흑돼지 된장찌개	₩5,000 ~$3.60
Black pork kimchi stew 흑돼지 김치찌개	₩6,000 ~$4.30
Cold wheat noodles, spicy or in broth 비빔 밀면 / 부산식 물밀면	₩7,000 ~$5
Steamed egg 야들야들 계란찜	₩4,000 ~$2.90

*USD figures are rough estimates at about ₩1,400 to $1. Prices are from Naver Place (menu updated October 2026). When I visited in March 2025, the mixed platter was ₩29,800 and the fried rice ₩6,000; rice was ₩1,000 and soft drinks ₩2,000 on the menu board then. Prices can change.

Tips for visitors

Eat in order. Flower-cut belly, then jowl, then neck, as the staff suggest.
Grill the sides. Kimchi and bracken on the griddle, and the fried rice spread out until crispy.
Try the warm galchi sokjeot. It is salty, so a light dip is enough.
Late dinner is fine. It is open until midnight, with last orders at 23:00.
Sit by the window if you can, for the sea view.
Ordering phrase: “Cheongchun modeum hana juseyo” (청춘모듬 하나 주세요) means “One Cheongchun mixed platter, please.”

My verdict

Jungmun Cheongchun Dwaeji is a nice change from thick-cut Jeju pork. The thin flower-cut belly is soft and quick to cook, the chewy black pork cuts add texture, and the warm galchi sokjeot and crispy fried rice make it feel like a Jeju meal rather than just another BBQ. With easy parking, late hours and a sea view, it is an easy pick for a relaxed dinner in Jungmun.

Jungmun Cheongchun Dwaeji FAQ

Where is Jungmun Cheongchun Dwaeji, and how do I get there?

Jungmun Cheongchun Dwaeji (중문청춘돼지) is on the ground floor of 72 Jungmun-ro in Seogwipo, on the south coast of Jeju. Coming from Jungmun Post Office, head up the road toward Jeju City and it is on your right just before the intersection. Naver Place says it is about 5 minutes by car from the Jungmun Tourist Complex and around 10 minutes from The Shilla Jeju, Lotte Hotel Jeju and Parnas Hotel Jeju. Parking is free.

What are the opening hours of Jungmun Cheongchun Dwaeji?

Jungmun Cheongchun Dwaeji is open every day from 12:00 to 24:00, with last orders at 23:00, according to Naver Place in November 2026.

How much does a meal at Jungmun Cheongchun Dwaeji cost?

The main 360g platters, including the Cheongchun mixed platter and the 2mm flower-cut pork belly platter, are ₩29,700 each. Extra 120g portions of the black pork special cuts are ₩9,900, the black pork soybean paste stew is ₩5,000, and the hairtail innards fried rice (for two) is ₩7,000.

What should I order at Jungmun Cheongchun Dwaeji?

I had the Cheongchun mixed platter, which gives you flower-cut pork belly plus two black pork special cuts, and added a portion of the chewy black pork neck. The restaurant recommends eating them in this order: pork belly, then jowl, then neck. Finish with the hairtail innards fried rice crisped on the griddle.

Does Jungmun Cheongchun Dwaeji have parking?

Yes. Jungmun Cheongchun Dwaeji has free parking right in front of the restaurant, facing the sea, and a larger lot on the right side of the building. Naver Place also lists free valet parking.

Staying in Jungmun? Pair this with Samda Tong Galchi for a whole grilled hairtail set another night. For thick-cut black pork, see Pork80 near Jeju Airport. All island guides: Jeju restaurant guides.

More Jeju picks

Visited: March 2025. Prices and hours last checked: November 2, 2026, on Naver. Please check Naver Map before you go.

This post is based on my own visit and photos. I used AI tools to help with the English wording.

November 2, 2026

Samda Tong Galchi Jungmun: Whole Grilled Hairtail in Jeju

In short

Jungmun Samda Tong Galchi is a hairtail specialist at the entrance to Jungmun Tourist Complex in Seogwipo, a few minutes’ drive from the big Jungmun hotels. The whole grilled Jeju hairtail set for two (₩70,000, about $50) comes with raw hairtail, grilled okdom, soy sauce crab and stone pot rice, and the staff debone the fish for you. Open daily 11:00 to 21:00 with free parking in front.

Coming to Jeju and not eating galchi? That just feels wrong. Hairtail is one of the foods I always want on the island, and there are plenty of places selling it. This time I picked one known for a huge set menu, and I went in with high hopes.

Jungmun Samda Tong Galchi in Jungmun did not let me down. The set looked like a lot of money on paper, and I honestly wondered if ₩70,000 for two was too much. Then the table filled up, and I stopped wondering. Here is what came out, what it costs now, and how to get there.

