{"id":2809,"date":"2026-05-04T11:15:50","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T02:15:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/?p=2809"},"modified":"2026-05-08T13:46:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T04:46:45","slug":"jeju-specialties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/en\/jeju-specialties\/","title":{"rendered":"A comprehensive guide to traditional local foods, snacks, and specialties of the Jeju region"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Jeju is an island. Since it began offering tribute to the royal family under the name &#039;Tamna&#039; during the Goryeo Dynasty, the things this island has cultivated have always been things that could not be obtained on the mainland.<\/p>\n<p>Bracken grown in the Gotjawal forests of Hallasan Mountain, abalone and sea urchins harvested by haenyeo with their bare hands, silver hairtail caught with a single fishing line, and red snapper coveted even by exiled officials.<\/p>\n<p>The things that had to be prepared on their own due to their distance from the mainland created a deep and solid food culture unique to this island.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc\" style=\"background: #faf8f5; border: 1px solid #e0d6cc; padding: 24px 30px; margin-bottom: 40px; border-radius: 8px;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 14px; color: #5a4a3a;\">index<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #8b6914;\" href=\"#section1\">1. Jeju specialties<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; padding-left: 18px;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #a68b5b;\" href=\"#section1-1\">Red snapper<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; padding-left: 18px;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #a68b5b;\" href=\"#section1-2\">silver hairtail<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; padding-left: 18px;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #a68b5b;\" href=\"#section1-3\">abalone<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; padding-left: 18px;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #a68b5b;\" href=\"#section1-4\">sea urchin<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; padding-left: 18px;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #a68b5b;\" href=\"#section1-5\">Damselfish<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; padding-left: 18px;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #a68b5b;\" href=\"#section1-6\">squid<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; padding-left: 18px;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #a68b5b;\" href=\"#section1-7\">Horned conch<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; padding-left: 18px;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #a68b5b;\" href=\"#section1-8\">defense<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; padding-left: 18px;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #a68b5b;\" href=\"#section1-9\">Mackerel and black sea bream<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; padding-left: 18px;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #a68b5b;\" href=\"#section1-10\">Citrus fruits<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; padding-left: 18px;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #a68b5b;\" href=\"#section1-11\">Jeju black pork<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; padding-left: 18px;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #a68b5b;\" href=\"#section1-12\">bracken<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; padding-left: 18px;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #a68b5b;\" href=\"#section1-13\">buckwheat<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; padding-left: 18px;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #a68b5b;\" href=\"#section1-14\">Jeju carrots and winter radishes<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #8b6914;\" href=\"#section2\">2. Jeju Regional Food<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; padding-left: 18px;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #a68b5b;\" href=\"#section2-1\">Momguk<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; padding-left: 18px;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #a68b5b;\" href=\"#section2-2\">Sea urchin seaweed soup (Gusal-guk)<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; padding-left: 18px;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #a68b5b;\" href=\"#section2-3\">Galchi soup<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; padding-left: 18px;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #a68b5b;\" href=\"#section2-4\">Gakjaegiguk<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; padding-left: 18px;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #a68b5b;\" href=\"#section2-5\">Grilled black pork<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; padding-left: 18px;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #a68b5b;\" href=\"#section2-6\">Dombe meat<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; padding-left: 18px;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #a68b5b;\" href=\"#section2-7\">Grilled sea bream<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; padding-left: 18px;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #a68b5b;\" href=\"#section2-8\">Braised rockfish and braised filefish<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; padding-left: 18px;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #a68b5b;\" href=\"#section2-9\">Jeju Sashimi \u2014 Mackerel Sashimi \u00b7 Black Sea Bream Sashimi \u00b7 Jarlin Mulhoe \u00b7 Squid Mulhoe<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; padding-left: 18px;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #a68b5b;\" href=\"#section2-10\">Meat noodles<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; padding-left: 18px;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #a68b5b;\" href=\"#section2-11\">Pheasant buckwheat noodle soup<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; padding-left: 18px;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #a68b5b;\" href=\"#section2-12\">Sea snail kalguksu<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; padding-left: 18px;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #a68b5b;\" href=\"#section2-13\">Pork shabu-shabu<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; padding-left: 18px;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #a68b5b;\" href=\"#section2-14\">Bingtteok<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; padding-left: 18px;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #a68b5b;\" href=\"#section2-15\">Omegi rice cake<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; padding-left: 18px;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #a68b5b;\" href=\"#section2-16\">Abalone Stew \u00b7 Sea Snail Stew<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; padding-left: 18px;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #a68b5b;\" href=\"#section2-17\">Doombi<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; padding-left: 18px;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #a68b5b;\" href=\"#section2-18\">horseflesh<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"section1\">Jeju specialties<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"section1-1\">Red snapper<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3153 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc625\ub3d4.png\" alt=\"count(title)%,\" width=\"1280\" height=\"685\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc625\ub3d4.png 1280w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc625\ub3d4-768x411.png 768w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc625\ub3d4-18x10.png 18w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/685;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Jeju people have long known only red snapper <span class=\"keyword\">generation<\/span>It was called a &quot;fish.&quot; While other fish were called by their proper names, the red snapper was such a symbolic fishery that it was simply called a &quot;fish.