Hangover soup dinner after Dongnae Megamart shopping: Dallae Haejang

Where to eat after grocery shopping at Dongnae Megamart?

Dallae Haejang Busan Dongnae (달래해장 부산동래점) is a hangover soup restaurant right across from Dongnae Megamart, so it's a great place for dinner after you shop. Megamart is where I usually go whenever I need groceries in Dongnae, and this time, after shopping, I was wondering where to eat and ended up at Dallae Haejang, right in front. It's directly across from Megamart so it's easy to find, and it's convenient to walk over after parking, which makes it perfect for a meal after shopping.

I think it's a Dongnae restaurant worth visiting at least once if you're looking for a hearty meal. The location is good too, so I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a place near Dongnae Station or Dongnae-gu Office.

What's the atmosphere inside Dallae Haejang Busan Dongnae?

The dining room is clean and spacious, with comfortably spaced tables. The clean, roomy feel was the first thing I noticed when I walked in, and it made for a relaxing meal. Solo diners, families and groups of coworkers were all there. It's easy to come alone without feeling awkward, so I thought it would be a really good spot for a solo meal in Dongnae too.

Above all, the menu is really varied. It's a hangover soup specialist, but with so many meal options, whoever you come with can order to their taste. On weekdays from 11am to 3pm they also run a good-value lunch special, which made me even happier.

How much are the lunch set menus at Dallae Haejang?

The lunch special at Dallae Haejang Busan Dongnae runs weekdays from 11am to 3pm, with hangover soup sets starting at ₩12,900. The lunch specials are tasty too.

• Spam and egg + hangover soup set ₩12,900
• Yukjeon (beef pancake) + hangover soup set ₩12,900
• Spicy stir-fried pork + hangover soup set ₩14,900
• Charcoal bulgogi + milmyeon (Busan wheat noodles) set ₩14,900

Visit at lunchtime and you get a generous spread at a reasonable price, so I can see why it's so popular with office workers. I'd heartily recommend it to people working nearby or anyone stuck deciding on lunch.

Signature dishes: beef hangover soup, Dallae offal soup, clear beef soup

The signature dishes at Dallae Haejang Busan Dongnae are really varied, including beef hangover soup (₩11,000), Dallae offal soup (₩14,000) and clear beef soup (₩11,000). The one I looked at most closely was the beef hangover soup. A rich broth with a generous amount of beef, it filled me up nicely. The clean yet deep flavor of the broth made it satisfying not only as a hangover cure but as a regular meal.

If you like a spicy, rich broth, I'd also recommend the Dallae offal soup. It's packed with offal, so the texture is good and the broth is deep, and I hear it's a popular pick with many customers.

If you're visiting with kids, the clear beef soup is a good choice too. The broth is mild and light rather than stimulating, so even small children should be able to eat it without trouble.

Is it okay for a family meal with kids?

Dallae Haejang Busan Dongnae has baby chairs and plenty of dishes kids can eat, so I recommend it for a family meal. Parents can eat comfortably too, so if you're looking for a restaurant to bring a child, you'll probably be even happier.

The basic side dishes come out neatly and you can get refills if you run out, which was nice. Best of all, the food comes out tidy and the ingredients felt fresh, so I enjoyed it to the last bite.

For a meal after Dongnae Megamart shopping, or a company dinner

The big plus of Dallae Haejang Busan Dongnae is that it's well placed for eating right after shopping at Megamart. You don't have to travel far after your groceries; a bowl of warm hangover soup is right across the street, which was really convenient. So I'm happy to recommend it to anyone looking for a good restaurant near Dongnae Megamart.

The room is large with lots of tables, so it looked good for company dinners too. With a wide range of meals and set menus, I think it would suit a bigger group well. Group customers were actually coming in a lot, and I thought it would be perfectly fine as a Dongnae spot for a group dinner.

Side dishes at Dallae Haejang

The side dishes were chili peppers, garlic, kimchi and kkakdugi (cubed radish kimchi).

Who should go to Dallae Haejang Busan Dongnae?

If you're wondering where to get a hearty meal in Dongnae, give Dallae Haejang, right across from Megamart, a try. Solo meals, family outings, lunch specials and company dinners all work here, so it's a good restaurant whoever you go with.

Finishing the day with a bowl of warm hangover soup after my Megamart shopping left me full in body and mind. It's a Dongnae restaurant I'd like to return to and try the other dishes one by one. If you're looking for a solo meal or group dinner spot near Dongnae Station, Dongnae-gu Office or Dongnae Megamart, I'd recommend giving it a visit.

Inside Dallae Haejang Busan Dongnae

There are aprons and baby chairs. There's also a separate space for company dinners and group gatherings, which is nice.