# Busanjin Korean BBQ birthday dinner with a mini brazier: Anmin Busan - By Dohwa (https://superchart.com/en/@harbor-bowl-journal/) - Written Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Busanjin, Busan - Sponsored: This content was created with support for a visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@harbor-bowl-journal/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@harbor-bowl-journal/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin/index.md) ## In short Anmin Busan is a staff-grilled Korean BBQ restaurant in Busanjin, Busan. For a birthday dinner, I ordered the half whole-pig set, fresh chestnut stone-pot rice, and Hwang doenjang crab stew for 41,000 won, 5,000 won, and 6,000 won. Verdict: a satisfying choice for a proper, atmospheric meat dinner. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Mon–Thu 16:00–24:00; Fri–Sun 12:00–24:00; open year-round - **Parking**: No parking available - **Half whole-pig set**: ₩41,000 - **Hwang doenjang crab stew**: ₩6,000 - **Fresh chestnut stone-pot rice**: ₩5,000 *as written by the visitor on Sep 11, 2026* ![Signature photo of Anmin Busan in Seomyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin-01-ay4k8-1200.webp) It was my birthday recently, so I ended up in Seomyeon. While wondering what to eat, I decided I wanted a really proper piece of meat this time, so I visited Anmin, a Seomyeon Korean BBQ spot known for having staff grill the meat for you. To give you the conclusion first: I was completely satisfied! ## What is the atmosphere like at Anmin Busan in Seomyeon? Located right next to Kanda Soba in Seomyeon, Anmin looked impressive from the outside. Dark stone walls, a neat wooden door, and a sign accented with red lighting! It had the air of an upscale meat dining bar you might find in Cheongdam-dong. The sign said “Korean MEAT Dining Bar,” and that description suited it perfectly. ![Exterior of Anmin Busan Korean meat dining bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin-02-mxi66-900.webp) ![Entrance and sign at Anmin Busan](https://img.superchart.com/images/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin-03-vw5tw-900.webp) Once inside, the space was much larger than it had looked from outside. ![Interior space at Anmin Busan](https://img.superchart.com/images/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin-04-1pouh-900.webp) The tables were well spaced, and bamboo decorations here and there gave it a private feel. It would be perfect for a date or for bringing someone you want to treat. I had made a reservation in advance, so I was shown to a neatly set table. You could really tell they had paid attention to everything, from the individual tableware to the water bottle. ![Table setting at Anmin Busan](https://img.superchart.com/images/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin-05-1t8c6-900.webp) ![Table with individual tableware](https://img.superchart.com/images/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin-06-1f1xx-900.webp) ## Half whole-pig set and side dishes Looking over the menu, I saw that you could order individual cuts, but I chose the half whole-pig set (₩41,000) to taste several cuts at once, along with Hwang doenjang crab stew (₩6,000) and fresh chestnut stone-pot rice (₩5,000). ![Menu at Anmin Busan](https://img.superchart.com/images/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin-07-j9e6u-900.webp) ![Half whole-pig set order](https://img.superchart.com/images/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin-08-uwax8-900.webp) After ordering, the thing that caught my eye most was the guide card on one side of the table. It explained in detail how to enjoy the meat even more deliciously. With seasonings such as Maldon salt, curry bean powder, and cumin, plus sauces like shiitake wasabi and hairtail fish jeot (salted seafood), I was excited to taste the meat in all sorts of ways. ![Seasoning guide card served with the meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin-09-1xamk-900.webp) ![Maldon salt and sauces for the meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin-10-gcdbx-900.webp) Then came the generous assortment of banchan (Korean side dishes)! There were neatly plated pickles and fresh ssam (wrap) vegetables. ![Pickles and ssam vegetables served as side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin-11-oqsbr-900.webp) At Anmin, when you order meat, they take it straight from the meat-aging fridge set up on one side of the restaurant and trim it for you. The bright-red pork looked fresh at a glance, which