# Korean restaurant in Jeonpo for two: deodeok mushroom grill, Hyangtaek - By Sohyun Rim (https://superchart.com/en/@dadaepo-late-anchor/) - Written Sep 19, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Busanjin, Busan - Sponsored: This visit was supported with a complimentary meal from the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@dadaepo-late-anchor/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill-d7c8/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@dadaepo-late-anchor/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill-d7c8/index.md) ## In short Hyangtaek Jeonpo Branch is a Korean rice-bowl restaurant on Seojeon-ro in Busanjin, Busan, specializing in samchi gondeurebap (mackerel with gondeure thistle rice). Two people ordered two mackerel thistle rice bowls plus a side of grilled deodeok and mushrooms, then followed the "How to enjoy Hyangtaek" card on the table, mixing the thistle and mackerel and eating the bowl in three rounds with gopchang gim (crisp seaweed), bibim jeotgal (seasoned salted seafood) and the house sauce. The spicy-sweet grilled deodeok and mushrooms had a great bite and sat perfectly on top of the rice, making it an essential side to add. ## Good to know - **What we ordered**: 2 mackerel thistle rice bowls, 1 grilled deodeok and mushrooms - **Side dishes**: Gopchang gim (crisp seaweed), bibim jeotgal (seasoned salted seafood), gungchae jangajji (pickled stem lettuce), warm soup - **Sign in the restaurant**: SINCE 2022, started at Gyodong Market in Daegu - **Location**: 1st floor, 42-1 Seojeon-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan *as written by the visitor on Sep 19, 2026* Hello! (◍•ᴗ•◍) ![Main image of Hyangtaek Jeonpo Branch, a Korean restaurant in Jeonpo-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill-01-1pxvl-1200.webp) I was wandering around Seomyeon and Jeonpo when I finally made it to Hyangtaek, a Jeonpo-dong restaurant that's been getting a ton of buzz lately! (૭ ᐕ)૭ ![Entrance to Hyangtaek Jeonpo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill-02-1jiu3-900.webp) ## What kind of place is Hyangtaek Jeonpo Branch? Hyangtaek apparently started as a small shop at Gyodong Market in Daegu and grew from there through sheer dedication — there was a framed sign in the store that read 'SINCE 2022, Hyangtaek started at Gyodong Market, Daegu' 🌿 ![Framed brand story sign inside Hyangtaek Jeonpo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill-03-ah4td-900.webp) ![Wood-toned interior of Hyangtaek Jeonpo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill-04-1e6bv-900.webp) ![Dining area and interior decor at Hyangtaek Jeonpo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill-05-emp7v-900.webp) ![Menu signage on the wall at Hyangtaek Jeonpo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill-06-13zlt-900.webp) ![Decorative items in a corner of Hyangtaek Jeonpo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill-07-7d4u7-900.webp) ![Neatly arranged interior view of Hyangtaek Jeonpo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill-08-28v9p-900.webp) The interior was cozy wood tones, neatly arranged, so it was the perfect spot to enjoy a relaxed meal haha ![Wooden spoon and chopsticks set on the table at Hyangtaek Jeonpo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill-09-1gkuk-900.webp) ![Barley tea bottle and paper cup at Hyangtaek Jeonpo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill-10-1d5mu-883.webp) ![Table neatly set before the meal at Hyangtaek Jeonpo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill-11-1c9xr-900.webp) Look at this table setting — neat wooden spoons and chopsticks, paper cups, and a bottle of cool, nutty barley tea all lined up... (๑• _•๑) ## What we ordered: two mackerel thistle rice bowls and grilled deodeok with mushrooms I ordered the signature Korean menu at Hyangtaek Jeonpo Branch, a well-known spot in Jeonpo-dong! - 2 mackerel thistle rice bowls (samchi gondeure bap) - 1 deodeok mushroom stir-fry ![Menu order guide at Hyangtaek Jeonpo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill-12-1awxv-900.webp) ![Ordering mackerel thistle rice and deodeok mushroom stir-fry](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill-13-ez84n-900.webp) After a short wait, the neatly arranged banchan (side dishes) and warm broth arrived first. ![Basic side dishes and warm broth served