[Jeju-do, Korea] Airlines / Flight options to Jeju

Recently, a friend asked about flights to Jeju. Jeju Airport is in fact an international airport and as such you need not necessary fly into Jeju from Gimpo (Seoul) or Busan or other domestic destinations.  And just for info, there is only 1 airport in Jeju.

 

These are the Korea-operated flights which I know that lands at the Jeju Airport.

1. Korean Air
2. Asiana Airlines
3. Jeju Air
4. Jin Air (a subsidiary of Korean Air)
5. T'way Airline
6. Air Busan

 

There are also other international flights that goes to Jeju such as:

1.  China Eastern Airlines (From China, Shanghai)

2.  Dragonair (from Hong Kong)

3.  TransAsia (from Taiwan)

 

 

 

 

Unfortunately, there is still no direct flights from Singapore to Jeju. These are the options for Singaporeans wanting to travel to Jeju:

 

1. Fly to Incheon International Airport, take the A'rex train that connects Incheon Airport to Gimpo Airport.  Take a domestic flight to Jeju from Gimpo Airport.

 

2. Transfer to Jeju from nearer countries such as Bangkok (Jeju Air, Jin Air, T'way Airline), Philippines (Air Busan, Jeju Air, Jin Air), Hong Kong (Jeju Air) or Taiwan (Air Busan, T'way Airline).  This way, you shorten the travel distance by avoiding going all the way up to Seoul, which is located at the northern part of South Korea, and then travel down to the southern tip of South Korea.  However, this option is feasible if you plan to depart from Jeju at the end of your trip.

 

3.  If you are in Busan or Cheongju, you can easily book a domestic flight via Jeju Air or Air Busan to Jeju.  If you are in the bigger cities such as Daegu, Gwangju, Jinju, Pohang, Ulsan or Yeosu, take the Asiana Airlines or Korean Air.  If you are in Gunsan or, Wonju, take the Korean Air while you are in Muan, Asiana Airline would be your only choice. 

 

There are many options available.  Have fun exploring!  Enjoy Jeju!

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Korean Fried Chicken - Nene Chicken at Star Vista [네네치킨]

Are you a fan of fried chicken?  Joining franchises like BBQ Chicken from Korea, a new kid has landed into the sunny island of Singapore.  That's really good news because Nene Chicken adopts a fast food concept which means it is more affordable. 

 

My friend was a little shy to pronounce "Nene" and particularly the dish Nene Pop since it sounded like the local way of saying boobs.  But really, there is nothing naughty about it since this is a Korean chain. Nene (네네)  means Yes Yes in Korean ;)

 

Though the fast food restaurant is a little cram, I prefered to eat the chicken when it is freshly served.  The waiting time was slightly long, maybe 10 mins, since the chicken is only fried upon ordered.  I ordered the Bulgogi Fried Chicken, Nenebap and Nenepop.  My favourite amongst these 3 is the Bulgogi flavoured fried chicken.  The chicken is tender, juicy and marinated just right.  Nenebap is a DIY mixed rice where you mix the salad vege, chicken with rice.  Nenepop is a little fun.   The popcorn-size fried chicken is placed in a small bowl on top of the soft drink.  This is convenient as a quick take away meal.

 

To experience the real Korean style of eating fried chicken, a small thrash bin is placed on each table for you to throw away the chicken bones.  It would have been perfect if you could have the fried chicken with beer.  The Koreans call it Chi-maek (치맥) which means chicken and beer.  This culture is so strong that there is an annual festival in the country.

 

Nene Chicken currently has delivery service but limited to selected areas in the West.  So in the meantime, since there is only 1 store, you have got to head down to Star Vista is you want to get your hands on the Nene ;p

 

Nene Chicken
1 Vista Exchange Green, Star Vista #01-24 Singapore 138617
Opening Hours: Mon – Sun, 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Tel: 6694 5489 | Delivery 6222 6363
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nenechickensingapore


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Plain Vanilla Bakery at Holland Village

In the recent couple of years, the cupcake business has made a comeback in Singapore.  It used to be that the cupcakes were a home-based business, but these days, there are more shops being set up at shopping mall and estates such as Holland Village.  Cupcakes these days are look pretty and tastes good too!  Some cupcakes look so pretty that you would not bear to eat it.  For some, they look simple and perhaps, you would not hesitate that much before you take your first bite.

Plain Vanilla isn't plain and boring as the shop name may suggest.  Instead, it is almost the totally opposite.  There is a good choice of cupcake flavours and the icing. The cupcakes are baked to the right moisture.  If cupcakes are too small for you, check out their layered cakes!

Website: http://www.plainvanillabakery.com/
Address: Holland Village  •  34A Lorong Mambong, Singapore 277691. (Located on the second floor opposite Harry's Bar and above El Patio Mexican Restaurant & Wine Bar.)

Getting there: Exit Holland Village Station Exit B, walk along Holland Ave and turn right into Lor Liput.  Facing the food centre, turn right and walk along the pedestrian walkway.  You should pass by Pho Hoa, Tony & Guy Hair Salon before arriving at Plain Vanilla Bakery.



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Godiva Chocolate

Godiva Chocolate is said to have come a long history, since it was first founded in the 1920s in Belgium.  In recent years, the company had been sold to companies such as Campbell Soup. 

I had recently tried the 85% cocoa chocolate bar and can't convinced myself that I am totally impressed with the retail price that I saw at the shopping mall.   In fact, the best way to get the chocolate might be at the airport duty free shops which costs less than half the retail price. Alternatively, join the Godiva club and purchase the chocolate online.  Your wallet hurts less these ways.

