The story
When you’re in Jeju and craving local comfort, Gogi Guksu is the place. This no-fuss noodle shop in Dongmun Market has been serving the island’s essential pork noodle dish since 1965, and it shows in the steady stream of locals and travelers stopping by. With a solid 4.6-star rating and a casual, no-frills vibe, it’s earned its spot as a true local spot. You’ll find it on Yongmun-ro 14-gil in Cheju, easy to reach and hard to forget.
Food vlogger Mark Wiens called it “a legendary spot” and “fantastic” for both the soup and bibim (mixed) versions of the gogi guksu. The broth version is clean and savory, while the mixed version adds a bolder, tangy kick. No need to choose—both are worth trying on the same visit. Simple, satisfying, and rooted in Jeju tradition.
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Mark’s review celebrates the soup version of gogi guksu as a standout, praising its rich, comforting broth and tender pork. The overall vibe is one of warm, soulful satisfaction, perfect for a cozy meal.
“This is a beautiful bowl of noodles with a pork broth, thin slices of pork, chili, onions, green onions, and wheat noodles. The broth is clean tasting, you really taste the flavor of the pork bones with a little bit of dry chili heat and a little sesame flavor. The noodles are simple, a little chewy, and just melt in your mouth. The pork has great texture — the skin and fat just melts in your mouth. Soothing, warming, and porky.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Gogi Guksu (고기국수). Most active: Mark Wiens
A legendary spot in Dongmun Market serving Jeju's essential pork noodle dish since 1965 — both the soup and mixed versions are fantastic.
Dishes mentioned
Gogi Guksu (고기국수) - Soup Version
This is a beautiful bowl of noodles with a pork broth, thin slices of pork, chili, onions, green onions, and wheat noodles. The broth is clean tasting, you really taste the flavor of the pork bones with a little bit of dry chili heat and a little sesame flavor. The noodles are simple, a little chewy, and just melt in your mouth. The pork has great texture — the skin and fat just melts in your mouth. Soothing, warming, and porky.
Gogi Guksu (고기국수) - Bibim (Mixed) Version
This is the dry mixed version. You have to stir it thoroughly to coat the noodles evenly. It has flavor of sesame oil, sesame seed, chili paste with a nice sourness and balance of sweetness. It's more cold and refreshing, with crunchy slices of cucumber and carrots. Really good, especially with a piece of pork and noodles together in one bite.
