Dish guide · Noodles and dumplings
Gogi-guksu
고기국수
Jeju pork noodle soup
Jeju Island's signature noodle soup: thick wheat noodles in a pork broth, topped with slices of boiled pork and chives.
What it is
- The noodles are thicker than ordinary guksu, and the broth is made from pork. Some shops make it rich and cloudy, while others keep it lighter.
- Dombe-gogi, boiled pork served on a wooden board, is a common side at the same restaurants.
How to eat it
- 1Taste the broth first, then add seasoning or chili paste from the table if you want more punch.
History
- It's a fairly recent dish from the 20th century, and its exact timeline is unrecorded. Wheat noodles reached Jeju from Japan, while pork broths were already popular on the island.
Allergies and diet
Usually contains
- Toppings and seasonings vary by shop, so ask if you have allergies.
Recipes differ between restaurants. If you have an allergy, always ask the staff before you order.
🗣️ Allergy card for the staff
Pick your allergy to see the sentence in Korean.
📍 Where to try it
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Gasiabang Guksu 가시아방국수
Noodles · Seogwipo & South Coast
The popular gogi-guksu stop near Seopjikoji and Seongsan Ilchulbong. Bowls of pork noodle soup come at a fair price, and sets add dombe-gogi, Jeju's boiled pork on a board. It's an easy lunch on an east coast day.
Try: Gogi-guksu (pork noodle soup)
Short wait - 🍜
Jamae Guksu 자매국수
Noodles · Jeju City & North Coast
The name most travelers know for gogi-guksu, Jeju's signature noodle soup: thick noodles in a rich pork broth, topped with slices of pork. It's close to the airport, so it makes a handy first or last meal. Add a bibim-guksu to share if you want something spicy, or a plate of dombe-gogi (boiled pork served on a board).
Try: Gogi-guksu (pork noodle soup)
30-60 min wait - 🍲
Sinseol Oreum 신설오름
Soups & stews · Jeju City & North Coast
A Jeju City specialist in momguk, the island's festival soup: pork broth thickened with moja-ban seaweed. It's rich but clean, with a taste of the sea. Boiled pork and gogi-guksu round out a good introduction to Jeju's old dishes.
Try: Momguk (pork and seaweed soup)
Locals' pickShort wait
Sources
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