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Cafés, restaurants and places in Busan, written by bloggers who went there.
Almond Eyelashes is a lash salon in Busanjin, Busan. A natural curl on downward-pointing lashes made my eyes look more defined and cut down my morning eyelash-curler routine. Verdict: a satisfying choice for an easy, natural-looking lift.
Mirim Yangjang Busan Main Branch is a Chinese bar in Busanjin, Busan. We had half a Peking duck and seafood jjamppong-tang, and the rich duck paired especially well with the spicy, refreshing broth. Verdict: a stylish pick for dates or gatherings.
Usiya is a beef course restaurant in Haeundae, Busan, where diners sit at a counter while staff grill each cut. The A Course moves from beef sashimi through several cuts, sukiyaki, pot rice, aged-kimchi stew, and ice cream. Verdict: a relaxed choice for a special meal without the work of grilling.
Gwanganda Jjji is a seafood restaurant in Suyeong, Busan, serving a two-part dajji (chef’s seafood spread) course. For 55,000 won per person, the meal moves from live octopus and grilled eel to sashimi, crab soup, steamed rockfish, and abalone porridge with an ocean view. Verdict: an outrageously filling Busan seafood feast worth taking visiting friends to.
Gijang Myeongpum Daegae is a snow crab restaurant in Gijang, Busan. Four adults ordered one snow crab each, with clearly explained weighing and a mini steamer that kept the meal warm. A great pick for a family gathering.
Yunujae Munhyeon Shabu Kalguksu is a shabu kalguksu restaurant in Nam-gu, Busan, right by Exit 2 of Jigegol Station. We had red, medium-spicy shabu kalguksu for two and crispy seafood pajeon, with beef sirloin, vegetables, house-made noodles, fried rice, and convenient self-serve broth and kimchi. Verdict: a generous, satisfying meal when you are hungry.
Smith's Farm is an Italian restaurant in Haeundae, Busan, serving stone octopus steak, pizza, and pasta. On a return visit with my boyfriend, we had the stone octopus steak, Margherita pizza, grilled romaine, and shrimp oil pasta. Verdict: a comfortable choice for dates or group get-togethers.
Deokmi Gijang Branch is an ocean-view café in Gijang, Busan, directly across from the Dongam Village coast. On a weekday lunch visit, I sampled tea aromas before ordering a mugwort cream latte, rose milk tea, blended tea, and desserts. Verdict: a peaceful seaside stop for choosing tea and dessert to suit your taste.
CORR is a spacious café near Sajik Baseball Stadium in Dongnae, Busan. I tried milk tea with plain and salt chocolate financiers, and looked around the soft seating, two private rooms, and gluten-free menu. CORR is a comfortable stop before a game, study session, or gathering.
Suwolgyeonghwa is a tea and dessert café in Haeundae, Busan, with views of Songjeong Beach and the Haeundae Blueline Park train. I enjoyed house-blended tea, coffee, traditional drinks, and distinctive desserts while watching the sea. Verdict: a lovely ocean-view stop when you want to slow down over a cup of tea.
Dongam Tteokgalbi is a Korean restaurant in Gijang, Busan, serving sotbap and tteokgalbi set meals. We ordered the cream Cheongyang chili tteokgalbi and Dongam tteokgalbi sets, with 8 side dishes, blue crab doenjang stew, and a generously stocked self-serve bar. Verdict: a filling family lunch spot worth remembering.
Yong Hanu Myeongji Branch is a Korean beef barbecue restaurant in Gangseo, Busan. We had a 400g 1++ sirloin and rib-finger-meat set for 98,000 won, plus seafood doenjang jjigae, steamed egg, and skillet kimchi fried rice. Verdict: a great pick for enjoying tender sirloin and richly beefy rib meat side by side.