gave me confidence. ![Pork trimmed from the aging fridge](https://img.superchart.com/images/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin-12-1bzjt-900.webp) ## Staff-grilled meat and a mini brazier The half whole-pig set came with pork belly, pork neck, and herbal pork rind. Can you see how thick the cuts were? The balance of bright-red lean meat and fat was truly a work of art, haha. Finally, it was time to put the meat on the grill! Anmin is a Seomyeon Korean BBQ restaurant where the staff grill everything themselves, which was so convenient. ![Half whole-pig set placed on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin-13-prb3f-900.webp) ![Staff grilling thick cuts of pork](https://img.superchart.com/images/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin-14-1gw6r-900.webp) ![Pork and vegetables on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin-15-ccd7x-900.webp) ![Herbal pork rind cooking on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin-16-tlts2-900.webp) ![Staff grilling meat and mushrooms](https://img.superchart.com/images/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin-17-1aekj-900.webp) They placed the thick cuts of meat, mushrooms, and vegetables on the blazing-hot grill and cooked them beautifully with expert skill. The delicious smell and sound of the meat cooking had me swallowing hard. ![Grilled meat placed on a mini brazier](https://img.superchart.com/images/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin-18-15keh-900.webp) Once the meat was nicely browned, they cut it into bite-size pieces and placed it on a mini brazier so it would not get cold. I loved being able to eat every last piece while it was still warm thanks to that mini brazier. I picked up a piece of the finished meat and tried it first without any sauce. The juices filling my mouth and the rich, nutty flavor were absolutely fantastic. I had worried that the meat might be tough because it was so thick, but perhaps because it had been aged well, it was incredibly tender and pleasantly chewy. Next, I lightly dipped it in Maldon salt as the guide card suggested, then tried it topped with shiitake wasabi. Each had a different charm. ![Meat served with salt and shiitake wasabi](https://img.superchart.com/images/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin-19-t28yo-900.webp) ## Fresh chestnut stone-pot rice and Hwang doenjang crab stew The fresh chestnut stone-pot rice that arrived first was freshly cooked rice filled with sweet chestnuts. ![Fresh chestnut stone-pot rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin-20-9oqfl-900.webp) When I took a big spoonful, the rice grains were fluffy and separate, and the sweet chestnuts had such a lovely bite. It was truly delicious. ![Fluffy fresh chestnut stone-pot rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin-21-1o34v-900.webp) After scooping out the rice and pouring in water to make sungnyung (scorched-rice tea), the richness from the meat disappeared completely. ![Sungnyung made with stone-pot rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin-22-jncju-900.webp) And the Hwang doenjang crab stew had such a refreshing, clean broth. ![A bowl of Hwang doenjang crab stew](https://img.superchart.com/images/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin-23-7qeyt-900.webp) ![Hwang doenjang crab stew with crab](https://img.superchart.com/images/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin-24-g0nxe-900.webp) It was generously filled with crab, making the broth even deeper and richer. It was not salty, but packed with savory flavor—it was the ultimate rice thief. Even though I had eaten my fill of meat, I polished off a whole bowl of rice in no time. I had a truly satisfying meal in Seomyeon for the first time in a while. If you want to enjoy top-quality meat grilled for you in a place with a great atmosphere, I highly recommend Anmin, the Seomyeon Korean BBQ restaurant. The upscale interior, kind service, and above all, excellent meat mean you will not regret it. I am planning to come back with my parents next time! ## Where it is - Anmin Busan (안민 부산) - 101, 102, 103, 109 Dongcheon-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan, South Korea - 부산광역시 부산진구 동천로 109 101, 102, 103호 - 35.1585024, 129.0620292 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%95%88%EB%AF%BC%20%EB%B6%80%EC%82%B0/@35.1585024,129.0620292,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@harbor-bowl-journal/seomyeon-grilled-pork-minihwaro-anmin/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt