Busan Station suyuk baekban lunch with Chinatown parking: Yeongdong

Milmyeon and dwaeji gukbap in one meal near Busan Station

I had some business near Busan Station that day, and it hit me that I hadn't had a proper milmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles) all summer. So I went to Yeongdong Milmyeon & Dwaeji Gukbap, where you can get Busan Station's dwaeji gukbap (pork bone soup) and milmyeon at once. It was hot out and I wanted both the soup and the noodles anyway. I'd walked past this place before and always noticed it, so this was finally my chance to stop in.

Yeongdong Milmyeon & Dwaeji Gukbap: address, hours, prices

12 Jungang-daero209beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan (144m from Busan Station Exit 7)

Open daily 10:00–20:30 (last order 20:10)

Parking and location: 5 minutes from the Chinatown public lot

I parked at the Chinatown public parking lot and after about a 5-minute walk found Yeongdong Milmyeon & Dwaeji Gukbap right away. It's tucked inside an alley, so first-timers might want to have a map open.

Is there a wait at 11:30am?

I walked in around 11:30am and we were nearly the last ones to get seated without waiting — by the time we ordered, a long line had already formed. Being so close to Busan Station, it clearly gets busier as lunchtime approaches. I saw quite a few travelers dragging their suitcases along too.

Inside Yeongdong: atmosphere and seating

The inside of Yeongdong Milmyeon & Dwaeji Gukbap was bigger and cleaner than I expected, and it hardly had that typical gukbap-restaurant smell, so it was comfortable to sit in.

There were celebrity autographs stuck up here and there too, which was fun to look at. With so many 2-person tables, it looked like a comfortable spot for solo dining as well, and the staff were kind even while clearly busy. Table turnover was quick enough that you could actually watch the place fill up and empty out.

Ordering was done through a tablet at each table, which let us pay right there too — very convenient.

The side dishes were already set out on the table, so we didn't get bored while waiting.

What we ordered: suyuk baekban, small mul milmyeon, dumplings

That day we ordered suyuk baekban (boiled pork platter) for 13,000 won, small water milmyeon for 8,000 won, and dumplings for 7,000 won — a perfect combo for two people to eat well.

How the mul milmyeon, suyuk baekban and dumplings tasted

Not long after ordering, the water milmyeon came out first — topped only with egg, with radish kimchi and cucumber served separately on the side.

It took me a while to realize it, but I think that's a thoughtful touch for people who don't like those toppings mixed in, haha.

The broth had a light icy slush on top, which was perfect for the hot weather, and the noodles had a nice chewy bite. Adding a bit of tangy vinegar kept it refreshing all the way through without ever feeling heavy.

The meat in the suyuk baekban was thick-cut and generous, so even wrapped in lettuce it left us pleasantly full.

The milky-white broth of the Busan Station dwaeji gukbap was clean with no gamy smell, and with just a little salted shrimp for seasoning, it was the kind of flavor you keep going back for. Mixing in a bowl of rice with kkakdugi (diced radish kimchi) brought out a whole different charm.

The dumplings were packed full inside and generous in portion — eaten with pickled radish, it was the kind of flavor that stays on your mind afterward. Between the soup, the milmyeon, and the dumplings, it was great to enjoy such variety. We were so focused on eating we barely had time to talk.

What was good and what was disappointing

The generous portions and clean broth were great, but with the tight table spacing, there wasn't much room to put our bags down, which was a bit of a letdown. Still, the turnover is fast, so I don't think you'd wait too long.

Who Yeongdong suits best

Yeongdong Milmyeon & Dwaeji Gukbap seems like a great fit for anyone near Busan Station looking for a filling meal, or wanting to enjoy milmyeon and gukbap in one visit. On the other hand, if you're after a quiet, relaxed meal, it's best to avoid the busy waiting hours.

Visitor info and other Yeongdong branches

There are also Choryang and Busan Station branches, so you can pick whichever fits your route, and I heard Gwangalli and Haeundae branches are opening soon too — that alone says something about why it's so loved by nearby office workers and tourists.

With several branches around, it should also be easy to drop by wherever your route takes you.

Final verdict on Yeongdong Milmyeon & Dwaeji Gukbap

Next time I think I'll try the bibim milmyeon (spicy mixed noodles), and I'd love to come back with family. It's also a comfortable spot to grab a quiet solo meal. If you're curious about Busan Station's dwaeji gukbap, give Yeongdong Milmyeon & Dwaeji Gukbap a try.