Seoseobang Charcoal Dakgalbi Jeju Review 2026: Near Gloucester Hotel & Airport

You absolutely must try the Mozaban Makguksu!

I debated whether to post this as a restaurant review or just include it in my travelogue.

Since it's Jeju Island, I decided to put it in the travelogue.

Dinner was free-style, so we came back to the hotel and started our search, lol.

My husband is really good at finding places!

Among the many recommended dishes, we decided on Dakgalbi, which the kids also love.

We walked a bit, but it was fun seeing the street sights along the way.

And just like that, we arrived!

A must-try restaurant near Gloster Hotel and Jeju Airport

Location

<Opening Hours>

11 AM - 2 AM (Last order at 1 AM)

Closed on Wednesdays

<Contact>

0507-1301-7745

<Parking>

Please park in the nearby public parking lot.

(It's a commercial area, so I couldn't find any visible parking spots.)

Exterior

As we were walking towards the entrance,

we overheard other people saying, 'Most of the people who come here are from the mainland.'

(Were they trying to get us to hear? Was it a tout?)

Still, in this day and age,

winning purely on taste is incredibly competitive,

and promotion is an undeniable factor in business.

So, we decided to go in anyway.

After all, if a place is doing well, there must be something special about it...

(And it turns out the Mozaban Makguksu is delicious!)

It seems many celebrities have visited too!

Photos and autographs filled one entire wall. ​​

Interior

They also had a nostalgic '뽑기' (gacha/prize drawing) event going on.

I wanted to try it too, but I felt a bit shy for some reason.

I just couldn't muster up the courage;;;;

I should have done it since the kids were there....

And gotten a discount.....ㅠ

It's a win-win, you've got nothing to lose!

Definitely give it a try!!

There's a separate salad bar,

so you can get extra side dishes and sauces if you need more. ​​

Menu

Mozaban (Sargassum) is a type of seaweed rich in calcium.

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Menu Board​​

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Here's what we ordered:

Mozaban-aged Seasoned Dakgalbi (3 servings) ~$36

Steamed Rice ~$1

Black Pork Sargassum Kimchi Stew ~$7

Hallasan Soju 21% ABV ~$4

Mirinda Orange ~$1

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Sargassum Buckwheat Noodles ~$7​​

Side dishes might not be plentiful, but

order the dakgalbi and a comforting doenjang jjigae comes right along with it!​​

Honestly, the doenjang jjigae didn't quite hit the spot for me....

(Was it cheonggukjang? Or did they add sargassum to this too?

Either way, it wasn't my favorite..)

The Black Pork Kimchi Stew also wasn't quite my jam....

(It had the sourness of kimchi,

but there was a subtly 'funny' taste to it, if you know what I mean! 😉)

Perhaps it's just because I'm a 'mainlander' and not used to island flavors;

after all, taste is so personal! 😄

Sauces

I loved that there was such a great variety of sauces for dipping the dakgalbi!

That orange sauce, almost like a habanero mayo,

was absolutely delicious (on the left)!

The spicy, smoky sauce was also fantastic!

(It reminded me of Goobne Volcano sauce, if you know that one).

Oh! I can't believe I forgot to snap a pic of the spicy smoky sauce! 😩)

Eating the sargassum (on the right) actually

brought back memories of the delicious wakame seaweed with wasabi

I once had at Yookssiri's Seoknam branch!​​

Sargassum-Aged Seasoned Dakgalbi

Hmm... while they say it's aged with sargassum, it tasted pretty much like regular seasoned dakgalbi to me.

It wasn't overly spicy or bold,

making it easy to enjoy, especially when paired with the various sauces.

The spice level was actually perfect, even for elementary or preschool-aged kids!

The dakgalbi grill pan was quite clever!

Once everything is cooked through, you can move it to the edges to keep it warm as you eat, which is a nice touch.

And the staff? Super friendly, always a bonus!​​

Personally,

all the sauces were solid,

but that fresh chive salad? Oh my, it was perfectly seasoned and so refreshing,

I kept reaching for more!​​

Sargassum Buckwheat Noodles

My husband asked if I wanted to try the makguksu, and

I initially said no,

thinking it was just ordinary buckwheat noodles...

But then, feeling a little regret, I ended up ordering an extra serving of makguksu.

My husband mentioned that the makguksu here actually has a fantastic reputation!

(Why didn't he tell me this crucial detail sooner!

I would've been so bummed if I'd missed out! 😩)

So, I'm highlighting this for anyone out there who might miss it, just like I almost did!

While the dakgalbi was certainly tasty,

if you're a noodle aficionado, you absolutely HAVE to try the Sargassum Buckwheat Noodles!​

There's a reason it gets such rave reviews 😩.

The seasoning was spot on, and it was just incredibly delicious.

The bowl isn't huge, so it feels almost like a delightful palate cleanser or a light dessert!​​

I added some refreshing broth and dug in!

It was genuinely delicious.

Slurp, slurp!

As I poured in more of the cool broth and ate,

the soup thickened up wonderfully.

The noodles didn't seem to have a high buckwheat content,

so they weren't the kind that easily break apart.

Instead, they were delightfully chewy.

Anyway, the seasoning was just right, making it absolutely delicious!​​

And with that, we finished up our delicious Dakgalbi meal here!!​​

Next, we headed to Sulbing, a place we'd spotted earlier while walking,

to grab some bingsu for dessert!!!

My husband wanted to go back to the hotel,

but you know how us ladies always have a separate stomach for dessert, right?

With the kids' faces beaming with anticipation,

he had no choice but to follow along, haha!​​

Sulbing, it's been a while, haha!

The prices have been steadily climbing, making it less value-for-money, so

I haven't visited much lately.

But since we were in an unfamiliar travel spot and didn't know other nearby options, we decided to just go in.​​

The interior did feel a bit disorganized.

The kids loved it, but

they still had a Christmas tree up.....haha.

It seems they don't really focus on store maintenance.​​

This spot, which looked secretive with its separate partitioned space,

had group seating.

With its red tablecloths,

at first, it felt like a place for tarot readings (oops, sorry!).

Seeing a lot of rattan-like materials used,

it seems they were going for a Southeast Asian vibe.​​

It's a split-level structure, so if you go up a couple of stairs,

you'll find an interior with a cool, refreshing feel.

Overall, the store is quite dark.​​

We found the best window seat,

where the window was wide open, letting in a cool breeze.

We settled into a corner spot by the window.

It was interesting how the huge light fixtures hung quite low.

Here's what we ordered:

Chocolate Brownie Sulbing: ~$9

Hmm... it's definitely sweet with the brownies and chocolate syrup.

Given it's a brownie bingsu, I guess the toppings are okay for what they are.

But the milk bingsu itself... it just felt like something I could easily whip up at home.

It definitely reminded me of the Bao Bing I had in Songdo, haha.

Considering the portion size, too,

and the Bao Bing with its distinct and delicious snow-like ice texture,

that Bao Bing place was truly amazing...

Bao Bing, which even came with ice cream,

was such a great value for money,

this place really reminded me.

(I always have these late realizations!)

Still, though,

maybe because we were on a trip,

joking around with the kids and snapping photos,

and looking at a photo where my bum looked absolutely massive,

we burst out laughing.

In our own little world,

seeing the kids so happy,

we too had a wonderfully joyful time.

And so...

since we had breakfast to look forward to tomorrow,

we headed straight back to the hotel

and got an early night, lol.

(By this point,

hotel breakfast feels like

an absolute obligation, right?)