The Jeju Kimmanbok story — “abalone kimbap” read backwards
How one abalone kimbap became a taste of Jeju. From the name to the food, here is Jeju Kimmanbok.
What does “Kimmanbok” mean?
It is the Korean phrase “jeonbok-euro mandeun gimbap” (kimbap made with abalone) read backwards: gim-man-bok.
What kind of place is Jeju Kimmanbok?
A Jeju kimbap shop famous for abalone kimbap made with rice cooked in abalone innards. It has been featured on Korean TV many times, including KBS 2TV “Saengsaeng Information”, KBS “Live Tonight”, JTBC “Night Goblin” and Yonhap News TV, became known as a place people line up for, and has been a favorite of many celebrities. It has also opened in a well-known Seoul department store.
Why do people say “In Jeju, get Kimmanbok”?
It has become a food that stands for Jeju. Travelers stop by, and groups holding events in Jeju often place large orders as a Jeju welcome gift. Group orders: https://kimmanbok.airpony.co.kr
Where are the stores?
There are two stores, both in Jeju: the Jeju City main store near Jeju Airport (41 Ora-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do) and the Seogwipo store (117 Worldcup-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do).