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Cafés, restaurants and places in Busan, written by bloggers who went there.
Solsot Gwangalli is a Korean restaurant in Suyeong, Busan, serving a range of sotbap (pot rice). We ordered steak and abalone sotbap with fried shrimp, then finished with scorched rice. Verdict: a neat, filling lunch in Gwangalli that I’d happily recommend.
Deodo Gejang is a Korean restaurant in Haeundae, Busan, serving Jeju yellow-crab gejang and spicy monkfish-and-octopus stir-fry. My sister and I chose the two-person Aju Bulgogi Gejang set with soy-marinated crab, enjoyed the well-rounded sides and Marine City view, and had a wonderfully unhurried meal. Verdict: a lovely choice for a relaxed crab meal and a chat in Marine City.
Working Holiday Minrak is an Australian-style brunch café in Suyeong, Busan, with views of Gwangalli Beach and Gwangan Bridge. On a rainy day, I enjoyed a panuozzo sandwich, chicken avocado sandwich, and shrimp oil pasta amid its stylish interior, plus easy basement parking and a 9 AM opening. Verdict: Working Holiday Minrak is a brunch stop I want to revisit again and again.
PARENTS Coffee & Salad Jungang-dong Branch is a poke and salad restaurant in Jung-gu, Busan. My family shared smoked duck pasta salad, premium raw salmon poke salad, and a chicken breast burrito, and the fresh ingredients and sauces stood out. Verdict: a light yet filling lunch near Jungang Station.
Gatjidong Busan Jangjeon Branch is a Japanese restaurant in Geumjeong, Busan, serving tonkatsu, rice bowls, and noodle dishes. I paired half-and-half tonkatsu and mini udon with a sunny window seat, then walked along Oncheoncheon Stream. Verdict: a lovely choice for a hearty lunch followed by a stroll.
Ganppa Beer Gwangalli 2 is a standing bar in Suyeong, Busan, serving Sapporo draft beer and light dishes. On a weekday night, we had creamy draft beer with yakisoba, gyoza and tebasaki, and even my friend who rarely drinks kept sipping. Verdict: a fun stop for a cold beer after Gwangalli Beach.
Low & Sweet Bakery is a bakery café on Haeridan-gil in Haeundae, Busan. I took away an Americano, salt bread, and a blueberry Danish, and the Danish's crisp layers, buttery flavor, and sweet-tart blueberries stood out most. Verdict: the baking was as good as the pretty atmosphere.
Famous Benny Gwangalli Branch is a brunch café in Millak-dong, Suyeong, Busan. We shared salad, Egg in Hell, avocado toast, and the signature brunch, then lingered over drinks and gelato. Verdict: a lovely Gwangalli brunch stop for sharing several dishes with friends.
Rollmi is a brunch café in Gwangalli, Suyeong, Busan. I returned for the new House Breakfast Plate and mushroom soup, a filling vegetable- and mushroom-forward meal for 16,000 won plus 8,000 won. Verdict: a lovely spot for mixing brunch, soup, coffee, and dessert.
Gang Galbitang Seomyeon is a galbitang restaurant in Busanjin, Busan, near Seomyeon Station and Bujeon Market. I had its signature galbitang at a solo seat, with rich broth, tender beef ribs, and plenty of glass noodles. Verdict: a warming, filling stop before a stroll through the market.
Jirisan Kkul Tong Galbi Busan Yangjeong Branch is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Busanjin, Busan. We ordered 600g of honey-pot marinated galbi, donburi rice, and pot Jjapagetti; the tender, sweet-savory ribs were especially good mixed into the rice. Verdict: a great-value stop for ribs and a full meal together.
Surabanjeom Gaya Branch is a Chinese restaurant in Gaya-dong, Busanjin, Busan. I tried the seafood jjamppong, an extra-large jajangmyeon, and mini tangsuyuk in its two-person set. Verdict: a satisfying Chinese meal with excellent seafood flavor and crisp-chewy pork.