Quick facts

Korean name중문삼다통갈치 (Jungmun Samda Tong Galchi)
Address1F, 23 Saekdaljungang-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju
제주 서귀포시 색달중앙로 23 1층
Getting thereAt the entrance to Jungmun Tourist Complex; about 40 minutes by car from Jeju Airport and 3 minutes from the main Jungmun resort hotels
HoursDaily 11:00–21:00 (last order 20:00)
PriceGrilled hairtail sets from ₩70,000 for two; solo abalone seafood stew with rice ₩13,000
Good forA proper Jeju seafood dinner, groups, anyone staying in Jungmun
Phone0507-1351-1960
ParkingFree, about 12 spaces in front of the restaurant, plus a nearby overflow lot
BookingNaver booking for 1 to 68 people; high chairs available
MapNaver Map

Finding it

The restaurant sits right where you turn into the Jungmun Tourist Complex, on the south side of the island in Seogwipo. If you are staying at one of the big Jungmun resorts, it is about a 3-minute drive. From Jeju Airport, allow around 40 minutes by car. The restaurant suggests putting “서귀포 색달동 23” into your navigation app.

Look for the gray building with the blue sign reading 삼다통갈치 in white. There is free parking for about 12 cars directly in front. Naver Place notes that valet parking can be slow when it is very busy, and there is a nearby lot at 25 Saekdaljungang-ro that the restaurant also supports.

📍 Jungmun Samda Tong Galchi (중문삼다통갈치), 1F, 23 Saekdaljungang-ro, Seogwipo-si · Naver Map · Google Maps

Storefront of Jungmun Samda Tong Galchi, a hairtail restaurant at the entrance to Jungmun Tourist Complex in Seogwipo — The storefront at the Jungmun entrance.

Inside it is a big, bright dining room with long wooden tables. Each table has a long metal tray down the middle, which is where the hairtail platter goes.

Dining room with long wooden tables and metal center trays at Jungmun Samda Tong Galchi — The dining room.

What is galchi?

Galchi (갈치) is hairtail, also called beltfish: a long, flat, silver fish that Jeju is famous for. Here it is grilled whole and served on a long platter. The flesh is soft and mild, and it is not spicy at all when grilled. The catch is the bones, which is why the deboning service here matters.

What we ordered

I ordered the whole grilled Jeju hairtail set for two (제주산 통 갈치구이 2인, ₩70,000). It is not just a fish on a plate. The set came as a full table: perilla seed seaweed soup, stone pot rice made to order, raw hairtail, kimchi pancake, soy sauce marinated crab and grilled okdom, plus side dishes.

Grilled whole hairtail set for two with okdom, kimchi pancake and side dishes at Jungmun Samda Tong Galchi — The set for two, before the hairtail was deboned.

1. Whole grilled hairtail (통갈치구이, tong galchi gui)

The best part of the meal started before I even took a bite. A staff member came over and took the bones out for me. A lot of people avoid hairtail because picking out the fine bones is a chore, but here I could just pull off the soft flesh and eat.

Staff member deboning a whole grilled hairtail at the table at Jungmun Samda Tong Galchi — Deboning the hairtail at the table.

The fish itself was really fresh. The skin was crisp, the flesh was tender, and the more I chewed, the more savory it got. The salt was just right: not salty, clean, with a nutty richness. This is what Jeju hairtail should taste like.

2. Raw hairtail (갈치회, galchi hoe)

Most people eat hairtail grilled or braised, so raw hairtail is a special treat, and one you will mostly find in Jeju. If you think of sashimi as firm and chewy, this is different: very soft and a little sweet, with a gentle, slightly oily richness that builds as you chew. Honestly, this alone made me want to come back to Jeju.

Slice of raw hairtail sashimi (galchi hoe) with dipping sauces at Jungmun Samda Tong Galchi — A slice of galchi hoe with dipping sauces.

3. Grilled okdom (옥돔구이, okdom gui)

Okdom is Jeju red tilefish, a prized local fish. The grilled one in the set had no fishy taste at all, just a light, clean flavor. Getting a second grilled fish in the same set is a big part of why the price makes sense.

Grilled okdom (Jeju red tilefish) on a wooden plate at Jungmun Samda Tong Galchi — Grilled okdom.

4. Soy sauce crab (간장게장, ganjang gejang)

Raw crab marinated in soy sauce. It was not salty, more sweet and deeply savory, the kind of side dish Koreans call a “rice thief” because you keep reaching for more rice. The kimchi pancake (김치전, kimchijeon) on the same table was crisp outside and soft inside, and I could not stop at one piece.

