Seongsan Ilchulbong (성산일출봉), also called Sunrise Peak, is the volcanic crater at the eastern tip of Jeju, and most visitors plan a meal somewhere around it. This guide covers 16 places to eat and drink near Seongsan Ilchulbong and in Pyoseon, the coastal town about 30 minutes to the south: noodle shops, black pork grills, a rest stop that grills whole squid, red bean porridge in a thatched house and several cafes.
The picks below are adapted from visits by Revitguide reviewer 호미식 (Homisik), who rated each 3.5 out of 5. These are solid local picks rather than destination restaurants, and the notes below say plainly where a place felt ordinary.
Looking for Jeju’s big-name food? See our guides to Jeju black pork, galchi and Jeju coffee.
Visiting Seongsan Ilchulbong: What to Know Before You Eat
- Admission: ₩5,000 for adults and ₩2,500 for youth and children. Parking is free.
- Hours change with the season, roughly from early morning (for sunrise) until early evening. The last entry is one hour before closing.
- It is closed on the first Monday of every month (the next day if that Monday is a public holiday).
- The climb to the crater rim takes about 30 to 40 minutes, mostly on stairs. The coastal path at the base is free and gentler.
- Getting there: express buses run from Jeju Airport and the Jeju Bus Terminal and take a little over an hour. Most visitors drive or take a taxi, and you will want a car for the inland places in this guide.
- Address: 284-12 Ilchul-ro, Seongsan-eup, Seogwipo (서귀포시 성산읍 일출로 284-12).
Seongsan Ilchulbong is part of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage site “Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes”. Seopjikoji, the Jeju Folk Village and Seongeup Folk Village are all within a 20 to 40 minute drive, so the restaurants below are grouped by area.
Where to Eat near Seongsan Ilchulbong: Quick Table
| Place | Area | What to order | Paid | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bokjassi Yeontan Gui | Seongsan coast | Black pork geun-gogi | ₩63,000 (group) | Black pork with a sea view |
| Gasiabang Guksu | Seopjikoji road | Gogi guksu | ₩9,000 | Cheap, late-ish noodles |
| Goseong Jangteo Gukbap | Goseong-ri | Momguk | ₩12,000 | A truly local lunch |
| Mokhwa Rest Stop | Siheung coast road | Grilled whole squid | ₩17,000 | A roadside snack |
| Seongsan Haena | Seongsan village | Egg tart, pumpkin pie | ₩9,300 | A quiet pastry break |
| Fritz Coffee Seongsan | Facing the peak | Matcha latte | ₩6,500 | The view of the peak |
| Danke Olle Guksu | Pyoseon | Bomal kalguksu | ₩12,000 | A first bomal kalguksu |
| Kosorong Guksu | Pyoseon | Sea urchin kalguksu | ₩17,000 | Sea urchin lovers |
| Dangpo Hoe Center | Pyoseon harbor | Hanchi mulhoe | ₩40,000 | A cold lunch on hot days |
| Heukdwaeji Samhyeongje | Pyoseon | Black pork belly and neck | ₩49,000 | An easy black pork meal |
| Sol-yeopsu | Pyoseon coast | Hand drip coffee | ₩19,000 | A calm cafe with a dog |
| Hallasan Arae Cheotmaeul | Jeju Folk Village | Buckwheat bibijakjak noodles | ₩19,000 | Families, parents |
| Yennal Patjuk | Seongeup | Red bean porridge with rice balls | ₩11,000 | A warm bowl on cool days |
| Namokdo Sikdang | Gasi-ri | Black pork duruchigi | ₩20,000 | A local dinner |
| Grafford Coffee | Tosan, Pyoseon | Matcha latte | ₩8,000 | Garden views |
| Batdi Ranch Cafe | Inland Pyoseon | Hojicha cream latte | ₩20,500 | Kids, dogs, ponies |
Prices are what the reviewer paid on each visit, sometimes for more than one person.
Eating in Seongsan Village, Right by Seongsan Ilchulbong
1. Bokjassi Yeontan Gui (복자씨연탄구이)
I came here looking for black pork in Seongsan. The dining room was bigger than I expected, and one side opens up with sliding windows, so it never felt stuffy. You can eat while looking at the sea, which is a clear plus.
The main menu is black pork and white pork geun-gogi (thick-cut pork), and I ordered the black pork. It comes out pre-grilled, so there is a short wait, but it is easy to finish at the table over the charcoal briquettes, which add a light smoky note. Dipping it in meljeot (anchovy sauce) warming in the middle of the grill is the classic Jeju pairing. The meat was cut big, the lean part was more tender than I expected, and I liked the pieces with skin most for their chew and juice. Steamed egg comes with the meal, napa cabbage is served for wraps, and there is a self-serve side dish bar.
