Jeju City · Samdo 2-dong / Bracken hangover soup
우진해장국
One of Jeju City's most recommended early-morning soup houses, specializing in a Jeju-only style of haejangguk built around bracken fern instead of the cabbage used on the mainland. It opens at 6am and draws locals starting their day alongside travelers wanting a hearty meal.
Korea on a Plate · Monthly 30 · September 2026
On a food route: Jeju in 2 days
Gosari haejangguk · bracken-fern and pork-bone soup
Order the gosari haejangguk — a thick pork-bone broth loaded with bracken fern that's distinct to Jeju — and a bindaetteok to share.
Arrive by 7am on weekdays to beat the queue — it lines up fast.
For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
FROM OTHER DINERS
The food was delicious and definitely worth trying. However, be prepared to wait quite a while, as the restaurant gets extremely crowded. Because of how busy it was, the service felt rushed and impersonal. For example, I was seated next to a couple, and the staff repeatedly pass
IF YOU’RE A FOREIGN TOURIST SELF DRIVING A RENTAL CAR TO THIS AREA, HEED THIS WARNING.‼️ There is a public car park right outside this store. It works by scanning your car plates upon entry, and then scanning it again upon exit. After which it would display the cost of parking w
The food is really good! As you can see from my photo, I got the fern soup. It was exquisitely delicious, providing a very savoury dish. However, be warned as this isn't everyone's cup of tea. If you're very picky about texture, you may not like this dish.
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