# Gaya-dong Chinese restaurant, Busan: cold seafood jjamppong - By Yerin Jang (https://superchart.com/en/@gijang-noon-mitbanchan/) - Written Sep 14, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Busanjin, Busan - Sponsored: This is a sponsored visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gijang-noon-mitbanchan/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gijang-noon-mitbanchan/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha/index.md) ## In short Surabanjeom Gaya Branch is a Chinese restaurant on Eomgwang-ro in Gaya-dong, Busanjin-gu, Busan. Two friends ordered Chinese-style bibimbap, cold seafood jjamppong and a six-piece plump shrimp menbosha (fried shrimp toast), and the bibimbap arrived with a free bowl of meat-loaded jjamppong broth. With an unlimited self-serve rice corner as well, Surabanjeom Gaya Branch turned out to be a generous Gaya-dong Chinese restaurant. ## Good to know - **Location**: 143 Eomgwang-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan - **Hours**: Tue-Sun 11:00-21:00 (last order 20:00) - **Break time**: 16:00-16:30 - **Closed**: Every Monday - **What we ordered**: Chinese-style bibimbap, cold seafood jjamppong, six-piece plump shrimp menbosha - **Self-serve corner**: Unlimited rice, self-serve side dishes - **On the house**: Jjamppong broth with every Chinese-style bibimbap order - **Event**: Review event currently running *as written by the visitor on Sep 14, 2026* I was craving good Chinese food today, so a friend and I headed to Surabanjeom, known as one of the best Chinese restaurants in Gaya-dong, Busan. This is the place I go to whenever I want Chinese food — let me introduce you to my go-to spot! ## Where is Surabanjeom Gaya Branch, and what are its hours? ![Exterior of Surabanjeom Gaya Branch in Gaya-dong, Busan](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha-01-15psc-900.webp) It's located at 143 Eomgwang-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan, South Korea. Hours are Tue-Sun 11:00-21:00 (last order 20:00, break time 16:00-16:30), closed every Monday. ## Inside Surabanjeom Gaya Branch and its unlimited rice self-serve corner ![Interior hall of Surabanjeom Gaya Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha-02-tr6tu-900.webp) ![Tidy table seating at Surabanjeom](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha-03-xhz7v-900.webp) ![Self-serve corner at Surabanjeom Gaya Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha-04-1a9d6-900.webp) ![Unlimited rice self-serve corner with side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha-05-lln9c-900.webp) Walking into the restaurant, the clean, tidy hall interior caught my eye right away. The overall vibe is pleasant and cozy, great for settling in comfortably for a meal. Living up to its reputation as a Gaya-dong Chinese restaurant favorite, the self-serve corner was well set up — and one of the best parts is that rice is unlimited! You can freely grab more rice or side dishes without feeling awkward, which made the place feel really generous. ## What is on the menu at Surabanjeom Gaya Branch? ![Menu board at Surabanjeom Gaya Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha-06-1iyog-900.webp) ![Menu board listing noodle dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha-07-tlers-676.webp) ![Menu board showing Chinese bibimbap and sundubu jjamppong](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha-08-11i6w-900.webp) ![Sign board listing Surabanjeom's dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha-09-7wrmu-900.webp) Surabanjeom's menu is so varied it gave me a happy dilemma over what to order. Along with basic noodle dishes like jjajangmyeon (black bean sauce noodles), woo-samgyeop jjamppong, and seafood jjamppong, there were plenty of special dishes like shrimp ganjjajang, Chinese-style bibimbap, and sundubu jjamppong. We carefully picked six pieces of plump shrimp mangboksa (a crispy-yet-moist fried shrimp dish), the smoky Daegu-style Chinese bibimbap, and the seafood cold jjamppong, a summer specialty. ![Review event notice at Surabanjeom Gaya Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha-10-1neph-900.webp) They're also running a review event, so be sure to check it out :) ## Table setting and sauces at Surabanjeom Gaya Branch ![Basic table setting of danmuji, chunjang, and onion](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha-11-1vwyh-900.webp) ![Soy sauce, vinegar, and red pepper flakes on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha-12-1ha6m-900.webp) When you order, they set the table with danmuji (pickled radish), chunjang (black bean paste), and onion. Soy sauce, vinegar, and red pepper flakes are on each table, so you can mix your own sauce to taste! ![Full spread of Chinese bibimbap, seafood cold jjamppong, and mangboksa](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha-13-cde2e-1200.webp) Our food arrived! Doesn't it look amazing? ![Table set with the ordered Chinese dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha-14-1gnjq-966.webp) ![Full view of the Chinese food spread at Surabanjeom](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha-15-k2lb7-900.webp) ## Smoky Chinese-style bibimbap with free jjamppong broth First, the Chinese bibimbap, done Daegu-style with plenty of smoky wok flavor, was so spicy and packed with umami my spoon just didn't stop. ![Smoky Daegu-style Chinese bibimbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha-16-1ka2p-900.webp) The spicy seasoning was fully infused with that smoky char, so one bite and my mouth was flooded with deep flavor. ![Close-up of the spicy seasoning on the Chinese bibimbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha-17-inuja-900.webp) Plus, ordering the Chinese bibimbap comes with a free jjamppong broth on the side — and unlike the thrown-together broths you get elsewhere, this one was loaded with meat, which honestly surprised me. Even the free side broth was this generous, so the title of best Gaya-dong Chinese restaurant felt well-earned. ![Free jjamppong broth served with the Chinese bibimbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha-18-1up1c-900.webp) ## Cold seafood jjamppong, a summer specialty in Gaya-dong The seafood cold jjamppong, picked as a summer special, had a broth that was both refreshing and spicy — top notch. ![Seafood cold jjamppong loaded with seafood](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha-19-yfd7v-966.webp) ![A bowl of cool seafood cold jjamppong broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha-20-1s812-966.webp) It felt like sipping a delicious naengmyeon (cold noodle) broth, cooling me down to the bone — totally my style. It was generously loaded with seafood and toppings with great texture, so it was fun to chew through, and the spicy-yet-cool broth chased the heat right away. If you're wondering what to order in summer at a Gaya-dong Chinese restaurant, you have to try this cold jjamppong. ![Noodles and toppings lifted from the cold jjamppong](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha-21-dtmxl-900.webp) ## Six-piece plump shrimp menbosha (fried shrimp toast) as a side Finally, the shrimp mangboksa we ordered as a side lived up to its name, packed full of plump shrimp meat — really appealing. ![Six pieces of shrimp mangboksa with chili sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha-22-vu5h0-900.webp) ![Cross-section of shrimp mangboksa packed with filling](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha-23-4c1zo-900.webp) Crispy on the outside, filled with moist, tender shrimp meat inside — dipped in chili sauce, it was a truly fantastic combo. My friend and I marveled over every single dish, they were all that good. ## Is Surabanjeom Gaya Branch worth a visit? Final verdict From the food quality to the generous portions to the attentive service, there wasn't a single thing lacking — it was a perfect meal. If you're looking for a hearty, delicious Gaya-dong Chinese restaurant, I strongly recommend paying a visit! ## Where it is - Surabanjeom Gaya Branch (수라반점 가야점) - 143 Eomgwang-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan, South Korea - 부산광역시 부산진구 엄광로 143 - 35.147702, 129.0307481 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%88%98%EB%9D%BC%EB%B0%98%EC%A0%90%20%EA%B0%80%EC%95%BC%EC%A0%90/@35.147702,129.0307481,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gijang-noon-mitbanchan/surabanjeom-gaya-cold-jjamppong-menbosha/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt