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Cafés, restaurants and places in Busan, written by bloggers who went there.
Almond Eyelashes is a one-person lash salon in Busanjin, Busan, right in front of Beomil Station. A first-time extension client chose 9, 10, and 11 mm C-curl lashes for a subtle result, with aftercare guidance and a brush included. Verdict: Almond Eyelashes is an easy recommendation for anyone nervous about natural-looking lash extensions.
Hongmigwan is a Chinese restaurant near Gupo Market in Buk-gu, Busan. I had samseon jjamppong, jajangbap loaded with japchae, and mini tangsuyuk. Verdict: the jjamppong and japchae rice were an especially satisfying dinner combination.
Geumsong Deokmi is a seasonal fruit dessert café in Haeundae, Busan. We visited at a quiet 4 p.m. and had fig tiramisu, Oreo cheesecake, a vanilla bean latte, and mango granita in its bright, pretty interior. For sweet desserts during fig season, Geumsong Deokmi is the place to go.
Jansang is a Korean-style bar on the Youth Street in Deokcheon-dong, Busan. We stopped by for a second round and had mentaiko mayo stir-fried shrimp and beef-bone broth noodles, plus free soft serve and yakgwa ice cream from the review event. Verdict: Jansang is a great pick for drinks, shareable dishes, and roomy group seating.
Seomyeon Milmyeon is a milmyeon restaurant near Seomyeon Station in Busanjin, Busan. We enjoyed two bowls of chilled milmyeon with slushy broth and king dumplings. A refreshing, filling meal in Seomyeon.
Working Holiday Minrak is an ocean-view brunch café in Suyeong, Busan, at the end of Gwangalli Beach. On a return visit at 10 a.m., I had Margherita pizza, an Ultimate Chicken Sandwich, and an iced café latte while taking in the spacious interior. Verdict: a great pick for a filling Gwangalli breakfast and a nutty latte.
Sanseong Sikyukjeom Jeonpo Direct Store is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Jeonpo-dong, Busan. I tried 500g of pork belly, nuruk-aged pork neck, and special cuts with rice cooked in a pot and freshwater-shrimp doenjang stew. Verdict: a worthwhile choice for a more unusual pork BBQ meal in Busan.
Daepae Maket Busan Daeyeon Branch is a pork barbecue restaurant in Nam-gu, Busan. On a Friday night, I tried freshly sliced Jeju thin-sliced pork belly, chewy five-layer pork belly, grilled cheese, cheese fried rice, and the kids’ zone. Verdict: a great late-night stop when you want to alternate thin pork and chewy pork belly.
Jukrim Sutbul Dwaeji Gui is a Korean barbecue restaurant near Gwangalli Beach in Suyeong, Busan. I tried the Jukrim Iberico Set with pluma, alligator cut, rib meat, brisket soybean-paste soup rice, and spicy mixed noodles. Verdict: the staff grilling and must-order brisket soybean-paste soup rice made this an easy, satisfying meal.
Daeun is an izakaya in Suyeong, Busan, serving Korean and Japanese dishes with drinks. I ordered warm flower hot pot and fist-sized giant futomaki, and their different charms made them great for sharing. Verdict: a memorable spot for a pretty hot pot and a drink on a chilly day.
Ibaba Coffee is a café near Jeonpo Station in Seomyeon, Busan. A friend and I had milk tea, an iced Americano, Basque cheesecake, and Nunettine while enjoying the floor-to-ceiling window seats and work-friendly atmosphere. Verdict: Ibaba Coffee is a clean, comfortable spot for both a date and getting work done.
Riverside is an Italian restaurant across from Sinpyeongso Park in Gijang, Busan. We shared scallop aglio e olio and spicy shrimp salad pizza over a weekday lunch, then took a walk in the park. Verdict: a lovely ocean-view date course with seriously chewy scallop pasta.