Soy sauce marinated crab (ganjang gejang) side dish at Jungmun Samda Tong Galchi — Ganjang gejang.

5. Perilla seed seaweed soup and stone pot rice (들깨미역국 · 즉석솥밥)

At many fish restaurants the soup is an afterthought. Not here. The perilla seed seaweed soup (deulkkae miyeokguk) was rich and nutty, and it felt like real care went into the broth. The rice is cooked to order in a stone pot, so it arrives hot with that fresh-rice aroma. The menu lists the pot rice as included free with the sets.

Perilla seed seaweed soup (deulkkae miyeokguk) at Jungmun Samda Tong Galchi — Perilla seed seaweed soup.

Freshly cooked rice in a stone pot (sotbap) at Jungmun Samda Tong Galchi — Fresh stone pot rice.

Menu and prices

Dish	Price
Whole grilled Jeju hairtail set, 2 people 제주산 통 갈치구이 2인	₩70,000 ~$50
Whole grilled Jeju hairtail set, 3 people 제주산 통 갈치구이 3인	₩90,000 ~$64
Whole grilled Jeju hairtail set, 4 people 제주산 통 갈치구이 4인	₩120,000 ~$86
Braised hairtail with abalone and shrimp, 2 people 전복과 새우가 들어간 갈치조림 2인	₩80,000 ~$57
Braised large hairtail with octopus, abalone and shrimp, 2 people 문어&전복&새우 왕 갈치조림 2인	₩100,000 ~$71
Braised and grilled hairtail combo, 4 people 갈치조림&갈치구이 4인	₩180,000 ~$129
Extra-large grilled hairtail, 5 to 6 people (call ahead) 5~6인 한정 판매 특대물 갈치구이	₩180,000 ~$129
Abalone seafood stew with pot rice (solo OK) 전복해물해장뚝배기+솥밥	₩13,000 ~$9.30
Butter-grilled abalone 전복 버터 구이	₩20,000 ~$14

*USD figures are rough estimates at about ₩1,400 to $1. Prices are from Naver Place (menu updated September 2026); the sets include okdom, raw hairtail, soy sauce crab, kimchi pancake, soup and pot rice. Prices can change.

Tips for visitors

Book ahead. There can be a wait, and Naver booking takes parties of 1 to 68.
Let the staff debone it. They do it at the table, so you do not have to fight the bones.
Do not skip the raw hairtail. It comes with the set and is the dish you will not easily find outside Jeju.
Dinner ends early. Last orders are at 20:00.
Big group? The extra-large hairtail for 5 to 6 depends on the daily catch, so call ahead for it.
Ordering phrase: “Galchi gui i-in seteu juseyo” (갈치구이 2인 세트 주세요) means “The grilled hairtail set for two, please.”

My verdict

Jungmun Samda Tong Galchi is not a cheap meal, but for the full table you get, ₩70,000 for two felt fair. Fresh hairtail with crisp skin, deboned for you, plus raw hairtail, okdom and a soup that is clearly made with care. If you want one proper hairtail meal in Jeju and you are staying around Jungmun, this is an easy choice, and I would happily go back.

Jungmun Samda Tong Galchi FAQ

Where is Jungmun Samda Tong Galchi, and how do I get there?

Jungmun Samda Tong Galchi (중문삼다통갈치) is on the ground floor of 23 Saekdaljungang-ro in Seogwipo, at the entrance to the Jungmun Tourist Complex on the south coast of Jeju. Naver Place says it is about 40 minutes from Jeju Airport and about 3 minutes by car from the Lotte Hotel Jeju, The Shilla Jeju, Parnas Hotel Jeju and Grand Josun Jeju. There is free parking for about 12 cars right in front.

What are the opening hours of Jungmun Samda Tong Galchi?

Jungmun Samda Tong Galchi is open every day from 11:00 to 21:00, with last orders at 20:00, according to Naver Place in October 2026.

How much is the grilled hairtail set at Jungmun Samda Tong Galchi?

The whole grilled Jeju hairtail set is ₩70,000 for two, ₩90,000 for three and ₩120,000 for four. It comes with grilled okdom, raw hairtail, soy sauce crab, kimchi pancake, perilla seaweed soup, stone pot rice and side dishes. The braised hairtail sets start at ₩80,000 for two.

Do the staff debone the hairtail at Jungmun Samda Tong Galchi?

Yes. At Jungmun Samda Tong Galchi a staff member came to the table and took the bones out of the whole grilled hairtail for me, so I could just eat the flesh without worrying about the many fine bones.

