Dolgmaengchi Stir-fried Octopus at Salt Bachi Suni’s on the Coastal Road of Jondal-ri’s Old Salt Flats

The conditions of Jongdalli Salt Field that led to a seafood rice table on Haemaji Coast Road 2196

Salt Vendor Sooni Ne is a local restaurant located at 2196 Haemaji Coast Road, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, Jondalli 42-5. Jeju Tourism Organization Visit Jeju lists the coordinates as 33.5035686 north latitude and 126.9126879 east longitude, and introduces it as a restaurant with a private parking area in front of the pink building and several four-person tables.

Public records that support the restaurant's opening year and the origin of the name "Salt Vendor" are hard to find. However, Jongdalli is a village where salt fields for making traditional salt were developed, because it is one of the few places in Jeju that has a wide sandy shore, an oreum where firewood is easy to gather, and a nearby Seongsanpo fishing ground. The old salt field in Jongdalli now has reeds growing there, and the restaurant's seafood table is connected to the salt-field and fishing-ground way of life of this coastal village.

How to split your meal time between 09:30~19:30 and 15:00~16:30

Public tourism information lists the business hours as 09:30~19:30, with last order at 19:00. Visit Jeju also notes a break time from 15:00~16:30, so for lunch the easiest plan is to order before 14:30, or for an afternoon meal to enter after 16:30. There is no separate admission fee; this is a restaurant used by ordering food.

Holiday closure information differs by source. Tourism information for 2026 says it is closed every Thursday, while a 2024 visit record and some tourism data state it is closed on the first and third Thursdays of each month. On Thursdays, it is safer to plan another dining route, and if your visit is not on Thursday, a schedule between 09:30~15:00 or 16:30~19:00 is the safest. The main phone number is 064-784-1230, and instead of an independent operating website, the Jeju Tourism Organization Visit Jeju detail page serves as the official tourism information channel.

• Business hours: 09:30~19:30
• Break time: 15:00~16:30
• Last order: 19:00
• How to use: order from the menu without separate admission

A 30,000-won order where giant octopus, mussels, somyeon noodles, and sesame leaves are served on one plate

The signature menu is stir-fried giant octopus. The Jeju Tourism Organization guide describes a composition of plump giant octopus, mussels, somyeon noodles, and onions stir-fried with a spicy and savory seasoning, topped with sesame leaves. The latest menu list shows small stir-fried giant octopus at 30,000 won and large at 40,000 won, and some visit reviews recommend the small for 2~3 people and the large for 3~4 people.

Since somyeon noodles are included with the stir-fried giant octopus, it is best to remember that rice must be ordered separately. A repeated method in reviews is to first remove the mussel shells, then mix the sesame leaves and noodles into the sauce, and finally mix rice into the remaining sauce. If you are sensitive to spicy food, it is simpler to pair the meal with a soup dish rather than ordering only a large portion of the stir-fried giant octopus.

• Small stir-fried giant octopus: 30,000 won
• Large stir-fried giant octopus: 40,000 won
• Bomalguk: 12,000 won
• Sea urchin soup: 13,000 won
• Abalone ttukbaegi: 15,000 won
• Sea lettuce sea urchin bibimbap: 15,000 won

From abalone porridge at 12,000 won to braised hairtail at 45,000 won, options beyond octopus

If the octopus stir-fry does not suit a spicy meal, you can switch to single-serving soup dishes such as abalone porridge for 12,000 won, seafood ttukbaegi for 12,000 won, bomalguk for 12,000 won, or sea urchin soup for 13,000 won. Grilled mackerel is listed at 15,000 won, grilled hairtail at 20,000 won, and grilled Okdom fish at 25,000 won, so you can also add grilled fish to the table.

For braised dishes eaten by several people, braised hairtail is 35,000 won for small and 45,000 won for large, and braised aged kimchi with mackerel is 30,000 won for small and 40,000 won for large. Seafood stew is 40,000 won for small and 50,000 won for large, while assorted seafood is listed at 30,000 won for small and 50,000 won for large. Credit card payment is available, and the restroom is marked as gender-separated, so there is no need to think of it as a place that only accepts cash.

Six minutes from stop 701 Jongdalli Entrance, arrival by rental car or bus

For rental cars, the most straightforward method is to enter the private parking area in front of the restaurant along Haemaji Coast Road. Both the official tourism guide and tourism data mark it as parking available, and the coastal road in front of the restaurant has a sidewalk beside the lane, so you can move directly toward the sea after parking. Since parking spaces and dining seats can both get busy at lunch peak time, arrival between 09:30 and 11:00 is relatively simpler.

For public transportation, a route is introduced in which you take Bus 701 from downtown Jeju and get off at Jongdalli Entrance stop, then walk about 6 minutes. The final stretch from the stop toward Haemaji Coast Road is along a coastal road with vehicle traffic, so if you are carrying large luggage, a rental car or taxi is easier than the bus. Since notices about Jeju bus route adjustments are posted frequently even in 2026, it is practical to check real-time arrival information on the Jeju Bus system on the day of departure.

• Bus: 701
• Get off: Jongdalli Entrance stop
• Walk: about 6 minutes
• Parking: private parking available in front of the restaurant

Dumunpo Port 2281 and Jongdal Badang, a 20~40 minute coastal walk after dining

From the coast directly in front of Salt Vendor Sooni Ne, Udo and Seongsan Ilchulbong are visible on many days. The Jongdalli coastal road is introduced by the Jeju Tourism Organization as a route where, when the tide goes out, you can see the scene of gathering bomal among the rocks, kite surfing, and Jongdal Port where boats to Udo come and go. If you only eat a meal, allow about 40~60 minutes; if you also walk to the seaside path, add another 20~40 minutes.

The address of Dumunpo Port is 2281 Haemaji Coast Road, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, and Jongdalli Beach is at Jondalli 565-72. The port has facilities such as a 204m breakwater, 175m seawater loading dock, 113m pier, and 110m seawall. The hydrangea path in Jongdalli is a seasonal scene that usually blooms for about one month around June, so if hydrangeas are your goal, it is better to include it in your June schedule; in other months, it is better to walk focusing on the sea, the port, and the view of Jimi-bong.

A four-person-table restaurant you can enter without a reservation, and which groups fit or do not fit

Public tourism data marks it as having no reservation information, so it is not a restaurant that operates on the assumption of booking a specific time. The interior is centered on four-person tables and is structured for group dining with several people seated together. Visit records from 2024 and 2026 mention lunch-hour waits and weekend congestion, so to reduce waiting time, it is better to go right after opening at 09:30 or around 16:30 after the break time.

It is especially suitable for 2~4 people who want a shared meal including spicy stir-fried giant octopus, mussel preparation, and mixing somyeon noodles. On the other hand, there may be limitations for those wanting a very short 20-minute meal, a group that only wants non-spicy dishes, or travelers who absolutely need wheelchair access routes or foreign-language menus. Accessibility for people with disabilities, stroller access, and foreign-language menu availability are not listed in the official information.