Haeundae, Busan date-night pasta restaurant: shrimp anchovy oil at

Today I want to introduce a restaurant on Dalmaji-gil in Haeundae, Busan, that has both a fantastic atmosphere and genuinely great food. Dalmaji-gil is full of hidden gems, and among them, Bueokgan Haeundae Branch stood out for its pasta and pizza. Here's my honest review of my visit.

Location and parking at Bueokgan Haeundae Branch

The address is 200 Dalmaji-gil117beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan, 2nd floor. Bueokgan Haeundae Branch sits tucked away in a quiet, atmospheric spot on Dalmaji-gil.

Head up to the second floor of the building and you're greeted by an inviting entrance. Since a lot of people drive to Dalmaji-gil, it's great that there's parking space available near the restaurant, so visiting by car isn't a hassle at all. It's the perfect spot to swing by on a weekend drive and enjoy an unhurried meal.

A spacious, relaxed interior

The first thing I thought when I walked through the door was, "Wow, this space is really big!"

It looked even more open and spacious once I got further inside than it appeared from outside.

It wasn't just the space that was big — there were plenty of seats too, so you could choose the seating that suited your group size or mood.

Thanks to the sleek yet cozy lighting and interior, I was convinced this would be an ideal spot for a blind date where you need to break the ice, or for a date that calls for a romantic atmosphere.

What's in the couple dish set?

Since we wanted to try a bit of everything, we ordered the generously packed Couple Dish Set (₩51,000~). For the set menu, we picked pumpkin soup, grilled mushroom salad, shrimp anchovy oil pasta, and basil margherita pizza, and for drinks we each ordered a refreshing orange juice and grapefruit juice.

Menu review in detail — a perfect combination that couldn't miss

🎃 Pumpkin soup

The pumpkin soup came out first to warm up our empty stomachs. One spoonful in and a pleasant sweetness spread across my mouth —

it was really sweet and rich. This soup had a magical pull — my spoon just kept going back for more.

🍄 Grilled mushroom salad

There was a generous pile of mushrooms soaked in a savory, addictive sauce sitting on top of crisp, fresh salad greens.

The chewy texture of the mushrooms and the fresh vegetables worked together brilliantly.

🍕 Basil margherita pizza

They really didn't hold back on the cheese on top of the dough.

The cheese stretched every time you lifted a slice, and one bite told you instantly — "ah, this is good cheese." With fragrant basil, tomato, and loads of rich cheese, it was amazing.

🍝 Shrimp anchovy oil pasta

The main pasta, served alongside the pizza! The savory umami of the salty anchovy melted perfectly into the oil, coating every strand of pasta.

With plump shrimp added on top, this was the dish I enjoyed most.

🍹 Orange juice & grapefruit juice

Sipped between bites of the mains, the chilled orange and grapefruit juices refreshingly cleansed our palates, which could otherwise have felt heavy.

Final thoughts

Bueokgan on Dalmaji-gil in Haeundae delivered on every front — a spacious, comfortable interior, well-spaced tables, and great food. Between the delicious dishes and the lovely atmosphere, the whole meal felt healing.

If you're looking for a solid pasta and pizza spot around Haeundae, or a date course to set the mood with your partner after a drive, I highly recommend Bueokgan Haeundae Branch!