Japanese lunch in Busan: Moshi Moshi PNU Branch al-bap and soba

Is it easy to find from Pusan National University’s main gate?

After class, a classmate and I went to Moshi Moshi PNU Branch (모시모시 부산대점), a Japanese restaurant near Pusan National University’s main gate, for lunch. Its sign written in hiragana was visible even from a distance, so it was easy to find.

There was an outdoor menu board at the entrance, so I could look over the menu before going in. We had already chosen what to eat, and because it was hot, we went straight inside. The posted hours at the time were 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM, with a break from 3:00 to 4:30 PM.

What were the interior and tables like?

The air-conditioning felt cool as soon as we went inside. Ceramic cups and table mats were set on the tables. I liked having the mats because they made it easier to clean up if I spilled food.

The interior was decorated with Japanese-style items, and I could somewhat see the staff preparing food. We had another class at 3 PM, so we did not drink, but the atmosphere made me think beer or a highball would go well here.

How did we choose between the set meals and combos?

I chose the al-bap set meal, and my classmate chose the momil set meal. We each knew what we wanted, so we ordered the individual set meals. I also included the Naver Place menu screen so you can look over the menu before visiting.

Looking at the menu, the combos paired sushi with one fixed main dish—such as al-bap, chashu, salmon salad, or fried shrimp—and let you choose a noodle dish. I thought a combo would be a good option for a date or a meal with friends when you want to try several dishes together.

At the time of my visit, there was also a promotion offering two pieces of shrimp sushi for writing a Naver receipt review with a photo attached.

What came with the al-bap set meal, and how was it?

My al-bap set meal included al-bap (rice mixed with fish roe), udon with long strips of yubu (fried tofu), tofu salad, vegetable salad, and a tasting portion of salmon jang. With all the side dishes, it was filling, and I was satisfied with the portion and variety for the price.

The al-bap arrived in a hot earthenware bowl. When I mixed the rice with imitation crab, seaweed flakes, and roe, the roe popped in my mouth. I liked the way the different ingredients came together in both flavor and texture.

How were the sushi and zaru soba in the momil set meal?

My classmate’s momil set meal came with zaru soba (chilled buckwheat noodles), broth, and sushi. The zaru soba portion was generous, and although I do not know much about raw fish, the sushi also felt fresh. My classmate, who tried it first, said it tasted better than the buckwheat soba made at home.

I also tasted some buckwheat soba that my classmate served me. I had left it for a while after eating my al-bap first, but it was still moist and tasty. On a hot day between classes, it was a filling lunch where we could each have the set meal we wanted.