Daechun HaejanggukTeam Naejangtang, and Jeju's Garlic Rule

Naejangtang instead of the plain broth

I've worked through most of the well-known haejangguk spots on the island. Each one tastes similar yet different enough to keep me coming back. Today at Daechun Haejangguk I ordered naejangtang — offal soup.

The stone bowl arrives packed with offal, topped with a heap of minced chili seasoning. The side dishes are simple — kimchi, cheongyang chilies, minced garlic, pickled onion, sesame oil sauce, and a small clear soup with egg.

Between the two, I'm a naejangtang person

Jeju haejangguk generally splits into two styles: a clear, light broth and a heartier one loaded with offal. Daechun leans firmly into the second camp — the bowl is packed with offal, better suited to anyone who wants substance over broth. It's the naejangtang I remember this place for.

The garlic rule of Jeju haejangguk

Jeju-style haejangguk isn't complete until you stir in a generous scoop of minced garlic. The dish of garlic on the table isn't there to be saved — use it freely and the broth wakes right up. Daechun is no exception.

What it looks like on the table

A pale, clear broth fills the black earthenware pot, with thinly sliced offal floating in it. A heap of red seasoning sits in the middle, with sliced green onion beside it. The table also holds kimchi, ground garlic, a small dish of brown seasoning, whole green chilies, sesame-oil dip and a soup bowl. Before the red seasoning is stirred in, the broth looks quite clear.

For foreign visitors

• Haejangguk is a soup eaten to ease a hangover ("haejang"). In Jeju people also commonly have it for breakfast
• Naejang-tang is a soup cooked with offal. If offal is unfamiliar, the haejangguk is the safer choice
• Gan-maneul is ground garlic. You stir the portion on the table into the soup
• To order, say "Naejang-tang hana juseyo" (내장탕 하나 주세요)

Who this is for

• ✅ People who want hearty offal over a light, clear broth
• ✅ Anyone who enjoys the Jeju habit of loading soup with minced garlic
• ✅ Early risers wanting to settle their stomach — it opens at 6 AM
• ⚠️ Anyone put off by the smell or texture of offal
• ⚠️ First-time visitors unsure about offal — the plain haejangguk is the safer starting point

Before you go

• Location — 398 Yeonbuk-ro, Jeju City. There's a branch in Nohyeong too, so confirm you're at the main location.
• Hours & closed day — Daily 6:00 AM–3:00 PM (last order 2:30 PM), closed every Monday.
• Menu — Haejangguk 11,000 KRW, naejangtang 12,000 KRW. Want substance, go naejangtang; want a cleaner broth, go haejangguk.
• Curious about other Jeju haejangguk spots? Mipung Haejangguk is worth comparing.