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Cafés, restaurants and places in Busan, written by bloggers who went there.
Yuumangju Seomyeon Branch is a lively bar in Busanjin, Busan. We ordered kimchi daedoritang, a spicy stew with beef intestine, boneless chicken, whole kimchi, and a soft egg-yolk omelet, alongside soju. Verdict: a fun, friendly place for a spirited night of drinks.
Ryusenso is a Japanese ramen restaurant a one-minute walk from Jeonpo Station in Busanjin, Busan. After work, I had Level 1 spicy Hakata tonkotsu ramen with extra chashu, ajitama egg, and rice for ₩15,500. Ryusenso is a satisfying late-night pick for a hearty, spicy bowl.
Daidokoro Lotte Department Store Gwangbok Branch is a Japanese home-style restaurant in Jung-gu, Busan. My mom and I shared a tonkatsu curry set, a karaage set, and wonderfully rich milk pudding after shopping. Verdict: a filling, family-friendly lunch stop after shopping.
Pickles is a Western restaurant in Busanjin, Busan, near Jeonpo Café Street. My friend and I shared a 39,000-won pasta, two sides, and two drinks set before a movie. Pickles was just as satisfying on a return visit.
Gim Geumja Sutbul Galbi Daeyeon Branch is a charcoal-grilled pork rib restaurant in Nam-gu, Busan. I paired its Level 1 spicy marinated ribs with Cheongyang cream udon, bone soup, and doenjang sulbap for 40,900 won. Verdict: the cream udon is an especially good match for the heat.
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.
