VISIT JEJU

Jeju’s first male diver’s restaurant, specializing in local food in Jeju’s old city center

Jeju Island has not only female divers but also male divers. In the Joseon Dynasty, men originally collected seafood from the sea, but after the war, the male population declined, so women had to collect seafood. The owner of Iltong Iban is a male diver, and he cooks at his restaurant using seafood he catches himself. It is said that their family members help with cooking, selling, and serving. Sometimes the owner's granddaughter comes to help with the serving, but it just looks cute when she grunts about her difficulties. The owner doesn't hesitate to explain how to eat an unfamiliar menu. Iltong Iban was originally a restaurant frequented only by local residents but has recently become famous after becoming widely known through TV programs. It became a hot topic by presenting ingredients that cannot be obtained from aquacultures, such as King Bomal and King Abalone. If the waves are high or the weather is bad, you may not be able to eat the seafood you want, so you should call and inquire before visiting. Since this restaurant is small, 20 people or more cannot enter, so you may have to wait.