[Jeonnam / Goheung] Nokdong Restaurant – A popular fusion Japanese izakaya in Nokdong, Goheung fried octopus and Geumsan maesaengi cream udon

A port village at the tip of the Goheung Peninsula where passenger ferries to Jeju Island depart.
On one side of the intersection between the town office and the elementary school Nokdong RestaurantThere is.
Gray exterior walls, a modest sign, and a single bench in front of the entrance.

Since it is a restaurant that opens in the evening, I went there on Saturday evening.
It has the character of a bar, but it is also a place where local families come for dinner.
Not long after I sat down, the table was almost full.

The interior features old tile floors, wooden chairs, and stained glass lighting.
Since it was Saturday evening, there were family guests sitting at the table across from us.
The atmosphere of a neighborhood dinner spot—not quiet, but not chaotic either.

The menu features a variety of items, including bluefin tuna sashimi, salmon donburi, rice bowls, udon, and fried dishes.
Geumsan Maesaengi, Goheung Octopus, Geumdo Maesaengi, Goheung Jjukkumi.
This is a restaurant that uses local ingredients and Japanese cooking methods.

I chose Gangneung Soju. (12,000 won)
Rice soju with an alcohol content of 251 TP3T, without spirits or additives
It was made dry and neat.
It went well with greasy fried snacks.

Geumsan Maesaengi Cream Udon 13,000 won.

A rich green cream sauce covers the udon noodles,
There is a large fried shrimp on top.

It is a cream sauce made with Geumsan maesaengi, and the aroma is not sharp.
It was arranged smoothly, so it was easier to eat than I expected.
The noodles were thick and sturdy.

Goheung Fried Octopus 23,000 won.

The sight of it piled high on the bamboo mat looks appetizing.
Ponzu and tartar sauce were served together.
I picked up a piece and tried it, and the texture is really good.

Octopus can easily become tough.
It was cooked evenly and uniformly, and was soft all the way through.
It was a dish of a quality that allowed you to instantly recognize the owner's cooking skills.

It was a restaurant that displayed sophisticated craftsmanship, which is rare in Goheung.
Local ingredients and unique fusion food are also fun.
I had an enjoyable meal because even the basics were good.
If you are traveling to the Nokdong area, it would be a good idea to include this in your evening itinerary.