Woljeongri Beach is the turquoise bay on Jeju’s northeast coast that most people know for its line of seaside cafes, but the villages around it in Gujwa-eup have plenty of good, honest meals too. This guide covers 17 places to eat between Gimnyeong and Sehwa, from a ₩30,000 set meal for two with more than ten side dishes to abalone stone pot rice, a Tennessee-style burger shop and a carrot juice that tastes of Gujwa’s famous carrots.
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 each section links to the original Korean review.
In Korean, the beach is 월정리해수욕장 (Woljeongri Haesuyokjang), and the area is 구좌읍 (Gujwa-eup), Jeju City.
Woljeongri Beach at a Glance
Woljeongri Beach sits in Gujwa-eup on the coastal road between Gimnyeong and Sehwa, with wind turbines on the horizon and a busy cafe street right behind the sand. It is also on Jeju Olle Route 20, which runs from Gimnyeong to Hado, so many people walk parts of this coast.
- By car: roughly 40 to 50 minutes east of Jeju Airport along the north coast road, and about 20 minutes from Seongsan Ilchulbong.
- By bus: express bus 101 from Jeju Airport or local bus 201 from Jeju City both stop at “Woljeong-ri” (월정리). The stop is a few hundred meters inland, so expect a short walk to the sand.
- Parking: the lots near the beach fill up early in summer, so arrive in the morning if you can.
- Nearby: Gimnyeong Beach to the west, Sehwa Beach and the Haenyeo Museum area to the east, and the forests and oreum of Songdang inland.
Where to Eat near Woljeongri Beach: Quick Comparison
| Place | Area | What to order | Price paid | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dongbok-ro 57 | Dongbok | Dongbok set (fried rockfish, pork) | ₩30,000 for 2 | Budget set meal |
| Gimnyeong Sikdang | Gimnyeong | Gosari beef tendon pasta | ₩60,000 | Different dinner |
| Uriduri | Gimnyeong | Rockfish set meal | ₩26,000 for 2 | Easy local lunch |
| Oneuldo Hwachang | Woljeong-ri | Gujwa carrot juice | ₩9,000 | Friendly cafe stop |
| Bongjane Sangjeom | Woljeong-ri | Mixed tonkatsu | ₩19,900 | Quick katsu lunch |
| Dari Tteuneun Siktak | Woljeong-ri | 3 cm black pork katsu, rose pasta | ₩39,000 | Big portions, dates |
| Donsadon Woljeong | Handong, near Woljeong | Black pork | ₩132,000 (group) | Black pork dinner |
| Camel Coffee Jeju | Haengwon | Camel coffee | Not recorded | Sea view coffee |
| Mingyeongine | Haengwon | Fried rockfish | ₩36,000 | Families |
| Myeongjin Jeonbok | Pyeongdae | Abalone stone pot rice | ₩31,000 | Abalone, older relatives |
| Yeonmijeong | Sehwa coast | Abalone rice, ttukbaegi | ₩32,000 | Abalone rice |
| Tennessee Table | Sehwa | Nashville hot chicken burger | ₩28,000 | Burgers |
| Sehwa Galbi | Sehwa | Spicy king beef rib jjim | ₩52,000 | Spicy craving |
| Hadodaek | Sehwa | Black pork duruchigi | ₩11,000 (solo) | Eating alone |
| Geureung Geureung | Sehwa | Black pork pasta, risotto | ₩31,000 | Cat-themed pasta |
| Tomtom Curry | Coastal road, east | Half and half curry | ₩11,000 | Light, homey lunch |
| Woojungwon Bakery | Songdang (inland) | Cedar forest latte | ₩7,000 | Forest garden cafe |
Gujwa is known for carrots, rockfish and abalone, and you will see all three below. If you are here mainly for black pork or seafood, our guides to Jeju black pork and Jeju seafood go deeper.
Gimnyeong: West of Woljeongri Beach
Gimnyeong is the next village west, about five minutes by car. It has its own beach, a small harbor and a handful of simple restaurants.
Dongbok-ro 57 (동복로57)
The Dongbok set for two costs ₩30,000. From the price you expect an ordinary set meal, but as the dishes keep arriving your view changes. It was the first time in a while that the phrase “the table is groaning” came to mind.
