# Soba and salmon donburi near Busan National University: Gatjidong - By Jaein (https://superchart.com/en/@seomyeon-rice-slip/) - Written Sep 6, 2026 - Updated Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Geumjeong, Busan - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving an in-store sponsored visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seomyeon-rice-slip/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seomyeon-rice-slip/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@seomyeon-rice-slip/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@seomyeon-rice-slip/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@seomyeon-rice-slip/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@seomyeon-rice-slip/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@seomyeon-rice-slip/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@seomyeon-rice-slip/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@seomyeon-rice-slip/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon/index.md) ## In short Gatjidong Busan Jangjeon Branch is a Japanese-style restaurant on Sikmulwon-ro, between Oncheonjang Station and Busan National University in Geumjeong, Busan. The writer ordered pan-memil buckwheat soba with mini gyudon (13,800 won) and daily-prepped sake-don salmon rice bowl (13,800 won), dipping the chewy buckwheat noodles in tsuyu sauce and enjoying the generous, tender salmon, with unlimited refills of broth, soup, and rice from the self-serve bar. Whether eating solo or with family, Gatjidong Busan Jangjeon Branch is a solid, satisfying choice for a clean meal. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–21:30 (last order 21:00) - **Parking**: Free parking lot with a barrier gate next to the restaurant; call staff or the restaurant to open the gate - **Location**: 5-minute walk from Oncheonjang Station; 1F, 11 Sikmulwon-ro, Geumjeong-gu, Busan - **Pan-memil buckwheat soba + mini gyudon**: ₩13,800 - **Daily-prepped sake-don (salmon rice bowl)**: ₩13,800 - **Cola**: ₩2,000 - **Seating**: Solo seats, 2- and 4-person tables, baby chairs available - **Self-serve bar**: Unlimited broth, soup, and rice; kimchi, danmuji (pickled radish), side plates, baby spoons, disposable aprons *as written by the visitor on Sep 6, 2026* This time I visited Gatjidong Busan Jangjeon Branch, a Japanese-style diner near Busan National University that's great for a clean, satisfying meal. ## 5 minutes from Oncheonjang Station, free parking - Hours: Daily 11:00–21:30 (last order 21:00) - Parking: Free parking lot with a barrier gate next to the restaurant — call staff or the restaurant to have the gate opened Gatjidong Busan Jangjeon Branch sits roughly on the border between Oncheonjang and Busan National University. It's just a 5-minute walk from Oncheonjang Station, so it's easy to get to, and I liked that I could use the building's shared parking lot for free. ## A spot that works for solo diners and family outings alike The restaurant had a cozy vibe, with seats good for solo dining as well as several 2- and 4-person tables, so it seemed like a good place whether you're eating alone, on a date, or out with family. Inside there are separate restrooms for men and women, and baby chairs are available too. You can also see into the kitchen where they're cooking. The beer looked really good too 🍺 ![Interior of Gatjidong Busan Jangjeon Branch with a view toward the kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon-01-2n6vu-900.webp) ![Kitchen visible from the table seating, with cooking in progress](https://img.superchart.com/images/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon-02-1oa9c-900.webp) ## What's on the self-serve bar? There's a self-serve bar too. You can grab a disposable apron here as well. ![Self-serve bar at Gatjidong with disposable aprons](https://img.superchart.com/images/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon-03-8163k-900.webp) ![Self-serve bar setup and utensils](https://img.superchart.com/images/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon-04-1q7ft-900.webp) There's broth that pairs perfectly with Gatjidong's menu, ![Broth container at the self-serve bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon-05-192sq-900.webp) ![Self-serve bar corner with warm soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon-06-11ty0-900.webp) ![Rice and soup station with unlimited refills](https://img.superchart.com/images/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon-07-c2vis-900.webp) and warm, steaming soup and rice you could help yourself to as much as you wanted. Personally I loved that the rice was unlimited. ![Soup and rice served from the self-serve bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon-08-ewge1-900.webp) Next to that were side dishes like kimchi and danmuji (pickled radish), plus side plates and baby spoons. ![Self-serve bar