Too delicious! 4 must-visit restaurants in New Jeju for exquisite seafood hotpot and Samgyetang!

When it comes to must-eat dishes on the nature-rich Jeju Island surrounded by the sea, nothing beats fresh seafood hotpot. Why not enjoy exquisite seafood hotpot in New Jeju, where premium ingredients like live abalone and sea urchin—are used abundantly? You’ll surely be captivated by the incredible taste.

And of course, the prices are unbelievably cheap. This time, let me introduce some famous seafood hotpot restaurants in New Jeju, along with a long-established Samgyetang spot, all of which are also popular with tourists from Korea.

1. Samseonghyeol

A super popular restaurant in New Jeju! Here, you should order the seafood hotpot “Haemultang,” which is packed with seasonal live shellfish. Loaded with mantis shrimp, fish, pen shell clams, and a secret touch of sea urchin, this slightly spicy seafood hotpot is the ultimate taste of the sea—you really have to try it yourself. You’ll be amazed when the pot arrives with Jeju’s fresh abalone, plus still-moving octopus and squid!

For two people, the small-sized pot is more than enough to leave you full. Try dipping the seafood in chili vinegar miso or wasabi soy sauce to your liking. And finally, finish off with exquisite udon simmered in the rich seafood broth! Besides Haemultang, other popular dishes include live octopus sashimi and the Abalone Ttukbaegi, which comes with a whole large abalone. It’s one of the busiest restaurants in New Jeju, but it’s definitely worth the wait.

2. Biwon

When you’re feeling a little under the weather, the Korean hotpot you want is Samgyetang. Just a five-minute taxi ride from New Jeju, in a nature-rich area, stands a large three-story building that houses Biwon, New Jeju’s long-established Samgyetang specialty restaurant.

The highlight of this restaurant’s Samgyetang is that the Jeju-raised chicken used is very large, with a generous amount of meat. Normally, sticky rice is stuffed inside the chicken’s belly, but here, the chicken floats in a glutinous rice soup. The broth is incredibly rich and thick, yet it has no odor or unpleasant taste, leaving a clean finish that is truly delicious. Be sure to enjoy it with their tasty kimchi. If you’re feeling tired from sightseeing in New Jeju, restore your energy with this outstanding Samgyetang hotpot. The menu is also written in English, so it’s easy to order.

3. Jeju Madang

Surprise! In New Jeju, the long hotpot dish “Galchi Jorim (갈치조림),” where an entire long cutlassfish is simmered together with long rice cakes (tteok) and vegetables without being cut, is gaining a great reputation. With its impactful and unique appearance, this hotpot will definitely make you want to snap a photo!

Once the pot starts boiling, the staff skillfully cut and portion the fish with scissors. The moderately spicy-simmered cutlassfish has fluffy flesh and is simply exquisite. It’s the perfect dish to enjoy together with friends or family. The side dishes (banchan) are also very delicious. They serve delicacies like soy-marinated raw crab (Ganjang Gejang) and Jeju’s specialty rice cake, Omegi Tteok.

Tourists love the Jeju-style menu here. Of course, there are also smaller-portion options available, so don’t worry. The restaurant is located near the Shilla Duty Free Shop in New Jeju and is famous as a no-reservations spot where lines form. Be sure to arrive by around 5 p.m.

4. Jeongseobang Haemul Ttukbaego

In New Jeju, if you want to try a milder, less spicy seafood hotpot simmered in an earthenware pot (Ttukbaegi), this is the place! Go for the signature Abalone Ttukbaegi, which comes with a whole fresh abalone.

The broth, packed with seafood and miso flavor, is so tasty yet refreshing that many people drink it to the last drop! Interestingly, they also add a small amount of sea urchin as a hidden flavor. If you’re a sea urchin fan, don’t forget to order the “Seongge Jeotgal,” a small dish of fresh sea urchin mixed with sesame oil. The restaurant is conveniently located near the downtown shopping area of New Jeju, making it a great stop after shopping.

◎ Summary

So, what do you think? In New Jeju, a treasure trove of delicious seafood, you absolutely must try “Haemultang” and “Haemul Ttukbaegi,” hotpot dishes brimming with fresh seafood. Enjoy these piping hot and flavorful dishes that are unique to Jeju Island, distinct from Seoul or the Korean mainland. And if you’re not fond of seafood, don’t worry—just make sure to try the outstanding Samgyetang before you head home.

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Too delicious! 4 must-visit restaurants in New Jeju for exquisite seafood hotpot and Samgyetang!