&quot;.<\/p>\n<p>In the Jeju dialect, it was called differently depending on the region; it was called &#039;Solani&#039; in the Seongsan and Udo areas, &#039;Saengseong&#039; in Hallim, and &#039;Barutgoegi&#039; (sea fish) in Jungmun.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018&#039;Solani&#039; appears to have originated from the Jeju dialect word &#039;solanghada,&#039; which means having a slim and plump figure.<\/p>\n<p>In Jeju, red snapper is an indispensable item on ancestral worship and memorial service tables. It was the custom in Jeju&#039;s Confucian rituals to offer grilled dried red snapper or to boil fresh red snapper to make soup (gengguk) and place it alongside rice.<\/p>\n<p>The season is from December to February. The most traditional method is to semi-dry them in a shaded area with a cool breeze for about two days, then brush sesame oil on the belly and grill them. In particular, those caught and cleaned within a day <strong>Freshly caught red snapper<\/strong>It is considered the best.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"section1-2\">silver hairtail<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3154 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc81c\uc8fc-\uc740\uac08\uce58.jpg\" alt=\"count(title)%,\" width=\"1024\" height=\"511\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc81c\uc8fc-\uc740\uac08\uce58.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc81c\uc8fc-\uc740\uac08\uce58-768x383.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc81c\uc8fc-\uc740\uac08\uce58-18x9.jpg 18w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/511;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Even though they are the same type of hairtail, Jeju hairtail and mainland hairtail are different. Most hairtail distributed on the mainland are &quot;black hairtail,&quot; which are caught all at once with nets. As they get caught in the nets, their scales are stripped off, causing their surface to turn black.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, Jeju fishermen catch hairtail using the hook-and-line or longline methods, lighting up fishing lights at night and hooking them onto each individual line.<\/p>\n<p>Because they are caught one by one, their scales remain intact, and thanks to that, their surface shines with a silvery light.<\/p>\n<p>Silver hairtail also appears in the list of tribute items from the Joseon Dynasty. The Seongsan-eup area is the main production site, and Seongsanpo silver hairtail accounts for approximately 401 TP3 T of the domestic hairtail catch. <strong>Seongsan silver hairtail<\/strong>It is known nationwide as a brand called [brand name].<\/p>\n<p>The peak season is from late September to the following February. Hairtail caught during this period has tender flesh and a deep flavor, allowing one to best experience the fish&#039;s natural taste. In Jeju, in addition to eating hairtail grilled or braised, it is a tradition to cook it into soup.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"section1-3\">abalone<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3155 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc804\ubcf5-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"count(title)%,\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1702\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc804\ubcf5-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc804\ubcf5-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc804\ubcf5-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc804\ubcf5-2048x1362.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc804\ubcf5-18x12.jpg 18w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1702;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As the number of pojak people decreased, abalone harvesting gradually became the responsibility of female haenyeo. Jeju Haenyeo was inscribed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2016 and was named a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage in 2023, achieving a quadruple crown of domestic and international heritage inscriptions.<\/p>\n<p>Because they grow while enduring the strong currents of the Jeju sea, their flesh is firm and elastic. Although the peak season is summer (July to September), it is best to cook them thoroughly during the spawning season (September to November) as toxins develop in the internal organs.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"section1-4\">sea urchin<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3156 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc131\uac8c\uc54c.jpg\" alt=\"count(title)%,\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc131\uac8c\uc54c.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc131\uac8c\uc54c-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc131\uac8c\uc54c-16x12.jpg 16w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/900;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cJeju\u2019s generosity comes from Gusal-guk.\u201d Sea urchins are called &#039;Gusal&#039; in the Jeju dialect, and this word holds a long history. Since sea urchins cannot be farmed, female divers must dive into the sea and harvest them one by one by hand.<\/p>\n<p>Because the harvest was so scarce, it was a precious ingredient that could only be seen at banquets. The amount of sea urchin in a bowl of sea urchin soup was a measure of how honorably a guest was treated.<\/p>\n<p>Serving that precious sea urchin soup was an expression of Jeju&#039;s generosity.<\/p>\n<p>The peak season for sea urchins is from May to August. During this time, the roe is at its fullest, the yellow color is deep, and the sweetness becomes stronger. The deeper the reddish-yellow the color, the better the sea urchin.<\/p>\n<p>In Jeju, sea urchin seaweed soup was regarded as a dish that must be served during celebratory and mournful occasions. Gusal-guk was the soup that appeared on ancestral altars, wedding tables, and was placed before distinguished guests who had traveled a long distance.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"section1-5\">Damselfish<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3157 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc790\ub9ac\ub3d4-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"count(title)%,\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1921\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc790\ub9ac\ub3d4-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc790\ub9ac\ub3d4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc790\ub9ac\ub3d4-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc790\ub9ac\ub3d4-2048x1537.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc790\ub9ac\ub3d4-16x12.jpg 16w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1921;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The damselfish is a small fish found only in the rocky reef areas off the coast of Jeju. Although it is only 10 to 15 cm in length, it is a fish that Jeju people enjoy eating throughout the summer.<\/p>\n<p>It has fine bones and savory flesh, making it good for eating raw. When mixed with soybean paste seasoning and Sichuan pepper and water is added, it becomes Jari Mulhoe. Smaller ones are called &#039;Shijari,&#039; and it is known that the broth or Mulhoe made with these small fish has a deeper flavor.<\/p>\n<p>Jari-jeot is also an indispensable side dish on the traditional Jeju table. Made by salting and fermenting damselfish, Jari-jeot has a salty yet deep umami flavor, and has long been loved as a summer side dish that makes you want to eat more rice.<\/p>\n<p>The season is from May to August. Bomok Port in Seogwipo, Jeju, is famous for its damselfish mulhoe and is a favorite spot for locals around this time of year.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"section1-6\">squid<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3159 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\ud55c\uce58.png\" alt=\"count(title)%,\" width=\"763\" height=\"593\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\ud55c\uce58.png 542w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\ud55c\uce58-15x12.png 15w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 763px) 100vw, 763px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 763px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 763\/593;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Although it resembles a squid, the people of Jeju consider the *hanchi* to be much more precious. It is named as such because its legs are so short that they are only *hanchi* (about 3 cm) long. Its flesh is thicker, softer, and has a stronger sweet taste.<\/p>\n<p>When the fishing lights are turned on in the Jeju sea on summer nights, squid fishing begins. The peak season is from June to August, and the squid caught during this period have transparent bodies that are almost translucent.<\/p>\n<p>The most common ways to prepare mulhoe are to eat it raw or blanched. Squid mulhoe is considered one of Jeju&#039;s representative mulhoe dishes, along with horse mackerel mulhoe.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"section1-7\">Horned conch<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3160 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\ubfd4\uc18c\ub77c.png\" alt=\"count(title)%,\" width=\"1402\" height=\"1122\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\ubfd4\uc18c\ub77c.png 1402w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\ubfd4\uc18c\ub77c-768x615.png 768w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\ubfd4\uc18c\ub77c-15x12.png 15w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1402px) 100vw, 1402px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1402px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1402\/1122;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Jeju horned conch is an endemic species with several sharp, spine-like horns extending from its shell, characterized by its large, white flesh and firm texture.<\/p>\n<p>As one of the main harvests of the haenyeo, the sight of them coming out of the water to boil and eat turban shells around a bulteok (a resting place where they light a fire) was a long-standing scene in Jeju&#039;s coastal villages.<\/p>\n<p>Sora mulhoe is a summer delicacy. Thinly sliced conch meat is mixed with soybean paste and red chili paste seasoning and various vegetables, then served with cold water poured over it; the unique chewy texture of the horned conch pairs well with the refreshing broth.<\/p>\n<p>Horned conch is also an ingredient for salted conch, so the traditional salted conch from Bomok-dong, Seogwipo, is renowned as a local specialty. The season is from spring to early summer (April to July).<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"section1-8\">defense<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3161 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\ubc29\uc5b4\ud68c.png\" alt=\"count(title)%,\" width=\"1402\" height=\"1122\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\ubc29\uc5b4\ud68c.png 1402w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\ubc29\uc5b4\ud68c-768x615.png 768w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\ubc29\uc5b4\ud68c-15x12.png 15w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1402px) 100vw, 1402px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1402px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1402\/1122;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Every December, Moseulpo Port in Jeju begins to stir. This is due to people from all over the country who come to eat yellowtail.<\/p>\n<p>Yellowtail is a fish that gains oil in cold seas, and it is plumpest and tastiest from December to February when the water temperature drops.<\/p>\n<p>In particular, yellowtail caught off the coast of Moseulpo, Daejeong-eup, are evaluated as having just the right amount of fat because they grow at the point where cold and warm currents meet.<\/p>\n<p>In Jeju, yellowtail is mainly eaten as sashimi. A typical method involves serving thick slices of yellowtail with pickled radish. The fatty flavor of the belly area of large yellowtail (over 5kg) is particularly outstanding.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to gourmets who fly in to eat winter yellowtail, the area near Moslpo is bustling with activity during the yellowtail season, filled with restaurants with long lines.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tip-box\">\n<p><strong>Moseulpo Yellowtail Festival<\/strong> The Jeju Yellowtail Festival is held in Daejeong-eup every December. Various events are organized, including yellowtail sashimi tasting and auction experiences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"section1-9\">Mackerel and black sea bream<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3162 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uace0\ub4f1\uc5b4\uc640-\ubcb5\uc5d0\ub3d4.png\" alt=\"count(title)%,\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uace0\ub4f1\uc5b4\uc640-\ubcb5\uc5d0\ub3d4.png 1536w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uace0\ub4f1\uc5b4\uc640-\ubcb5\uc5d0\ub3d4-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uace0\ub4f1\uc5b4\uc640-\ubcb5\uc5d0\ub3d4-18x12.png 18w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1536px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1536\/1024;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere is a saying that &quot;mackerel rots even while it is alive.&quot; Because mackerel spoils quickly due to its high fat content, maintaining its freshness is difficult, making it hard to eat raw outside of its place of origin.<\/p>\n<p>However, in Jeju, you can enjoy live mackerel as sashimi on the same day. Mackerel sashimi, caught and prepared immediately in the waters off Jeju, offers a completely different taste experience from the mackerel usually eaten grilled.<\/p>\n<p>It is characterized by its chewy texture and rich umami flavor.<\/p>\n<p>Black sea bream is a type of sea bream that inhabits the rocky reef areas of Jeju Island and is considered by anglers to be the &quot;best target fish for fishing in Jeju.&quot;.<\/p>\n<p>It is large and strong, providing a great fishing experience, and when eaten raw, the mild and clean taste of the white flesh is superb.<\/p>\n<p>The true taste comes from enjoying it with locals at small restaurants near ports like Iho and Seongsan, rather than at sashimi restaurants in downtown Jeju. Both fish gain fat during the autumn and winter (October to February), deepening their flavor.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"section1-10\">Citrus fruits<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3163 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc81c\uc8fc-\uac10\uade4.jpg\" alt=\"count(title)%,\" width=\"784\" height=\"621\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc81c\uc8fc-\uac10\uade4.jpg 784w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc81c\uc8fc-\uac10\uade4-768x608.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc81c\uc8fc-\uac10\uade4-15x12.jpg 15w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 784px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 784\/621;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It has been over a thousand years, based solely on records, since tangerines were sent from Jeju to the royal court. <span class=\"hanja\">History of Goryeo<\/span>In the *Goryeosa*, there is a record stating that in 1052 (the 6th year of King Munjong), \u201cthe quantity of tangerines offered as tribute from Tamna is revised to one hundred cloth.\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>However, the trade was a grueling ordeal for the people of Jeju. They had to wait for the right wind, and if they did not meet the right timing, the tangerines would rot, and they would be reprimanded. Ships would drift in the rough seas, and lives would be lost.<\/p>\n<p>The increase in orchards in Jeju was not due to a love for tangerines, but to meet quotas. The seedless Onshu tangerines we eat today actually have a short history.<\/p>\n<p>The Onshu mandarin began in 1911 when Father Emile Taquet, a French missionary, received and planted 14 mandarin trees as a return gift for sending Jeju King Cherry trees to a missionary in Japan.<\/p>\n<p>Today, in addition to open-field tangerines, Jeju <strong>Hallabong, Cheonhyehyang, Redhyang, Hwanggeumhyang<\/strong> It produces various types of late-maturing citrus fruits. Hallabong is named because the bulging part of its stem resembles the peak of Mt. Hallasan; it was introduced in the 1990s and registered under the Geographical Indication System in 2015.<\/p>\n<p>Cheonhyehyang means that its scent travels a thousand li, Redhyang is red in color, and Hwanggeumhyang is a hybrid of Hallabong and Cheonhyehyang characterized by its thin inner peel and soft texture.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the variety, they are shipped sequentially from November to March or April of the following year, allowing you to enjoy fresh tangerines throughout the winter in Jeju.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tip-box\">\n<p><strong>How to choose<\/strong> For open-field tangerines, those with wrinkled skin and even color have a higher sugar content. For Hallabong, choose one that is firm and heavy around the stem. You can purchase them at a much lower price by using a farm direct sales outlet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"section1-11\">Jeju Black Pig \u2014 From Dottongsi to Natural Monument<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3096 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc81c\uc8fc-\ubd81\uc11c\ucabd-\uc5f0\ub9ac\uc9c0\uac00\ub4e0-\uc0dd\uace0\uae30-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"count(title)%,\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc81c\uc8fc-\ubd81\uc11c\ucabd-\uc5f0\ub9ac\uc9c0\uac00\ub4e0-\uc0dd\uace0\uae30-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc81c\uc8fc-\ubd81\uc11c\ucabd-\uc5f0\ub9ac\uc9c0\uac00\ub4e0-\uc0dd\uace0\uae30-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc81c\uc8fc-\ubd81\uc11c\ucabd-\uc5f0\ub9ac\uc9c0\uac00\ub4e0-\uc0dd\uace0\uae30-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc81c\uc8fc-\ubd81\uc11c\ucabd-\uc5f0\ub9ac\uc9c0\uac00\ub4e0-\uc0dd\uace0\uae30-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc81c\uc8fc-\ubd81\uc11c\ucabd-\uc5f0\ub9ac\uc9c0\uac00\ub4e0-\uc0dd\uace0\uae30-16x12.jpg 16w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1920;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The history of raising Jeju native black pigs dates back to the prehistoric era. Pig skeletons excavated from the Gwakji archaeological site serve as evidence of this.<\/p>\n<p>Jeju black pigs have long been raised in &#039;Dottongsi&#039;. This method involves placing a pigsty alongside an outhouse within a stone wall, and by processing human waste and food waste together, it was a unique circular lifestyle culture of Jeju.<\/p>\n<p>As the campaign to eliminate traditional latrines was launched during the Saemaul Movement in the late 1970s, pigstys disappeared, and as crossbreeding with foreign improved pig breeds increased, purebred native black pigs almost vanished.<\/p>\n<p>In 1986, the Jeju Livestock Research Institute collected four females and one male from remote areas such as Udo and began a restoration project, and in 2015, it was designated as Natural Monument No. 550.<\/p>\n<p>Yeonriji Garden, located in Hankyeong-myeon, is striving for differentiation by exclusively serving Jeju native black pigs, which are designated as Natural Monument No. 550.<\/p>\n<p>The black pork served in regular restaurants is not native purebred but rather fattening black pigs raised by crossbreeding Berkshire pigs; however, due to the long rearing period and Jeju&#039;s unique climate and feed, the elasticity of the meat and the richness of the fat are distinctly different from ordinary pork.<\/p>\n<p>Grilled black pork has consistently ranked first in surveys on the preference for traditional foods among tourists visiting Jeju.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"section1-12\">bracken<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3165 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uace0\uc0ac\ub9ac.jpg\" alt=\"count(title)%,\" width=\"1248\" height=\"832\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uace0\uc0ac\ub9ac.jpg 1248w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uace0\uc0ac\ub9ac-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uace0\uc0ac\ub9ac-18x12.jpg 18w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1248px) 100vw, 1248px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1248px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1248\/832;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In Jeju, bracken is a sign that spring has arrived. Jeju bracken, which grows in Gotjawal\u2014a unique forest terrain in the mid-mountain region of Hallasan\u2014and its surroundings, has the nickname &quot;Hallasan edible bracken.&quot;.<\/p>\n<p>It is thick, yet the stem is hollow, making it softer than it looks, and a distinctive aroma rises when chewed. It is said to differ in thickness and texture compared to bracken from other regions.<\/p>\n<p>In Jeju, it is believed that the table setting for major family events such as weddings or ancestral rites is incomplete without bracken fern, along with pork.<\/p>\n<p>Gosari Yukgaejang is a local Jeju dish made by shredding boiled pork slices into pork broth and simmering them slowly with dissolved buckwheat flour; it is so popular that there are restaurants in Seoul where people line up in long queues.<\/p>\n<p>The season is from April to May, and fresh bracken picked during this short period is the softest.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"section1-13\">buckwheat<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3166 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uba54\ubc00\uba74.jpg\" alt=\"count(title)%,\" width=\"1376\" height=\"752\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uba54\ubc00\uba74.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uba54\ubc00\uba74-768x420.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uba54\ubc00\uba74-18x10.jpg 18w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1376px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1376\/752;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Jeju is a land where rice farming is difficult. Due to the characteristics of its volcanic terrain, rainwater seeped in, making paddy farming nearly impossible, so the residents relied on millet, barley, buckwheat, soybeans, and red beans as their staple foods.<\/p>\n<p>Buckwheat is a crop that thrives in barren land and forms the foundation of Jeju&#039;s food culture. A significant number of traditional Jeju dishes, such as bingtteok, pheasant buckwheat kalguksu, buckwheat jelly, and buckwheat porridge, use buckwheat as an ingredient.<\/p>\n<p>Jeju buckwheat has a strong aroma and thin hulls, resulting in excellent flavor, when cultivated in mid-mountainous regions with large diurnal temperature variations. The traditional method involves making bingtteok or kalguksu noodles using buckwheat harvested in the autumn.<\/p>\n<p>Recently, modern reinterpretations of menu items, such as Jeju buckwheat soba and buckwheat tofu, are also on the rise.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"section1-14\">Jeju carrots and winter radishes<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3168 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc81c\uc8fc-\ubb34\uc640-\uc81c\uc8fc-\ub2f9\uadfc.jpg\" alt=\"count(title)%,\" width=\"1248\" height=\"832\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc81c\uc8fc-\ubb34\uc640-\uc81c\uc8fc-\ub2f9\uadfc.jpg 1248w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc81c\uc8fc-\ubb34\uc640-\uc81c\uc8fc-\ub2f9\uadfc-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc81c\uc8fc-\ubb34\uc640-\uc81c\uc8fc-\ub2f9\uadfc-18x12.jpg 18w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1248px) 100vw, 1248px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1248px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1248\/832;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Jeju carrots are a long-standing local specialty that was even listed on the list of tribute items presented to the royal family during the Joseon Dynasty. Jeju&#039;s volcanic soil is rich in organic matter and well-drained, making it favorable for cultivating root vegetables.