Do I need a reservation at Jungmun Samda Tong Galchi?

It is a good idea. There can be a wait, and the restaurant takes Naver bookings for 1 to 68 people. The extra-large hairtail for 5 to 6 people (₩180,000) depends on the daily catch, so the restaurant asks you to call ahead for that one.

Heading north after Jungmun? Try Handam Guksu for Jeju pork noodles in Aewol or Pork80 for thick-cut black pork BBQ near the airport. All island guides: Jeju restaurant guides.

More Jeju picks

Visited: March 2025. Prices and hours last checked: October 30, 2026, on Naver. Please check Naver Map before you go.

This post is based on my own visit and photos. I used AI tools to help with the English wording.

October 30, 2026

Handam Guksu Aewol: Jeju Pork Noodles with an Ocean View

In short

Handam Guksu is a Jeju pork noodle shop on the main road in Aewol, with big windows facing the sea. Order the milky gogi guksu (₩10,000, about $7) and the tangy dongchimi bibim guksu (₩10,000) to share. Open daily 10:00 to 16:00; easy parking, a self bar with baby forks, and good for families.

If you only eat one bowl of noodles in Jeju, it should probably be gogi guksu, the island’s pork noodle soup. We drove out to Aewol on the northwest coast this summer with our two kids and had lunch at Handam Guksu, a bright little noodle shop where you slurp your noodles while looking out at the sea.

What surprised me was that my favorite bowl wasn’t the famous pork soup at all. It was the spicy bibim guksu with a bowl of cold radish kimchi broth on the side. Here is everything we ordered, plus how to skip the lunch queue.

Quick facts

Korean name한담국수 곽지애월점 (Handam Guksu, Gwakji Aewol branch)
Address1F, 33 Aewol-ro, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju
제주 제주시 애월읍 애월로 33 1층
Getting thereOn the main road, about 10 m from Randy’s Donuts and Fizz Burger; 5 minutes on foot from the Handam coastal walk and Aewol cafe street
HoursDaily 10:00–16:00 (last order 15:30)
PriceNoodles and gukbap ₩10,000–11,000; chilled pork ₩15,000
Good forFamilies, a light lunch on a coastal drive, noodle lovers
Phone0507-1352-9929
Parking1 hour covered at the Aewol Handam lot (next to Randy’s Donuts) or the Handam Walking Trail lot (next to Olive Young)
BookingNaver booking for 2 to 16 people; no pets
MapNaver Map

Finding it

Handam Guksu is in Aewol-eup, on the west side of Jeju City, right on the busy coastal road. Look for the big cream signboard with four black Korean letters, 한담국수, and the red awning. It is about 10 m from Randy’s Donuts and Fizz Burger, so if you are already walking the Handam coastal path or hopping between the Aewol cafes, it is only about five minutes away.

We came by car, which is how most people get around Jeju. There were spaces right in front of the shop. If those are full, the restaurant covers 1 hour at the Aewol Handam lot beside Randy’s Donuts or the Handam Walking Trail lot beside Olive Young. Note that Handam Parking Lot 1 and 2 are not included.

📍 Handam Guksu Gwakji Aewol (한담국수 곽지애월점), 1F, 33 Aewol-ro, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si · Naver Map · Google Maps

Storefront of Handam Guksu Gwakji Aewol branch with its large Korean signboard — The storefront on Aewol-ro.

Inside, the dining room is clean and bright, and the whole front is glass. From our table we could see the sea over the treetops, which made the noodles taste even better on a hot day.

Window table with a view of the sea and green trees at Handam Guksu in Aewol, Jeju — The view from a window table.

Along one wall there is a tidy self bar with kimchi, pickled radish, green chili peppers and ssamjang (dipping paste). Take as much as you like. I really appreciated the baby forks and kids’ bowls stocked there, so we didn’t have to ask staff for anything.

Self-service side dish bar with bowls and utensils at Handam Guksu Aewol — The self bar, including kids’ utensils.

Kimchi, pickled radish and green chili peppers from the self bar at Handam Guksu Aewol — What we picked up: pickled radish, kimchi and chili peppers.

What is gogi guksu?

Gogi guksu (고기국수) means “meat noodles.” It is a Jeju specialty: thick wheat noodles in a cloudy pork bone broth, topped with slices of boiled pork. It is not spicy, which makes it a good first Korean meal for kids or anyone who avoids chili.

What we ordered

1. Dongchimi bibim guksu (동치미 비빔국수, dongchimi bibim guksu)

This was my number one. The noodles come mixed with a sweet and spicy red sauce and topped with a big pile of lean pork that has been shredded by hand. On the side you get a bowl of dongchimi broth, the cold, tangy liquid from radish water kimchi.

