That Island from 'Sengsaengjeongbo'! πΊ Yeosu Hwahado 'Kkotsom Restaurant' Grilled Fish Set Meal! (ft. Ferry, Trekking Pro Tips, Honest Reviews)
Folks! Folks! π² Did you watch KBS '2TV Sengsaengjeongbo' yesterday (October 31st)?
The 'Instantly Fell in Love with~Island' segment featured **Jeonnam Yeosu 'Hwahado (δΈθ±ε³Ά)'**... and wow... πΊ the scenery was truly artistic!
True to its name 'Flower Island', it was full of wildflowers all year round, and the 'Flower Island Trail' trekking course looked so beautiful.
But... what really caught my eye more than the trekking was... π€£
It was the visual of the **'Grilled Fish Set Meal' eaten on the island**! ππ₯
The **'Kkotsom Restaurant'** featured on the broadcast! A grilled fish and seafood ssam-bap (rice wraps) after a refreshing trek, while looking at the sea... You just can't resist that!
"Where on earth is that place?", "Do I have to take a ferry?" π€―
For those of you who are curious, I'll meticulously cover everything, in over 1500 characters: from 'Kkotsom Restaurant' information to Hwahado ferry schedules and trekking courses! π
Watching 'Sengsaengjeongbo' yesterday... I definitely got the travel bug. π₯
Yeosu's hidden gem, **Hwahado!** πΊ also known as 'Lower Flower Island'! True to its name, it's filled with wildflowers all year round, and the 5.7km 'Flower Island Trail' trekking course, connecting the thrilling 'Flower Island Bridge' and 'Keunsan Observatory', is truly fantastic. But something else made my heart beat even more intensely. π€£
It was the **'Grilled Fish Set Meal' and 'Seafood Ssam-bap'** enjoyed near the ferry dock after trekking! ππ₯¬ The incredible visuals from **'Kkotsom Restaurant'** featured on the broadcast... this was truly a 'real' healing meal that you can only taste on an island. Just imagining eating it while smelling the sea fills my mouth with water.
Yeosu Hwahado 'Kkotsom Restaurant', what hidden charms does it hold? Let's explore everything now!
1. 'Kkotsom Restaurant', What Do They Sell? (Menu & Price π)
'Kkotsom Restaurant', prominently featured on KBS '2TV Sengsaengjeongbo', is located just 60m (up a slight hill) from the Hwahado ferry dock. It's a local restaurant and guesthouse, meaning you can really soak in the local atmosphere.
- [π₯ Sengsaengjeongbo PICK! - Main Menus You Can't Miss!]
- 1️⃣ Grilled Fish Set Meal (18,000 KRW per person / minimum order for 2 people)
Overwhelming Visual: Beautifully grilled, golden-brown fish such as Red Sea Bream, Thornyhead, Croaker, and Bu-sae (Pseudosciaena crocea), served generously with about **4 types** of fish per person! π€― (Fish types may vary daily depending on catch.) It's said to be superb with its moist, savory, and crispy texture, without any fishy smell.
Abundant Side Dishes: 12-13 types of neat and delicious Namdo-style (Jeolla Province) rural side dishes are served! All freshly made, like kimchi, seasonal namul (vegetable dishes), and salted seafood, are so good you'll finish a bowl of rice in no time. π - 2️⃣ Seafood Ssam-bap Set Meal (18,000 KRW per person / minimum order for 2 people)
Special Feature: This is a unique Hwahado menu item not easily found elsewhere on the mainland! Ssam-bap (rice wraps) made with fresh seafood directly harvested from Hwahado, such as cuttlefish, octopus, gobugson (goose barnacles), conch, and limpets... π¦π It's a 'real' local delicacy that truly captures the essence of the sea!
- 1️⃣ Grilled Fish Set Meal (18,000 KRW per person / minimum order for 2 people)
- [Other Menus - Enjoy Economically!]
- Baekban Set Meal (13,000 KRW per person): Minimum order for 2 people. Comes with 1 fish and 13 side dishes. (Good for enjoying on a budget!)
- Seafood Buchujeon (Green Onion Pancake) (13,000 KRW): A must-try delicacy made with buchu (garlic chives), a specialty of Hwahado. Hwahado buchu, grown in sea breeze, boasts an aroma and texture far superior to mainland buchu!
- Other seasonal menus like Sea Bream Hoe Muchim (raw fish salad) / Cuttlefish Stir-fry are also available.
[ π― Pro Tip! - For 4 people, 'Economical & Generous' Ordering Method! ]
If I, Park Jin-woo 8818, were to visit with 4 people, I would order **'Grilled Fish Set Meal for 2 + Seafood Ssam-bap Set Meal for 2'** to taste all the main dishes and share! π€© Add a refreshing and sweet **'Gaedo Makgeolli' (rice wine, 4,000 KRW)**... Wow... It sounds like a perfect lunch!
