Jeju Island Travel Route: Osulloc Tea Museum & Fatty Man

Introducing a travel route in Jeju Island that combines a visit to the Osulloc Tea Museum and a meal at Fatty Man (a famous grilled hairtail restaurant)! 🌿🐟

🏞️ 1. Osulloc Tea Museum
• Location: 15, Sinhwa History Road, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo-si
• Hours: Open year-round; Summer (9 AM–7 PM), Winter (9 AM–6 PM)
• Admission: Free (additional costs for experiences and tea courses)
• Highlights:
- Stroll through the Seogwang Organic Tea Fields (lush and fragrant thanks to the expansive stone fields and mist)
- Explore the award-winning architectural art museum and media art exhibits
- Experience traditional-modern tea culture at 'Tea Stone,' including a tour of the fermented tea aging cellar
- Participate in tea classes, tea ceremonies, and roastery tours

TIP:
• For the popular 'Premium Tea Course,' make a reservation in advance ▶ Morning hours are quieter and more relaxed
• Nearby photo spots include 'Mansu-gil & Camellia Forest,' tea terraces, and the Osulloc Tea Café
• Perfect for enjoying simple green tea desserts like ice cream and roll cakes

🍽 2. Fatty Man – Famous Grilled Hairtail Restaurant
• Location: 3651, Jungmyeongseoro, Hangyeong-myeon, Jeju-si (near Jeoji Oreum)
• Hours: 9:30 AM–8:00 PM, Break time: 3:30 PM–5:00 PM, Last order: 7:20 PM, Closed every Thursday
• Menu & Prices:
- Grilled Hairtail Set (11,000–12,000 KRW): Includes grilled hairtail, braised mackerel, sea urchin seaweed soup, and side dishes
- Separate orders available for spicy beef soup, braised hairtail, and braised mackerel
• Parking: Use roadside parking near the restaurant (avoid alley entrances)

Review Summary:
• Excellent value! A hearty meal for 11,000–12,000 KRW
• Grilled hairtail is crispy on the outside and tender inside
• Braised mackerel is also popular — perfectly seasoned with radish
• Sea urchin seaweed soup has a strong ocean flavor but may not suit everyone's taste
• Bar seating available for solo diners; expect possible waiting times