with kimchi and danmuji side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon-09-15rcp-900.webp) ![Shelf with side plates and baby spoons](https://img.superchart.com/images/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon-10-xt68i-900.webp) ![Part of the Gatjidong Busan Jangjeon Branch menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon-11-1cky8-900.webp) ![Menu page showing tonkatsu dishes with photos](https://img.superchart.com/images/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon-12-12dlj-900.webp) ![Menu page for soba and udon dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon-13-c2aol-900.webp) ![Menu page for gyudon and rice bowl dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon-14-1y300-900.webp) ![Menu page for salmon dishes including sake-don](https://img.superchart.com/images/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon-15-zf3tk-900.webp) ![Menu page listing set meal combinations](https://img.superchart.com/images/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon-16-1rmqk-900.webp) ![Gatjidong menu page with dish photos](https://img.superchart.com/images/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon-17-8p3ih-900.webp) ## Menu options Gatjidong Busan Jangjeon Branch has a really wide range of menu options — from tonkatsu to soba, udon, gyudon, and sake-don — so it seemed like a great spot to visit with people who have different tastes, since everyone can pick what they want. The photos on the menu made choosing easy too. ![Alcoholic drinks and beverage menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon-18-1dv3t-m-900.webp) ![Kids' service menu information](https://img.superchart.com/images/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon-19-85yxi-900.webp) ![Sign for the receipt review event](https://img.superchart.com/images/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon-20-18usb-900.webp) There were also alcoholic drinks, beverages, and a kids' service item. A receipt review event was running too. ![Table set with pan-memil buckwheat soba, mini gyudon, and sake-don](https://img.superchart.com/images/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon-21-1xmip-m-1200.webp) I ordered pan-memil buckwheat soba + mini gyudon (₩13,800), daily-prepped sake-don (₩13,800), and a cola (₩2,000). ![Pan-memil buckwheat soba and mini gyudon served with tsuyu sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon-22-2ldjm-900.webp) ## How does the pan-memil buckwheat soba + mini gyudon taste? The pan-memil soba came with a separate tsuyu dipping sauce for the buckwheat noodles. Dipping the noodles fully in the tsuyu and taking a bite, I could taste the distinct buckwheat aroma and chewy texture — refreshing and clean, perfect for hot weather like this. The mini gyudon that came with it was also a real treat. Tender beef seasoned in a sweet sauce sat on top of the rice, making the meal much more filling than the soba alone. Alternating between a bite of soba and a spoonful of gyudon worked surprisingly well together. ![A bowl of mini gyudon topped with beef](https://img.superchart.com/images/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon-23-aa4u6-900.webp) ## Daily-prepped sake-don Gatjidong also sells a variety of salmon dishes, and this one being called 'daily-prepped' from the name alone got me excited! The salmon was piled generously on top of the rice, with round dollops of wasabi and onion, making it look appetizing from the start. ![Daily-prepped sake-don topped with salmon, wasabi, and onion](https://img.superchart.com/images/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon-24-122ah-900.webp) I picked up a piece of salmon and ate it with rice — the salmon was soft and moist, almost melting in my mouth! There was no fishy taste at all, just clean, and I could really taste the salmon's signature nutty, mild flavor. The thickness of the salmon was just right for eating too. The rice was seasoned with a vinegared soy sauce, so dipping the salmon lightly in soy sauce, placing it on the rice, and eating it with wasabi felt just like eating salmon sushi. 🍣 ## In summary Overall, the food at Gatjidong Busan Jangjeon Branch was clean and delicious, making for a really filling and satisfying meal. If you're looking for good restaurants near Busan National University, Oncheonjang, or Geumjeong-gu, I recommend Gatjidong Busan Jangjeon Branch. ## Where it is - Gatjidong Busan Jangjeon Branch (갓지동 부산장전점) - 11 Sikmulwon-ro, 1F, Geumjeong-gu, Busan, South Korea - 부산광역시 금정구 식물원로 11 1층 갓지동 부산장전점 - 35.2238543, 129.0867974 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B0%93%EC%A7%80%EB%8F%99%20%EB%B6%80%EC%82%B0%EC%9E%A5%EC%A0%84%EC%A0%90/@35.2238543,129.0867974,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seomyeon-rice-slip/gatjidong-busan-jangjeon-soba-sakedon/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt