Jeonpo lunch: two curries shared before café street, Sarugak20

A recommended curry spot for lunch in Jeonpo-dong, Busan: "Sarugak20"

Between the savory richness of brisket and smooth cream curry, plus a beef curry that offered something different, this was a great lunch pick in Jeonpo.🍽️

• 📍Location: 78 Seojeon-ro 68beon-gil, B1, Busanjin-gu, Busan, South Korea
• ⏰Hours: Tue - Sun 10:30 - 19:30 (last order 19:00)
• ✅Closed every Monday
• 🅿️No parking — no dedicated parking space / nearby paid lots available

Today I want to introduce Sarugak20, a place I got to visit thanks to a great opportunity.

This time I visited a curry specialty restaurant located in Jeonpo-dong, Busan.

Jeonpo-dong has so many great restaurants and cafés that it's always hard to decide where to go for lunch, but that day I was craving warm rice and curry, so I headed to Sarugak20. Curry is a familiar dish, but the atmosphere can change quite a bit depending on the ingredients and combinations.

At Sarugak20, I ordered a cream curry with brisket and a curry made with beef, so I could enjoy two very different flavors.

If you're looking for a hearty meal in Jeonpo, or searching for a Jeonpo lunch restaurant, a curry restaurant in Busan's Jeonpo area, or curry near Jeonpo-dong, this might be useful. Now let's get into the review from my actual visit.

Where is Sarugak20, and where do you park?

Sarugak20 is located in the basement level at 78 Seojeon-ro 68beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan.

It's tucked into a Jeonpo-dong alley, which makes it convenient for a lunch meetup nearby. Every alley in Jeonpo-dong has a different kind of restaurant, so it's fun to wander and pick a spot, but that day I'd already decided on curry and headed straight to Sarugak20.

For those driving, there's something to note.

There's no dedicated parking space for the restaurant, so if you're coming by car you'll need to use a nearby paid parking lot.

It's a good location for those arriving by public transit or on foot, so it's worth stopping by if you already have plans in Jeonpo-dong.

A curry specialist tucked into a Jeonpo-dong basement

Sarugak20 focuses on curry-based meals, which made it stand out when I was deciding on lunch.

Since Jeonpo-dong has so many nice cafés, a lot of people eat a solid meal first before heading out to one.

That day, we decided to eat first and then explore around. Since curry comes with rice, it makes for a filling meal, and it's fun that the flavor can change so much depending on the menu you choose.

So I wanted to introduce this as a lunch restaurant in Jeonpo for anyone looking for something a little different.

What we ordered at Sarugak20: prices and free rice and curry refills

We ordered two curries in total that day.

• Brisket cream curry ₩11,000
• Beef special curry ₩12,000
• Zero cola x2

Ordering one of each and splitting them let us compare the two menus and taste both, which was great.

Rather than just eating one curry, ordering two lets you experience the characteristics of each and have fun figuring out which one suits your taste.

And the really great part is that both the curry and rice are refillable!

Since the refills are free, I think this would be perfect for anyone with a big appetite.

Brisket cream curry, 11,000 won: mild, creamy and nutty

First up, we tried the brisket cream curry (₩11,000).

With the combination of brisket and cream curry, it was a bit smoother and more savory than a typical curry.

The signature aroma and flavor of curry combined with the savory richness of brisket paired really well with rice.

Maybe because of the added cream, it felt even smoother to eat, and the brisket added a nice bit of chew.

If you usually eat basic curry and want to try something a bit different, the brisket cream curry is a good option.

It's especially a good fit if you're looking for a curry restaurant in Busan's Jeonpo area and want to compare a variety of curry menus.

Beef special curry, 12,000 won: what's actually in it?

The second dish we ordered was the beef special curry (₩12,000).

The name itself was fun and made me curious what it would taste like.

Being able to enjoy beef with curry gave it a completely different feel from the brisket cream curry.

Even with the same base of curry, the ingredients and combinations change the overall mood, so it was fun to switch back and forth between the two.

Eating rice together with the curry made it a filling meal, and the portion felt just right for a lunchtime visit without being too heavy. If you're craving curry in Jeonpo, this is a solid choice to consider.

Is one curry with rice filling enough for lunch?

Curry really does feel like a proper meal when eaten with rice.

That day too, we enjoyed both the brisket and the beef curry alongside warm rice.

When you want something simple but filling for lunch, few dishes are as convenient as curry.

When you're tired of always choosing pasta or noodle dishes in Jeonpo-dong, curry is a great new option.

So if you're looking for a Jeonpo lunch restaurant and prefer rice-based meals, I'd like to recommend Sarugak20.

When Jeonpo-dong calls for a bowl of curry

Jeonpo-dong has so many great restaurants that even choosing what to eat for lunch can be a challenge.

If curry sounds good and you want to try something different from your usual order, this could be worth a visit.

If you're searching for curry near Jeonpo-dong, keep this in mind when scouting a lunch spot.

From Sarugak20 to the Jeonpo-dong café street: an easy lunch course

Jeonpo-dong isn't just full of great restaurants — it also has plenty of cafés with a nice atmosphere.

So when eating in Jeonpo, it works well to plan a meal followed by a nearby café visit. Having a filling curry at Sarugak20 and then wandering the Jeonpo-dong alleys to find a café you like sounds like a great plan.

It's also a good course for anyone who wants to eat a hearty lunch and then relax at a café afterward.

Is Sarugak20 worth it for curry in Jeonpo?

Sarugak20, which I got to visit thanks to a great opportunity, was a great spot for enjoying curry in Jeonpo-dong.

I ordered the brisket cream curry for ₩11,000 and the beef special curry for ₩12,000. The brisket cream curry let me enjoy the savory brisket alongside smooth cream curry, while the beef special curry offered a different feel with its combination of beef and curry.

There's no dedicated parking, so you'll need to use a nearby paid lot if driving, but the location is convenient for a lunch meetup in Jeonpo-dong.

On a day when warm rice and curry sound good, and you're looking for a hearty meal in Jeonpo, consider Sarugak20 as a Jeonpo lunch restaurant. If you want to try something different, it's also worth a visit as a curry restaurant in Busan's Jeonpo area, and if you're searching for curry near Jeonpo-dong, it's worth checking out too.