Fried rockfish and stir-fried pork sit in the middle, with braised quail eggs, braised tofu, acorn jelly, seasoned cockles and more filling every inch of the table. Counting the side dishes becomes a job in itself. Better still, they are not just there for numbers. Each one is decent home cooking, and you can top up at the self-serve bar. The rockfish was good too, crisp outside and still moist inside.
It is not easy for two people to eat in Jeju for ₩30,000 these days. This is not a place that is good because it is cheap. The food is good enough on its own, and then the bill makes you happy all over again.
- Address: 1F, 57-10 Dongbok-ro, Gujwa-eup (제주시 구좌읍 동복로 57-10 1층)
- Hours: check before you go
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- Original review on Revitguide
Gimnyeong Sikdang (김녕식당)
If you want a slightly different dinner in Gimnyeong, remember this one. We ordered several dishes, starting with a garlic pasta built around the aroma and savoriness of garlic, a familiar style anyone can enjoy.
The place gets more interesting after that. The gosari (fernbrake) and beef tendon pasta was the fun one. Gosari is a common Jeju ingredient, and here it meets soft beef tendon in a pasta. It could have felt disjointed, but the combination works quite naturally. The black pork and tot (hijiki) fried rice is similar: nutty black pork plus the bite of tot makes it clearly different from ordinary fried rice.
You do not need to fill every Jeju meal with galchi or grilled black pork. If you want to taste Jeju ingredients in a different way, Gimnyeong Sikdang is a fun choice.
- Address: 1F, 5-3 Gimnyeong-ro 11-gil, Gujwa-eup (제주시 구좌읍 김녕로11길 5-3 1층)
- Hours: listed from 12:00 to 22:00 with a break; check before you go
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- Original review on Revitguide
Uriduri (우리두리)
I came to Gimnyeong for the rockfish set at Uriduri. As a small joke, I love a restaurant called Doori in Seoul, so the name felt friendly from the start. When I walked in, the owner asked if I had mixed it up with the restaurant next door. “No, we came to Uriduri,” I said, and we were welcomed warmly. It put me in a good mood before the food arrived.
The rockfish set for two is in the ₩20,000 range, and the table looks generous: several side dishes, seaweed soup and a big rockfish piled with onions. The fish was slightly crisp outside and firm inside, and the sauce was not as spicy as it looks. The taste was not unforgettable, but for the price, with a whole rockfish, soup and sides, it is an easy, filling meal in Gimnyeong.
- Address: 173 Gimnyeong-ro, Gujwa-eup (제주시 구좌읍 김녕로 173)
- Hours: open from 09:30 into the early evening, closed some Mondays (listings differ); check before you go
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- Original review on Revitguide
Woljeongri Beach Village: Cafes and Casual Meals
These spots are in Woljeong-ri itself, a short walk or drive from the sand.
Oneuldo Hwachang (오늘도화창)
The name, which roughly means “sunny again today”, stuck with me. Ironically, the day I went was not sunny, but I left in a sunny mood. Many reviews mention a kind owner, and after visiting I understood why.
I ordered the Gujwa carrot juice. It seems to be pressed to order, so it takes a little while. Maybe because of the wait, it was the richest and most distinctive carrot juice I had in Jeju. The fun part is the carrot-juice ice cube floating on top: as it melts, the drink gets more carroty, not weaker. Next time I want to come on a truly sunny day and try something else.
- Address: 56 Woljeong 5-gil, Gujwa-eup (제주시 구좌읍 월정5길 56)
- Hours: listed as 11:00 to 20:00, closed Thursdays; check before you go
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- Original review on Revitguide
Bongjane Sangjeom (봉자네상점)
A small black pork tonkatsu shop in Woljeong-ri, run by a couple in a cozy space that feels like a Jeju house. I ordered the Mixed Katsu 2 with both loin and tenderloin. The cutlets are thick, the tenderloin is softer and the loin has more chew.
Maybe my expectations were high because it is so well known, but it did not leave a strong impression. It was a clean, well-made tonkatsu with good thickness and frying, just not the kind of hit that makes me come back for it alone. For a tidy katsu lunch in Woljeong-ri, it is a fair choice.