If you want black pork in Seongsan with the sea in view, it is worth considering.
- Address: 2764 Haemaji-haean-ro, Seongsan-eup, Seogwipo (서귀포시 성산읍 해맞이해안로 2764)
- Map: Open in Naver Map
- Original review on Revitguide
2. Gasiabang Guksu (가시아방국수)
Every gogi guksu (Jeju pork noodle soup) shop has a slightly different broth, and this one made a distinct first impression. It was fairly late in the evening, yet customers kept coming in, some tourists and clearly some locals too.
The broth reminded me more of tteokguk (rice cake soup) than a typical pork broth: soft and easy rather than heavy. The boiled pork on top was tender, not dry. What I liked most was the price: ₩9,000 for a bowl of this quality is good value in a tourist area. It is not a bowl with a strong personality, but it is easy to like, and I would recommend it first if you want gogi guksu around here. More bowls are in our gogi guksu guide.
- Address: 10 Seopjikoji-ro, Seongsan-eup, Seogwipo (서귀포시 성산읍 섭지코지로 10)
- Map: Open in Naver Map
- Original review on Revitguide
3. Goseong Jangteo Gukbap (고성장터국밥)
I ate at a lot of places in Seongsan, and this one felt different the moment I walked in. It is less a Jeju food restaurant for tourists and more a place where neighbors come to eat. Most diners looked like locals, and Jeju dialect filled the old room.
I had the momguk, a Jeju soup of pork broth and gulfweed seaweed. It was lighter and gentler than I expected, the kind you keep eating with rice rather than one with a big, memorable flavor. Honestly there was no wow moment, but here that did not feel like a flaw. For the price, I would come often if I lived nearby. It felt like sharing a Seongsan local’s everyday meal. For more momguk, see our haejangguk guide.
- Address: 19 Goseong-dongseo-ro 45beon-gil, Seongsan-eup, Seogwipo (서귀포시 성산읍 고성동서로45번길 19)
- Map: Open in Naver Map
- Original review on Revitguide
4. Mokhwa Rest Stop (목화휴게소)
Friends who know Jeju food kept telling me about this place. I wondered whether a roadside rest stop was worth a detour just for squid, but once there I understood. It opened at 11:30 when I went, and the first thing you see is squid hanging out front to dry, which suits a small stop on a coastal road.
I ordered one squid for ₩17,000. They grill it on the spot over fire rather than reheating it, so it arrives warm. The flesh was thicker than I expected, and it got sweeter and nuttier the more I chewed. The rest of the menu is basic snacks, so squid is the star. Stop the car, tear into a freshly grilled squid, then keep driving: a different kind of Jeju fun. I would like to come back when the air is cooler, with a beer.
- Address: 1270-1 Siheung-ri, Seongsan-eup, Seogwipo (lot address) (서귀포시 성산읍 시흥리 1270-1)
- Map: Open in Naver Map
- Original review on Revitguide
5. Seongsan Haena (성산해나)
I went with some expectations because I had heard it was on the Blue Ribbon list. It is a small bakery that opened at 11 a.m. when I visited, and I ordered an egg tart (₩3,500) and a pumpkin pie (₩5,800).
Both were fine with nothing to fault, but to me they tasted fairly ordinary and did not beat the expectations. What I liked more was the space: the young owner has decorated the small shop with care, and it works as a little cafe for a drink, not just a takeaway counter. The owner was kind, too. Lower your expectations and come for a quiet pie and a drink in Seongsan, and it fits better.
- Address: 30-1 Seongsan-jungang-ro, Seongsan-eup, Seogwipo (서귀포시 성산읍 성산중앙로 30-1)
- Map: Open in Naver Map
- Original review on Revitguide
6. Fritz Coffee Seongsan (프릳츠 제주성산점)
I always thought of Fritz Seongsan as crowded, so I usually picked another cafe here. This time it was a weekday morning, and it was calm enough to enjoy the space. The big windows frame Seongsan Ilchulbong, and the interior has Fritz’s own style. I ordered a matcha latte: not too sweet or chalky, a good choice if you do not drink coffee. Visit at a quiet time and it is one of the most relaxing views of the peak. Our full Fritz Coffee Seongsan review has the menu and hours.
- Address: 222 Ilchul-ro, Seongsan-eup, Seogwipo (서귀포시 성산읍 일출로 222)
- Map: Open in Naver Map
- Original review on Revitguide
Pyoseon: Noodles, Raw Fish and Black Pork South of Seongsan Ilchulbong
7. Danke Olle Guksu (당케올레국수)
Of all the places I tried in Pyoseon, this was nearly the only one with a line in the morning. It was already well known, and I heard it gets even more people since it appeared on a YouTube food show. I ordered the signature bomal kalguksu (knife-cut noodles in a broth made with small sea snails called bomal).
