# Menboxia and cucumber salad, Haeundae Chinese date: Bueokgan - By Iseul (https://superchart.com/en/@folded-napkin-aa6c/) - Written Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Haeundae, Busan - Sponsored: This is a post written after receiving a complimentary meal from the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@folded-napkin-aa6c/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@folded-napkin-aa6c/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua/index.md) ## In short Bueokgan Chinese Haeundae Branch is a roughly 50-pyeong Chinese restaurant on Dalmaji-gil in Haeundae-gu, Busan. The writer and her boyfriend ordered poached egg pork belly jjajangmyeon, a mapo tofu rice bowl, menboxia (shiitake and shrimp fritter), paihuanggua (Chinese smashed cucumber salad) and zero-sugar cola, and the menboxia was fried to order, crisp and mild rather than sharply seasoned. With European furniture and an upscale mood, Bueokgan Chinese suits dates as well as family and group meals. ## Good to know - **Location**: 200 Dalmaji-gil 117beon-nagil, Haeundae-gu, Busan, 1st floor - **Dishes ordered**: Poached egg pork belly jjajangmyeon, mapo tofu rice bowl, menboxia, Chinese cucumber salad (paihuanggua), zero-sugar cola - **Size**: About 50 pyeong (roughly 165 m²) - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–21:00 - **Break time**: 15:00–16:30 - **Last order**: 20:30 - **Parking**: Available (basement level 1 of the building or the slope beside it) *as written by the visitor on Sep 15, 2026* ![Vertical photo from a visit to Bueokgan Chinese Haeundae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua-01-jci3h-900.webp) Bueokgan Chinese Haeundae Branch is a real Haeundae favorite — the Chinese food is so good and the vibe is great, so I had a really happy date here! ![Exterior of Bueokgan Chinese Haeundae Branch on Dalmaji-gil](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua-02-14i96-1200.webp) ## Where is Bueokgan Chinese Haeundae Branch on Dalmaji-gil? > Bueokgan Chinese Haeundae Branch It's on Dalmaji-gil in Haeundae-gu, Busan, and the atmosphere is so nice it's great for dates or family gatherings. I loved the lush, green, wood-toned feel! You can get delicious Chinese dishes here like the house jjajangmyeon and beef pork belly jjamppong. Traditional Chinese cooking techniques meet Bueokgan's stylish sensibility and care, making it a proper upscale Chinese restaurant. ![Wood-toned interior space at Bueokgan Chinese Haeundae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua-03-th9w3-900.webp) ![Bueokgan Chinese menu board with Chinese dish lineup](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua-04-1l5qq-900.webp) ## What Chinese dishes are on the Bueokgan menu? The menu also includes mala cilantro jjamppong, nakji jungwha (octopus over Chinese-style rice), mapo tofu rice bowl, shrimp fried rice, eoyanggaji (fried eggplant), jalapeño cream shrimp, and whole-garlic yuringi — all delicious. The food is great, the space feels good, the owner is kind, and the interior is upscale — you can tell a lot of thought went into it, which made me like it even more! ![Menu board listing Bueokgan Chinese dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua-05-tkpbd-900.webp) ![Bueokgan Chinese interior decorated with European furniture](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua-06-1w3l6-900.webp) The kkanpung monkfish, pork belly mapo tofu, menboxia, kkanpung shrimp, and pork belly with chili peppers were also great, and it's a nice spot for a drink too. It has a warm, upscale feel, and I especially loved the European furniture that gave it that high-end interior look. Shall we get to the food? ![Overview of the dining hall seating at Bueokgan Chinese Haeundae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua-07-18s3h-966.webp) ## What did the couple order at Bueokgan Chinese? Here's what I had~ > Poached egg pork belly jjajangmyeon > Mapo tofu rice bowl > Menboxia > Chinese cucumber salad > Zero-sugar cola That's what we ate. The menboxia was especially delicious and crispy — it's fried after you order, so it stays crunchy, and the seasoning wasn't too strong, so I think even young kids could enjoy it. ![Table spread with poached egg pork belly jjajangmyeon and mapo tofu rice bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua-08-1ted5-966.webp) ![Side dish of danmuji, mapo tofu, and zero-sugar cola](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua-09-8xn5x-900.webp) Danmuji (pickled radish) side dish, mapo tofu, and zero-sugar cola! It's tasty enough for everyone from kids to adults, so it also works well as a family dinner spot. ![Bueokgan