Private rooms and banquet hall at The Bangpaje, a Busan sashimi

Minrak-dong near Gwangalli has been getting popular lately... While looking for somewhere really good and with a nice atmosphere to eat sashimi, I ended up at The Bangpaje.🙂

Basic info on The Bangpaje

• Name: The Bangpaje
• Address: 24 Gwangan Haebyeon-ro 294beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan, South Korea
• Hours: 11:30–22:00
• Break time: 15:00–17:00
• Closed: Open year-round, per on-site notice
• Parking: Minrak public parking lot or Marine Land parking, with in-store parking support
• Info checked: September 4, 2026

The exterior feels a bit different from a typical neighborhood sashimi joint. There's a brick building with a wood-tone sign, and the entrance's glass door is covered in Blue Ribbon stickers. They span from 2021 all the way to 2026, which gives the immediate impression of a place that's been consistently well-rated for years.

1st floor for a casual meal, 2nd and 3rd better for groups

According to the entrance sign, the 1st floor is à la carte tables, the 2nd floor is dining private rooms, and the 3rd floor is a dining banquet hall.

This time I ate on the 1st floor, and the interior was calmer than I expected. Solid wood tables and chairs, low lighting, and hanji (traditional paper)-style partitions mixed together — it felt closer to a tidy Korean restaurant than a loud sashimi place.

The tables weren't packed too tightly either, and with a private room on the 2nd floor and a banquet hall on the 3rd, this place seemed well suited for meals with parents, family gatherings, or work dinners with a bigger headcount. Personally, the sashimi tasted great, but this kind of space layout was a pretty big plus too.

The seasonal mixed sashimi set S had a great lineup from the main sashimi on

The menu I ordered this time was the set S.

The main sashimi caught my eye right away — the plate wasn't just carelessly filled, but arranged neatly with each fish separated. On this day's plate, there were name tags marking sea bass, milchi, flounder, and jeomseongeo.

The sashimi wasn't cut too thin, and it had good sheen. Eating it piece by piece, the texture wasn't mushy at all — it had real firmness, so overall the condition of the sashimi was satisfying. 👍

The side dishes didn't feel like they were just there to pad the count

When you order a set menu, several side dishes come out around the main sashimi.

As shown in the photos, gimbap (seaweed rice roll) varieties, seafood, seasoned vegetables, sweet potato chips, and small side dishes all get laid out at once — and what I liked here was that it didn't feel like the dish count was inflated just for show.

The flow of eating a piece of sashimi and then picking up another dish felt natural, and I imagine it'd be even more satisfying with a drink. Above all, the whole spread came out quite neatly arranged, so it looks good for group gatherings too.

I got curious why there were so many Blue Ribbon stickers

What stood out most near the entrance was the Blue Ribbon stickers.

It wasn't just one or two — stickers from multiple years were lined up vertically. Being an old restaurant doesn't automatically mean current satisfaction is high, but based on what I actually ate that day, at least the sashimi condition, the composition, and the atmosphere all made sense.

The exterior also has a 'Since 1982' mark, confirming this is a sashimi restaurant that's been established in Minrak-dong for a long time.

Parking is easiest at the designated lots

Gwangalli and Minrak-dong can be quite a hassle for parking on weekends, but this place has a separate parking guide sign at the entrance. Per the sign, you can use the Minrak public parking lot and Marine Land parking, and if you use these supported lots, the store offers parking support benefits.

It's not a setup where you park right in front of the store, so if it's your first visit, it's better to check the parking lot location before heading over. Especially if your group is large and coming in multiple cars, it's worth sharing this info in advance.

Why I'd recommend this as a gathering spot

What was clearest from this visit was that this isn't a place you just come to for a single plate of sashimi and leave.

The sashimi quality is solid, the set is neatly composed, and the interior is calm. On top of that, with a private room and banquet hall available, it suits family meals out, gatherings with parents, or small work dinners where you want to be a bit mindful of the atmosphere.

On the other hand, if you just want a cheap, light plate of sashimi, you might not get the full benefit of what this place offers.

My conclusion after visiting

The seasonal mixed sashimi set I had at The Bangpaje was, overall, very satisfying. If you're someone who picks a spot in Gwangalli not just for the sashimi but also for the space and service atmosphere, this one is worth putting on your list.

Personally, I think I'll remember this place the next time I have a plan to eat sashimi in Gwangalli with my parents or a group of people. Highly, highly recommend!