Dongmun Market Food Guide | Must-Try Seafood Stew at Omajangjang Restaurant in Jeju
📍 A Must-Visit in Jeju: Dongmun Traditional Market
When it comes to Jeju travel, Dongmun Traditional Market is a must on every itinerary.
Whether it’s daytime or night, this market is always lively—offering a mix of local snacks, street food, and fresh seafood
Today, I’ll introduce a hidden local restaurant near Dongmun Market where I had one of the most satisfying meals of the trip:
Omajangjang, famous for its spicy and hearty seafood stew.
🌟 Why Visit Dongmun Traditional Market?
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📍 Location: Ido 1-dong, Jeju City
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🕒 Opening Hours: Morning to evening / Night market starts around 6 PM
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✅ Highlights: Black pork, abalone, sashimi, citrus fruit, Jeju-style rice cakes, and more
Dongmun Market is loved by both locals and tourists for good reason.
You’ll find endless food stalls offering:
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Whole abalone gimbap
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Kimchi pork belly rolls with Jeju black pork
Fresh sashimi and sweet shrimp
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Seasonal fruits like hallabong and cheonhaehyang
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Chewy Jeju-style rice cake, Omegi tteok
Plus, a variety of hot items like fried seafood, grilled abalone in butter, black pork skewers, octopus skewers...
It’s truly a street food paradise in Jeju—you won’t be able to resist snacking your way through!
✔ Hidden Gem Near the Market – Omajangjang Restaurant
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📍 Location: 5-minute walk from the entrance of Dongmun Market
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🍽️ Recommended Menu:
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Cream Abalone Soup – ₩11,000
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Black Pork Cutlet – ₩12,500
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Seafood Stew – ₩14,500
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Abalone Seafood Stew – ₩17,500
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🕒 Business Hours: 10 AM – 9 PM (please double-check hours before visiting)
If you’re looking for a proper meal after browsing the market, Omajangjang is the perfect choice.
It’s close, cozy, and has a reputation among locals for generous portions and rich flavors.
🍲 My Honest Review – Seafood Stew (Haemul Ttukbaegi)
I ordered the Seafood Stew (Haemul Ttukbaegi) and was blown away.
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Packed with abalone, mussels, shrimp, and squid
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The soup was spicy yet clean and refreshing
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Perfect as a hangover cure if you had drinks the night before 😄
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The portion was generous and full of authentic ocean flavor
The taste of the broth was so deep and satisfying—I finished a bowl of rice in no time.
✔ Generous portion
✔ Clean, ocean-rich flavor
✔ A true taste of Jeju in one bowl
🚗 Parking Tips
Parking space in front of Omajangjang is very limited,
so I recommend using the Dongmun Market public parking lot and walking over.
That way, you can enjoy the market and get your steps in before the meal!
✅ Summary & Recommendation
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✅ Perfect combo: Dongmun Market + Hearty Seafood Meal
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✅ Great value for quality and quantity
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✅ Local-approved, delicious, and worth the visit
If you want to taste real Jeju seafood stew, don’t miss Omajangjang near Dongmun Market.
After that first spoonful of soup, you’ll find yourself saying:
“This is why people love Jeju!”
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