Dalmaji-gil Western restaurant for 3: set for 2 + gnocchi, Bueokgan

Why a traveler on foot went to Bueokgan on Dalmaji-gil in Haeundae

Bueokgan Haeundae Branch (부엌간) is an Italian restaurant with a great atmosphere on Dalmaji-gil in Haeundae. I'm a traveler without a car, so I only got there because my cousin did a fantastic job as my driver.

I owe my cousin a lot on this trip, and getting me to Bueokgan was one of those favors! All I wanted when I came to Haeundae was a restaurant with a nice mood on Dalmaji-gil, and thanks to my cousin, here's my Bueokgan review 😃

How are the 1st and 2nd floors of Bueokgan Haeundae Branch different?

Bueokgan uses both the 1st and 2nd floors of the building: the 1st floor is Chinese and the 2nd is European. I wanted the mood, so up to the 2nd floor I went!

The moment I walked in, I was totally smitten with the atmosphere... 🥰

What happened when I booked for 2 and 3 people showed up

I hadn't planned to bring my cousin when I booked, so I reserved for two, and they gave us this seat. On a blind date it would have been a very romantic spot, but my dear friend and my cousin and I are just us, so I politely asked for a different table 🤣

The 2nd floor, full of European charm

I wonder if the reason the 2nd floor feels so European is that half-moon door...?

The open kitchen I love,

and the wines.... 💕

The mood was so good that I asked my friend to take photos of me. I had no idea I looked like that, haha. I've put a mosaic on it out of consideration for you readers... Anyway, my cousin is a guy, but he advised me that to meet a woman you have to get past this kind of atmosphere ^^ My cousin is really sweet, right....? That's the effect of me bringing Seongsimdang bread all the way to Busan, as a citizen of Seongsim Metropolitan City, haha. There's no such thing as a free lunch 😂

What to order at Bueokgan for 3 people? The 2-person set plus gnocchi

Three of us visited Bueokgan Haeundae Branch and added gnocchi to the 2-person set!! The three of us shared salad, soup, gnocchi, pizza and lasagna.

The napa cabbage Caesar salad can be hit or miss

First out was the napa cabbage Caesar salad. Every time it showed up on TV I wanted to try it, but I never had the chance, so when Bueokgan had it, I ordered it! You mix the poached egg with the Caesar dressing, but it turned out not to be my style...

My cousin's top pick: pastry pumpkin soup

The pastry pumpkin soup was crazy good. My cousin said it was the best thing at Bueokgan, haha. It's quite sweet, so it's a great appetizer to get your appetite going! My cousin even dipped his pizza in it.

While we were eating the soup, all the food arrived, so I snapped one photo!

My pick: truffle mushroom cream gnocchi

My pick, the truffle mushroom cream gnocchi, had a strong truffle aroma that won me over, and the mushrooms were cooked just right with a chewy texture,

and the gnocchi was nice and thick too 😃

Basil margherita pizza

The basil margherita pizza has a lovely basil fragrance, so it's good for a bite when you start getting tired of Italian food.

Lasagna piled with mozzarella

And the lasagna piled high with pizza cheese. Can you feel how thick that cheese is....? My friend and my cousin on the trip were first-timers at a blog sponsorship, so when I told them to cut the lasagna they got nervous, haha. Look at my friend, look at my cousin, haha. So cute, haha. Anyway, the lasagna was packed with pizza cheese and ground meat, I'll tell you that!

How were the service and atmosphere at Bueokgan Haeundae Branch?

While we ate, the owner kept checking whether the food was okay and whether we had any inconvenience, which I liked. My cousin had originally suggested heading to a nice café on Dalmaji-gil after the meal, but the atmosphere was so good that we chatted for ages before leaving....!

Parking at Bueokgan Haeundae Branch: the basement lot is tight

Bueokgan Haeundae Branch has a basement parking lot, but the space is cramped, so I squeezed my eyes shut when the car pulled out... Come for a meal and get your car scratched? My heart would break....

The verdict in one line

The food wasn't anything special, but the atmosphere was special 🥰

Bueokgan Haeundae Branch hours and location

• Hours: daily 11:00–21:00
• Break time 15:00–16:30, last order 20:30
• Location: 200 Dalmaji-gil 117beon-na-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan, 2nd floor