Chinese cucumber salad, a Chinese-style smashed cucumber dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua-10-qvmce-900.webp) ### What is paihuanggua (파이황과), the Chinese cucumber salad? This is the Chinese cucumber salad at Bueokgan Chinese Haeundae Branch. It's a Chinese-style smashed cucumber dish — cucumbers are crushed, tossed in soy sauce, vinegar, and minced garlic, and served cold! With such a wide variety of Chinese dishes, word has clearly spread, since people come from far away to visit. ![Bueokgan Chinese dining hall full of customers](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua-11-18edz-900.webp) The atmosphere is great and the food is delicious, so it's always busy with customers~ ![Mapo tofu served alongside zero-sugar cola](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua-12-1kjpo-900.webp) ![Mapo tofu rice bowl with soft tofu](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua-13-1508y-900.webp) ### How was the mapo tofu rice bowl? Zero-sugar cola and mapo tofu. The tofu in the mapo tofu was soft and delicious! With the great atmosphere and heartfelt cooking, this is a real Haeundae favorite. It's on Dalmaji-gil near the Haeundae Beach Train's Mipo and Cheongsapo stops, making it a nice weekend outing too~ Mixed into rice, the mapo tofu was so good. Since the food is this tasty, I'd also recommend it as a family gathering spot~ ![Mapo tofu rice bowl mixed together with rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua-14-1xzdm-900.webp) ![A bowl of jjajangmyeon at Bueokgan Chinese](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua-15-hjo2q-900.webp) The jjajangmyeon at Bueokgan Chinese Haeundae Branch was delicious too — you can enjoy Chinese food in such a refined atmosphere, so I'd recommend it for gatherings as well! ![Chinese dishes plated in a refined dining setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua-16-9nra6-900.webp) ![Close-up of poached egg pork belly jjajangmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua-17-bgzdc-900.webp) ### How did the poached egg pork belly jjajangmyeon taste? The poached egg pork belly jjajangmyeon at Bueokgan Chinese Haeundae Branch was so good — the smoky, wok-charred pork belly paired beautifully with the soft, savory poached egg! ![Jjajang sauce with smoky, wok-charred pork belly](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua-18-c17p4-900.webp) ![Noodles and sauce from the poached egg pork belly jjajangmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua-19-a0p6d-900.webp) Breaking the poached egg into the thick pork belly and sauce and mixing it all together was so soft and delicious! ![Jjajangmyeon mixed with a broken poached egg](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua-20-6zear-900.webp) ![Menboxia made with shiitake mushroom and shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua-21-1ew7k-900.webp) ### What kind of dish is menboxia (shiitake and shrimp fritter)? Menboxia is a shiitake-and-shrimp version of menboxia (bread stuffed with shrimp paste), and it was healthy, plump, and crispy — delicious! ![Cross-section of crispy fried menboxia](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua-22-138rf-900.webp) ![Table set with menboxia and other Chinese dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua-23-1ulty-900.webp) ## How big is Bueokgan Chinese, and where do you park? Bueokgan Chinese Haeundae Branch has all these special dishes and, at about 50 pyeong, is spacious and comfortable — great for families, couples, dates, and group gatherings alike~ ![The spacious roughly 50-pyeong dining hall at Bueokgan Chinese](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua-24-14xuc-900.webp) The atmosphere was great and the Chinese food was delicious, so my boyfriend and I had such a happy date~ If you're looking for a stylish, unique Chinese restaurant, definitely check it out! Parking is easy too~! - Hours: Daily 11:00–21:00 - Break time: 15:00–16:30 - Last order: 20:30 - Parking available (basement level of the building or the side slope) - Recommended for group gatherings ## Where it is - Bueokgan Chinese Haeundae Branch (부엌간 차이니즈 해운대점) - 200 Dalmaji-gil 117beon-nagil, Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea, 1st floor - 부산광역시 해운대구 달맞이길117번나길 200 1층 - 35.1645652, 129.1838137 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%B6%80%EC%97%8C%EA%B0%84%20%EC%B0%A8%EC%9D%B4%EB%8B%88%EC%A6%88%20%ED%95%B4%EC%9A%B4%EB%8C%80%EC%A0%90/@35.1645652,129.1838137,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@folded-napkin-aa6c/haeundae-daljmaji-chinese-pyogosha-paihuanggua/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt