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Top food to try in Jeju

6 dishes to eat in Jeju, what is in them, and where they belong.

Last updated 2026-08-09

1. Black pork

Black pork
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Jeju's native pig breed, grilled at the table and served with anchovy sauce.

2. Abalone dishes

Abalone dishes
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Harvested by the haenyeo, served in porridge, grilled or raw.

3. Galchi (cutlassfish)

Galchi (cutlassfish)
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Grilled or braised, landed locally and a Jeju staple.

4. Hallabong citrus

Hallabong citrus
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A local tangerine cultivar named after the mountain, in season through winter.

5. Momguk

Momguk
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A seaweed and pork soup served at Jeju family gatherings.

6. Omegi tteok

Omegi tteok
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Millet rice cakes coated in bean powder, a Jeju sweet.

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