Seomyeon Korean BBQ with high chairs and free gim: Anmin Busan

I went back again to my all-time favorite Korean BBQ spot, Anmin Busan~ Last time I visited the Myeongji branch, but I was so happy they opened a new one in Seomyeon, Busan. It's my absolute favorite meat spot, the kind I keep re-re-revisiting.

Anmin Busan hours and visitor info

• Hours: Daily 16:00–24:00, open year-round
• Group-friendly (has private rooms)
• Reservations available
• Kids' chairs
• Waiting area
• Corkage allowed

Where is Anmin Busan in Seomyeon? Exterior and location

This is the exterior of Anmin Busan — even from the outside, the interior design really stands out~ It's also close to Seomyeon subway station, so it's a very accessible location.

Inside Anmin Busan: interior and seating

Walking through the entrance, there's a spacious waiting area. Anmin is such a popular spot for grilled-for-you Korean BBQ in Seomyeon that there can sometimes be a wait~~ I'd recommend reserving before you go!!

Once inside, the warm wood-tone atmosphere and upscale interior really left an impression. The tables are also spaced out generously, so it was a comfortable space to eat in.

For group gatherings, there are also separate private rooms prepared, making it a great spot for all kinds of get-togethers. And best of all, since it's a grilled-for-you spot in Seomyeon, you don't have to grill the meat yourself even with a big group~~~

There's also a separate bar seating area within the main hall — the red lighting and interior that blends Korean aesthetics made for a really striking space. If you're visiting as a couple on a date, the bar seats have great atmosphere too, perfect for a drink together.

What's on the Anmin Busan menu?

This is the menu board at Anmin, a Seomyeon Korean BBQ restaurant. The meat options range from set menus to individually orderable whole pork belly, whole pork neck, skin and pork jowl, and a special assortment. I'd recommend the main meat set that lets you try a little of several cuts — since it was just the two of us adults, we ordered the half whole-pig set.

There were also side dishes good to enjoy with the meat, like beef tartare, stone-pot rice, and doenjang sulbap (rice with soybean paste), plus dessert-course options like hwang doenjang jjigae with a whole crab in it, sundubu jjigae, cold ramen, golbimmyeon, and cheese fried rice — quite a variety!

Order list — Half whole-pig set / Hwang doenjang jjigae (crab doenjang stew) / Rice

Chopsticks and small plates were already set at the table. That phrase Anmin uses that I see every time I visit really makes it feel like each guest is welcomed with care. Every time I come to Anmin I notice these little thoughtful touches, which makes it such a pleasant place to eat.

Table setting and banchan at Anmin Busan

Here's Anmin's basic table setting.

The basic setting comes with all kinds of sauces, and paired with meat, the combination is just insane... seriously delicious. Beyond the sauces, the seasonal pickles, green onion kimchi, and fresh kimchi are all banchan that are special and really tasty too~

Can you bring a baby to Anmin Busan?

We visited with our baby, and they gave us baby dishes plus gim (seaweed) and a drink for the baby to eat. This kind of kid-friendly consideration was so touching!! The baby chair was also comfortable for our little one, and having it right next to us made it easy to take care of the baby.

The half whole-pig set: neck, belly and skin

This is the half whole-pig set we ordered. It comes with pork neck, belly, and skin, along with a small portion of vegetables to grill alongside.

Another great thing about Anmin — the staff grill every piece of meat for you~~ When a pro grills it, the meat really tastes different somehow, haha. They cut it into nice bite-sized pieces as they grill. The ventilation system was also excellent, so the whole restaurant space felt really comfortable!!

The well-grilled meat is placed on a small mini brazier next to you, keeping it warm while you eat :) Beautifully golden-brown grilled meat — if you're looking for a grilled-for-you Korean BBQ spot in Seomyeon, come to Anmin, everyone.

For the first bite, I dipped it in pine pollen salt — Anmin's meat is such high quality that even eaten plain, it's packed with juicy flavor and depth, so delicious~~!!! There's a reason it's my favorite among pork BBQ restaurants.

I'm the type who prefers eating with banchan and sauces on the side, and every time I come to Anmin, the wrap vegetables and side dishes are so varied that you get to enjoy the meat with all sorts of different flavors — one of the things that's totally my style.

Which dipping sauces come with the pork?

All kinds of sauces are prepared, so you can enjoy them however suits your taste. The shiitake wasabi sauce, with its sharp wasabi kick and shiitake mushroom combo, is absolutely delicious, and my personal favorite is the cheese fondue sauce🫢 — there's breadcrumbs on top, and mixed together it gives you both texture and cheesy richness that pairs so well with the meat, one of those sauces I kept reaching for!! The pork skin pairs perfectly with the fish sauce, so be sure to try that combo too~~

Hwang doenjang jjigae (crab doenjang stew)

You've got to finish with doenjang jjigae as the unwritten rule, right~? This is the hwang doenjang jjigae we ordered as a side dish. It's named after the whole hwang crab (a type of blue crab) placed on top.

It was packed with all kinds of ingredients, and the crab meat inside the hwang crab was really meaty too~~ From the first sip of the broth, it's refreshing yet deeply flavorful, making it the perfect stew to finish the meal with!!

Overall, the quality of the meat itself is a cut above, with deep flavor and juiciness you can really taste, which is why once you come here you can't help but come back again and again and again. The accompanying sauces and banchan are also varied and delicious, so it's a taste I keep thinking about... haha. It's a great spot for a date, a family outing with a baby, or a group gathering, so if you're looking for a grilled-for-you Korean BBQ spot in Seomyeon, be sure to visit Anmin!!