Haeundae restaurant for a Chuseok couple's dish set: Bueokgan

Today I wanted to properly enjoy delicious Western food in a great atmosphere, so I headed to a famous Haeundae Western food spot on Dalmaji-gil in Busan — Bueokgan Haeundae Branch!

It's a spacious, comfortable European restaurant of over 330 square meters, already well known as a go-to spot for Haeundae dates or gatherings~ I love pasta, pizza, and risotto in general, so I went in with high expectations, and the vibe of the place matched the taste of the food perfectly — let me write up my review of this good-atmosphere Haeundae Chuseok-worthy Western restaurant, Bueokgan!

Where is Bueokgan Haeundae Branch and how do you get there?

The address of Bueokgan Haeundae Branch is 2F, 200 Dalmaji-gil117beon-gagil, Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea. The nearest subway station is Line 2 Jangsan Station Exit 9, about a 15-minute walk away (982m).

It's tucked near Dalmaji-gil so it's also a nice stop on a drive, and being a large-scale European restaurant of over 330 square meters, it's easy to spot even from a distance. The wide open space puts you in a good mood the moment you walk in.

Bueokgan Haeundae Branch hours, break time and last order

Bueokgan Haeundae Branch is open daily 11:00–21:00, with break time 15:00–16:30 and last order at 20:30.

True to its aim of being 'the most refined restaurant in Busan,' it's apparently also famous as a restaurant that moms love. It's great for friend gatherings but also for coming with parents, kids, or a husband — the whole family — thanks to its warm, upscale atmosphere.

What comes in the Bueokgan couple's dish set?

That day we went with the Bueokgan couple's dish set, which lets you try several popular menu items at a reasonable price! It came packed with pumpkin soup, garden salad, abalone cream risotto, and basil margherita pizza!

① Sweet pumpkin soup and garden salad at Bueokgan

The pumpkin soup that woke up our appetites before the main meal was made by hand-grinding fresh pumpkin right at the restaurant, giving it a deep, rich sweetness — amazing! It wasn't an artificial syrupy sweetness, but the soft, wholesome taste of the pumpkin itself came through fully, so I was impressed from the very first bite! The fresh garden salad that came alongside had crisp vegetables balanced with a tangy dressing, making it a perfect appetizer~

② Abalone cream risotto with fried enoki mushrooms

The abalone cream risotto caught our eyes with its looks alone, and it was made with rich abalone intestine sauce, packing in deep ocean flavor. It was loaded with chewy abalone and clam meat, giving it a fun texture to chew on, and topped with crispy fried enoki mushrooms — the balance of nuttiness and crunch was fantastic. It's a premium risotto you can enjoy to the last bite without the usual heaviness of cream sauce, and since it wasn't spicy at all, it was great to share with a kid too!

③ Basil margherita pizza

The basil margherita pizza stood out even in the dough — a fragrant basil pesto base piled high with fresh roasted tomatoes, on a chewy yet light crust, where the salty-tangy tomato and basil aromas blended without being overpowering. It was light rather than heavy, making it the perfect pairing to go alongside the risotto.

Is Bueokgan Haeundae Branch a good spot for a Chuseok holiday meal?

If you're looking for a great-atmosphere spot in Haeundae to enjoy high-quality European dining, be sure to visit Bueokgan Haeundae Branch on Dalmaji-gil~ In a spacious, comfortable interior you can enjoy carefully made Western dishes, making it hard to find a better place in Haeundae for a date or gathering with loved ones over the Chuseok holidays. Strongly recommended as a Haeundae Western restaurant that nails both taste and atmosphere!