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Mark Wiens
About
Sun Okine Myungga is a renowned seafood restaurant on Jeju Island, celebrated for its fresh abalone and signature cold seafood soup, mulhoe. The restaurant is known for sourcing local shellfish and sea snails, offering a true taste of Jeju’s coastal bounty. Its reputation for quality and authenticity has made it a must-visit spot for seafood lovers visiting the island.
The Visit
At Sun Okine Myungga, the reviewer experienced Jeju’s famous mulhoe, a cold seafood soup with abalone, seaweed, cucumbers, and perilla leaves. The icy, slushy broth was praised for its sweet, sour, and refreshing flavors, complemented by the crunch of fresh abalone and pear. The meal included noodles and rice, both absorbing the broth’s unique taste, and a sea snail (whelp), noted for its firm, meaty texture. The freshness and variety of ingredients stood out.
What They Ate
Quotes
"(mulhoe cold seafood soup) And with the refreshing iciness, that sweet, sour, slushy, the licorice-yness, the freshness of that perilla leaf, the crunch of the pear, all together in your mouth."
"(Noodles + Broth) Noodles are really soft. They absorb that broth. And they just kind of, I mean, completely take on the flavor of that mole."
"(mulhoe cold seafood soup) Wow. Oh. I love that. The icy, the coldness. How refreshing it is. It has both a sour and a sweet taste to it."
"The sea snail, here next. Definitely harvested off the rocks right outside. Just poke the chopstick in and bring it out."
"This restaurant specializes in the seafood that they catch every day, so… guaranteed, it’s gonna be fresh"
Our Reflection
The experience at Sun Okine Myungga is a celebration of Jeju’s oceanic flavors. Each spoonful of mulhoe delivers a cascade of sensations—icy coldness, sweet and sour notes, and the subtle licorice hint of perilla. The abalone’s crunch and the pear’s spongy sweetness create a dynamic texture profile, while the noodles and rice soak up every nuance of the broth. The sea snail, freshly plucked from local rocks, adds a meaty, satisfying finish. This meal is a vivid reminder of Jeju’s rich seafood heritage, where freshness and simplicity let the ingredients shine. The reviewer’s delight is palpable, savoring each bite and marveling at the interplay of flavors and textures unique to the island’s cuisine.
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