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Cafés, restaurants and places in Busan, written by bloggers who went there.
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.
Geumsu Dwaeji Gukbap Gyeongseong-Pukyongdae Branch is a pork soup restaurant in Nam-gu, Busan, serving dwaeji-gukbap and sundae-gukbap for 9,500 won. With unlimited noodle add-ons and rice, Geumsu Dwaeji Gukbap Gyeongseong-Pukyongdae Branch is a filling, gently seasoned meal worth returning for.
Pickles is an Italian-style restaurant in Busanjin, Busan, serving pizza and New York-style lasagna. On a weekday lunch date, we walked straight in and shared jambon-beurre and beef cheeseburger half-and-half pizza with lasagna. Verdict: Pickles stood out for its sweet, tangy pizza and deeply rich ragù lasagna.
Haemullae is a seafood restaurant in Gangseo, Busan, serving seafood and pork bone jjim together on a hot stone plate. I ordered the medium-spicy two-person set with fried squid, abalone, shrimp, squid, fried rice, and scorched rice. Verdict: Haemullae is a great pick when you want both seafood and meat in one meal.
