{"id":37754,"date":"2026-03-20T06:24:39","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T22:24:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=37754"},"modified":"2026-03-20T06:24:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T22:24:39","slug":"food-review-jeju-haenyeo-at-the-arts-house-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=37754","title":{"rendered":"Food Review: Jeju\u00a0Haenyeo\u00a0At The Arts House, Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The Place<\/strong>\u00a0Located\u00a0within The Arts House in\u00a0Cityhall,\u00a0Jeju\u00a0Haenyeo<\/strong>\u00a0is\u00a0a very different\u00a0dining experience to say the least. This is the first overseas branch of\u00a0Haenyeo\u2019s\u00a0Kitchen, bringing the first-ever Jeju Haenel show and dining experience to Singapore where it has multiple branches in Jeju.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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I first walked through a short gallery\u00a0showcasing\u00a0the key landmarks of Jeju Island, before being brought into the main dining hall by the staff which takes up an open space concept. The concept of Jeju\u00a0Haenyeo\u00a0is a multi-course dining experience paired with live performances and visual storytelling. The idea of\u00a0the storytelling\u00a0is to bring diners through the sights, sounds, and spirit of Jeju as each course is served.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Seating is quite\u00a0limited\u00a0which makes it an intimate ambience, where the whole dining experience lasts for about two hours. I am not going to spoil much of the surprises here, but you can expect\u00a0light,\u00a0sound\u00a0and movement of the staff throughout the meal.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The\u00a0Food<\/strong>\u00a0It\u00a0is a fixed set menu which changes seasonally to reflect fresh, local ingredients.\u00a0You can expect an omakase-style seasonal seafood\u00a0dishes\u00a0to reflect Jeju\u2019s rich coastal bounty. One main theme throughout the meal is\u00a0Haenyeo\u00a0\u2013 female divers from Jeju Island, Korea, who harvest seafood by free diving without oxygen tanks \u2013 a practice recognized by UNESCO for its cultural significance.\u00a0The spirit of\u00a0Haenyeo\u00a0shapes each dish and performance. \u00a0<\/p>\n

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The price starts from $45++ for the lunch course with no performance, where I went for the weekend Lunch Course with Performance <\/strong>(S$158++). In terms of\u00a0beverages, there\u00a0are\u00a0traditional Korean liquor on the menu.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Here is what to expect in terms of the menu:\u00a0<\/p>\n

For starters, I had the Salad with Jeju Tangerines<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 a refreshing course to start the meal. Tangerine is a big harvest in\u00a0Jeju\u00a0and this is fresh and delicious.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The next appetiser is the Bingtteok<\/strong>\u00a0(Jeju Buckwheat Cr\u00eape) \u2013 a DIY course to warp all the condiments like salad into the buckwheat crepe.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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On to a seafood courses, I had the Jeju Traditional\u00a0Bbulsora\u00a0Mulhoe<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 this is a cold soup featuring crunchy, raw horned conch (bbulsora<\/em>) slices in an icy, savory broth.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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For mains, Jeju Traditional\u00a0Hansangcharim<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 assorted side dishes including Korean Pancake, Leaf Wraps & Ssamjang,\u00a0Namul\u00a0&\u00a0Jangajji, Steamed Rice & Doenjang Soup,\u00a0Dombe\u00a0Pork from Jeju.<\/p>\n

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For the main act, it is presented in a\u00a0sharing\u00a0format with an assortment of dishes. Expect a hearty feast where the staff will also offer additional servings or pork,\u00a0banchan\u00a0and the pancakes if you are still up for it. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Last but not least, dessert\u00a0is Yuzu Cake <\/strong>paired with Roasted Rice Tea \u2013 a simple dessert to end the meal.<\/p>\n

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Rants<\/strong>\u00a0The main challenge of this concept \u2013 how to keep repeated diners with the same level of anticipation? I was also looking forward to having Jeju Abalone but unfortunately it is not on the menu this time.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Will I Return Again?<\/strong>\u00a0The main highlight for me at\u00a0<\/strong>Jeju\u00a0Haenyeo\u00a0is the interactive performance and multi-sensory dining experience. The\u00a0flavours\u00a0of the food is very home-style but presented with finesse. The staff are very friendly, and I could really feel their passion towards\u00a0Jeju and their cuisine throughout the meal, which is beautiful.\u00a0<\/p>\n

TheRantingPanda says:<\/span><\/strong>
Taste bud<\/strong>: 4\/5
Hole in the pocket<\/strong>: 4\/5
Ambience<\/strong>: 4\/5
Overall Experience<\/strong>: 4\/5\u00a0<\/p>\n

Jeju Haenyeo<\/strong>\u00a0
1 Old Parliament Lane\u00a0
The Arts House Annex Building, #01-04\u00a0
Singapore 179429\u00a0
Tel: +65 8939 2582\u00a0<\/p>\n

Opening Hours<\/strong>\u00a0
Wednesday to Friday: 11.30am to 11pm\u00a0
Saturday & Sunday: 12pm to 11pm\u00a0
Closed on Monday & Tuesday\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ranted by The Ranter<\/em><\/p>\n

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