This tangerine noodle spot turned out to be the best meal of our Jeju trip. Forget black pork bbq and abalone porridge, we tracked down this spot in an unassuming neighborhood and boy were we rewarded for the effort. Despite the rainy weather, the cold refreshing tangerine broth - on shaved ice, had a sweet and savory touch with such fragrance and a slight tartness that complemented the chewy noodles so well. Not to mention the noodle dish were beautifully presented with layered Korean tangerines and a dollop of radish. The tangerine soda and sides like tempura and stuffed inari sushi were delicious too. Highly recommend this hidden gem when...
Read moreDisgusted by the behaviour of one of the staff who told us to get out in the pouring rain into a shed next to the restaurant while we waited for our turn to be seated. To make matters worse - there was plenty space available to stand inside the shop.
Absolutely unnecessary and appalling.
I don't care how good the food is. There is a lack of grace/courtesy by those working here.
Update: we drove
Read moreAcorn Kitchen serves one of the best soba noodles ever with perfectly chewy texture and the soup base with hint of green tangerine was so refreshing. The prices are reasonable too. 9,000 won for the noodle, 12,000-15,000 won for set menu (served with a side dish). Also offers a few beer options.
However the wait was probably about an hour to get a table. I arrived around 12:20 and was seated 1:20 and finished eating by 1:40.
I would like to go back for more, but not sure if I want to wait in line for an hour. A limited public parking in the back of the restaurant and some street...
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