first](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill-14-14lk1-900.webp) Gopchang gim (seaweed), bibim jeotgal (seasoned relish), and gungchae jangajji (pickled vegetable) were all neatly plated. The combo of gim with a bit of jeotgal on top was especially clean and delicious! ![Gim, bibim jeotgal, and gungchae jangajji side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill-15-g94j3-900.webp) ![A bite of gim topped with bibim jeotgal](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill-16-gapdx-900.webp) ## How the mackerel thistle rice tastes, and the "How to enjoy Hyangtaek" method And then the main dish finally arrived — samchi gondeure bap...! (,,•﹏•,,) A bowl piled high with fragrant gondeure (thistle greens) topped with a thick, nicely grilled piece of domestic mackerel — the visual alone was perfect!! ![Mackerel thistle rice with a piece of mackerel over gondeure greens](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill-17-8u7i8-900.webp) I picked up a bit of the mackerel flesh with my chopsticks, and the thick, tender flesh was so moist ㅠㅠ ![Thick mackerel flesh lifted with chopsticks](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill-18-xwgmr-900.webp) ![Full table setting of mackerel thistle rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill-19-1epy0-900.webp) I followed the 'Hyangtaek way to eat it' guide sitting on the table! ![Table guide for the 'Hyangtaek way to eat it'](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill-20-l4x1t-900.webp) - First, tear the rice, gondeure, and mackerel along the grain and mix evenly! (Since it's hand-cleaned domestic mackerel, there are barely any bones, but eat carefully just in case haha) - Enjoy the plain, savory flavor first, then top gim with a dab of bibim jeotgal! - Finally, drizzle on Hyangtaek's own special sauce for another layer of umami! The savoriness of the mackerel, the mild fragrance of the gondeure, plus that special sauce on top — it's an absolutely can't-go-wrong combo lol. One bite in and my stomach felt completely at ease — such a great lunch pick in Jeonpo-dong. Definitely a top Jeonpo/Seomyeon spot (♡˘▽˘)*.¸. ## Why you should add the grilled deodeok and mushrooms And everyone... the legend of this visit was the side dish, deodeok mushroom stir-fry 🔥 ![Wall poster for the deodeok mushroom stir-fry, 'full of medicinal benefits'](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill-21-y4rep-900.webp) I added it almost hypnotized after seeing the 'deodeok mushroom stir-fry full of medicinal benefits' poster on the wall — and I would have seriously regretted skipping it ㅠㅁㅠ ![Deodeok mushroom stir-fry topped with sesame seeds and green onion](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill-22-uufz4-900.webp) The sauce had a glossy sheen, sprinkled with sesame seeds and green onion 🩶 One bite in, and the bittersweet, fragrant flavor unique to deodeok (mountain bellflower root) paired perfectly with the chewy mushroom texture and the nicely browned red sauce! Deodeok is honestly so good. This is the kind of flavor your parents would love too! ![A sauce-coated piece of deodeok mushroom stir-fry](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill-23-85t9e-900.webp) ![Deodeok mushroom stir-fry piled on top of thistle rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill-24-ckaa9-900.webp) Spicy-sweet without being overly intense, it was perfect for piling on top of the thistle rice as a Jeonpo lunch spot pick haha. Seriously — you must order the deodeok mushroom stir-fry as a side!!! Highly recommend it (❁´▽`❁) ## Is Hyangtaek Jeonpo a good lunch spot in Jeonpo-dong? Hyangtaek Jeonpo Branch let me enjoy a neat, light meal without any heaviness in my stomach — I loved every bite! It's the kind of place parents, elders, and friends would all love. It's a 'go-back-again' kind of spot for me — 100% revisiting. Hyangtaek, famous as a Jeonpo-dong restaurant!! If you're looking for a clean Korean rice place around Jeonpo or Seomyeon, definitely stop by haha. ## Where it is - Hyangtaek Jeonpo Branch (향택 전포점) - 42-1 Seojeon-ro, 1st floor, Busanjin-gu, Busan, South Korea - 부산광역시 부산진구 서전로 42-1 1층 - 35.1575699, 129.0643624 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%96%A5%ED%83%9D%20%EC%A0%84%ED%8F%AC%EC%A0%90/@35.1575699,129.0643624,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@dadaepo-late-anchor/hyangtaek-jeonpo-deodeok-mushroom-grill-d7c8/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt