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Refreshing Hallabong Sundae at Dongmun Market On Jeju Island
After sampling a handful of the different stalls in the market place my belly was getting quite full. But let’s be honest there’s ALWAYS room for ice cream. This dessert stall had some interesting sundae options with different syrups and various toppings to chooses from.
The Hallabong inspired sundae really stood out to me amongst all the options. The orange / tangerine sundae looked so vibrant, it really stood out amongst all the desserts. It was definitely the most popular item with many of the customers walking away with it.
The vanilla was extremely light, creamy, and tasted great. The Hallabong syrup drizzled over the vanilla was both tart and sweet, a perfect blend of the two. Small bits of delicious Hallabong were spread throughout the ice cream which added additional flavor and texture.
The dried slice of Hallabong on the top of the sundae provided a nice bitter crunch. I have no idea if you’re actually supposed to eat it or if it’s simply for decoration but no harm no foul.
Overall no flavor was overpowering and everything really blended well together. Since the sundae was so light it was actually quite refreshing.
I could have easily eaten another of these or two or three, don’t judge me lol. This was definitely a great way to end my food adventure at Dongmun Market!
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Sampling Jeju Island’s Famous Tangerine Juice At Dongmun Market
After enjoying food from the Lobster / Grilled Pork Roll and Abalone Butter Rice with Spicy Pork stall, I thought I could use a little breather from the food. Luckily for me there was an ideal stall selling tasty beverages in the same area.
One of the items that Jeju Island is famous for are their tangerines. Known for their high quality and delicious taste, the tangerines on Jeju Island are referred to as Hallabong. It’s a special hybrid fruit that originates from the island. The fruit is a cross between a kiyomi orange and a ponkan citrus fruit. The end result is a sweeter citrus fruit with a hint of tartness. It’s certainly something that Jeju Island takes pride in as you hear and see a lot about these tangerines.
I figured this was a good opportunity to take a break from the food and see if this well known fruit lived up to the hype.
At the stall I visited they make the juice to order right in front of you. Can’t ask for any fresher juice. The juice was ice cold and the first sip was certainly refreshing! It was a nice balance of sweet and tanginess. Very similar to a freshly squeezed cup of orange juice. At this point in the evening it was perfect to sip on after eating at a couple of the food stalls.
Moreover, it was nice to take a break, people watch, and enjoy the drink after a few salty dishes. Without a doubt it helped to wash the food down and prep me for some more delicious food.
By no means am I an orange juice connoisseur or anything, but I thought this was some refreshing and tasty OJ, er, tangerine juice.
