Dongnae highball brunch: seafood pasta and katsu at Sasaenghwal

What kind of restaurant is Sasaenghwal in Dongnae?

A well-loved Dongnae spot in Busan — Sasaenghwal is a pasta and highball brunch restaurant with a great atmosphere.

78 Yeogo-ro 113beon-gil, Building A, 2nd Floor, Dongnae-gu, Busan Daily 11:00–21:00 Break time 15:00–16:30 Last order 20:00 No closed days 📍Naver Reservation available 📍No pets allowed 📍Free corkage available 📍Wheelchair-accessible entrance 📍Dongyeong Private Parking Lot (1 hour free)

A great-atmosphere brunch spot near Dongnae Station with a wide range of pasta options — Sasaenghwal also sells coffee, highballs, soju, beer, and wine, so you can enjoy a light drink alongside your brunch, which made it even more satisfying 🩵 Parking: 1 hour supported at Dongyeong Private Parking Lot!📌

Inside Sasaenghwal: bar seats for solo diners, tables for groups

The interior was open, clean, and sophisticated — the stylish design left an impression haha. There are bar tables so dining solo doesn't feel awkward at all, and there are also group tables that comfortably seat 4–6, making it a space that works well whether you're eating alone or with a group!

On one side, all the basics — utensils, side plates, tissues, and more — were neatly laid out for self-service, so you could grab as much as you needed. Nice touch.

What we ordered at Sasaenghwal and what it cost

'Order' 4-Type Katsu Platter — ₩18,900 Baedasmaeul Pasta — ₩17,900 Saenghwal Highball 1, 2 — ₩9,000

How do Saenghwal Highball 1 and 2 taste?

The Baedasmaeul Pasta ('seaside village pasta') had such a mouthwatering look, and the portion was generous too, which made it even better. The pasta was filling enough to enjoy on its own, but it also worked really well as a snack to pair with a highball — if you like oil pasta, totally recommend it 👍🏼

The highballs were also on the richer side, so even as the ice melted they didn't turn watery — you could enjoy them tasty right to the last sip 👍🏼 Saenghwal Highball 1 had a sweet, tangy grapefruit-apricot flavor, and Saenghwal Highball 2 had a refreshing, clean lime-apple flavor! Both were bright and not too strong, easy to drink like a regular beverage, and honestly just really delicious 🥺

Badanmaeul Pasta, the seaside village seafood pasta at ₩17,900

Loaded with clams and shrimp, the Baedasmaeul Pasta really delivered on seafood flavor. The plump shrimp and chewy clams added savory depth with every bite, and the distinct nutty, salty flavor of the oil soaked well into the noodles — a dish that stayed clean and light without ever feeling greasy, with a genuinely deep flavor 💛

What comes on the 4-type katsu platter (₩18,900)

Seemed to be the most popular menu item at Sasaenghwal, so we ordered it too — the '4-Type Katsu Platter.' Scotch egg, cheese katsu, sirloin katsu, and tenderloin katsu — four kinds in one dish, which was great for tasting a variety of flavors in one go 👍🏼

The plating alone looked so pretty, and the meat texture was tender, making it delightful for both the eyes and the mouth 😖 The sauces came in a regular option and a slightly spicy one, so you could taste it your way — not greasy at all throughout, no excess oil, just light and really delicious!

Is Sasaenghwal worth a visit for brunch in Dongnae?

It had been a while since I had brunch in Dongnae, and the atmosphere was so good — but above all, the owner was so kind, which made the whole meal even more pleasant 💕 If you're looking for a good Dongnae brunch spot, I totally recommend this one :)