While Jeju used to be for locals looking to get away from the busy city life of Seoul or Busan, the number of foreign tourists has ballooned in recent years. Thankfully, the island state has leaned into the tourism and created even more opportunities for visitors to experience what Jeju-culture has to offer.
And, in our opinion, there’s no better way to experience a culture than through their cuisine. So here are 6 snacks and street foods you HAVE to eat in Jeju.
Harubang bread
Move over deli manjoo, there’s a new king in the bite-sized Korean pastry scene. These little Harubang breads are filled with a tangerine filling that makes them insanely addictive. Depending on the season, they can be found all over the island, or just at the entrance to the Jeju Seogwipo Market.
Tangerine hotteok
Hotteok is a family favorite when we’re traveling. Whether it’s me, my wife, my mother-in-law, sister-in-law… and so on. But these tangerine hotteok are absolutely perfect, with just the right amount of tangy sweetness. You can find them at most traditional markets on the island, but we suggest heading to ones with heavy foot traffic so you can get them fresh!
Cheese-Octpus Bread
While cheese and octopus might sound like a strange combination, they’re actually a wonderfully savory combination. Throw that in with a semi-sweet batter on the waffle iron and you’ve got something absolutely amazing to devour.
Tangerine Mochi
Tangerine mochi is one of those things that just makes sense. A citrus slice with a bit of redbean in a glutinous rice-flour wrap is just amazing. They’re not widely available so we’d recommend heading to the Seogwipo Market to get a freshly made pack of them.
Tangerine Tanghulu
Tanghulu is ridiculously popular across the country and it’s not going away anytime soon. So, while it’s having its moment, we recommend trying the tangerine tanghulu. The citrus flavor goes perfectly with the glassy candy coating to make for a satisfyingly juicy and crunchy combo. We got ours at the Dongmun Night Market, but it can definitely be found in other parts of the island.
Kimchi Pork Belly Roll
If you’re going to be in Jeju, you need to try the black Jeju pork. And while getting some samgyeopsal is always an option, you can also get dinner and a show at either the Dongmun or Seogwipo Night Markets where the chefs set the entire grill on fire while they prepare your dish right in front of you. You might be tempted to go for the lobster tail, but the Kimchi Pork Belly Roll is not to be missed!!
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