Eat it as spicy mixed noodles first. Then, halfway through, pour the dongchimi broth over and stir. It turns into a cool, slurpable noodle soup, and the sweet heat of the sauce with the cold broth was exactly what I wanted on a summer day. Chewy noodles, spicy sauce and clean-tasting pork together just kept me going back for more.

Dongchimi bibim guksu with shredded pork, red sauce and a separate bowl of dongchimi broth at Handam Guksu Aewol — Dongchimi bibim guksu with the broth on the side.

Pouring cold dongchimi broth over spicy bibim noodles at Handam Guksu Aewol — Pouring in the dongchimi broth halfway through.

2. Dombe naengsuyuk (돔베냉수육, dombe naengsuyuk)

We added this as a side. Dombe is Jeju dialect for a cutting board, and this is thin-sliced pork belly with the skin on, boiled and then served chilled on a wooden board. Cold pork can carry a bit of a porky smell, and I won’t pretend it has none, but for chilled pork this one was very clean. Put a dab of wasabi on top and eat it with a mouthful of noodles. The texture is great and the pork flavor comes through nicely.

Dombe naengsuyuk, thin slices of chilled boiled pork with wasabi on a wooden board at Handam Guksu Aewol — Dombe naengsuyuk with wasabi.

3. Gogi guksu (사골 고기국수, sagol gogi guksu)

The signature. The broth is made from pork bones, yet it had no gamey smell at all, even with all that meat in the bowl. It wasn’t greasy either. It tasted clean and light but still deep, and it clung nicely to the thick noodles.

We ordered the large size, and the portion was huge. Unless you are a big eater, the regular is plenty. Our younger child loved this one, which made it the bowl the whole family shared.

Lifting thick noodles with a slice of pork and wasabi from the gogi guksu at Handam Guksu Aewol — Thick noodles with a slice of pork and wasabi.

4. Salkogi gukbap (살코기국밥, salkogi gukbap)

If you prefer rice to noodles, get this. It is the same rich broth with rice and lean shredded pork. Once the rice soaked up the broth, I put a piece of kimchi on top of each spoonful, and it was a very filling bowl.

Salkogi gukbap, rice in pork bone broth with shredded lean pork and bean sprouts at Handam Guksu Aewol — Salkogi gukbap.

Menu and prices

Dish	Price
Pork noodle soup in bone broth (signature) 진한 사골 고기국수	₩10,000 ~$7.10
Pork noodle soup, large (July kiosk) 사골 고기국수 (곱빼기)	₩11,000 ~$7.90
Spicy mixed noodles with dongchimi broth 동치미 비빔국수	₩10,000 ~$7.10
Mala pork noodle soup with peanut sauce 마라 고기국수	₩11,000 ~$7.90
Rice soup with lean pork 살코기국밥	₩10,000 ~$7.10
Chilled sliced pork 돔베냉수육	₩15,000 ~$10.70
Steamed rice (July kiosk) 공깃밥	₩1,000 ~$0.70

*USD figures are rough estimates at about ₩1,400 to $1. Prices are from Naver Place (menu updated October 2026); the items marked July kiosk are from the ordering screen at our visit and are not on Naver’s list. Prices can change.

Tips for visitors

Book on Naver. Lunch is the rush; on a Friday at noon many people were already waiting through CatchTable, while we walked straight in with a Naver booking.
It is a daytime shop. Open 10:00 to 16:00 with last orders at 15:30, so plan it for lunch.
Order at the table. Each table has an ordering tablet, and it has a LANGUAGE button.
Share two noodles. One gogi guksu and one bibim guksu gives you mild and spicy, hot and cold.
Think twice about the large size. The regular is already generous.
Ordering phrase: “Gogi guksu hana, bibim guksu hana juseyo” (고기국수 하나, 비빔국수 하나 주세요) means “One pork noodle soup and one bibim noodles, please.”

Is it kid-friendly?

Very much so, in our experience. The gogi guksu is mild, and our younger child ate it happily. The bibim guksu is spicy, but it is a pleasant level: our 7-year-old said it was spicy and still wouldn’t put her chopsticks down. Baby forks and kids’ tableware are at the self bar, and Naver lists high chairs and group seating for 6 to 24. No pets, though.

My verdict

Handam Guksu is an easy, satisfying lunch stop on an Aewol coastal day: a clean bone broth that even our kids loved, a bibim guksu with a clever cold broth twist, sea views from the table and simple parking. Book on Naver, order both noodles, and then walk it off along the Handam coastal path.

