
Discover the signature dishes you can enjoy in Jeju.
Bingtteok
It is a local Jeju rice cake made by thinly mixing buckwheat flour, frying it in a pan, filling it with seasoned shredded and blanched radish, and rolling it up into a long, thin shape. It was named Bingtteok because it is made by spinning it around. It is a Jeju delicacy that creates a unique flavor by combining a light, mild, and refreshing taste.
Omegi Tteok
This is a local Jeju delicacy made by shaping glutinous millet flour into a round form, making a hole in the center like a donut, boiling it, and then coating it with soybean flour or red bean paste. As it evolved into the modern era, mugwort was added, giving the dough a green hue, and the filling was added to transform it into a round rice cake.
Abalone Porridge
This is a porridge made by thinly slicing abalone and cooking it with soaked rice. By including the abalone innards, it has a mung bean-like color and a nutty aroma. Abalone has been famous since ancient times as a tribute to the Jeju royal family, and it is at its most delicious from August to October.
Jari Mulhoe
This is a local Jeju dish consisting of Jaridom fish mixed with various vegetables and eaten as mulhoe. ‘Jaridom’ is a small, black type of sea bream found only in Jeju, caught from May to August.
Grilled Red Tilefish
This is a local Jeju dish made by splitting the belly of Okdom, sprinkling it with salt to dry it, and then grilling it over charcoal. Okdom is a premium fish caught in the pristine waters off the coast of Jeju; it has been presented as a royal tribute since the Joseon Dynasty and boasts an exquisite, clean taste.
Momguk
This is a soup made by adding soaked *Mozaban* (a type of seaweed) to broth boiled with pork. ‘Mom’ is a Jeju dialect word meaning ‘Mozaban.’ It was a special dish prepared exclusively for family events in Jeju, such as weddings and funerals, and was made as a way to share precious pork with the entire village.
Dombe-gogi
‘Dombe’ is a Jeju dialect word meaning ‘cutting board.’ ‘Dombe-gogi’ refers to a dish where a large chunk of pork is boiled, sliced into bite-sized pieces, and placed on a cutting board. The meat is typically Jeju black pork, known for its low fat content and exquisite savory flavor.
Tangerines
Jeju tangerines were once presented as tribute to the royal court. It is known that tangerines grown in Seogwipo, located in the southern part of Jeju due to favorable climate conditions, are particularly delicious. Recently, improved varieties such as Hallabong, Cheonhyehyang, and Redhyang are being produced through greenhouse cultivation, making them very famous as Jeju specialties.
Abalone Gimbap
Abalone Gimbap is a unique dish found in Jeju Island. It is characterized by a savory and deep ocean flavor created by the combination of rice mixed with abalone innards and egg garnish. It pairs well with seasoned squid salad seasoned with a sweet and sour dressing.
Bomal Kalguksu
Bomar Kalguksu is a noodle dish from Jeju Island made by boiling sea snails (bomar). 'Bomar' is the Jeju dialect word for sea snail, and it tastes best in the summer. In Jeju, sea snails are mainly added to soups or porridge, and the dish is characterized by its clean and light flavor.
Grilled Hairtail
Jeju hairtail is commonly prepared by grilling or braising, but it is fresh and meaty enough to be eaten raw as sashimi. Hairtail fish is rich in vitamins and essential amino acids, making it beneficial for relieving fatigue and stimulating appetite. It is also rich in calcium, which aids in the growth and development of children as well as helps prevent osteoporosis in adults.
Black Pork
Jeju Black Pork is delicious and nutritious, making it excellent for the growth and development of children and a nutritious meal for students preparing for exams. It features snowflake-like marbling similar to Hanwoo beef, resulting in rich juices. Additionally, the fat is firm and flavorful, offering a savory taste that intensifies with every chew.
Meat Noodles
Jeju Island's local cuisine, which was once difficult to access from other regions, retains its unique regional characteristics and atmosphere when compared to mainland food. Among these, meat noodles, traditionally enjoyed on village feast days or major events, capture the essence of Jeju's life and culture, attracting significant attention from visitors.