# Jeonpo brunch restaurant with open-kitchen bar seats: Pickles, Busan

- By Eunbyeol K. (https://superchart.com/en/@cups-between-cities/)
- Written Sep 16, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Busanjin, Busan
- Sponsored: This is a review of a store visited as part of a sponsorship.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@cups-between-cities/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@cups-between-cities/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza/index.md)

## In short

Pickles is a pizza and pasta brunch restaurant on Jeonpo Cafe Street in Busanjin, Busan, 2–3 minutes from Seomyeon Station Exit 6. At Pickles we took the front sofa-style bar seats looking into the open kitchen and ordered puttanesca pasta and a half-and-half pizza of jambon-beurre and beef cheeseburger, and dipping the pizza crust ends into the pasta sauce was the best combination of the meal. It was the tastiest meal of the whole Busan trip.

## Good to know

- **Hours**: Daily 11:00–21:00, last order 20:00, no break time
- **Location**: 2–3 minutes from Seomyeon Station Exit 6, ground floor of the Upper East Bakery building
- **Reservations**: Available through Catch Table
- **Wait**: There is a wait even at weekday lunch (we arrived before noon and were seated right away)
- **What we ordered**: Puttanesca pasta, half-and-half pizza (jambon-beurre + beef cheeseburger)
- **Seating**: Tables for 2 and for 3–4, plus tall sofa-style seats up front facing the open kitchen

*as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026*

When people think of Jeonpo-dong's Jeonpo Café Street in Busan, they usually picture delicious, hip cafés — but brunch spots deserve just as much attention. So instead of Ijaemo Pizza, I stopped by Pickles, a Jeonpo brunch favorite.

![Exterior of Pickles, a Jeonpo brunch restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza-01-50o1r-900.webp)

## Where Pickles is, opening hours and how long the wait is

Pickles is 2–3 minutes from Seomyeon Station Exit 6, on the ground floor of the Upper East Bakery building. It sits right below the Upper East Bakery, with Pickles occupying the first floor, so it was very easy to find.

![Entrance to Pickles on the ground floor of the Upper East Bakery building](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza-02-cjqln-900.webp)

They're open daily from 11am to 9pm, last order at 8pm. With no break time, it seems like a good spot to visit even if you're avoiding the lunch rush.

![Pickles business hours sign](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza-03-17oo2-900.webp)

Reservations are possible through Catch Table. I arrived right before noon and luckily got seated immediately, but there was still a wait at lunchtime even though it was a weekday.

![Entrance to Pickles with a weekday lunch wait](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza-04-1ec0f-900.webp)

## Inside Pickles: the room and the open-kitchen bar seats

The exterior has a neon sign that gives off a proper "Pizza!" vibe and feels cozy, while the inside is neatly decorated with well-placed lighting and simple props, making for a nice atmosphere.

![Interior of Pickles decorated with lighting and props](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza-05-bwqff-900.webp)

Seating ranges from tables for two up to tables for three or four. It's on the smaller side, so it seems well suited for small gatherings or dates.

![Pickles dining room with two-seat and four-seat tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza-06-75el6-900.webp)

The white wood wall interior combined with the lighting arrangement gives off a genuine European-meets-American feel.

![Pickles interior with white wood walls](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza-07-sa0fa-900.webp)

![Pickles wall with European-style lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza-08-d4u1e-900.webp)

Up front there were slightly elevated sofa-style tables that work well whether you're eating alone or with company — I sat there, and since the kitchen was open-plan and visible, it was never boring.

![Sofa-style bar seats facing the open kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza-09-lhwme-900.webp)

The counter area was also kept extremely clean, which made it clear they care about hygiene, and I noticed they spike the bills on a little pointed holder, kind of like you'd see abroad.

![Neatly organized counter at Pickles](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza-10-p4ld3-900.webp)

## Pickles menu: ordering the pizza and pasta set

Pickles' menu is made up of set menus, pastas, and pizzas. I was curious about the lasagna too, but since I don't often get to eat puttanesca, I picked that! And for the half-and-half pizza, I chose jambon-beurre and beef cheeseburger. I was also curious about the popular taco pizza, but that one's for next time!

![Pickles menu board showing pizza and pasta sets](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza-11-1gour-900.webp)

They also have romaine salad and chicken steak, so if you come with a group you could order a variety of sides too — and the chicken steak's price was really reasonable.