<\/p>\n<p>Jeju carrots, in particular, have thin skins and high sugar content, and are said to be clean enough to be eaten raw without peeling. The harvest runs from November to March of the following year.<\/p>\n<p>The winter radish from Seongsan-eup is also a representative winter vegetable of Jeju. Grown using natural underground bedrock water and cultivated in open fields of volcanic soil, it is characterized by its crisp texture and high sugar content. It is sown in late August and harvested from mid-November to April of the following year.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"section2\">Jeju regional food<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"section2-1\">Momguk<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3169 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc81c\uc8fc-\ubab8\uad6d-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"count(title)%,\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1921\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc81c\uc8fc-\ubab8\uad6d-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc81c\uc8fc-\ubab8\uad6d-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc81c\uc8fc-\ubab8\uad6d-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc81c\uc8fc-\ubab8\uad6d-2048x1537.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc81c\uc8fc-\ubab8\uad6d-16x12.jpg 16w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1921;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In Jeju, a pig was slaughtered whenever a major family event occurred. Whenever there was a wedding, funeral, or village ancestral rite, neighbors would pool their resources to buy a pig, and the meat, bones, and offal would be boiled together to make a rich broth.<\/p>\n<p>It is made by adding plenty of *sargassum*, called &#039;mom&#039;, to that broth and boiling it. <span class=\"keyword\">Momguk<\/span>It is a method of making a generous amount of broth from a single precious pig so that as many people as possible can eat it, and then sharing it among the entire village.<\/p>\n<p>It seemed that Jeju&#039;s unique community spirit, &#039;Sunuleum,&#039; was embodied in the dining table.<\/p>\n<p>Sargassum is a type of seaweed with a subtle scent of the sea. When Sargassum meets the rich flavor of pork broth, the greasiness is balanced, and the broth becomes deep and rich.<\/p>\n<p>The standard method is to dissolve buckwheat or wheat flour and boil it until thick. In the Jeju dialect, the expression &#039;bejigeunhada&#039; (thick and rich) fits perfectly. It was listed in the International Slow Food Association&#039;s &#039;Ark of Taste&#039; in 2015.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"section2-2\">Sea urchin seaweed soup (Gusal-guk)<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-3170 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc131\uac8c\ubbf8\uc5ed\uad6d.jpg\" alt=\"count(title)%,\" width=\"936\" height=\"789\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc131\uac8c\ubbf8\uc5ed\uad6d.jpg 726w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc131\uac8c\ubbf8\uc5ed\uad6d-14x12.jpg 14w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 936px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 936\/789;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sea urchin soup was prepared when honored guests arrived. In Jeju, sea urchin soup was a dish that was always served during celebratory and mourning occasions. As mentioned earlier, since sea urchins could not be farmed and had to be harvested directly by female divers, they were rarely eaten on a regular basis.<\/p>\n<p>When sea urchin soup was served at ancestral rites or weddings, guests recognized the depth of the sincerity. They gauged the level of hospitality based on the amount of sea urchin roe in the soup.<\/p>\n<p>Jeju-style sea urchin seaweed soup is prepared differently from that of the mainland. The Jeju tradition involves putting sea urchins and seaweed together in cold water and boiling them for a short time without stir-frying them in sesame oil.<\/p>\n<p>You must not keep the heat on for too long so that the sea urchin roe does not harden and its yellow color remains vibrant. A proper Gusal-guk is one where the rich yellow broth extracted from the sea urchin blends with the seaweed, releasing a subtle scent of the sea.<\/p>\n<p>Eating hot rice mixed into a bowl feels like the entire Jeju sea is entering your mouth.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"section2-3\">Galchi soup<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3173 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uac08\uce58\uad6d.png\" alt=\"count(title)%,\" width=\"1448\" height=\"1086\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uac08\uce58\uad6d.png 1448w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uac08\uce58\uad6d-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uac08\uce58\uad6d-16x12.png 16w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1448px) 100vw, 1448px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1448px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1448\/1086;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cAutumn hairtail and autumn pumpkin.\u201d This is how people in Jeju describe the season for hairtail soup. The season when silver hairtail caught in the autumn sea meets golden-hued ripe pumpkin is when hairtail soup tastes the best.<\/p>\n<p>Jeju-style hairtail soup uses almost no seasoning. It is made by putting pieces of hairtail into a pot with pumpkin, napa cabbage, and radish, and boiling it with only soybean paste or salt for seasoning.<\/p>\n<p>Although it is a fish soup, it has no fishy smell, and the broth is clear and refreshing. The fact that the flesh crumbles so softly that it is difficult to pick up with chopsticks is proof that it is a fresh silver hairtail soup.<\/p>\n<p>In Jeju, galchi-guk is considered one of the soups most frequently found on home dinner tables. Galchi-guk, which was named among the top 20 local Jeju dishes, is one of the representative dishes that Jeju people cite as &quot;Jeju food.&quot;.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"section2-4\">Gakjaegi-guk \u2014 Horse Mackerel Soybean Paste Soup<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3172 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uac01\uc7ac\uae30\uad6d.png\" alt=\"count(title)%,\" width=\"1448\" height=\"1086\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uac01\uc7ac\uae30\uad6d.png 1448w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uac01\uc7ac\uae30\uad6d-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uac01\uc7ac\uae30\uad6d-16x12.png 16w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1448px) 100vw, 1448px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1448px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1448\/1086;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u2018&#039;Gakjaegi&#039; is the Jeju dialect term for horse mackerel. Since horse mackerel is a blue-backed fish, one might expect it to be fishy, but Jeju-style gakjaegi soup is not like that at all. The reason this simple soup, made only with soybean paste and cabbage, can produce such a refreshing and deep flavor is thanks to the freshness of the freshly caught Jeju horse mackerel.<\/p>\n<p>Gakjaegi-guk belongs to the same category of &#039;Jeju-style fish soybean paste soup&#039; as Galchi-guk, but its flavor profile is different. While Galchi-guk is light and mild, Gakjaegi-guk features the rich and refreshing flavor characteristic of horse mackerel.<\/p>\n<p>This is a local soup that can only be tasted in Jeju, as it is prepared using a method rarely seen on the mainland. &#039;Dolhareubang Restaurant&#039; in Ildo-2-dong, Jeju City, has long been known as a famous spot for Gakjaegi-guk and was even featured on the TV show *Wednesday Food Talk*. A bowl of Gakjaegi-guk costs around 10,000 won.