더 플라잉 호그 - The Flying Hog

Is The Flying Hog worth booking in Seogwipo?

Yes, if you are looking for Korean Fusion cooking that has earned back-to-back recognition in the La Liste global rankings — 76.5 points in 2025 and 76 points in 2026 — in a city that most diners overlook in favour of Seoul. The Flying Hog is one of the more credentialled tables on Jeju Island, and for an explorer visiting Seogwipo, it is the kind of place you book before you arrive rather than figure out on the day.

The Room and the Setting

Specific seating counts and layout details are not confirmed in the public record, but Korean Fusion restaurants at this award tier in Seogwipo typically operate as intimate, considered spaces rather than large dining halls. That matters for how you plan your visit: this is not a venue for a loud group dinner or a quick stopover. The physical format , whatever its exact dimensions , is built around the food being the focus. If you are arriving from a larger Korean city, expect something quieter and more self-contained than the high-energy dining rooms of Seoul. For context on how the Seogwipo restaurant scene sits within the wider Jeju experience, see our full Seogwipo restaurants guide.

Korean Fusion at This Latitude

Korean Fusion as a category draws on the country's strong ingredient culture , fermented condiments, seasonal produce rotations, and a cooking logic that changes meaningfully with the time of year. Jeju Island has its own ingredient identity: local pork, hairtail fish, hallabong citrus, and seasonal mountain and coastal produce that differ from what kitchens in Seoul or Busan are working with. At a venue with La Liste recognition, those regional inputs are likely to be treated seriously rather than treated as decoration. This makes the question of when you visit relevant: visiting Seogwipo in citrus season (roughly late November through February) versus the summer months will put different ingredients on the table. If your visit timing is flexible, that seasonal shift is worth factoring into your decision. For a sense of how Korean Fusion cooking operates at its highest tier nationally, Mingles in Seoul and Mori in Busan are useful reference points. For more traditional Korean approaches, Kwon Sook Soo in Gangnam-gu and Baegyangsa Temple in Jangseong-gun offer contrast.

What the La Liste Score Tells You

La Liste aggregates critic reviews, guides, and user data into a global ranking. A score of 76 to 76.5 across two consecutive years places The Flying Hog in a tier that is well above casual dining and solidly in the serious restaurant category without being at the rarefied 90-plus level of venues like Le Bernardin in New York or Alain Ducasse at Louis XV in Monte Carlo. For Seogwipo specifically, this is meaningful: options at this recognition level are limited on the island, which makes The Flying Hog one of the clearest default choices for a food-focused visitor. The consistency across two years also suggests the kitchen is not a one-season story. For other Korean restaurants with comparable regional credibility, Double T Dining in Gangneung and Doosoogobang in Suwon are worth knowing about if your trip extends beyond Jeju.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What should a first-timer know about The Flying Hog? Book before you arrive. This is the most recognised Korean Fusion address in Seogwipo, with consecutive La Liste scores confirming its standing. Given a perfect 5.0 Google rating across 42 reviews, expectations are high and the kitchen appears to meet them consistently. Confirm hours directly since these are not published in available records.
• What should I order at The Flying Hog? Specific dishes are not confirmed in the public record, so ordering guidance here would be speculation. In the Korean Fusion category at this award level, the kitchen's own selection , whether a set menu or a chef's recommended sequence , is usually the right move rather than cherry-picking from a la carte. Ask the team on arrival what is seasonal.
• What should I wear to The Flying Hog? No dress code is confirmed, but La Liste-recognised restaurants at this level in South Korea generally expect smart casual at minimum. Avoid overly casual clothing. If you are combining dinner here with a visit to a formal venue like Injegol in Inje County on the same trip, the same wardrobe approach works.
• Is The Flying Hog good for a special occasion? Yes. The La Liste recognition, the 5.0 Google rating, and the Korean Fusion format all point to a considered dining experience suited to a celebration. For a more casual special occasion, Palate at ₩₩ is easier on the wallet. For maximum formality on Jeju, 7th Door at ₩₩₩₩ is an alternative worth comparing.
• What are alternatives to The Flying Hog in Seogwipo? Within the Seogwipo dining set, Solbam and 7th Door both operate at ₩₩₩₩ and are the closest peers in price tier. L'Amitié at ₩₩₩ is worth considering if you want a French approach rather than Korean. Palate at ₩₩ is the value option for contemporary cooking. See the full comparison below.
• Can The Flying Hog accommodate groups? Seat count and private dining availability are not confirmed. At La Liste-tier restaurants in South Korea, group bookings of six or more typically require advance notice and are not always possible. Contact the venue directly , phone and website details are not in the public record, so searching the venue name directly in Korean (더 플라잉 호그) in Naver Maps will surface current contact information.