![Side menu listing romaine salad and chicken steak](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza-12-ix68w-900.webp)

## What does the puttanesca pasta at Pickles taste like?

Pickles' puttanesca pasta is the classic of classics — whole olives, pistachio, tomato, and anchovy cheese. The dishes took a little time to come out, and the pasta arrived first.

![Puttanesca pasta topped with whole olives and pistachio](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza-13-hzxzt-900.webp)

It was served piping hot — when I tossed the pasta, steam kept rising off it! If your pasta comes out this hot, blow on it and let it cool first.

![Steaming puttanesca pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza-14-1jii5-900.webp)

The anchovy flavor wasn't overpowering, which made it just right for me. If you like oil-based pasta, you should definitely order this.

![Close-up of oil-sauced puttanesca pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza-15-e7w01-900.webp)

The noodles were also a bit on the wider side, so the oil and anchovy sauce soaked in nicely, making it even tastier.

![Wide noodles lifted from the puttanesca pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza-16-1r1s5-m-900.webp)

## The jambon-beurre and beef cheeseburger half-and-half pizza

The half-and-half pizza I ordered came out right after. The jambon side was topped with pistachio, pepper, butter, and arugula, while the beef cheeseburger side was topped with beef, cheese, raw onion, and romaine — a pizza that was heavy but not greasy, and honestly tasted like a burger.

![A full half-and-half jambon-beurre and beef cheeseburger pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza-17-st300-900.webp)

Jambon-beurre first! Maybe because I usually love jambon ham, but the chewy dough paired beautifully with the arugula, jambon, and butter. The dough was chewy and moist, and the crust edge had this delicious pastry-like quality.

![Slice of jambon-beurre pizza topped with arugula and jambon](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza-18-7xtj6-900.webp)

When they served the pizza, they mentioned that sprinkling salt on it makes it even better, so I sprinkled some on — and wow. The salty dough and the salt worked really well together.

![Salt-sprinkled slice of jambon-beurre pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza-19-1ppr8-1200.webp)

Next up, the beef cheeseburger pizza! Despite looking fresh and green on top, it had that heavy, mixed flavor of beef bulgogi steak. If you love meat, you absolutely have to order this one. Splitting it half-and-half with the jambon-beurre meant I never got tired of either.

![Beef cheeseburger pizza topped with beef, cheese, and romaine](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza-20-qftl3-900.webp)

I usually love drizzling hot sauce on things, but this pizza wasn't greasy at all, and between the toppings and the dough's texture and bready flavor, it was actually better without hot sauce.

![Slice of beef cheeseburger pizza loaded with toppings](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza-21-18dme-900.webp)

The beef pizza had more of that cheese-pull stretchiness, so folding it in half was the way to eat it properly! There were utensils provided, but I got so absorbed I ate with my hands. Especially the dough — it was even nuttier and crispier than the jambon-beurre, maybe from the oil rendered off the beef and cheese, giving it an even tastier edge. I finished it down to the crust.

![Cheese stretching from a slice of beef pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza-22-14wan-900.webp)

Since it's called Pickles, you can't skip the pickles! They were cut into stick shapes, moderately brined, with a tangy flavor that paired well as a side.

![Pickles cut into stick shapes](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza-23-8a03r-900.webp)

## Why you should dip the pizza crust ends in the pasta sauce

I felt like I was about to burst, but the crust ends I never eat at home — dipped in puttanesca sauce, how could that not be delicious? Definitely order the pasta alongside and dip the bread. So good — highly recommend!

> It's so good you have to dip the crust ends in the sauce. Move over, cheese crust.

![Pizza crust end dipped into pasta sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza/jeonpo-pickles-puttanesca-half-pizza-24-ideo4-900.webp)

This was the tastiest meal I had on my Busan trip, one I want to come back and pay for myself later. Next time I visit Busan, I'm definitely stopping by again to try the pizzas I haven't had yet!

## Where it is

- Pickles (피클스)
- 62-14 Seojeon-ro 46beon-gil, 1st floor, Busanjin-gu, Busan, South Korea
- 부산광역시 부산진구 서전로46번길 62-14 1층 피클스
- 35.1550287, 129.0641769
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%94%BC%ED%81%B4%EC%8A%A4/@35.1550287,129.0641769,17z

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