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"section2-5\">Grilled black pork<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3095 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc81c\uc8fc-\ubd81\uc11c\ucabd-\uc5f0\ub9ac\uc9c0\uac00\ub4e0-\uace0\uae30-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"count(title)%,\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc81c\uc8fc-\ubd81\uc11c\ucabd-\uc5f0\ub9ac\uc9c0\uac00\ub4e0-\uace0\uae30-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc81c\uc8fc-\ubd81\uc11c\ucabd-\uc5f0\ub9ac\uc9c0\uac00\ub4e0-\uace0\uae30-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc81c\uc8fc-\ubd81\uc11c\ucabd-\uc5f0\ub9ac\uc9c0\uac00\ub4e0-\uace0\uae30-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc81c\uc8fc-\ubd81\uc11c\ucabd-\uc5f0\ub9ac\uc9c0\uac00\ub4e0-\uace0\uae30-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc81c\uc8fc-\ubd81\uc11c\ucabd-\uc5f0\ub9ac\uc9c0\uac00\ub4e0-\uace0\uae30-16x12.jpg 16w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1920;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The surest way to distinguish grilled black pork from pork belly from other regions is to dip it in &#039;meljeot&#039;. Meljeot is a Jeju dialect term for salted anchovies, and when the savory and firm texture unique to black pork meets the salted anchovies with their oceanic aroma, the salty umami flavor is amplified.<\/p>\n<p>It is also eaten dipped in vinegar soy sauce or seasoned soybean paste, which is also the Jeju style. It is a completely different world from the mainland&#039;s combination of ssamjang and salted shrimp paste.<\/p>\n<p>Around 1995, Jeju black pork belly with the skin attached made its way to Seoul, becoming the origin of the menu item known as &#039;ogyeopsal&#039;. In Jeju, the preferred method is to grill it over briquettes or charcoal until the skin becomes crispy.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"section2-6\">Dombe meat<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3174 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\ub3d4\ubca0\uace0\uae30.png\" alt=\"count(title)%,\" width=\"1467\" height=\"1072\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\ub3d4\ubca0\uace0\uae30.png 1467w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\ub3d4\ubca0\uace0\uae30-768x561.png 768w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\ub3d4\ubca0\uace0\uae30-16x12.png 16w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1467px) 100vw, 1467px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1467px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1467\/1072;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u2018&#039;Dombe&#039; is a Jeju dialect word meaning cutting board. Dombe-gogi got its name from the method of slicing boiled pork directly on a cutting board while it is still hot.<\/p>\n<p>In Jeju, when a pig was slaughtered for a major family event, the lean meat was served to entertain guests, while the bones and offal were used to make broth for momguk. Dombe-gogi is a dish that originated from this culture of sliced meat.<\/p>\n<p>The Jeju style is to dip the meat in meljeot (fermented anchovy paste), vinegar soy sauce, or seasoned soybean paste. It is often ordered together with meat noodles.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"section2-7\">Grilled sea bream<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3175 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc625\ub3d4\uad6c\uc774.png\" alt=\"count(title)%,\" width=\"1461\" height=\"1076\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc625\ub3d4\uad6c\uc774.png 1461w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc625\ub3d4\uad6c\uc774-768x566.png 768w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc625\ub3d4\uad6c\uc774-16x12.png 16w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1461px) 100vw, 1461px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1461px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1461\/1076;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The best way to eat the previously introduced red snapper is grilling. Cut open the belly, sprinkle with salt, and dry in the shade for about two days. Then, brush sesame oil on the belly side and grill it.<\/p>\n<p>It is crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, and its subtle and clean taste is unlike any other grilled fish.<\/p>\n<p>In Jeju, people also enjoy eating Okdom-guk. Okdom-guk, which is boiled with seaweed or radish, was called &#039;Gogi-guk&#039; or &#039;Saengseon-guk&#039; in Jeju, reflecting just how synonymous Okdom was with fish.<\/p>\n<p>In Jeju, it is customary to place semi-dried grilled red snapper on the ancestral worship table and memorial service table. The culture of gifting Jeju-produced red snapper during holidays also originated from this.<\/p>\n<p>Because freshness is highly valued, locally, freshly caught red snapper prepared on the same day is considered the highest quality.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"section2-8\">Braised rockfish and braised filefish<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3176 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc6b0\ub7ed\uc870\ub9bc.png\" alt=\"count(title)%,\" width=\"1463\" height=\"1075\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc6b0\ub7ed\uc870\ub9bc.png 1463w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc6b0\ub7ed\uc870\ub9bc-768x564.png 768w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc6b0\ub7ed\uc870\ub9bc-16x12.png 16w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1463px) 100vw, 1463px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1463px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1463\/1075;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Rockfish and triggerfish from the waters off Jeju are fish that truly shine when prepared as braised dishes. Jeju-style braised rockfish is prepared by placing radishes at the bottom, placing the fish on top, and then simmering it in a sauce seasoned with soy sauce, gochujang (red chili paste), garlic, and red chili powder until the liquid is just enough to cover the ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>Rockfish has firm, mild flesh that does not crumble even when braised. &#039;Braised Rockfish with Beans&#039; is a traditional Jeju dish where beans are added and braised together; as the beans absorb the broth, it is perfect as a side dish for rice.<\/p>\n<p>The triggerfish is a fish that reveals thick white flesh once its rough, leathery skin is peeled away.<\/p>\n<p>Jeju-style braised filefish, cooked with radish and potatoes in a spicy and salty flavor, is a home-style side dish enjoyed by locals and a staple on the dinner table.<\/p>\n<p>Although it is less known to tourists, it can be easily found at restaurants near Jeju traditional markets.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"section2-9\">Jeju Sashimi \u2014 Mackerel Sashimi \u00b7 Black Sea Bream Sashimi \u00b7 Jarlin Mulhoe \u00b7 Squid Mulhoe<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3177 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uace0\ub4f1\uc5b4\ud68c.png\" alt=\"count(title)%,\" width=\"1462\" height=\"1076\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uace0\ub4f1\uc5b4\ud68c.png 1462w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uace0\ub4f1\uc5b4\ud68c-768x565.png 768w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uace0\ub4f1\uc5b4\ud68c-16x12.png 16w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1462px) 100vw, 1462px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1462px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1462\/1076;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Mulhoe is at the center of Jeju&#039;s raw fish culture. It is said that the method of thinly slicing fresh fish, mixing it with vegetables and seasonings of soybean paste and red chili paste, and then pouring cold water over it, naturally developed from the daily lives of haenyeo (female divers) who needed to warm their cold bodies and quickly satisfy their hunger after diving. Jari mulhoe and hanchi mulhoe are representative examples.