Handam Guksu Aewol FAQ

Where is Handam Guksu Aewol, and is there parking?

Handam Guksu Gwakji Aewol branch (한담국수 곽지애월점) is on the ground floor of 33 Aewol-ro in Aewol-eup, on the west side of Jeju City. It sits on the main road about 10 m from Randy’s Donuts and Fizz Burger, a 5-minute walk from the Handam coastal walk and the Aewol cafe street. There were spaces right in front when we went. The restaurant also covers 1 hour of parking at the Aewol Handam lot next to Randy’s Donuts and the Handam Walking Trail lot next to Olive Young, but not at Handam Parking Lot 1 or 2.

What are the opening hours of Handam Guksu Aewol?

Handam Guksu Aewol is open every day from 10:00 to 16:00, with last orders at 15:30, according to Naver Place in October 2026. It is a lunch spot, so do not plan it for dinner.

What should I order at Handam Guksu Aewol?

Get one gogi guksu (pork noodle soup in bone broth) and one dongchimi bibim guksu (spicy mixed noodles with a cold radish water kimchi broth) and share. Both are ₩10,000. The bibim guksu was my favorite. Add the dombe naengsuyuk (₩15,000, chilled sliced pork) if there are three or more of you.

Is Handam Guksu Aewol good for kids?

Yes, in our experience. Our younger child happily ate the mild gogi guksu, and our 7-year-old kept eating the bibim guksu even while saying it was spicy. The self bar has baby forks and kids’ tableware, and Naver lists high chairs. Pets are not allowed.

Do I need a reservation at Handam Guksu Aewol?

It helps a lot at lunchtime. When we arrived around noon on a Friday, many people were already waiting through CatchTable, but we had booked on Naver beforehand and walked straight in. Naver booking takes parties of 2 to 16.

Spending a night near the airport? My other Jeju pick is Pork80 for thick-cut black pork BBQ. Craving noodles back in Seoul? Try Sammi Tantanmyeon in Sinchon. All island guides: Jeju restaurant guides.

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Visited: July 2026. Prices and hours last checked: October 29, 2026, on Naver. Please check Naver Map before you go.

This post is based on my own visit and photos. I used AI tools to help with the English wording.

October 29, 2026

Pork80 Jeju: Thick-Cut Black Pork BBQ near Jeju Airport

In short

Pork80 (포크80) Jeju Airport branch is a big, bright Jeju black pork BBQ restaurant in the Nohyeong hotel area of Jeju City, about 10 minutes by car from Jeju Airport. The signature Nanchuk Matdon (Jeju native black pork), 600 g for ₩72,000 (about $51), comes thick-cut, and staff grill the first round for you. Open daily 11:30 to 23:30 (last order 22:30). Great for families; don’t skip the ₩10,000 turban shell seafood stew.

Black pork barbecue is the meal almost every visitor to Jeju has on their list, and there are a lot of places to choose from. On a hot summer day on the island, our family of four (two adults, a 7-year-old and a 4-year-old) went to Pork80, a black pork specialist close to the airport and the big hotels in Jeju City.

Here is what we ate, the house rules for eating the pork (yes, there are rules), current prices, and how much to order if you are feeding a family.

Quick facts

Korean name포크80 제주공항점 (Pork80, Jeju Airport branch). The sign reads 포-크, pronounced “po-keu”, like the English word pork.
Address1F, 37-1 Noyeon-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju
제주 제주시 노연로 37-1 1층
Getting thereAbout 10 min by car from Jeju International Airport. Buses 301, 282, 291 to Nohyeong Ogeori (노형오거리), or 202 to Halla Hospital (한라병원).
HoursDaily 11:30–23:30 (last order 22:30)
PriceNanchuk Matdon black pork 600 g ₩72,000; other cuts ₩19,000–23,000; meal dishes ₩5,000–12,000
Good forFamilies, groups (group seating for 4 to 30), first black pork meal on arrival
Phone0507-1406-1528
Parking3 hours covered at the paid lot at 25 Wonnohyeong 3-gil; ticket from the counter
MapOpen in Naver Map

Finding it

Pork80 is in the Nohyeong-dong and Yeon-dong part of Jeju City, the newer downtown where many of the big hotels are. According to the restaurant’s Naver listing it is within walking distance of Jeju Dream Tower, Grand Hyatt Jeju and Maison Glad Jeju, and about 10 minutes from the airport by car, so it works well for a first dinner after landing or a last meal before a flight. If you drive, park at the paid lot at 25 Wonnohyeong 3-gil and get a parking ticket at the counter.

