Busan steak restaurant in Seomyeon: B set wagyu flap at Teppan King

A dramatic fire show shooting up off the teppan🔥 juicy wagyu steak sizzling right in front of you, paired perfectly with fresh grilled scallops and shrimp! 🦐🥩

Today I'm introducing a place in Seomyeon where I got to enjoy the atmosphere as much as the food. This time I visited Teppan King, where you can watch teppanyaki cooked right in front of you.

How to get to Teppan King, and its opening hours

Teppan King is at 722-4 Jungang-daero, 1st floor, Busanjin-gu, Busan, just 46m from Seomyeon Station Exit 6 — about a minute's walk. Hours are Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun 16:00–02:00, and Fri, Sat opens at 15:00. There's no parking on site, so Seomyeon Samsung Parking is recommended.

Inside Teppan King: what the Seomyeon griddle bar feels like

Walking into Teppan King, the yellow shelves packed with liquor bottles and knick-knacks gave off a faint izakaya feel. The lighting overall was warm and cozy, so it seemed like a good spot for a drink in the evening. Since the teppanyaki is cooked right at the table, there was more to watch than a regular meal — the sound of meat sizzling and the smell drifting up really got my appetite going.

What comes in Teppan King's 49,000-won B set

That day, after going back and forth over the menu, I went with the ₩49,000 B set. It came with wagyu flap steak plus grilled scallops and shrimp. Both are cooked on the teppan, so I liked that I could try a variety of flavors in one meal. If you want meat and seafood together, this combo is pretty solid.

The flame show cooked right in front of you

What stuck with me most after ordering was the moment the steak got grilled. As the meat went on the teppan and started cooking, the flame suddenly shot up🔥 It was way more vivid seeing it live than in photos, and the moment the fire flared up, I naturally reached for my camera. People nearby ended up staring at the teppan too, so it was fun even before the food arrived. The outside cooked to a golden brown while the inside stayed moist, so I was already looking forward to it before the first bite. One bite in, the rich flavor of the meat came through first, followed by a subtle smoky char on the surface, making it satisfyingly clean to eat.

Wagyu flap steak: how it tasted 🥩

Onions and bean sprouts came out alongside the steak, and the combination worked better than expected. The bean sprouts kept a crisp texture, and eating them with the meat cut through the richness, so I kept going back for more. Dipped in the sauce, it turned savory and salty, giving it a completely different flavor from eating the meat plain. Cooking it straight off the teppan also meant it stayed hot for a long time, which was a nice touch.

Grilled scallops and shrimp 🦐

The seafood dish was pretty good-looking too. The scallops and shrimp came in bite-sized pieces topped with baby greens, so the plating was clean. The scallops had a soft, chewy texture and the shrimp were plump and savory. The sauce wasn't too strong, so I could still taste the clean seafood flavor, and switching between this and the steak kept things from getting monotonous.

Drinks and atmosphere for a night out in Seomyeon

What I liked best while eating was that it didn't just feel like a meal — I could watch the whole cooking process on the teppan. From the flame flaring up to the meat cooking through right in front of me, the meal itself felt like a bit of a show. If you're looking for restaurants near Seomyeon Station and want something a little different from a regular meal, this is worth remembering, and it'd also suit anyone who wants that Jeonpo-dong izakaya feel paired with teppanyaki. Steak lovers especially would enjoy the whole thing, from watching the meat grill to eating it. It's also a nice spot for drinks with friends or a slow dinner on a date.

Teppan King: the verdict

• ✔️ A dazzling teppan performance right in front of you
• ✔️ Juicy steak with a smoky char
• ✔️ Crisp bean sprouts and onions that pair well with the meat
• ✔️ A B set that lets you enjoy scallops and shrimp too
• ✔️ A good spot in Seomyeon for izakaya vibes and teppanyaki together

If you're looking for restaurants near Seomyeon Station and want to properly enjoy a steak dish, Teppan King is worth a visit. The whole process of watching the food get cooked made it more fun than just eating — there was as much to watch as there was to taste.