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Cafés, restaurants and places in Busan, written by bloggers who went there.
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.
Kkomak Hansang Gijang Main Branch is a Korean restaurant in Gijang, Busan, near Osiria. I slowly enjoyed the two-person dried yellow corvina set with seasoned cockles, handmade side dishes, seaweed soup, and rice in green tea water. A satisfying choice for a generous meal with plenty of side dishes.
Geumrang Hoetjip Gwangalli Main Branch is a sashimi restaurant in Suyeong, Busan, with views of Gwangandaegyo Bridge. We ordered the Subyeon Hansang for two at 60,000 won per person, with assorted seafood, premium sashimi, one refill, and more dishes. Verdict: a satisfying choice for a generous fresh-sashimi meal with a bridge view.
Yuok is a Japanese restaurant in Haeundae, Busan, serving Osaka-style eel rice bowls and toridon. My best friend and I shared a Jumbo Unaju set and a Toridon set over a relaxed lunch. Verdict: a clean, easygoing eel meal with gentle charcoal aroma.
Craft Hans Seomyeon is a bar in Busanjin, Busan, where you can enjoy crispy fried chicken with house craft beer. We ordered Hans Crispy Chicken, Cajun fries, Hans Pilsner, and Hans I.P.A for a very satisfying drink and meal. Verdict: crisp, juicy chicken and beer made for a happy visit.
Taeyang Private Parking Lot is a Chinese restaurant in Busanjin, Busan, near the entrance to Dong-eui University Station. The ₩30,000 two-person set included smoky beef brisket jjamppong rice, fried rice, and mini tangsuyuk. Verdict: a satisfying, generously sized Chinese meal.
Yuyu Katsu Busan Haeundae Branch is a Japanese-style tonkatsu restaurant near Jangsan Station in Jwadong, Haeundae, Busan. I had cheese menchi katsu and a kitsune udon set with the Chaechae siblings, who especially loved the stretchy cheese and mild broth. Verdict: an easy, kid-friendly lunch spot in Haeundae.
