Chuseok sale weekend anchovy oil pasta at Gijang outlet: Bueokgan

Bringing you my review of a great weekend shopping-and-outing spot with my mom — Bueokgan Restaurant, Shinsegae Premium Outlet branch, a Western restaurant in Gijang, Busan!

Bueokgan already had a great reputation for atmosphere and taste at its Haeundae and Marine City locations, so I heard it had reopened reinterpreted for an outlet setting and decided to check it out! It was the weekend so the outlet was packed, but this place let us eat in a relaxed atmosphere despite the crowds outside.

Where is Bueokgan in the Gijang outlet, and where do you park?

Bueokgan Restaurant is at the very back of NORTH 1F, Shinsegae Premium Outlets Gijang, Busan. Enter by car, head to NORTH 1F on your left, and parking is free.

• 🍓Location: innermost part of NORTH 1F inside the Shinsegae Premium Outlets Gijang, Busan
• 🍓Finding it: after entering by car, head to NORTH 1F on your left. It's in front of the UGG store, just inside the escalator! A WINE shop and a SYSTEM store are nearby on the right.
• 🍓Parking: plenty of convenient parking inside the outlet, and it's free!

It's really convenient to reach along your outlet shopping route, so it's great for a meal before or after shopping — and with Chuseok sales and lots to see and do, it's a solid weekend outing plan I'd recommend!

Inside Bueokgan: the look of the room and whether kids fit in

The exterior of Bueokgan's Gijang outlet branch is striking, with classic brick and an arched facade, and stepping inside you're greeted by warm wood-toned interiors with a European feel.

The cute, tasteful frames on the walls and the cozy lighting make it a nice date spot too, and since it's a YES Kids Zone fully equipped with baby chairs and baby tableware, it also works well for family meals with kids. It seemed especially well known as a spot for family gatherings and get-togethers!

What we ordered at Bueokgan and what it cost

The two of us paid a total of 49,500 won at Bueokgan. Ordering was easy through the tablet (HiOrder) installed at each table.

• Shrimp anchovy oil pasta: ₩18,000
• Jambon pizza: ₩24,000
• Americano (Iced): ₩5,000
• Zero Coke: ₩2,500
• Total order amount: ₩49,500

Shrimp anchovy oil pasta: how spicy is it?

The shrimp anchovy oil pasta (18,000 won) is an oil pasta generously loaded with big, plump shrimp. The umami of the anchovy and the savoriness of the oil soaked well into the noodles, and the cherry tomatoes, garlic, and pepperoncino cut through any richness completely, so I enjoyed it to the very last bite. The noodles were cooked just right! Spice-wise, it might be a bit much for someone who really can't handle spice, but it wasn't super hot, so it was totally manageable. I really loved that it wasn't greasy!!

Jambon pizza: wood-fired dough and crushed pistachio

This is the jambon pizza, one of Bueokgan's signature menu items. On top of dough baked golden in a wood-fired oven sits plenty of salty, soft jambon (ham), plus savory crushed pistachio and sun-dried tomatoes that really elevated the flavor. The crispy yet chewy dough paired beautifully with the toppings.

Bueokgan at the Gijang outlet: is it worth a visit?

• 1. Location & convenience: located inside the outlet, parking is very easy, and it connects right into your shopping route, so it's a stress-free visit!!
• 2. Atmosphere: clean, tasteful European-style interior — recommended for family meals, dates, and gatherings.
• 3. Taste & service: fresh ingredients and tried-and-true recipes made both the pasta and pizza satisfying, and the staff were friendly — nothing to complain about, from service to food, all-around satisfying!!

If you're shopping at Shinsegae Premium Outlets Gijang, Busan and looking for a can't-miss, atmospheric Western restaurant, definitely stop by Bueokgan Restaurant!