Two poached-egg dishes at a Dalmaji-gil Chinese restaurant: Bueokgan

For some fresh air and good food on the weekend, I headed out to Dalmaji-gil in Haeundae.

Bueokgan Chinese Haeundae Branch is a spot for great Chinese food in Haeundae, with an atmosphere especially suited to family meals or dates. Here's my review after thoroughly enjoying their popular dishes — the poached-egg pork belly jjajangmyeon and the poached-egg octopus Chinese rice bowl 🍜

Bueokgan Chinese Haeundae Branch hours, location and parking

• Hours 11:00–21:00 / last order 20:30
• Break time 15:00–16:30
• No regular closing day
• Location: 200 Dalmaji-gil117beon-na-gil, 1st floor, Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea
• Corkage available (free up to 3 bottles)

There's convenient parking both underground and beside the shop, so I parked and headed right in!

What the dining room looks like, with Dalmaji-gil views

With such a great view unfolding, I found the perfect spot today for a hearty yet distinctive Chinese meal.

Thanks to the clean interior and neat table setting, it's also a great choice for a date or family meal in Haeundae.

A perfect place to enjoy a wide-open view — this is Bueokgan Chinese, a Haeundae favorite~

What is on the menu at Bueokgan Chinese

Bueokgan Chinese has both vibe and taste covered~ Let's take a look at the menu!!

They had a range of dishes ready — Bueokgan jjajangmyeon, beef belly jjamppong, mala chili jjamppong, chili jjajang, seafood jjamppong, poached-egg pork belly jjajang, poached-egg octopus Chinese rice bowl, mapo tofu rice bowl, shrimp fried rice — plus drinks too :)

How does the poached-egg pork belly ganjjajang taste?

Today's dishes!! Poached-egg octopus Chinese rice bowl and poached-egg pork belly jjajangmyeon!

The first dish I tried was the poached-egg pork belly jjajangmyeon. It's loaded with thick, generously sized, nicely browned pork belly, giving a hearty, satisfying bite.

The rich jjajang sauce with a subtle smoky char pairs wonderfully with the noodles, and the poached egg and onion on top went really well with the meat~~!

The appeal of popping that poached egg is real, haha, it was so good. Mixing the soft poached egg into the noodles brings out even more nuttiness and a smooth flavor.

Poached-egg nakji rice bowl: how spicy is it?

The second dish is the poached-egg octopus Chinese rice bowl, which grabs your appetite with its spicy kick! It's generously loaded with plump, chewy octopus, giving great texture to chew on.

The spicy, tangy, deeply savory sauce soaked well into every grain of rice, haha. The fiery heat was softened beautifully by the nutty poached egg, striking a great balance~~

Is Bueokgan Chinese worth it for a Haeundae family meal or date?

Great as a stop on a Dalmaji-gil drive in Haeundae, and with its clean, trendy interior, Bueokgan is a solid choice for a date or family meal in Haeundae. If you're tired of ordinary Chinese food, try the distinctive poached-egg dishes at Bueokgan, a Haeundae favorite, for a special meal!