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Cafés, restaurants and places in Busan, written by bloggers who went there.
Paldo Ppyeogui Suyeong Main Branch is a grilled meat restaurant in Suyeong, Busan. I paired its mildly spicy bone grill with a self-made rice ball set, Bushman bread, coleslaw, and udon noodles mixed into the leftover sauce. Verdict: a great pick for rich sauce and fun side combinations.
Gupo Jjambbong Gupo Main Branch is a Chinese restaurant in Buk-gu, Busan. Two people ordered octopus and abalone jjambbong, seafood tray jjajangmyeon, eggplant dumplings, and half-and-half tangsuyuk. Verdict: a generous feast worth returning to when Chinese food cravings hit.
Yong Hanu Namcheon Branch is a beef restaurant in Suyeong, Busan, serving Hanwoo special cuts and galbisal. Four adults and a baby enjoyed staff-grilled meat, yukhoe, and seafood doenjang-jjigae at a roomy table. Verdict: a great-value choice for family meals and group dinners.
Sanseong Meat Shop Dongnae Main Branch is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Dongnae, Busan, where staff grill pork for you. We paired the two-person set with castella-style rolled egg, buckwheat pot rice, and bang-a doenjang stew. Verdict: a comfortable choice for a family meal or group dinner.
Sasaenghwal is a fusion Western restaurant and brunch spot inside Geumjeong Market in Dongnae, Busan. The 85,800 won set for 3–4 came with pasta, risotto, pizza, and ades, in portions that felt closer to five servings. Verdict: a stylish, satisfying place for a leisurely brunch with friends.
PARENTS Coffee & Salad Jungang-dong Branch is a healthy-meal restaurant in Jung-gu, Busan, serving salads, poke, and wraps. The whole shrimp wrap, crispy chicken wrap, and seasoned shrimp poke salad were filling with fresh vegetables without feeling heavy. Verdict: a great choice for a light but satisfying lunch near Busan Station.
Warayaki Tanyo is an izakaya near Sasang Station in Busan, centered on charcoal grilling and smoky flavors. We watched Korean beef tongue steak cook at the counter, then shared tuna toro maki, shiitake beef fritters, mentaiko cream pasta, and shio ramen. Verdict: a great quiet spot for drinks for two and excellent beef tongue.
Usiya is a Korean beef omakase restaurant in Seomyeon, Busanjin, Busan. Course A, 79,000 won, moved from yuk sashimi and beef tongue through grilled cuts, sukiyaki, sotbap, and dessert. Verdict: a memorable choice for a special beef dinner with plenty of different cuts.
Purity Cafe is a brunch café near Gijang Market in Busan. On the way to Ilgwang Beach, I tried burrata mortadella ham and fig jambon-beurre sandwiches, a Maldon salt bread, and an egg tart. For seasonal fig sandwiches in Gijang, Purity Cafe is a great pick.
Ppong Sashimi is a sashimi restaurant in Jung-gu, Busan, with private rooms and multi-course seafood meals. My fiancé and I had Course B for 60,000 won per person in the cherry blossom tree room, from sashimi to warm dishes and a final rice course. A satisfying choice for a quiet date or family meal.
Namhang Hoetjip is an anchovy sashimi restaurant at Daebyeon Port in Gijang, Busan. We ordered the anchovy stew set for three, with sashimi, grilled anchovies, and siraegi stew, and even our child loved the grilled fish. Verdict: a generous Gijang anchovy feast with a sea view.
Billogeu Hair is a one-chair hair salon in Busanjin, Busan. After assessing my fine, damaged hair, I had magic setting on top and a natural S-curl perm below, plus protein care and drying tips. Verdict: a calm, low-maintenance daily style I loved.
