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Cafés, restaurants and places in Busan, written by bloggers who went there.
Yuumangju Seomyeon Branch is a Korean bar in Busanjin, Busan. Two people ordered yukhoe shrimp jang-kal bibim, flying fish roe rice balls, and Byeolbit Cheongha on a weekday evening with no wait. Yuumangju Seomyeon Branch is an easy pick for generous bar food and relaxed drinks in Seomyeon.
Gilchon Sutbul Galbi Seomyeon Main Branch is a charcoal-grilled pork rib restaurant in Busanjin, Busan. We ordered fresh and marinated pork ribs, half-and-half naengmyeon, freshly cooked rice, and 2,900 won barley shrimp doenjang-jjigae, with no table-setting fee. Verdict: the barley white kimchi and stew are worth ordering again.
Katsu Gimseondo is a Japanese tonkatsu restaurant in Busanjin, Busan, serving both tenderloin and loin pork cutlets. The writer tried the tenderloin and loin set meals, handmade curry, and potato croquette, adding it to their Jeonpo tonkatsu list. Verdict: a revisit-worthy spot for tender Japanese-style tonkatsu.
Deli Donkatsu is a Western-style Korean cutlet restaurant in Haeundae, Busan. My dad and I shared assorted cutlets, creamy kimchi fried rice on a hot plate, and mini cheese cutlets, then finished with free drip coffee. Verdict: a place I’d happily revisit when I’m craving a variety of cutlets.
Ganppa Beer Gwangalli 2 is a standing bar in Suyeong, Busan, serving draft beer and simple snacks. On a second round of drinks with a friend, we had a 25,900-won Sapporo draft beer and fried chicken skin set, plus extra dumplings and photo spots. Ganppa Beer Gwangalli 2 is a great relaxed stop for a light second round.
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.