- Address: 26 Woljeong 7-gil, Gujwa-eup (제주시 구좌읍 월정7길 26)
- Hours: check before you go
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- Original review on Revitguide
Dari Tteuneun Siktak (달이뜨는식탁)
A place for tonkatsu and pasta together. We ordered the 3 cm thick black pork tonkatsu and the Jeju red shrimp (ttaksaeu) rose pasta, and my first thought was not about taste but quantity. It is huge. Two people usually want three dishes at a Western-style place, but here two are already more than enough.
The katsu is heavy and very meaty, with a good ratio of batter to meat, and the sauce is mild rather than sweet or sour, which I liked. The rose pasta is solid: creamy, a little spicy, with shrimp. Both are above average, and with that much food, the ₩17,000 price felt fair. The warm wooden space would suit a date. Just think twice before ordering a third dish.
- Address: 1F, 14 Woljeong 1-gil, Gujwa-eup (제주시 구좌읍 월정1길 14 1층)
- Hours: about 11:00 to 20:00 with last order at 19:00; days off are posted on Instagram
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Donsadon Woljeong-ri (돈사돈 제주월정리점)
Donsadon is a name you hear sooner or later when you look for black pork in Jeju. A friend recommended the main branch, but I was traveling around Woljeong-ri, so I went to this one. The pork was thick, and staff grilled it for us. Black pork was clean-tasting and chewy, good with just a little salt. The kimchi jjigae had big pieces of pork and went well with the meat. I could see why it is famous. For a tidy black pork dinner near Woljeong-ri, it is worth a stop.
We cover the Donsadon annex in Jeju City in our Jeju black pork guide.
- Address: 1437-1 Handong-ri, Gujwa-eup (제주시 구좌읍 한동리 1437-1)
- Hours: check before you go (Revitguide lists Wednesdays as closed)
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East of Woljeongri Beach: Haengwon and Pyeongdae
Heading east on the coastal road, the wind turbines get closer and the restaurants lean toward seafood.
Camel Coffee Jeju (카멜커피 제주점)
Driving east, I stopped at Camel Coffee in front of Haengwon Beach, which locals also call Konan Beach. The low concrete building with full glass walls and a big Camel logo stands out, and a huge wind turbine behind it fits the east-coast scenery oddly well. Inside, the beach, black basalt and a row of turbines fill the windows.
I had the signature Camel Coffee with soft cream on top, and the view made it taste even better. You can find Camel in other cities, but this branch is more about the sea and the space than the coffee alone. It felt open even when busy, and the beach is right there for a short walk afterward.
- Address: Building C, 617-3 Haemajihaean-ro, Gujwa-eup (제주시 구좌읍 해맞이해안로 617-3 C동)
- Parking: paid lot (Visit Jeju lists ₩3,000 for the first hour); there is a phone waitlist at the door when busy
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Mingyeongine Eodeungpo Sikdang (민경이네어등포식당)
I ordered the fried rockfish on its own. It reminded me of Eutteumi, which I had visited earlier. Same fish, different direction. Here, the sweetness of the sauce comes first: a familiar sweet glaze over fried rockfish that lets you enjoy it with the sauce rather than for the fish itself. People who do not usually like rockfish would probably still enjoy it, so it suits families and groups.
At Eutteumi, the soy-based sauce and the texture of the fish come through more clearly, and if you want to taste rockfish itself I lean that way. This one is friendlier to travelers: crisp fish and a sweet sauce anyone likes at first bite. Eutteumi is in our Jeju seafood guide.
- Address: 830 Haemajihaean-ro, Gujwa-eup (제주시 구좌읍 해맞이해안로 830, 민경이네 어등포해녀촌)
- Hours: listed as 09:00 to 19:00, closed Thursdays; check before you go
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Myeongjin Jeonbok (명진전복)
I had the abalone stone pot rice and grilled abalone. Jeju has many abalone restaurants, so comparisons are natural, and Yeonmijeong (below) came to mind first. Myeongjin’s stone pot rice is drier and more like fried rice, darker in color with more bite, so if you like that texture you may prefer it. The abalone aroma itself felt a little stronger at Yeonmijeong.
