FOREIGN HANGOUTS AND HOW TO GET AROUND
Ria Kim
Jeju City is divided into two parts - Gu Jeju ("Gu" means old) to the east and Shin Jeju ("Shin" means new) to the west. Within Gu Jeju there is Shi Cheong (City Hall) and Tapdong, which is down the hill from Shi Cheong towards the water. These places have a plethora of inexpensive bars, coffee shops, nightclubs and restaurants.
Shi Cheong
The Shi Cheong area is one of the most active locations in Jeju City, especially for the younger generation. Even at midnight, when much of the city sleeps, the City Hall area is just waking up. Numerous bars, coffee shops, and restaurants are concentrated within this part of the City. If you have not been there yet, please make an effort to go. You won't be disappointed!
The Factory (Formerly known as Led Zeppelin)
Start at the big bus stop and walk past Tom'n'Tom's coffee shop. Turn left at the Crown Bakery (end of the block) and look up at the next T intersection. The Factory is on the second floor.
Baghdad Cafe (064 - 757-8182)

The restaurant serves Indian food made by Indian chefs prepared with Indian methods. As a result, the food is excellent and very authentic, but it's a little pricey. Foreigners tend to congregate here. To get there, cross the main road opposite the big bus stop at the Family Mart. Go down the small road passed City of Espresso and Nature ice cream shop. Turn left at Ediya Coffee Shop. Bagdad Cafe is a few doors up the street on your right. Be warned, however, Baghdad's does not serve Basmati rice (or at least did not when I was there!).
El Paso(064-752-8252)

Obviously it's not on par with Mexican food in Mexico or even the US Southwest, but it's still quite good. The prices can be a bit high, but the portions are decent. It's located just by Holly's Coffee Shop.
Zapata's(064-722-3369)

For a cheaper Mexican food alternative you could try Zapata's. It's positioned just down the street from Dunkin Donuts.
Shin Jeju
Shin Jeju is smaller than Shi Cheong but still has its share of bars, restaurants, nightclubs, etc.
La Vie
Although this small bar is tucked away, it's worth finding, especially on Wednesday nights. If you can play an instrument you are more than welcome to jam with others any day of the week. The owners and patrons are very friendly, and it is a great place to hang out and catch up with a virtually English speaking crowd.
RajMahal 064-749-4924

If you insist on having your Indian dish with the customary Basmati (see above) you can try the RajMahal (located on the second floor, opposite Jaewon Apts). The RajMahal also has English speaking Indian staff.
The Plate(064-746-8008)

Their menu has an assortment of pasta dishes and other specials including hamburgers and green curry at an affordable price. When I visited there with my friends the first time for lunch its decor seemed simple and modern but the food is delicious.
It's a quaint little spot just off the road from E-mart in Shin Jeju. If you're walking away from the main intersection in front of E-mart, you take a left down the first intersection you come across. Take a right at the vets and it's a few doors down on your right (just after United Mart). The Plate offers outside seating and a plasma screen television. All along the wall are photos of the dishes, so if you want to know what something will actually look like, take a glance before you order.
Elsewhere on the Island
Gecko's(064-739-0845)
Gecko's is a restaurant and pub near the Jungmun Resort area. Although it is sort of out in the middle of nowhere, it's still a popular foreigner hangout. They have great burgers and Guinness on draft. The Jeju-Seogwipo long distance bus passes near there.
Gourmet local food you have to try:
Jeju boasts beautiful raw fish, produced from clean fishing grounds. Sliced raw fish is one of the most popular foods in Jeju due to its protein and minerals. When you go to the Sumee restaurant in Seogwipo, you will taste such delights as Godeungae-hoe (raw mackerel), Okdom (grilled snapper) and Galchi-hoe (raw hairtail fish).
Vegetarian (temple food) restaurants
If you would like to try traditional temple food, you can go to Yonwoonae, which is next to the Botanical gardens in Shin Jeju. The organic vegetarian food at the Mulmaegol in Su San is also highly recommended.
Jeju is the orange capital of South Korea. Tangerines are very common, but you should also try Hallabong - larger than its cousin with an unusual shape that looks like Halla Mountain. Black pig is also something you should not miss. You will not mistake it as you can often find the black hair still on the rind! If you are a little adventurous you could try horsemeat (Malgogi) which is unique to the island.