
Haehwaok
Sinnonhyeon
해화옥 신논현 직영점
Gather around a warming Korean beef hot pot in Sinnonhyeon. A hearty stop for a shared meal while exploring Gangnam.
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.
In short: Ujin Haejangguk is a Bracken hangover soup restaurant in Jeju City · Samdo 2-dong, Jeju. The dish to order is Gosari haejangguk · bracken-fern and pork-bone soup. Expect about ₩11,000 per person. Open 06:00–22:00. The Korean name is 우진해장국 and the address is 제주특별자치도 제주시 서사로 11.
Korea on a Plate · Monthly 30 · September 2026
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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
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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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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.
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