The butter-grilled abalone was tender and nutty, easy for anyone to like. Myeongjin is not a place with one stunning hit, but if you like abalone it is a safe pick, and a good one for eating with parents or older relatives.
- Address: 1282 Haemajihaean-ro, Gujwa-eup (제주시 구좌읍 해맞이해안로 1282)
- Hours: 09:30 to 20:30, last order 20:00, closed Tuesdays
- Menu: abalone stone pot rice ₩16,000, abalone porridge ₩13,000, grilled or raw abalone ₩30,000 (2026 listings)
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Yeonmijeong (연미정)
I ordered the abalone ttukbaegi, which looked generous: abalone plus mussels, crab, clams and shrimp in a deep, rich seafood broth. It is the kind of soup that would work as a hangover breakfast.
The signature abalone rice held its own. The abalone aroma runs through the whole pot of rice, and the abalone on top was tender while keeping a little bounce. I could see why it is the house dish. The owner was friendly, and the two dishes each do their job. Busy with tourists does not have to mean predictable.
- Address: 14 Sepyeonghang-ro, Gujwa-eup (제주시 구좌읍 세평항로 14)
- Hours: check before you go (Revitguide lists Wednesdays as closed)
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- Original review on Revitguide
Sehwa and Hado: A Short Drive from Woljeongri Beach
Sehwa is the market town about 10 minutes east of Woljeongri Beach, with its own small beach and a lively five-day market. These are the places I tried there and along the coast toward Hado.
Tennessee Table (테네시테이블)
A small handmade burger shop run by a couple, and the wife actually comes from Tennessee. Once inside you forget you are in Jeju for a moment; I have never been to Tennessee, but I imagine a small-town American burger joint feels like this.
I ordered the Nashville hot chicken burger and fries. It really feels handmade rather than factory-made, and the spicy Nashville-style chicken, crisp coating, bun and sauce came together well. Knowing the story behind the shop, a Tennessee native bringing the food of her home to Jeju, made it more memorable. Revitguide lists it as 테네시버거, but the sign reads Tennessee Table.
- Address: 1F, 11 Sehwa 11-gil, Gujwa-eup (제주시 구좌읍 세화11길 11 1층)
- Hours: closed Thursdays and Fridays; opening hours differ between listings, so check before you go
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- Original review on Revitguide
Sehwa Galbi (세화갈비 본점)
The look of the food was bold. I ordered the spicy king beef rib jjim, and huge ribs rise out of the pot. Staff cut the big ribs for you, and you simmer them a little longer in the sauce.
The taste did not hit as hard as the visuals. It is a sweet-spicy sauce with tender ribs, within the range you would expect. That is not a complaint; the look is just so striking that the flavor feels ordinary by comparison. After days of seafood, black pork and noodles, there are days you crave something spicy and punchy, and in Sehwa this is the first place I would think of.
- Address: 39 Gujwa-ro, Gujwa-eup (제주시 구좌읍 구좌로 39)
- Menu: spicy king beef rib jjim small ₩38,000, large ₩48,000 (listing)
- Hours: listed as 11:00 to 22:00, closed Mondays; check before you go
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Hadodaek Black Pork Duruchigi (하도댁흑돼지두루치기)
Spicy but clean-tasting, and stir-frying it yourself at the table makes it fun, so I enjoyed it even on my own. The pork was close to Jeju style and the portion was generous. The space is large with all kinds of tables, including seats set aside for solo diners. Do not skip the fried rice at the end, finished with cheese, seaweed flakes and sesame oil. The owner was kind too. If you want black pork duruchigi near Sehwa and you are eating alone, this is an easy pick.
- Address: 9 Sehwa 2-gil, Gujwa-eup (제주시 구좌읍 세화2길 9)
- Hours: 11:00 to 21:00 with a break from 15:00 to 17:00, closed Saturdays (2026 visitor posts); no parking lot
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Geureung Geureung Pasta (그릉그릉 파스타가게)
I visited while traveling Jeju with my dog, and dogs were welcome when I went. The first thing you notice is cats: the walls, props and decor are all cat-themed (there are no real cats). We had the black pork cream pasta and the black pork tomato risotto. Both were easy to enjoy, a fair, no-fuss meal on a trip. If you want a pasta place around Sehwa where you can bring a dog, it is worth a look.
