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Cafés, restaurants and places in Busan, written by bloggers who went there.
Hana Donkatsu Songjeong Beach Branch is a pork cutlet restaurant near Songjeong Beach in Haeundae, Busan. We shared 2 pieces each of tenderloin and sirloin cutlet, with crisp thread-thin breading, juicy meat, and freshly ground sesame sauce. Verdict: a filling Songjeong meal I would gladly return for.
Daidokoro Lotte Department Store Gwangbok Branch is a Japanese home-style restaurant on the 10th floor of Lotte Department Store, directly connected to Nampo Station in Jung-gu, Busan. On a return visit, we had the karaage set meal and pork cutlet curry set meal, both generously served with sides and milk pudding. Verdict: Daidokoro is a place I’d happily revisit whenever I’m craving moist, tender karaage.
Café Buajang is a renovated-house café in Millak-dong, Suyeong, Busan. During a Gwangalli trip, I tried chestnut tiramisu, an Americano, and royal milk tea amid greenery, window light, handmade furniture, and crochet sculptures. Verdict: a spacious, charming stop for coffee and chestnut tiramisu.
Gwang-anmok is a Korean barbecue restaurant near Haeundae Station in Busan. Its A Set pairs dry- and vacuum-aged pork neck and pork belly with grill service, anchovy salt, basil wraps, and Icheon rice. Verdict: the thick pork neck dipped in anchovy salt was the unforgettable bite.
Low & Sweet Bakery is a bakery café in Haeundae, Busan, serving house-roasted coffee and freshly baked goods. We took away a chocolate financier, salt bread, egg tart, and hot Americano on a date; Low & Sweet Bakery is a great stop for balanced desserts and coffee.
Anmin Busan is a staff-grilled Korean BBQ restaurant in Busanjin, Busan. For a birthday dinner, I ordered the half whole-pig set, fresh chestnut stone-pot rice, and Hwang doenjang crab stew for 41,000 won, 5,000 won, and 6,000 won. Verdict: a satisfying choice for a proper, atmospheric meat dinner.
Yetnal Tongdak & Tang Seomyeon Branch is a chicken restaurant near the food alley in Busanjin, Busan. I had ₩24,000 dakdoritang with my girlfriend as a late-night meal; its initially sour, raw chili-powder note became a spicy, clean-tasting broth as it simmered. A worthwhile stop for chicken and drinks late at night.
Katsu Kitchen Premium Jeonpo Main Branch is a Japanese-style katsu restaurant in Busanjin, Busan. Sharing tender filet katsu and rich special loin katsu made the contrast in texture and flavor especially clear, with salad, soup, and ice cream rounding out the meal. A great pick for trying two styles of pork cutlet in Jeonpo.
Donnamu Jip is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Daeyeon-dong, Nam-gu, Busan, near Kyungsung University. A 360 g pork belly platter with bibim guksu, country-style doenjang jjigae, and gondre rice made for a naturally flavorful meal. Verdict: Order the gondre rice ahead and enjoy the full combination.
Myeongseung Jeju Saenggogi is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Suyeong, Busan, serving Jeju-style pork and hearty meal dishes. Two people ordered three portions of meat, kimchi jjigae, and gogi guksu for a filling meal. Verdict: a satisfying choice for thick pork and warm comfort dishes.
Mandali To Go Ilgwang Branch is a two-story house-style brunch café in Gijang, Busan. The basil garlic-butter bulgogi panini, citrus white ragù pasta, kabocha curry soup, and seasonal Lamington cake were all excellent. Verdict: Mandali To Go Ilgwang Branch is a satisfying pick for both food and atmosphere.
Panna is an Italian restaurant near Jeonpo Station in Busanjin, Busan, serving pasta and gnocchi. After a one-hour Saturday lunch wait, I loved the rich Toowoomba pasta sauce and the varied textures of the basil gnocchi. Panna is a great casual pasta stop near Jeonpo Station.