돼지갈비찜 Stewed Pork Ribs with Potato

Anyone has recommendation for Stewed Pork Ribs with Potato in Korea?  I was on a trip in Seoul last year and my tour guide brought us to a restaurant which served this really delicious stew.  However, a check with the restaurant reception - they only cater to tour groups and not for individuals.  What a disappointment =(

If anyone has recommendation, do let me know.  I will check out the restaurant the next time I go to Korea!  꼭잦아하고싶어요!

Laksa from Ghim Moh Market

Having worked at Ghim Moh for almost a decade, the estate seems to be part of me.  I have seen the many changes there.  How many remembers there used to be a McDonald's at the present Kopitiam?  How many remembers that there used to be 5 coffeeshops in that cosy little estate.  Smiling Orchid Cake Shop was part of it and popular among the residents.  Funan Weng Ipoh Hor Fun was a small stall in the Ghim Moh Hawker Centre before the shop was moved to CBD and further expanded it's business to Toa Payoh.

The hawker centre is popular not just with the residents from Ghim Moh as well as from Holland estates.  It also attracted lunch crowds from Science Park, with it's weekly shuttles on Wednesdays and Fridays.  The food centre is extremely crowded on those days and long queues are apparent on a few popular hawker stalls.... Fried Kway Teow, Braised Duck Rice, Steamed Boneless Chicken Rice, Sliced Fish Hor Fun, Chwee Kueh etc.  Food prices are considered very reasonable ... mostly ranging from $2 to $3 for normal portion.

What's for my lunch today? 

 

Katong Laksa!! Looks good?  It really is not bad.  The rice noodles have been cut to short pieces.  The way to eat this is really just to scoop using the spoon and chop sticks is not needed.  The $3 portion comes with prawns and lots of fishcake.  If you like it bland, this will suit you.  If you prefer it to be more savoury and spicy, add the chilli paste.  The thickness of the gravy is just nice, not too thick nor diluted.

 

The stall serves fishball noodles and mushroom minced pork noodles too... but look for the sign that says Katong Laksa to make sure you are at the right stall.  =)

 

 

Ghim Moh Food Centre

Blk 20 Ghim Moh Road 

 

 

 

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Astons Express at Ghim Moh

On days where I do not feel like having a full meal during lunch or dinner, this is one of my favourite alternative choices.  For just $1.80, you get a soupbowl of mac n cheese.  The colour of the cheese looks too enticingly good, isn't it?  I have nothing to complain about for the price I pay, the portion I get, and the food quality. In fact, the portion is just nice.  Anything more might make you jerlat.

 

 

Website: www.astons.com.sg
Address: Blk 19 Ghim Moh Road #01-229, Kopitiam Coffeeshop Stall 7/8, Singapore 270019
Tel: 6467 9677

Operating Hours: Open Daily11am - 10pm     

 

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Leong Sang Hong Kong Pastries (良辰美点）

The flaky egg tarts at Leong Sang Hong Kong Pastries are almost as good as those you can get from Hong Kong, shops such as Tai Cheong Bakery or Honolulu Coffee Shop. What makes a delicious egg tart would probably be 1) flaky yet crust does not flaky off the moment you hold it 2) crispy even when it isn't piping hot 3) exudes the genuine taste of the ingredients instead of tasting only the flour and 4) light and makes you wanna have more...

Address: Blk 18, Jalan Membina #01-06 Singapore 164018 Tel: 6271 6056

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Ice Edge II Cafe at Upper Thomson Road [Closed]



Craving for some ice-cream in the hot Singapore weather?  Ice Edge Café II does serve some interesting flavours such as Salted Egg... yes, that was something new to me.  Perhaps it appeals more to those with acquired taste.  For me, I would prefer to keep to the more traditional flavours such as Mao Shan Wang Durian or Rum and Raisin.

 

Besides waffles, ice cream and cakes, the café also serve western food such as the Fish and Chips you see in the picture below.  The portion looks a little small because I had order the kid's size portion, saving my tummy for the ice cream.

 

While the food quality has nothing to be complained about, I can't say the same for the waiting time.  The café seems to be short-handed, hence be prepared to wait.... my friends and I waited for almost an hour for the food.  Yah... so you might want to check the waiting time before placing your order.  There are lots of other food options if time is not on your side.  =)

 

 

Address: 203 Upper Thomson Road,  Singapore 574344
Telephone No : 6255 4655

Updated on 16 Sep 2013: The café is closed due to expansion of Kovan branch and shortage of manpower.

Green Pumpkin Bakery (Japanese Bakery)

 

Love these kawaii-looking bread.  They are too adorable to be eaten.  On the hindsight, I guess not only the kids will love such innovative creations, adults would be attracted to try the different types of buns too.  Have you ever seen crocodile buns, monkey buns, elephant buns or doggie buns?  At first glance, I would the filling was crocodile meat.  After reading the description, then I realised that the name was given because the bun is in the shape of crocodile.  Haha...

 

Green Pumpkin has a bakery as well as a café at Nex.  If you need just to grab and go, the bakery would offer you the "quick" solution.  If you would like to sip a cuppa, the "slow" option is available.  The café has interesting drinks that do you normally cannot find at our regular cafes like Starbucks or Coffeebean.  You can get a more authentic North Asia type of drink such as Yuzu Latte, Matcha Latte ... and I am secretly wishing that there would be Pumpkin Latte or Sweet Potato Latte only *wink*

 

Address: Green Pumpkin Japanese Bakery

 23 Serangoon Central
#B1-80 nex
Singapore 556083
Tel: 66347437

Green Pumpkin Japanese Bakery Café
23 Serangoon Central
#B1-K1 nex
Singapore 556083
Tel: 66347990

Website: http://www.greenpumpkin.com.sg/