📍 Pork80 Jeju Airport branch (포크80 제주공항점), 1F, 37-1 Noyeon-ro, Jeju-si · Naver Map · Google Maps

Spacious dining room with charcoal grill tables at Pork80 Jeju Airport branch — A large, clean dining room with a charcoal grill at every table.

Cold beer first, then the black pork

It was so hot outside that the very first thing I ordered was a cold beer. After the heat of a Jeju summer day it was exactly what I needed. Then we ordered the house signature: Nanchuk Matdon (난축맛돈), Jeju native black pork, 600 g for ₩72,000. In Korea pork is often ordered by the geun (근), which is 600 g, so this is “one geun”.

Grill table with side dishes, salt and sauces ready at Pork80 Jeju — The table set up with side dishes, salt and sauces.

Thick-cut raw Nanchuk Matdon Jeju black pork belly with green onions at Pork80 Jeju — Nanchuk Matdon: thick slabs of black pork with green onions.

What we ordered

1. Nanchuk Matdon black pork (난축맛돈, nanchuk matdon)

The pork arrives in very thick pieces, and there is a sign at the table asking you not to cut it any smaller. The idea is that you eat each grilled piece in one big bite. I did exactly that, and the juice that burst out was wonderful. There was no porky smell at all.

Staff grilled the first round for us, and at first I thought it tasted so good because the person grilling was so skilled. As we kept eating, it was clear the meat itself was just that good. They grill green onions and king oyster mushrooms alongside the pork, and wrapping them up together was a real treat.

A bite of grilled Jeju black pork topped with green onion salad at Pork80 Jeju — One piece, one bite, with green onion salad on top.

The table card also suggests a few ways to eat it: try the first piece with just the matcha salt, then with fresh wasabi, then dip the grilled green onion and pork into the anchovy sauce the way locals do.

2. Seconds: another 400 g, grilled ourselves

I honestly thought one geun would be plenty for two adults and two small kids. It vanished, so we ordered another 400 g for ₩48,000, and that disappeared just as fast. We grilled the second round ourselves, and I was a bit worried it wouldn’t taste the same without the expert. No need: when the meat is this good, it is great even when you cook it yourself.

Grilled Jeju black pork belly pieces and king oyster mushroom on the grill at Pork80 Jeju — Our second round, grilled by us.

3. Side dishes: marinated crab, green onion salad and kimchi

A big surprise was the spicy marinated crab (양념게장, yangnyeom gejang) served as one of the side dishes. The crab was plump and full of meat, and the sauce was seriously good. One bite and I understood why there is a separate “extra marinated crab” option on the menu.

Spicy marinated crab side dish served at Pork80 Jeju — Spicy marinated crab, served as a side dish.

Lots of BBQ places have stopped serving green onion salad (파절이, pajeori), so I was happy to see it here, and it was full of flavor. We also grilled the kimchi next to the pork; the well-fermented kimchi cuts through the fat, so we never got tired of the meat right up to the last piece.

Green onion salad (pajeori) side dish at Pork80 Jeju — Green onion salad (pajeori).

4. Anchovy sauce in an earthenware pot (멜젓, meljeot)

You can’t really eat Jeju black pork without meljeot, a sauce made from salted anchovies. I was expecting a small saucer, so I was a little taken aback when it came out simmering in a large earthenware pot. I have struggled with the strong, funky smell of meljeot before, so I tried it carefully. Pork80’s version has much less of that funk and a lot more savory depth. Dunk the pork right in; it only makes it better.

Grilled pork dipped in bubbling anchovy sauce (meljeot) in an earthenware pot at Pork80 Jeju — Pork dipped into the anchovy sauce.

5. Turban shell seafood stew (뿔소라 해물뚝배기, ppulsora haemul ttukbaegi)

To finish we ordered the turban shell seafood stew, and this is the one I would tell everyone to order. A huge Jeju turban shell sits right on top, so it looks amazing when it arrives. The broth is salty with seafood and has a mild spicy kick, and the turban shell meat, pulled out of the shell, was chewy and tender. The broth was so refreshing we finished every drop.

Turban shell seafood stew in an earthenware pot at Pork80 Jeju — Turban shell seafood stew.

