Sangchunjae — Restaurant in Jeju

Wholesome & delicious meals.

Despite seeing other people’s reviews of their poor customer service, we saw they were normal, experienced and professional. I did see the “guy” though, and behind the wall, he is on his phone a lot (I can see because my table can view behind it). But that is not a big issue because he is doing it “behind the scenes”.

They have a limited meal (only 15 per day) of the mackerel nutrition pot rice. I was tempted because of the limited availability. It is very delicious but I think the elderly and someone like my dad would really enjoy and appreciate the healthiness. This restaurant also has a reputation of healthy foods.

We actually came for the octopus bibimbap and wow it is really worth coming back for!! Normally you mix everything together, but the lady told us a different method. The rice, octopus dish and bibimbap sauce is separate. Firstly, mix the octopus dish by itself. Then dip your spoon into the sauce (light layer is what I did), then grab a spoonful of the octopus dish, followed by some rice all in the same spoon. Then eat & repeat!

Lastly, I appreciate the many side dishes; the best side dish is the mushroom. It is absolutely delectable.

Please don’t get turned off by the negative reviews and give this...

5 stars if it wasn't for the ridiculous amount of wait. Price was not cheap but reasonable considering the quality of their ingredients. They had one of the best mackerels I've ever had. It was super tender and juicy. Their bibimbop was very fresh tasting as well. Overall clean. Workers were nice. Very strict about covid regulations which is good. Would like to come back but the wait is something to consider if you have limited...

Food is fantastic. Loved the mixed seafood bibimbap but not so much the abalone one. Must order the grilled mackerel! Skin is a perfect crisp with a meaty moist flesh. The sides were fantastic too. I felt so nourished after the meal.

They don't do takeaways but were very kind to accommodate when I asked (or rather, pleaded with my abysmal Korean) if I could order the mackerel to-go for my baby girl who was asleep...