<\/p>\n<p>Mackerel sashimi is a delicacy primarily found in the southern coastal regions, including Jeju. Since freshness is maintained only when the fish is prepared immediately after being caught, it is difficult to serve it as sashimi once it leaves the source.<\/p>\n<p>Its chewy texture and savory flavor instantly change the preconceptions about blue-backed fish. True to its family of snapper, the black sea bream has white and clean flesh, so it is commonly enjoyed as thick-sliced sashimi.<\/p>\n<p>Eating with locals at a small sashimi restaurant near a port in Jeju is the most authentic experience. Jari mulhoe is in season from May to August, while hanchi mulhoe is in season from June to August.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"section2-10\">Meat noodles<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3178 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc81c\uc8fc-\uace0\uae30\uad6d\uc218.png\" alt=\"count(title)%,\" width=\"1461\" height=\"1076\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc81c\uc8fc-\uace0\uae30\uad6d\uc218.png 1461w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc81c\uc8fc-\uace0\uae30\uad6d\uc218-768x566.png 768w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc81c\uc8fc-\uace0\uae30\uad6d\uc218-16x12.png 16w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1461px) 100vw, 1461px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1461px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1461\/1076;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Rice was a precious commodity in Jeju. Due to the volcanic terrain, paddy farming was difficult, so grains such as millet, barley, and buckwheat were the staple foods. Consequently, noodle dishes made with wheat and barley developed early on.<\/p>\n<p>Gogi-guksu is a local Jeju dish grown in that soil. It is a customary practice to add noodles to the broth left over from slaughtering a pig for a feast and top it with boiled pork.<\/p>\n<p>The lifeblood of Gogi-guksu is the broth. The milky broth, made by simmering pork bones and meat for several hours, is not greasy and has a deep flavor. The boiled pork placed on top of the noodles is sliced in the same way as Dombe-gogi.<\/p>\n<p>Many restaurants season the dish by adding a little fermented anchovy sauce, which is the Jeju style. Meat noodle specialty restaurants are thriving throughout Jeju City, with a bowl of noodles costing around 7,000 to 9,000 won.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"section2-11\">Pheasant buckwheat noodle soup<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3180 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uafe9\uba54\ubc00\uce7c\uad6d\uc218.png\" alt=\"count(title)%,\" width=\"1461\" height=\"1076\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uafe9\uba54\ubc00\uce7c\uad6d\uc218.png 1461w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uafe9\uba54\ubc00\uce7c\uad6d\uc218-768x566.png 768w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uafe9\uba54\ubc00\uce7c\uad6d\uc218-16x12.png 16w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1461px) 100vw, 1461px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1461px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1461\/1076;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In Jeju, pheasants were more common poultry than chickens. Since pheasants were abundant throughout the island, dishes made with broth from pheasant meat have been developed since ancient times.<\/p>\n<p>Pheasant buckwheat kalguksu is a dish made by boiling buckwheat noodles in a rich broth simmered from a whole pheasant; the pheasant&#039;s distinctive, clean, and deep aroma harmonizes well with the nutty flavor of the buckwheat. It is less oily and has a milder aroma than chicken broth.<\/p>\n<p>Pheasant buckwheat noodle soup, included in the list of 20 Jeju local dishes, is becoming increasingly difficult to find. As the number of pheasant farms decreases and securing ingredients becomes challenging, there are not many specialty restaurants.<\/p>\n<p>It is a rare local dish that can occasionally be found in the old downtown area of Jeju and in the mid-mountain villages.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"section2-12\">Sea snail kalguksu<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3181 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\ubcf4\ub9d0\uce7c\uad6d\uc218.png\" alt=\"count(title)%,\" width=\"1448\" height=\"1086\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\ubcf4\ub9d0\uce7c\uad6d\uc218.png 1448w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\ubcf4\ub9d0\uce7c\uad6d\uc218-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\ubcf4\ub9d0\uce7c\uad6d\uc218-16x12.png 16w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1448px) 100vw, 1448px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1448px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1448\/1086;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u2018&#039;Bomal&#039; is a Jeju dialect term referring to a type of sea snail. It is a small snail collected by female divers from the rocky reefs along the Jeju coast; Bomal Kalguksu is made by grinding these snails to make a broth, then adding kalguksu noodles and boiling it.<\/p>\n<p>The broth produced by sea snails has a rich and deep ocean aroma with a slightly bitter aftertaste. If abalone porridge is a fancy health food, sea snail kalguksu is a simple and honest bowl that Jeju fishermen have been eating for a long time.<\/p>\n<p>Sea snail porridge and sea snail kalguksu are staple menu items at restaurants in Jeju&#039;s coastal villages.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"section2-13\">Pork shabu-shabu<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3184 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc81c\uc8fc-\ub3fc\uc9c0-\uc0e4\ube0c\uc0e4\ube0c.png\" alt=\"count(title)%,\" width=\"1448\" height=\"1086\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc81c\uc8fc-\ub3fc\uc9c0-\uc0e4\ube0c\uc0e4\ube0c.png 1448w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc81c\uc8fc-\ub3fc\uc9c0-\uc0e4\ube0c\uc0e4\ube0c-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc81c\uc8fc-\ub3fc\uc9c0-\uc0e4\ube0c\uc0e4\ube0c-16x12.png 16w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1448px) 100vw, 1448px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1448px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1448\/1086;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of the most exquisite ways to enjoy the flavor of Jeju black pork is through shabu-shabu. By lightly blanching thinly sliced pork in boiling broth, this method allows you to better appreciate the meat&#039;s natural texture and clean taste, unlike grilling.<\/p>\n<p>In Jeju, it is common to make broth using shiitake mushrooms harvested from the mid-mountain regions of Hallasan along with various vegetables. In particular, cuts of black pork with an even mix of fat and lean meat, such as neck or shoulder meat, are well-suited for shabu-shabu.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"section2-14\">Bingtteok<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3185 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\ube59\ub5a1.png\" alt=\"count(title)%,\" width=\"1448\" height=\"1086\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\ube59\ub5a1.png 1448w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\ube59\ub5a1-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\ube59\ub5a1-16x12.png 16w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1448px) 100vw, 1448px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1448px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1448\/1086;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Bingtteok is a dish made by spreading buckwheat dough thinly, adding stir-fried radish, and rolling it up like gimbap; it is a traditional holiday food and winter snack of Jeju.<\/p>\n<p>There are several theories regarding the origin of the name, but the most widely known one is that it is called Bingtteok because it is rolled up and spun around. Although it has the name &quot;tteok&quot; (rice cake), the filling consists of plain shredded radish, making it low in calories and light in flavor.<\/p>\n<p>Bingtteok, selected as one of the seven representative local foods of Jeju, has long been served on wedding tables. It is a simple dish made using only buckwheat and shredded radish, without strong seasonings or fancy ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>You can eat freshly made bingtteok right away at the shop inside Jeju Dongmun Market.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"section2-15\">Omegi rice cake<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3186 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc624\uba54\uae30\ub5a1.png\" alt=\"count(title)%,\" width=\"1448\" height=\"1086\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc624\uba54\uae30\ub5a1.png 1448w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc624\uba54\uae30\ub5a1-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc624\uba54\uae30\ub5a1-16x12.png 16w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1448px) 100vw, 1448px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1448px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1448\/1086;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If glutinous millet is the core of Jeju&#039;s mixed grain culture, then Omegi-tteok is its symbol. It is a traditional rice cake made by kneading glutinous millet flour into a round shape and filling it with red bean paste, or coating the outside with nuts, red beans, or soybean flour.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018&#039;Omegi&#039; comes from the Jeju dialect word for glutinous millet. It is chewy without an overpowering sweetness and has the unique nutty flavor of glutinous millet, making it easy for anyone to eat without hesitation.<\/p>\n<p>Omegi tteok has long been an ingredient in the traditional liquor &#039;Omegi-sul&#039;. Omegi-sul is a traditional Jeju rice wine made by fermenting omegi tteok, and it has been listed in the Ark of Taste.<\/p>\n<p>As it is highly popular as a souvenir from a trip to Jeju, individually packaged Omegi Tteok can be easily found at airport duty-free shops and Dongmun Market. Since many shops in Jeju adhere to the principle of shipping out on the same day, it is best to consume it soon after purchase.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"section2-16\">Abalone Stew \u00b7 Sea Snail Stew<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3189 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc624\ubd84\uc790\uae30-\ub69d\ubc30\uae30.png\" alt=\"count(title)%,\" width=\"1448\" height=\"1086\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc624\ubd84\uc790\uae30-\ub69d\ubc30\uae30.png 1448w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc624\ubd84\uc790\uae30-\ub69d\ubc30\uae30-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\uc624\ubd84\uc790\uae30-\ub69d\ubc30\uae30-16x12.png 16w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1448px) 100vw, 1448px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1448px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1448\/1086;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Jeonbok Ttukbaegi is a dish made by thinly slicing abalone, lightly stir-frying it in sesame oil, adding soaked rice, and simmering it gently. The milky broth, infused with the green color of the innards, is savory with a subtle aroma of the sea.<\/p>\n<p>It has long been used as a recovery food or for new mothers, and is served in an earthenware pot at some restaurants in Jeju City and Seogwipo. The price ranges from 15,000 to 25,000 won per serving.<\/p>\n<p>Obunjagi Ttukbaegi is a stew made with obunjagi, a small, flat shellfish smaller than abalone, yet its taste is just as good as abalone. It is a dish that has been passed down to the present day, originally prepared by female divers who cleaned and cooked the fish themselves upon returning from diving.<\/p>\n<p>However, as the natural harvest of *Obunjagi* decreases every year, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find. Even in Jeju, it has become rare to find restaurants that serve *Obunjagi* stew cooked in an earthenware pot using real *Obunjagi*. Even if a sign mentions *Obunjagi*, it is often substituted with *Abalone*, so it is advisable to verify before visiting.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"section2-17\">Dumbi (dried tofu)<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3179 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\ub460\ube44-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"count(title)%,\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\ub460\ube44-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\ub460\ube44-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\ub460\ube44-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\ub460\ube44-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\ub460\ube44-16x12.jpg 16w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1920;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u2018&#039;Dumbi&#039; is a Jeju dialect word for tofu. However, Jeju&#039;s doombi is different from mainland tofu. It is firm tofu, or dry tofu, made by pressing it tightly to remove as much moisture as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Because the tofu is firm, it is called &#039;reundumbi&#039; (dried tofu) in Jeju. The generally accepted theory is that during the Goryeo Dynasty, monks at Jeju temples made and ate it to obtain protein instead of meat, and it later spread to common households, eventually becoming established as a food for rites of passage.<\/p>\n<p>Just as Jeju beans grow sturdy in barren volcanic soil, Dumbi is also firm, nutty, and has a distinct texture. It does not easily crumble even when grilled or braised. It was listed in the Jeju local food &#039;Ark of Taste&#039; in 2015, and you can taste traditional Dumbi dishes at restaurants within Seongeup Folk Village.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"section2-18\">horseflesh<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3182 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\ub9d0\uace0\uae30-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"count(title)%,\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\ub9d0\uace0\uae30-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\ub9d0\uace0\uae30-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\ub9d0\uace0\uae30-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\ub9d0\uace0\uae30-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/drunkencapybara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\ub9d0\uace0\uae30-16x12.jpg 16w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1920;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Horses have always been a special presence in Jeju. From the late Goryeo Dynasty to the Joseon Dynasty, the island supplied warhorses to the royal family, and horse breeding was managed at the state level to the extent that horse ranches were marked throughout the entire island on the Daedongyeojido map.<\/p>\n<p>Eating horse meat was a long-standing custom in Jeju, but at the same time, the notion that it was &#039;impure&#039; also coexisted. It was a food for special occasions, used for rituals such as ancestral rites, funerals, holidays, and village shrine rituals.<\/p>\n<p>Today in Jeju, horse meat can be enjoyed in various ways, such as raw, grilled, and in a hot pot. In particular, horse meat yukhoe has a finer texture and less fat than beef yukhoe, resulting in a distinctively rich umami flavor.<\/p>\n<p>\uc81c\uc8fc \ub9d0\uace0\uae30\ub294 \uc77c\ubc18 \uc721\ub958\ubcf4\ub2e4 \ubd88\ud3ec\ud654 \uc9c0\ubc29\uc0b0 \ube44\uc728\uc774 \ub192\uace0 \ucca0\ubd84 \ud568\ub7c9\uc774 \ub9ce\ub2e4\uace0 \uc54c\ub824\uc838 \uc788\ub2e4. \uc81c\uc8fc\uc2dc\uc640 \uc11c\uadc0\ud3ec \uc77c\ubd80 \uc804\ubb38 \uc2dd\ub2f9\uc5d0\uc11c \ub9db\ubcfc \uc218 \uc788\ub2e4.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jeju is an island. 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