Just a few more spots to go for our special coverage of our recent trip to South Korea! We were extremely honoured to be invited by the Jeju Tourism Organization to go on a trip to South Korea and explore not just the interesting spots to visit but also the interesting places to makan!
We’ve covered the bits in Busan and now we’re continuing with the island of Jeju 제주도! 
(BTW – head down to our Instagram profile page and watch all the IG Stories from the trip!) 
After whacking all the wonderful food in both Busan and Jeju (so far), I noticed that it was quite a diverse range of food we’d enjoyed. From Snow Crabs to Cutlassfish. From Seafood to Hotpot. And even the token Middle Eastern cuisine!
But let’s face it – there are some dishes that we will always associate with Korea. Kinda like.. the Korean comfort food. And one of them is definitely RAMYUN!!
On a cold and windy afternoon, we were delighted to visit Jejulamen 중문 해물 라면 오빠네 where we would be tucking in to some piping hot and super shoik Seafood Ramyun! 😀 But first…
We started off with the customary Banchan serving of some Kimchi and Pickled Daikon at first. And then came a dish that I later found out was one of the specialties at Jejulamen 중문 해물 라면 오빠네 (besides the Ramyun of course!)
In case you haven’t noticed, seafood is really BIG in Jeju. In particular – Abalone!
This rice + chopped abalone mix is then given a nice fry-up along with some cheese for good measure. The end result is something like a Fried Rice and Abalone pancake with a nice crisp exterior, fluffy hot rice within and an excellent cheesy pull! 😛 Very addictive but we had to make space for the main draw.
The menu at Jejulamen 중문 해물 라면 오빠네 may seem limited but the signature is obviously the Seafood Ramyun! (Just tell me your mouth is not watering right now…)
Springy noodles swim in a spicy seafood broth. Once that steamy aroma hits you, I guarantee you’re gonna find it hard to hold back just slurping those noodles down. Especially on cold days, this one is a champion for sure! The broth was rich with seafood flavour and good spicy kick which we all love.
Quite a bounty of seafood in your bowl too. There’s a giant prawn, some crab some shellfish (I got a mussel!) and there’s probably other stuff that went into the making of the broth. This explains the rich seafood flavour.
Let’s not forget the treasured Abalone! Let that little fella cook with the piping hot broth and enjoy it towards the end of your meal. Fresh and crunchy! Best enjoyed with some Kimchi and that tasty broth 😀
My only gripe with this dish was those leaves that came as a garnish. There’s not like the usual leeks or spring onions that we’re used to. These were… tougher. I kinda regret not moving them to the side before mixing up my noodles LOL
Definitely a very fulfilling meal for sure though. It warmed us up to brave the cold weather outside. The owner of the joint was also very friendly and enthusiastic. It was obvious that he, like other locals we had met, was very proud to showcase the treasures that he could share with everyone 🙂
I’m still thinking about that Abalone Cheese Rice btw 😛
A Quick Word About Halal Food In South Korea
So in case you’re wondering, it’s (thankfully) getting easier to find Halal food in Korea these days. It may be particularly easier to find it in big cities like Seoul but cities like Busan and Jeju are doing their best as well.
You may see some of these labels when you visit restaurants that are suitable for Muslims to visit. They have 4 main categories that determine the ‘Halal-ness’ of an eatery. This is to be expected lah I guess especially where the Halal food scene is still developing.
The 4 categories are;
- Halal-certified (safest as the eatery is certified Halal by the Korea Muslim Federation)
- Self-certified (basically means eatery is Muslim-owned)
- Muslim-Friendly (serves Halal food but may serve alcoholic beverages) *most common*
- Pork Free (eatery does not have Pork but may serve non-Halal meat and/or alcoholic beverages)
It may seem complicated with 4 categories but as always, we can simplify it. Do your due diligence and do not be afraid to #AskTheQuestion especially since you’re travelling. Halal is an individual responsibility so get the info and make an informed decision. Look for these labels at the door. If there is any doubt at all, best to give it a miss 
You can get useful information by clicking HERE and HERE!
Thank you Jeju Tourism Organization for taking the initiative to spread more information about Halal / Muslim-travel in South Korea!
Jejulamen 중문 해물 라면 오빠네
115 Cheonjeyeon-ro, Saekdal-dong,
Seogwipo, Jeju-do, South Korea
Tel: +82-64-738-8957
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jejulamen
Operating Hours:
9.00am til 9.00pm DAILY
This meal was part of a trip organized by the Jeju Tourism Organization. We visited all kinds of cool places and plenty of Halal makan places including this one! All information (including prices, availability of item on menu and Halal status of establishment) are accurate at the time of posting. All photos used in this site are property of The Halal Food Blog unless stated otherwise.