- Address: 31 Gujwa-ro, Gujwa-eup (제주시 구좌읍 구좌로 31)
- Hours: a 2026 guide lists 11:00 to 21:00 with a break from 15:30 to 17:00, closed Tuesdays; other listings show more days off, so check before you go
- Pets: ask when you arrive; policies can change
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Tomtom Curry (톰톰카레)
I ordered the half and half, bean curry plus vegetable curry. It is mild and gentle overall, and the beans went surprisingly well with the curry, adding nuttiness and texture. It is not punchy, yet I kept going back for more. The space is cute and homey, like eating in a small neighborhood house. Not a place to cross the island for, but good when you want a different kind of lunch on a Jeju trip. In the end, the beans were what I remembered.
- Address: 1112 Haemajihaean-ro, Gujwa-eup (제주시 구좌읍 해맞이해안로 1112)
- Menu in my photo: vegetable curry ₩10,000 (vegan), bean curry ₩10,000, half and half ₩11,000, mushroom curry ₩12,000 (vegan), kids’ curry ₩6,000
- Hours: check before you go
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- Original review on Revitguide
Inland from Woljeongri Beach: Songdang
Woojungwon Bakery (우정원베이커리 제주삼나무점)
This is less a place to buy bread than a place to enjoy the space. It has two buildings, and in one you can watch the bakers at work. The interior is clean and roomy, so it does not feel cramped even with people.
I ordered the cedar forest latte, a matcha-based drink. It tasted different from a usual matcha latte, with a soft aroma that reminded me of brown sugar on top of matcha’s bitterness (the menu describes it as matcha with pandan). The highlight is the big garden around the cafe. It was too hot that day to walk it properly, which I regret. On a nice day, take your drink and walk the forest path.
- Address: 7-39 Songdang-dong 2-gil, Gujwa-eup (제주시 구좌읍 송당동2길 7-39)
- Hours: daily 09:00 to 18:00, last order 17:30 (2026 visitor posts); large free parking lot
- Price: cedar forest latte ₩6,500 on the cafe’s menu listing
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- Original review on Revitguide
Tips for Eating around Woljeongri Beach
- Many places here close in the early evening or one or two days a week. Check Naver Map before you drive over.
- The cafe street right on Woljeongri Beach is busy and pricier; the meals in Gimnyeong, Sehwa and Pyeongdae tend to be calmer.
- A car makes this area much easier. Buses 101 and 201 run along the coast, but the restaurants are spread out.
- Try something with Gujwa carrots while you are here, like the juice at Oneuldo Hwachang.
- Combine the coast with Seongsan Ilchulbong to the southeast; see our Seongsan Ilchulbong food guide and our Hamdeok Beach food guide to the west.
More Jeju Food Guides
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- Jeju bakery guide
- Kalguksu in Jeju: bomal noodle soup
- Haejangguk in Jeju
- Jeju food: local everyday eats
- Galchi in Jeju
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FAQ
How do I get to Woljeongri Beach from Jeju Airport?
By car it takes roughly 40 to 50 minutes along the north coast road. By public transport, take express bus 101 from the airport or bus 201 from Jeju City and get off at the Woljeong-ri stop, then walk a few hundred meters to the beach.
Is there cheap food near Woljeongri Beach?
Yes. Dongbok-ro 57 served a set meal for two at ₩30,000, Uriduri’s rockfish set for two was in the ₩20,000 range, and Hadodaek’s black pork duruchigi was ₩11,000 for one.
Where can I eat alone near Woljeongri Beach?
Hadodaek in Sehwa has seats set aside for solo diners, and Tomtom Curry and Bongjane Sangjeom also work well for one person.
What should I eat in Gujwa?
Look for local rockfish, abalone and black pork, and try carrot juice made with Gujwa carrots. For abalone, Myeongjin Jeonbok and Yeonmijeong are two well-known options a few minutes apart.
We checked prices and hours in November 2026, and they can change. Check Naver Map before you go.