Menu and prices

Dish	Price
Nanchuk Matdon, Jeju native black pork, 600 g (signature) 난축맛돈 (제주토종흑돼지) 600g	₩72,000 ~$51.40
Extra Nanchuk Matdon, 400 g (July menu board) 난축맛돈 추가 400g	₩48,000 ~$34.30
Nanchuk Matdon bone-in loin set, 900 g (5 sets a day) 난축맛돈 뼈등심세트 900g	₩109,000 ~$77.90
Fresh pork rib belly, 600 g 생갈비 한접시 600g	₩56,000 ~$40.00
Marinated pork ribs, 300 g 양념갈비 1인분 300g	₩19,000 ~$13.60
Pork belly with skin / pork neck, 300 g 오겹살 / 목살 300g	₩23,000 ~$16.40
Turban shell seafood stew (rice extra) 뿔소라 해물뚝배기	₩10,000 ~$7.10
Spicy soft tofu stew 포크순두부찌개	₩8,000 ~$5.70
Pork fried rice (2–3 people) 포크볶음밥	₩12,000 ~$8.60
Cold young radish kimchi noodles 열무국수	₩8,000 ~$5.70
Steamed egg with cheese 폭탄치즈계란찜	₩5,000 ~$3.60
Extra marinated crab (July menu board) 양념게장 추가	₩12,000 ~$8.60

*USD figures are rough estimates at about ₩1,400 to $1. Prices are from Naver Place (menu updated May 2026); the two items marked July menu board are from the menu at our visit and are not on Naver’s list. During the turban shell closed season the stew uses abalone instead. Prices can change.

Tips for visitors

Don’t cut the pork. The house rule is one thick piece, one bite. The juices are the point.
Let staff do the first round. Staff grill the first round of Nanchuk Matdon for you. The grilling service is for Nanchuk Matdon only, not the marinated meat.
Order the seafood stew. At ₩10,000 it is the best value on the table. Rice is extra (₩1,000).
Allergies: the menu asks you to tell staff in advance if you can’t eat shellfish, cucumber or tofu in the meal dishes.
Book on Naver if you are a group; the place seats groups of 4 to 30.
Ordering phrase: “Nanchuk matdon han geun juseyo” (난축맛돈 한 근 주세요) means “600 g of Nanchuk Matdon, please.”

Is it kid-friendly?

We went with our 7-year-old and 4-year-old, and the pork disappeared so fast we had to order more, which says a lot. The dining room is large, so a family table is not a squeeze. Keep in mind the seafood stew has a mild spicy kick and the marinated crab is spicy, so order something milder, like the steamed egg, for little ones who don’t eat spicy food.

My verdict

Pork80 is the kind of Jeju black pork restaurant I’d recommend to anyone arriving on the island: easy to reach from the airport and hotels, thick and juicy pork that tastes great even when you grill it yourself, and side dishes that go well beyond the basics. Order more meat than you think you need, eat each piece in one bite, and save room for the turban shell seafood stew.

Pork80 Jeju FAQ

Where is Pork80 Jeju and how do I get there?

Pork80 Jeju Airport branch (포크80 제주공항점) is on the ground floor of 37-1 Noyeon-ro in Jeju City, in the Nohyeong and Yeon-dong hotel area. The restaurant says it is about 10 minutes by car from Jeju International Airport and a short walk from Jeju Dream Tower and Maison Glad Jeju. By bus, get off at Nohyeong Ogeori (노형오거리) on routes 301, 282 or 291.

What are the opening hours of Pork80 Jeju?

Naver lists Pork80 Jeju as open every day from 11:30 to 23:30, with last orders at 22:30. You can also book a table through Naver.

What should I order at Pork80 Jeju?

The signature at Pork80 Jeju is Nanchuk Matdon, a Jeju native black pork, at ₩72,000 for 600 g. Finish with the turban shell seafood stew (₩10,000), which I would call a must. Marinated crab came as a side dish on our visit, and the anchovy sauce comes bubbling in its own earthenware pot.

How much pork should a family order at Pork80 Jeju?

We were two adults with a 7-year-old and a 4-year-old, and I thought 600 g of Nanchuk Matdon would fill us up. It disappeared fast, and we added another 400 g, which was ₩48,000 on the menu board in July. So we ate about 1 kg between the four of us.

Is there parking at Pork80 Jeju?

Yes. According to Naver, Pork80 Jeju covers 3 hours of parking if you park at the paid lot at 25 Wonnohyeong 3-gil (원노형3길 25) and eat at the restaurant. Ask for the parking ticket at the counter after your meal.

Back in Seoul and craving pork? Try Nurimaeul Gamjatang in Itaewon for pork bone soup. More family picks: kid-friendly restaurant guides. All island guides: Jeju restaurant guides.

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Visited: July 2026. Prices and hours last checked: October 28, 2026, on Naver. Please check Naver Map before you go.

This post is based on my own visit and photos. I used AI tools to help with the English wording.

October 28, 2026