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Cafés, restaurants and places in Busan, written by bloggers who went there.
Bueokgan Haeundae Branch is a European restaurant in Haeundae, Busan, serving pizza and pasta. We shared the 51,000 won Couple Dish Set with two children and appreciated the basement parking, roomy seating, and kids’ tableware. Verdict: a comfortable choice for a Haeundae family meal.
Bueokgan Restaurant is an Italian restaurant at Busan Premium Outlets in Gijang, Busan. After shopping, my husband and I shared sweet pumpkin soup, rosé seafood pasta, and pepperoni pizza in its clean, family-friendly space. Bueokgan Restaurant is an easy stop for a casual meal during outlet shopping.
Mirim Yangjang Busan Main Branch is a Chinese bar in Busanjin, Busan, serving Peking duck and shareable Chinese dishes. We ordered half a Peking duck, fried eggplant, Hong Kong-style egg noodles, fried pork ribs, and shrimp fried rice for a date. Verdict: Mirim Yangjang is worth revisiting for its food-and-drinks lineup and Hong Kong alleyway mood.
Deokmi Atelier Gwang-an Branch is a handmade dessert café in Suyeong, Busan, a 3-minute walk from Gwangalli Beach. I had peach and fig tiramisu, crème brûlée French toast, and warm drinks in its calm converted-house setting. Deokmi Atelier is a place I want to revisit whenever seasonal fruit tiramisu comes to mind.
Budan Nampo Branch is a spacious bar in Nampo-dong, Jung-gu, Busan. I had the tomato cheese waterfall boneless chicken thigh grill and Jjapagetti with green-onion kimchi, with plenty of unusual bar snacks to choose from. Verdict: a great pick for groups or a casual drink.
Extra Mile is an Italian restaurant near Gwangalli Beach in Suyeong, Busan. I tried the Classic Combo for Two with half salad pizza, half taco pizza, and white ragu pasta, a nice way to alternate between different flavors. Verdict: a solid choice for a spacious, tidy Gwangalli lunch.
Songjeongok Songjeong Main Branch is a Korean restaurant near Songjeong Beach in Haeundae, Busan. We ordered three abalone pot-rice sets at 19,000 won per person and enjoyed bossam, marinated raw crab, cockle salad, and stir-fried squid. A generous, comforting choice for a meal with parents or a group.
Sarugak20 is a Japanese curry restaurant in Busanjin, Busan. I tried its half-and-half curry with cream and beef curry, plus Sospecial Curry topped with sausage and a poached egg. Verdict: the rich curry and mix-and-match toppings made this a memorable meal.
Deokmi Gijang Branch is an ocean-view café in Gijang, Busan, with sea-facing seats and handmade desserts. Our group of three tried Spring Scent, Oreo cheesecake, and fig Earl Grey tiramisu in the comfortable annex. Verdict: the desserts alone make Deokmi worth another visit.
Bueokgan Chinese is a Chinese restaurant on Dalmaji-gil in Haeundae, Busan. We tried chili gan-jjajang, beef brisket jjamppong, and whole-garlic yuringi for 10000, 12000, and 28000 won. Bueokgan Chinese’s crisp, juicy yuringi is the order to make instead of tangsuyuk.
Moknal is a Korean bar on Gwangalli Beach in Suyeong, Busan, with Gwangan Bridge night views. I stopped by for a second round and picked grilled skewers individually, served off the sticks with such kind service. Verdict: a lovely spot for a casual drink with the bridge view.
Bulmak Yeolsam Sajik is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Dongnae, Busan. We ordered two portions each of thin-sliced beef brisket and fresh makchang, a combination that worked nicely for drinks after a baseball game. Verdict: a worthwhile stop when you want two contrasting grilled-meat textures.
