The story
At Cheju’s Dongmoon Seafood Market, the scene is lively and unmistakably local—a bustling seafood hall where vendors greet you with warm smiles and, if you’re lucky, a free taste. On a recent visit, the creator from *More Best Ever Food Review Show* dove into a raw Korean seafood tour, starting with complimentary squid served with a tangy homemade sauce. He then moved on to pearl spot chromis sashimi, noting its surprising crunch from the bones, and finished with a briny sea squirt that delivered a pure, oceanic punch. Prices here stay reasonable, and the friendly atmosphere makes navigating the stalls feel more like a neighborhood stroll than a market hunt.
This is not a polished restaurant but a working market, tagged as both a local spot and a street-food hub—exactly the kind of place where the real eating happens. The 4.2-star rating reflects the honest, no-frills appeal: fresh seafood, direct from the morning catch, prepared simply and served with character. For anyone craving authentic Jeju flavors, Dongmoon delivers exactly that—raw, briny, and unexpectedly crunchy.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2026.
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AI summary of what 3 dish mentions say about the food
“This sea squirt is incredibly briny — like drinking a cup of ocean water. The texture is fleshy, spongy, and soft, with an intense saltiness like an oyster times a thousand. It's a unique experience. Not bad, especially for $16.20 for 2.2 lbs.”
What creators say
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The creator visited Dongmoon Seafood Market and enjoyed a variety of unique Korean seafood experiences, including free squid with homemade sauce, crunchy sashimi with bones, and briny sea squirt, all at reasonable prices with friendly vendors.
Dishes mentioned
Hunchi Squid with Homemade Sauce
This was my first seafood experience of the day, and it was high quality. The woman made the sauce herself — spicy, tangy, garlicky, full of flavor. The squid texture is great, and mixed with that sauce, the result is quite astounding. And the best part? It was free.
Pearl Spot Chromis Sashimi with Bones
This sashimi has the bones still in it, which makes it crunchy — a first for me. The raw fish is a bit gummy, but the bones add a great crunch. I didn't think I'd like the bones, but at this size they're genuinely crunchy. I love it! For one platter here it cost about $65.
Sea Squirt
This sea squirt is incredibly briny — like drinking a cup of ocean water. The texture is fleshy, spongy, and soft, with an intense saltiness like an oyster times a thousand. It's a unique experience. Not bad, especially for $16.20 for 2.2 lbs.
