Jeju: A Foodie's Paradise! 🍜🐷🦀

#summervacay Jeju Island is an absolute dream for food lovers, famous for its unique local ingredients and incredible flavors! Get ready to feast on these must-try dishes and explore the best places to find them: Must-Try Jeju Specialties 🤤 Jeju Black Pork (흑돼지): This is THE iconic dish! Think rich flavor and a satisfyingly chewy texture, often grilled to perfection and dipped in a savory meljeot (fermented anchovy sauce). Find the best spots on Black Pork Street (흑돼지거리) in Jeju City. Where to try: Sukseongdo, Donsadon, Heukdonga. Gogi Guksu (고기국수 - Pork Noodle Soup): A super comforting and hearty noodle soup packed with thick slices of Jeju black pork in a delicious broth. A true local staple! Where to try: Jamae Guksu, Ollae Guksu, Samdae Guksu Heogwan (many on Guksu Geori, or Noodle Street). Fresh Seafood Galore! 🎣 Being an island, Jeju serves up an incredible array of fresh catches: Abalone (전복): Often called the "emperor of shellfish," enjoy it in abalone porridge (Jeonbokjuk), grilled, in soups, or even raw! Where to try: Myeongjin Jeonbok Abalone Restaurant. Haemultang (해물탕 - Seafood Hot Pot Stew): A massive hot pot overflowing with fresh squid, clams, mussels, shrimp, fish, and veggies in a rich, often spicy broth. Galchi Jorim (갈치조림 - Braised Cutlassfish): A deliciously sweet and spicy stew featuring tender cutlassfish, slow-simmered to perfection. Seafood Ramyeon (해물라면): Instant noodles, but make it Jeju! Topped with fresh crab, abalone, and mussels. Grilled Mackerel (고등어구이): Simple, yet so incredibly flavorful. Mulhoe (물회): Raw seafood in a refreshing sweet and spicy cold broth—perfect for summer! Omegi-tteok (오메기떡): Don't leave without trying this traditional Jeju rice cake made from glutinous millet, usually coated in red beans. A perfect snack or souvenir! Peanut Ice Cream (땅콩아이스크림): Especially popular on Udo Island (a quick ferry ride away), this unique ice cream offers a delightful nutty sweetness. Top Foodie Spots 📍 Black Pork Street (흑돼지거리): Your go-to for Jeju Black Pork BBQ, located right in Jeju City. Guksu Geori (국수거리 - Noodle Street): Head here in Jeju City for the best Gogi Guksu and other noodle delights. Dongmun Traditional Market (동문시장): A bustling market packed with fresh seafood, local snacks, and street food at great prices. Perfect for exploring and grabbing a bite! #jejufood #jejuisland #jejueats #koreanfood #blackpork #gogiguksu #seafoodlover #omegitteok