Suyeong, Busan sashimi restaurant with BYO wine corkage: The Bangpaje

If you're after truly fresh, properly done sashimi on your trip to Busan, check out The Bangpaje, a solid pick among Suyeong sashimi restaurants.

Where do you park at The Bangpaje?

For parking at The Bangpaje, use the Millak public parking lot or the Marine Land parking lot. There's a parking guide sign right next to the entrance showing both options clearly, so it's easy to get sorted.

The Bangpaje's three-story building on Gwangan Beach-ro

The Bangpaje sits in a three-story building on Gwangan Beach-ro294beon-gil in Suyeong-gu, Busan. The exterior shot shows off a charming three-story facade — the Bangpaje sign glows warmly under orange lighting, so it's easy to spot.

The calm, upscale vibe of the vintage brick exterior already builds anticipation before you even step inside.

"Care that holds time" — that's the phrase that sums up The Bangpaje.

There's also a menu posted outside, so you can easily check out what's on offer before going in.

There's a floor guide sign along with a standee for their famous hoe-mulhoe (raw fish in cold broth) from Gwangalli. The floor guide is helpfully labeled, so you can see at a glance how the space is laid out — 1st floor à la carte tables, 2nd floor private rooms, and 3rd floor banquet hall.

See that Blue Ribbon mark? They've been selected every year from 2021 through 2026.

Inside The Bangpaje: fish tanks, tables and private rooms

The 1st floor of The Bangpaje has an open kitchen, a large fish tank, and tables with a wood-toned atmosphere. In the kitchen shot you can see a clean, tidy open kitchen setup with a wooden sign reading "Bangpaje" carved into the wall. You can glimpse the chef prepping fresh ingredients, which adds a real sense of trust and gives off a high-end Japanese-restaurant feel.

Leave a receipt review and you get 2pc of shrimp jang or salmon jang (soy-marinated seafood) on the house.

These are the fish in the tank. The tank is huge, so the fish probably feel a lot less stressed.

In the shot of the 1st floor interior, the warm wood-toned décor really catches your eye. Cozy lighting warms the tables and the spacing between them is generous, making it a great spot for an unhurried meal — clean and put-together enough for a gathering or a date.

Menu, drinks and the 7,000 won BYO wine corkage

The Bangpaje's menu ranges from à la carte hoe-mulhoe, bibimbap, and rice bowls to a full seasonal sashimi platter set, and corkage runs ₩7,000 per person. Flip through the menu photos and you'll see a packed, varied lineup — with mouthwatering photos plus clear prices and descriptions, making it easy to pick what to order.

They have soju, beer, makgeolli, bokbunjaju, baeksaeju, Hwarang, and Hwayo, plus red and white wine. And corkage is a cheap ₩7,000 per person.

What comes in The Bangpaje's seasonal sashimi platter set?

The Bangpaje's seasonal sashimi platter set arrives in order: a base spread of sea squirt and sea cucumber, side dishes like tataki and futomaki rolls, the seasonal sashimi platter itself, and finally spicy fish stew. Our own wine got chilled for us and served with wine glasses.

They chilled the wine we brought. We paid corkage for two people, ₩7,000 each.

They even bring out wine glasses for you.

Here's the base spread. On a weighty black tray, fresh, sea-scented sea squirt and sea cucumber sit neatly alongside a crisp cucumber salad. The accompanying sauces — special ssamjang, wasabi, and baek-kimchi — are also neatly arranged, giving your appetite a real boost.

Next up, the variety of side dishes filling the table. Seasoned grilled seafood tataki, crispy sweet potato chips, futomaki rolls, and soy-marinated shrimp — every one of them is as deep and delicious as something from a high-end Korean set meal or Japanese course.

The wasabi here is different from your typical sashimi restaurant.

Then the main event — the seasonal sashimi platter, dramatically arranged on a round black plate. Each piece has a pick labeling the fish, so it's fun to know exactly what you're eating, and the thickly sliced seasonal cuts glisten with freshness. Squeeze on some tart lemon and add a bit of wasabi and sprouts, and the umami spreads across your whole mouth. It really shows off the freshness Millak-dong sashimi restaurants are known for.

To close out the meal, spicy fish stew. It arrives bubbling in a hot stone bowl, loaded with crown daisy and chili, delivering a spicy yet deep and refreshing broth. The rich, seasoned flavor clears your palate perfectly for a clean finish.

And here's an overhead shot of the whole spread.

Is The Bangpaje worth it? Final verdict

If you're looking for a Suyeong sashimi restaurant in Busan, or want to enjoy a polished, upscale seasonal sashimi platter, I recommend The Bangpaje, a standout among Millak-dong sashimi restaurants.

The Bangpaje location and opening hours in Millak-dong

• Address: 24 Gwangan Beach-ro294beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan, South Korea
• Hours: Daily 11:30 – 22:00