Gijang outlet restaurant with a self-serve apron corner: Bueokgan

Hi, this is Kim Hong. After shopping at the Busan Shinsegae Outlet, I stopped by Bueokgan Restaurant in the dining area for a meal. Since it's inside the outlet, it's easy to visit before or after shopping, and the atmosphere is clean and pleasant — I'd recommend it for a date or a family meal!

Where is Bueokgan inside the Gijang outlet?

Bueokgan Restaurant at the Shinsegae Outlet is located at the very innermost end of NORTH 1F, right next to UGG. Since a new building had gone up, I got a bit confused this time — from the parking lot, go straight into the building and it's on the right side (I may or may not have checked the map a few times). Parking is convenient since you just use the Shinsegae Outlet lot.

European-style interior and the sofa waiting area

At this Western restaurant in Gijang, Busan, the waiting area greets you right as you walk in. There's a wide sofa and — a horse-shaped ornament? A horse baby chair? Either way, you can wait comfortably inside the restaurant if there's a line.

It felt more upscale than I expected for a restaurant inside an outlet mall. The overall vibe is clean and European-style, which makes it a good fit for both dates and family meals. The tables are also fairly spacious.

Aprons, tissues, and wet wipes are placed around the restaurant for you to grab as needed. I didn't notice the aprons were there and asked a staff member instead — they kindly brought one over for me. Thank you!

Ordering at Bueokgan with the KT Hi Order kiosk, and what is on the menu

Each table has a kiosk (KT Hi Order) for placing orders. The menu includes Western dishes like pasta, pizza, salad, gnocchi, risotto, and steak. There are also set menus, so you can try a variety of dishes more affordably.

Three dishes for a family meal: fries, pizza and pasta

Water, cutlery, plates, and cups are already set on the table.

At this Western restaurant in Gijang, Busan, I ordered the sweet potato fries, the shrimp anchovy pasta, and the rucola prosciutto pizza. Here's the full spread once everything arrived.

Sweet potato fries, 8,000 won

Sweet potato fries, ₩8,000. As the name says, these are fried sweet potatoes, with a sweetness quite different from regular fries. They must be the golden sweet potato variety, since they're really sweet — better than brand M's, honestly. I ordered these as a side/snack, and they turned out to be surprisingly delicious.

Rucola prosciutto pizza, 22,000 won

Rucola prosciutto pizza, ₩22,000. Prosciutto is Italian-style cured ham. It's thinly sliced and salty, so on top of the pizza it adds a savory, clean saltiness. At first I thought it was jamón, but it turned out to be prosciutto — yes, I'm the type who googles food while eating.

The fragrant rucola combined with the salty prosciutto on top gives it a fresher feel than a regular cheese pizza. It's a clean, savory pizza that isn't too strong-flavored, so kids can enjoy it without any issue.

Shrimp anchovy oil pasta, 18,000 won

Shrimp anchovy oil pasta, ₩18,000. Some of you might not know what anchovy paste is here (I didn't either). Anchovy paste is made from small anchovy-type fish, salted and aged. Rather than a strong fishy taste, it mainly adds saltiness and umami depth.

Visually, it looks like a standard shrimp oil pasta. Since it's oil-based rather than cream-based, it felt relatively light to eat. Thanks to the anchovy, it had a much saltier, more umami-packed flavor than a plain oil pasta, plus a smoky char I could really taste — a flavor I'd never had before. This is personally my top pick. If I come back to the outlet, I'm 100% ordering this dish again.

Verdict and tips for visiting Bueokgan

• Great to visit before or after shopping at Shinsegae Premium Outlets
• Good for a meal or brunch
• If you're with a group, try a pizza + pasta + side combo
• A good spot for family meals or dates

If you're planning to shop at the Shinsegae Outlet in Gijang, Busan, Bueokgan is worth stopping by for a meal.