Group dinner sashimi platter in Millak-dong, Busan: The Bangpaje

In Busan, when I'm craving sashimi, I always end up heading somewhere close to the sea.

This time I visited The Bangpaje, a sashimi restaurant in Millak-dong. While looking for good Millak-dong restaurants, I wanted to properly enjoy fresh sashimi, so I dropped by — and the menu I picked that day was the seasonal assorted sashimi platter. It's a spread that lets you enjoy several kinds of sashimi that are at their best in season, so I went in with high expectations. Sashimi really does taste better eaten close to the ocean. 🐟🌊

What kind of place is The Bangpaje in Millak-dong?

The Bangpaje is a Millak-dong sashimi restaurant on Gwangan Beach-ro 294beon-gil in Suyeong-gu, Busan. Millak-dong has so many sashimi restaurants that it's always hard to decide where to go.

The Bangpaje's name itself gives off a seaside feel, which made me even more excited. Rather than just one plate of sashimi, I liked that you can enjoy a whole spread with various seasonal seafood together. This kind of full-table setup is especially convenient when you're visiting with several people who want to try a variety of dishes.

What comes with the seasonal assorted sashimi platter?

The menu I ordered at The Bangpaje that day was the seasonal assorted sashimi platter.

With sashimi, there's always the fun of wondering which fish will show up. True to its name, the seasonal assorted platter came with several kinds of sashimi on one plate, looking hearty and appetizing. Picking up one piece at a time and comparing textures and flavors was part of the fun. Dipped lightly in vinegar-chili sauce or soy sauce, the firm and chewy sashimi had a clean, mild taste. As someone who loves sashimi, this kind of assorted platter really hits the spot. 😊

After enjoying the clean, natural flavor of the sashimi on its own, I tried wrapping it in lettuce too, and I kept reaching for more without getting tired of it. With the side dishes served alongside, the whole spread felt even more generous.

Sashimi and soju: how The Bangpaje works for a group dinner

Coming to a Millak-dong sashimi restaurant, you can't skip a light drink alongside the sashimi. 🍻 A piece of fresh sashimi followed by a cold drink really brings out the charm of eating sashimi by the sea.

It was a menu that worked well whether I was catching up with friends or having a hearty meal with family. Especially since you can taste several kinds of sashimi at once, it seemed like a satisfying choice even when visiting with a group whose tastes differ.

Craving sashimi in Millak-dong, Busan

When I'm craving sashimi in Busan, Millak-dong is always the first place that comes to mind.

Just being near the sea while enjoying fresh sashimi gives off a vacation-like feeling. Trying the seasonal assorted sashimi platter at The Bangpaje this time, I liked being able to enjoy so many different kinds of sashimi at once, and the generous full-table spread kept me satisfied throughout the meal. For anyone searching for Millak-dong restaurants who wants to properly enjoy sashimi, I'd recommend this kind of seasonal assorted platter.

The Bangpaje seasonal sashimi platter: the verdict

This is the seasonal assorted sashimi platter I had at The Bangpaje, a Millak-dong sashimi restaurant!

I enjoyed trying various kinds of seasonal sashimi, and it was fun eating the chewy, firm sashimi with soy sauce, vinegar-chili sauce, or lettuce wraps depending on my mood. Above all, sashimi feels more enjoyable when shared with several people. With the generous seasonal assorted platter in front of us, tasting one piece after another and chatting away, the meal time flew by.

If you're craving sashimi in Millak-dong and want to enjoy a seasonal assorted platter in a seaside atmosphere, spend a delicious time at The Bangpaje, a Millak-dong sashimi restaurant, with the seasonal assorted sashimi platter. 🐟🌊