JW Marriott Jeju’s Forgotten Flavors Series Sells Out in a Culinary Triumph

A Sold-Out Culinary Journey Across Jeju

Did you know every dinner seat disappeared within days at JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa this July? Over four thrilling evenings, guests embarked on a luxury dining series themed Forgotten Flavors, blending traditional recipes with modern flair and sparking travel magazine headlines and local news buzz
Tickets vanished fast as gourmands flocked to sample menus inspired by haenyeo seafood, Jeju vegetables, and time-honored techniques reimagined by global and resident chefs

Rediscovering Forgotten Flavors with Haenyeo Traditions

Imagine walking Jeju’s coastal trails with haenyeo divers, then unwrapping a 차롱 basket of foraged herbs and seafood amid ocean breezes Would you expect such a moving prelude to a fine dining course at Fox Water? This immersive program celebrated the deep bond between island life and cuisine, earning praise on Naver blogs for its authenticity and emotional resonance

Six-Hands Dinner and Seasonal Ingredients

At The Flying Hog’s wood-fire grill, a Six-Hands Dinner brought together Chef Kim Woo-chul and Australian guest chefs for an eight-course feast Would the spark of shared childhood recipes shine through in each bite? It did—with buckwheat noodles, perilla oil, sea urchin, wild greens, smoked lobster bisque, hanwoo striploin, and champagne pairings igniting foodie forums across blogs and Instagram reels

Community Reactions and Cultural Insights

What did guests say online After tasting cocktails infused with 고소리술 and Hallabong citrus, many exclaimed their surprise at how Jeju’s small-batch liquor can elevate a modern tipple Blogs noted the resort’s seamless fusion of nature, culture, and haute cuisine, while overseas readers learned why haenyeo heritage matters as much as the dishes they harvest