Restaurants Specializing in Abalone, the Emperor of the Sea

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Abalone, also known as the Emperor of the Sea, is a specialty of Jeju, so you can taste abalone at a lower price and in special ways in Jeju. Learn about Jeju abalone and popular restaurants that offer a variety of abalone dishes.
Famous abalone restaurants
Try abalone, Jeju-style
Myeongjin Jeonbok
Enjoy a variety of abalone dishes like abalone porridge, grilled abalone, and sashimi. Among them, the abalone stone pot rice is the most popular. Combining rice and abalone in one bite brings out a rich, chewy flavor that excites the taste buds. If you want to savor authentic Jeju-style abalone, this is a must-visit.
  • Myeongjin Jeonbok
    Myeongjin Jeonbok
    Restaurant · Jeju(Jocheon/Guzwa)
Famous for savory abalone Gimbap
Jeju Kim Man-bok
Famous for its abalone innards fried rice Gimbap. The cute, square-shaped Gimbap features thick slices of egg. Pair it with their spicy squid salad for an even better taste. You can dine in the restaurant, but enjoying it on a nearby beachside bench takes your Jeju experience to the next level.
  • Jeju Kim Man-bok (Main Branch)
    Jeju Kim Man-bok (Main Branch)
    Restaurant · Jeju(Jeju city)
Popular spot only open until 03:00 PM
Yongdam Haenyeo Jamsuchon
Enjoy a variety of seafood dishes, including abalone stone pot and cold raw abalone soup. Many travelers come to enjoy the generously topped cold raw abalone soup made with fresh abalone. Only fresh seafood of the day is sold, and meals are available until 3 PM, so keep that in mind.
  • Sehwa Haenyeo Jamsuchon
    Sehwa Haenyeo Jamsuchon
    Restaurant · Jeju(Jocheon/Guzwa)
Savor abalone in a range of exquisite course dishes
Sunok-ine Myeongga
Try a variety of abalone dishes, including steamed abalone, sashimi, and cold raw abalone soup. The cold raw abalone soup is the most popular, with options to choose from either Sunok’s cold raw fish soup or cold raw abalone soup. If you’re unsure which to pick, try the abalone course, which includes a selection of abalone sashimi, grilled abalone, steamed abalone, cold raw abalone soup, and porridge.
  • Sunogine Myeongga (Dodu)
    Sunogine Myeongga (Dodu)
    Restaurant · Jeju(Jeju city)
Rich taste of hot abalone Seolleongtang
Ogane Jeonbok Seolleongtang
Experience abalone Seolleongtang, along with abalone porridge, cold raw abalone noodle soup. When you order the abalone Seolleongtang, you’ll get it served with stone pot rice and abalone sashimi. While it's common to add sashimi to the soup, you can also enjoy it on its own if you prefer. The flavors are mild enough to make it a great option for breakfast.
  • Ogane Jeonbok Seolleongtang (Main Branch)
    Ogane Jeonbok Seolleongtang (Main Branch)
    Restaurant · Jeju(Seogwipo)
Top local abalone restaurants by region
Abalone restaurants in Downtown Jeju
  • Sunogine Myeongga (Dodu)
    Sunogine Myeongga (Dodu)
    Restaurant · Jeju(Jeju city)
  • Jeju Kim Man-bok (Main Branch)
    Jeju Kim Man-bok (Main Branch)
    Restaurant · Jeju(Jeju city)
  • Hi, Abalone
    Hi, Abalone
    Restaurant · Jeju(Jeju city)
Abalone restaurants in Aewol and Hallim
  • Aewol Eunhye Jeonbok
    Aewol Eunhye Jeonbok
    Restaurant · Jeju(Aewol/Hallim)
  • Ongpo Villa Garden
    Ongpo Villa Garden
    Restaurant · Jeju(Aewol/Hallim)
  • Eobaksa (Hallim Main Branch)
    Eobaksa (Hallim Main Branch)
    Restaurant · Jeju(Aewol/Hallim)
Abalone restaurants in Jungmun
  • Chakan Jeonbok (Jeju Jungmun)
    Chakan Jeonbok (Jeju Jungmun)
    Restaurant · Jeju(Jungmun)
  • Garam Abalone Stone Pot Rice
    Garam Abalone Stone Pot Rice
    Restaurant · Jeju(Jungmun)
  • Jungmun Eochongye Haenyeo-ui Jip
    Jungmun Eochongye Haenyeo-ui Jip
    Restaurant · Jeju(Jungmun)
  • 11 A.M
    11 A.M
    Restaurant · Jeju(Jungmun)
Abalone restaurants in Seogwipo
  • Ogane Jeonbok Seolleongtang (Main Branch)
    Ogane Jeonbok Seolleongtang (Main Branch)
    Restaurant · Jeju(Seogwipo)
  • Gieoknaneun Jip
    Gieoknaneun Jip
    Restaurant · Jeju(Seogwipo)
  • Jeju Myungga Duruchigi
    Jeju Myungga Duruchigi
    Restaurant · Jeju(Seogwipo)
Abalone restaurants in Seongsan and Udo Island
  • Ojo Haenyeo's House
    Ojo Haenyeo's House
    Restaurant · Jeju(Seongsan/Udo)
  • Halla Jeonbok
    Halla Jeonbok
    Restaurant · Jeju
  • Soseom Jeonbok
    Soseom Jeonbok
    Restaurant · Jeju(Seongsan/Udo)
  • Hololag
    Hololag
    Restaurant · Jeju(Seongsan/Udo)
Abalone restaurants in Jocheon and Gujwa
  • Myeongjin Jeonbok
    Myeongjin Jeonbok
    Restaurant · Jeju(Jocheon/Guzwa)
  • Yongdam Haenyeo Jamsuchon
    Yongdam Haenyeo Jamsuchon
    Restaurant · Jeju(Jeju city)
  • Jongdal Sudaddle
    Jongdal Sudaddle
    Restaurant · Jeju(Jocheon/Guzwa)
How to enjoy abalone
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    Abalone sashimi
    Thinly sliced fresh abalone, carefully removed from the shell, offers the most intense and pure taste of its unique flavor and aroma.
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    Grilled abalone with butter
    The abalone flesh is scored with a grid pattern and then brushed with butter before being grilled. It’s then placed back into the cleaned shell for presentation.
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    Abalone stone pot rice
    Rice is cooked with abalone innards and soaked rice, then topped with abalone slices and steamed until done. The rice, enriched with abalone innards, is savory, while the slightly cooked abalone slices are tender and chewy.
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    Cold raw abalone soup
    Thinly sliced abalone sashimi is mixed with seasoning and then served with a flavorful broth. Depending on the season, it may include other fresh seafood such as conchs, sea cucumbers, sea squirts, and baby squid.
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    Abalone porridge
    Rice porridge is mixed with abalone innards. Jeju’s abalone porridge has a greenish hue and a richer, nuttier flavor due to the inclusion of the innards.
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    Abalone Gimbap
    Gimbap is made with abalone innards and fried rice, featuring thick slices of egg inside. It’s even more delicious when paired with a sweet and tangy squid salad.
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