2. "You Said It's an Island?" π’ Getting to 'Hwahado'! (Ferry, Parking Pro Tips)
"But... Hwahado, how do I get there?" π Yes, Hwahado is a beautiful 'island' belonging to Yeosu! Of course, you need to take a ferry. (You cannot take your car! Park your car at the ferry dock!) Checking the ferry schedule in advance is crucial for your trip.
- Where to board? ➡️ **Yeosu 'Baegaydo Ferry Dock'** (Baegaydo Coastal Passenger Terminal)
(※ This is NOT 'Yeosu Coastal Passenger Terminal'! Be careful not to confuse them, as ferry times and routes are completely different!) - Ferry Schedule? (Key! π¨ - Only 3 times a day!)
The journey from Baegaydo to Hwahado takes about 40-50 minutes. Ferries operate **only 3 times a day**, so missing these times could mean being stranded on the island(?)!- [Baegaydo → Hwahado] (Departing ferries): **08:00 / 11:30 / 14:50**
- [Hwahado → Baegaydo] (Returning ferries): **09:50 / 13:40 / 17:00** (Last ferry!)
- (π¨ Most Important! Caution!) ➡️ Ferry schedules can change flexibly depending on the season or weather conditions! **Before visiting, you MUST!!! call 'Baegaydo Ferry Dock (061-686-6655)' to reconfirm the operating times**!
- Parking? ➡️ There is a **parking lot (paid) available at 'Baegaydo Ferry Dock'**, the departure point! You can park your car here and take the ferry. (Baegaydo Ferry Dock public parking is a maximum of 3,500 KRW per day.)
3. Recommended 'Day Trip' Itinerary! (Trekking + Food Tour for Healing!) πΊ️
Based on the limited ferry schedule, I've planned a perfect day trip itinerary to Hwahado, Yeosu, where you can enjoy both trekking and delicious food!
- 11:30 Depart from Baegaydo Ferry Dock (Board the second morning ferry!)
- 12:20 Arrive at the beautiful Hwahado!
- 12:30 Enjoy a hearty lunch at **'Kkotsom Restaurant'** right near the ferry dock, with 'Grilled Fish Set Meal' or 'Seafood Ssam-bap Set Meal'! (Perfect with a refreshing glass of Gaedo Makgeolli!)
- 13:30 Start the 'Hwahado Flower Island Trail' trekking! (A fantastic course, approximately 5.7km, taking about 3 hours!)
- (Must-do Course!) ➡️ Cross the 'Flower Island Bridge' (a thrilling suspension bridge) and head to 'Keunsan Observatory'! (The scenery of the Dadohae Archipelago and the sunset from here are truly spectacular!) You'll encounter beautiful wildflowers throughout the walk.
- 16:30 Finish trekking and return to the ferry dock.
- 17:00 Take the **'last ferry'** from Hwahado back to Baegaydo, concluding your enjoyable island trip! π’
(Note: If there's a long wait at 'Kkotsom Restaurant' or you want to trek first, you might have a very tight schedule, eating quickly within an hour before taking the 1:40 PM ferry. π Personally, I recommend the course that takes the leisurely 5 PM last ferry!)
4. π€« "But... is it really delicious?" (Honest Reviews & Visiting Tips!)
Broadcasts are broadcasts! I also meticulously searched for 'bought with my own money' honest reviews. Here are the pros and cons, along with genuine visiting tips!
- π "This was really great!" (Compilation of Pros)
- "The grilled fish is truly delicious! It's not fishy, but incredibly moist, savory, and perfectly grilled!"
- "More than 12 side dishes... every single one is delicious! The epitome of a Jeolla Province countryside meal!" (Especially the 'Octopus Muchim' received many compliments!)
- "The owner (auntie) is incredibly kind and radiates 'rural warmth'. It feels like visiting grandma's house!"
- "On a good weather day, sitting on the outdoor terrace overlooking the refreshing sea is pure bliss!"
- π "This was a bit disappointing..." (Cons & Cautions)
- 'Baekban Set Meal (13,000 KRW)' Order Refusal? ➡️ Some reviews occasionally mentioned, "They wouldn't take orders for the Baekban Set Meal when it was busy," or "They suggested ordering the Grilled Fish Set Meal (18,000 KRW) saying it's difficult to grill just one fish." π₯ (It's not about the money, but it's on the menu... a bit disappointing γ γ )
- 'Cold Side Dishes' & 'Self-Serve': Occasionally, reviews mentioned, "Side dishes were self-serve, but too cold, as if they just came out of the refrigerator, which was a bit disappointing." However, if you request them to be warmed, they'll likely do it kindly.
[Conclusion Summary - For a Smart Visit!]
➡️ The taste of the 'grilled fish' and 'seafood ssam-bap' itself is generally excellent! Side dishes are also mostly praised for being above average.
➡️ However, due to the nature of being an island and during busy times, service might not be as smooth as mainland restaurants, and **'Baekban Set Meal' orders might be refused**. These points should be considered before visiting! (It might be more comfortable to order meals for 2 or more people if you have a group.)
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