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Cafés, restaurants and places in Busan, written by bloggers who went there.
Oneul-ui Tokyo is an izakaya bar in Dongnae, Busan, near Oncheonjang Station. I stopped by for a second round and had the ₩15,000 five-skewer set, ₩11,000 grilled mentaiko, and ₩4,500 eggplant tsukune. Visit before it fills up for solo drinks or a group night out.
Daidokoro Gwangalli Main Branch is a Japanese home-style restaurant in Suyeong, Busan, a six-minute walk from Geumnyeonsan Station Exit 5. A regular since high school tried the karaage set meal, chicken nanban set meal, and rich milk pudding. Verdict: worth the meal-time wait for a satisfying meal in Gwangalli.
Haean Sutbul Galbi is a Korean BBQ restaurant near Gwangalli Beach in Suyeong, Busan. I tried two servings of fresh pork ribs, marinated ribs, and grilled tail, and the fresh ribs with barley shrimp salt were the standout. Verdict: a great dinner stop to pair with a beach walk.
Ganbame is a bar near Jeonpo Station in Busanjin, Busan, serving mungtigi and drinking snacks. A 28,900 won plate of mungtigi came generously portioned with dipping sauce, seasoned chives, and gim, followed by katsuo-bushi soft tofu and ice cream. A memorable pick for mungtigi lovers who care about both portion size and price.
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.
