Olle Guksu Seogwipo: Relaxed Jeju Pork Noodles
While looking for good places to eat on Arang Joeul Geori (a food street in Seogwipo), I found Olle Guksu. I had rushed to eat at their main branch right after landing at the airport and loved it, and now they've opened a branch here. It must have been built recently because both the exterior and interior are very clean.
As expected, the menu is simple with just two items. I went a bit late, but there were no other customers. I liked the relaxed vibe, which was completely different from the chaotic main branch. The main branch is great, but the downside is the long wait, the overwhelming crowds, and the atmosphere where the staff easily get irritated. In contrast, this branch has a great atmosphere—it's relaxed and you can actually hear people laughing.
The noodles are delicious at both locations. It's not exactly the same flavor as the main branch; maybe because I wasn't eating in a rush, the taste here felt a bit smoother and milder. In a way, you could say it lacks the depth of the main branch. The amount of pork isn't so huge that you get tired of eating it like at the main branch—it feels like it's missing two or three chunks. It sounds like I'm only listing downsides, but I scraped the bottom of the bowl so hard I almost broke it, so I really can't complain.
If you aren't dead set on eating at the main branch, or if you've already tried the main branch and happen to be in Seogwipo, I recommend enjoying a more relaxed meal at this branch. Especially if friendly service is important to your dining experience, the Seogwipo branch—with its upbeat staff who constantly check on you—will be a much better choice.