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Cafés, restaurants and places in Busan, written by bloggers who went there.
Usiya is a Korean beef omakase restaurant in Seomyeon, Busanjin, Busan. Course A, 79,000 won, moved from yuk sashimi and beef tongue through grilled cuts, sukiyaki, sotbap, and dessert. Verdict: a memorable choice for a special beef dinner with plenty of different cuts.
Purity Cafe is a brunch café near Gijang Market in Busan. On the way to Ilgwang Beach, I tried burrata mortadella ham and fig jambon-beurre sandwiches, a Maldon salt bread, and an egg tart. For seasonal fig sandwiches in Gijang, Purity Cafe is a great pick.
Ppong Sashimi is a sashimi restaurant in Jung-gu, Busan, with private rooms and multi-course seafood meals. My fiancé and I had Course B for 60,000 won per person in the cherry blossom tree room, from sashimi to warm dishes and a final rice course. A satisfying choice for a quiet date or family meal.
Namhang Hoetjip is an anchovy sashimi restaurant at Daebyeon Port in Gijang, Busan. We ordered the anchovy stew set for three, with sashimi, grilled anchovies, and siraegi stew, and even our child loved the grilled fish. Verdict: a generous Gijang anchovy feast with a sea view.
Billogeu Hair is a one-chair hair salon in Busanjin, Busan. After assessing my fine, damaged hair, I had magic setting on top and a natural S-curl perm below, plus protein care and drying tips. Verdict: a calm, low-maintenance daily style I loved.
Somunnan Gaya Milmyeon Busan City Hall Branch (소문난가야밀면 부산시청점) is a milmyeon restaurant in Yeonje, Busan. Before a game at Sajik Baseball Stadium, I had regular milmyeon and dumplings, loving the hot broth, slushy ice, and crisp cucumber. Verdict: An easy, satisfying pre-game stop.
Teppan King is a Japanese-style teppanyaki bar near Seomyeon Station in Busanjin, Busan. Wagyu rib steak and special yakisoba, cooked right in front of the bar seats, made for a satisfying meal with a bottle of soju. Verdict: Teppan King makes an ordinary evening feel memorable.
Yukganmyeongga is a Korean restaurant in Saha, Busan. I ordered the grilled mackerel set and dried yellow corvina set, served with lotus-leaf rice, banchan, and zucchini tofu soup, and looked around its spacious hall and private rooms. Yukganmyeongga felt like a great choice for a family meal or formal family meeting.
CORR is a dessert café in Dongnae, Busan, with dedicated parking, spacious seating, and private rooms. My child and I had a chocolate latte, Dubai chewy cookie, and salt caramel financier in its sunlit, cozy space. Verdict: a relaxing stop for desserts and drinks, especially for the chocolate latte.
Gorae Gajok is a seafood restaurant in Dong-gu, Busan, serving whale meat and tuna. The Special B course for 55,000 won per person moves from steamed egg and fried shrimp to sashimi, uni, eel, skate, tuna, whale meat, and Nagasaki jjamppong. Verdict: a generous choice for trying odor-free whale meat with distinct textures by cut.
Sijeunikeu Shinsegae Department Store Centum City Branch is a fresh fruit cake café in Haeundae, Busan. Its ₩39,000 Mango Top Cake Mini combines sweet mango, fresh cream, and moist sponge for 2–3 people. A lovely pick for a low-key special-day celebration.
Janghoga Yang Kkochi Gyeongseong–Pukyong University Direct Branch is a lamb skewer restaurant in Nam-gu, Busan. Fresh lamb skewers, special lamb rib skewers, and yuzu highballs made an easygoing second-stop meal even when we were already full. Verdict: a great pick for tender, low-gamey lamb and drinks.
