Manbujeong Blowfish Restaurant

Manbujeong is located next to the Aijin Hotel in Yeondong, Jeju City, about a 10-minute drive from Jeju Airport. It operates daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM. On the first floor of the stone-decorated building, you can enjoy Jeju blowfish and lobster, while the second floor houses a shabu-shabu specialty restaurant called Gung Hans Shabu. Opened in 1982, Yeondong Manbujeong has been in operation for over 40 years. At the entrance, you'll find a blowfish sculpture and a certificate designating it as a local specialty restaurant by Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, making it a trustworthy dining spot. Inside, there are outdoor tables and several private rooms, providing a quiet atmosphere suitable for family meals or gatherings. As a restaurant specializing in blowfish dishes, the interior exudes a luxurious vibe. During winter, heaters create a cozy ambiance, making it an ideal place for dining. The menu includes blowfish dishes served as course meals, such as blowfish soup, seasoned blowfish skin salad, marinated blowfish karaage, and blowfish tempura. After ordering, the staff personally brings out side dishes. The first dish, seasoned blowfish skin salad, boasts a fresh taste with tangy sauce and crunchy vegetables, highlighting the unique freshness of blowfish skin. The Jeju fern salad served as a side dish was also well-balanced and not overly salty. The potato stew, which initially looked like radish kimchi, was surprisingly delicious and complemented the overall quality of the dishes. Even my father, who accompanied me, enjoyed the food, making it a great choice for a year-end gathering. The signature dish, marinated blowfish karaage, was less intense than typical fried chicken, with a slightly sweet flavor and blowfish meat packed inside the crispy batter. Since the dish includes blowfish bones, it's recommended to remove them if children are eating. Even as I write this, I can't help but recall the addictive taste, making it a must-try dish for anyone visiting this restaurant.