The broth had a rich, nutty bomal flavor, closer to a thick seaweed soup than a sharp seafood taste, and there was plenty of bomal. It was not a new or wow flavor, but if this is your first bomal kalguksu in Jeju, it is a fair reference point. Without a line, I would happily come back for a bowl.
- Address: 4 Pyoseon-dangpo-ro, Pyoseon-myeon, Seogwipo (서귀포시 표선면 표선당포로 4)
- Map: Open in Naver Map
- Original review on Revitguide
8. Kosorong Guksu (코소롱국수)
I have had bomal kalguksu in Jeju many times, so here I tried the sea urchin kalguksu instead. The first thing you notice is the sea urchin aroma. It is not just a garnish: the briny, nutty flavor runs through the whole broth and follows every bite of noodles. It builds depth calmly instead of with strong seasoning. If you like sea urchin, it is worth a try in Pyoseon.
- Address: 6-11 Pyoseon-gwanjeong-ro 104beon-gil, 1F, Pyoseon-myeon, Seogwipo (서귀포시 표선면 표선관정로104번길 6-11 1층)
- Map: Open in Naver Map
- Original review on Revitguide
9. Dangpo Hoe Center (당포회센터)
I wanted a cold mulhoe (chilled raw fish soup) in Pyoseon. They sell all kinds of raw fish, but I only ordered the hanchi mulhoe. I prefer hanchi (a small squid) to bony jari (damselfish) mulhoe. The squid was soft and a little chewy, with a gentle sweetness that suited the broth, and it made a good meal on a hot day. It is not a one-of-a-kind mulhoe, but you can come alone and order just one bowl. More options are in our Jeju seafood guide.
- Address: 29 Pyoseon-dangpo-ro, Pyoseon-myeon, Seogwipo (서귀포시 표선면 표선당포로 29)
- Map: Open in Naver Map
- Original review on Revitguide
10. Heukdwaeji Samhyeongje (흑돼지삼형제)
You are in Jeju, so you should have black pork at least once. I ordered black pork belly and black pork neck. In short, it was good in an easy way: decent quality, fatty belly and lean neck in turn, enough for a full meal. Compared with Jeju’s famous black pork places, with their aging methods or smoky grills, it felt a bit ordinary. It is not bad, though. It is a black pork meal anyone will enjoy when you are near Pyoseon.
- Address: 12-8 Pyoseon-baeksa-ro 41beon-gil, Pyoseon-myeon, Seogwipo (서귀포시 표선면 표선백사로41번길 12-8)
- Map: Open in Naver Map
- Original review on Revitguide
11. Sol-yeopsu (솔옆수)
I found this cafe on the way from Pyoseon to Seongsan. It is a converted family house, so it feels like being invited in for coffee. There is a resident dog, Soonae, who still greets people with a gentle smile. Paintings, photos and books fill the walls, matching the cafe’s theme of coffee, painting and photography. My hand drip coffee was calm and easy, and sitting by the big window made it even more relaxing. I would come back for a quiet coffee in Pyoseon.
- Address: 1 Minsok-haean-ro, Pyoseon-myeon, Seogwipo (서귀포시 표선면 민속해안로 1)
- Map: Open in Naver Map
- Original review on Revitguide
Inland Pyoseon: Folk Villages, Gasi-ri and Tosan
12. Hallasan Arae Cheotmaeul, Jeju Folk Village Branch (한라산아래첫마을 제주민속촌점)
I had tried this buckwheat noodle restaurant at its Gwangpyeong-ri branch before. This branch sits right next to the Jeju Folk Village, and the large building is designed in a rustic local style. I saw quite a few foreign guests, and I think it is a good place to introduce visitors to Jeju through both the food and the space.
I ordered the Jeju buckwheat bibijakjak noodles, buckwheat noodles mixed with toppings. It is mild and clean, and it feels healthy from the first bite. It did not feel heavy afterward. I would come back with my parents: the room is spacious and the food suits all ages. Pair it with the Folk Village for a fuller day.
- Address: 631-46 Minsok-haean-ro, Pyoseon-myeon, Seogwipo (서귀포시 표선면 민속해안로 631-46)
- Map: Open in Naver Map
- Original review on Revitguide
13. Yennal Patjuk (옛날팥죽)
This red bean porridge shop in Seongeup is reportedly where singer Lee Hyori used to eat when she lived in Jeju, but it feels more like an old neighborhood porridge shop. It was full inside and out, and people kept ordering takeout. Saealsim patjuk (red bean porridge with rice balls) is usually two servings minimum, but that day I could order one.
The porridge is thick and rich with red bean flavor, and a little sugar makes it more familiar. The chewy glutinous rice balls were good, and the portion is a full meal. Radish kimchi and pickled chili reset the palate between spoonfuls. On a cold day passing Seongeup, I would come back for a bowl.
- Address: 130 Seongeup-minsok-ro, Pyoseon-myeon, Seogwipo (서귀포시 표선면 성읍민속로 130)
- Map: Open in Naver Map
- Original review on Revitguide
14. Namokdo Sikdang (나목도식당)
I ordered black pork duruchigi (stir-fried spicy pork), and a sundae soup came with it. The soup was fairly clear, lighter than other local places. If you like a thick sundae soup it may taste plain, but if you prefer a light, clean broth it may suit you better. I liked the duruchigi more: the sauce and meat came together well, and I kept reaching for it with rice. The owner was friendly, and as dinner time neared, locals started coming in. Next time I would order the duruchigi without thinking. More Jeju sundae is in our Korean sundae guide.
- Address: 1877-6 Gasi-ri, Pyoseon-myeon, Seogwipo (lot address) (서귀포시 표선면 가시리 1877-6)
- Map: Open in Naver Map
- Original review on Revitguide
15. Grafford Coffee (그라포드커피)
The space catches your eye first: muted tones and walls with the texture of red earth, exotic yet warm. The best part was the courtyard garden through the big windows, with flowers, butterflies and leaves moving in the wind. It is a roastery known for hand drip coffee, but I ordered a matcha latte and simply sat looking at the garden. It is a place to slow down for a while, and I would stop by again in Pyoseon. See our Jeju matcha guide for more.
- Address: 22 Tosan-jungang-ro, Pyoseon-myeon, Seogwipo (서귀포시 표선면 토산중앙로 22)
- Map: Open in Naver Map
- Original review on Revitguide
16. Batdi Ranch Cafe (목장카페 밭디)
This is a large ranch-style cafe in inland Pyoseon. On a nice day the views are good and watching the horses is fun, and you can try horse riding or feeding. The space is roomy and the indoor area comfortable, so many families with kids come. I had the signature hojicha cream latte, which was more a pleasant drink with a view than something special. If you want a spacious, unusual cafe near Seogwipo or Pyoseon, it is worth a stop.
- Address: 2486 Beonyeong-ro, Pyoseon-myeon, Seogwipo (서귀포시 표선면 번영로 2486)
- Hours: daily 09:00 to 18:00 (last order 17:30), closed Wednesdays, per the cafe. Kids and dogs are welcome, and parking is free.
- Map: Open in Naver Map
- Original review on Revitguide
Tips for Eating around Seongsan Ilchulbong
- Climb first, eat after. Sunrise visitors can have noodles or porridge later in the morning, since many places open around 9 to 11 a.m.
- Morning lines form at the famous noodle shops. Go early or late in the afternoon.
- Black pork places are best at dinner. Bokjassi pairs it with a sea view, so time it for sunset.
- A car makes everything easier. Inland places like Batdi, Namokdo Sikdang and Yennal Patjuk are hard to reach by bus.
- Many small restaurants close one day a week. Check Naver Map before you drive.
More Jeju Food Guides
- Jeju black pork: Donsadon, Gogijang and more
- Galchi in Jeju
- Haejangguk in Jeju
- Gogi guksu in Jeju
- Jeju seafood
- Jeju coffee guide
- Jeju bakery guide
- Jeju food: local everyday eats
- Dinner spots in Jeju
FAQ
What food is Seongsan Ilchulbong known for?
The area around Seongsan Ilchulbong is good for seafood dishes like mulhoe and grilled squid, bomal kalguksu, gogi guksu and Jeju black pork. Several cafes also face the peak.
How much does it cost to visit Seongsan Ilchulbong?
Adult admission is ₩5,000, and youth and children pay ₩2,500. Parking is free. It closes on the first Monday of every month.
Where can I eat right after watching the sunrise?
Most places open later in the morning. Noodle shops and cafes in Seongsan village and Pyoseon are the easiest options after a sunrise climb. Check opening times on Naver Map, since they vary.
Is Pyoseon close to Seongsan Ilchulbong?
Yes. Pyoseon is on the southeast coast, roughly a 30 minute drive south, and the Jeju Folk Village and Seongeup Folk Village are nearby.
We checked prices and hours in November 2026, and they can change. Check Naver Map before you go.
