33 Best Busan Restaurants: Haeundae, Seomyeon & More
A practical Busan food guide covering 13 restaurants in Seomyeon, Nampo-dong, Suyeong, and Gwangalli, with local dishes, addresses, and dining tips.
- Busan Seomyeon Food Recommendations, What Are the Must Eats?
- Busan Nampodong Must-Try Restaurants1
- What should you eat in Busan Haeundae?
- Are there good places to eat in Busan Suyeong too? What should you try?
- What must-try foods are there in Busan’s Gwangalli?
- Busan Food FAQ1
Busan is South Korea’s largest coastal city and a must-visit destination for food lovers. But what should you eat while you’re there?
I’ve lived in Korea for eight years and visited Busan more than ten times. Based on those trips, I’ve selected 33 restaurants worth considering for a first visit or a return trip, from dwaeji gukbap and Korean BBQ to soy-marinated crab, seafood, and tonkatsu.
The restaurants are organized by area—Seomyeon, Nampo-dong, Haeundae, Suyeong, and Gwangalli—so you can choose places that fit naturally into each day of your trip.
Last updated: August 19, 2026
Written by Creatrip Editor · Based on 10+ visits to Busan
Business hours, menus, prices, and reservation policies can change. Check each restaurant’s latest official listing before visiting.\
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Busan Seomyeon Food Recommendations, What Are the Must Eats?
Munhwa Gopchang(Munhwa Yang-gopchang)
- Address: Busan Busanjin-gu Gayadaero 784beon-gil 56-8
- Hours: 16:00 to 01:00
Tucked away in an unassuming alley in the Seomyeon shopping district, this spot has a very old-school, retro gopchang stall vibe. Inside the simple space are about seven or eight small stalls, and each one is run by a different ajumma. Once you order, they grill it for you right there, it really feels like a local experience.
The menu is just grilled beef intestines, cooked on an iron pan together with vegetables for an irresistibly rich aroma. The ajummas are also super chatty, so this is a must-visit food stop that feels straight out of a K-drama scene.
💡Busan foodie tip
| Seomyeon Munhwa Gopchang accepts credit cards (I thought a retro little spot like this would not), and the menu only has grilled beef intestines (plus intestines from other beef cuts), so if you do not eat beef, please choose another restaurant. The editor, with two people, ordered a set for three. We were actually very full, and we also ordered some drinks, the total came to Korean won 80,000 (80000), which felt reasonably priced. |
MatcHandeul King Salt Grilled Meat(MatcHandeul King Salt Grilled Meat, Seomyeon Branch)
- Address: Busan, Busanjin-gu, Jungang-daero 691beonga-gil 24-3
- Hours: 11:30 to 23:00
This is a super well-known BBQ spot in the Seomyeon shopping district of Busan. No matter when I pass by, it is always packed. If you want to eat here, it is best to come right when they open to put your name down, on weekends during peak mealtimes it is basically impossible to get a seat. That said, they do have quite a lot of seating, so even if you wait a bit, you can usually get in fairly quickly.
The staff grills for you. Besides the fresh grilled pork belly with no porky smell, in winter they also have a seasonal menu item, oysters, that you can order.
💡Busan Food Tip
| You can check this restaurant’s queue status (or get on the waitlist in advance) on Naver Map. If you want to eat at Seomyeon’s Mat Chandeul Wang Salt Grilled Pork but are worried about a long wait, check on Naver Map🔗 first. |
Songjeong 3rd-Generation Pork Rice Soup（Songjeong 3dae Gukbap）
- Address: Busan, Busanjin-gu, Seomyeon-ro 68beon-gil 33
- Hours: Open 24 hours
Honestly, there is not much to add, this is a long-established, safe choice for pork rice soup in Busan. It naturally has tons of reviews, with mixed opinions. Personally, I thought it was pretty good, the pork flavor is not too strong and the broth is light. With chopped scallions, it is actually quite fragrant, and if you want more meat, you can also order an extra serving of sliced boiled pork.
💡Busan food tip
| Honestly, the shops all around this place, front, back, and on both sides, are also long-established soup and rice restaurants, so you do not need to go out of your way to pick a specific one, just walk into whichever looks good to you. |
King Kong Budae Jjigae（King Kong Budae Jjigae Busan Seomyeon Lotte Branch）
- Address: 46-1, Gayadaero 784beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan
- Hours: Open 24 hours
If you want a really filling meal in Busan, King Kong Budae Jjigae is a solid choice, after you order, the instant noodles are all-you-can-eat, carb lovers will be very happy here.
Another plus is that it’s open 24 hours, if you’re not sure what to eat late at night, you can find it in the alley behind Seomyeon Lotte Department Store, the flavor is straightforward and satisfying, and if you want a heartier pot, you can add extra toppings and cook them together.
💡Busan food tip
| Orders here are placed per person, based on the latest set menu as of August 2026, it is 2 people Korean won 28,000, 3 people Korean won 41,000, and 4 people Korean won 54,000. If you want to add extra items or switch to a different flavor, there may be an additional charge. For the most up-to-date menu details, please refer to the store info on Naver Map🔗. |
Busan Nampodong Must-Try Restaurants
Asura (Asura, Nampo Branch)
- Address: 2F, 46-2 Bupyeong-dong 1-ga, Jung-gu, Busan
- Hours: 12:00 to 22:00 (break 16:00 to 17:00)
This home-style spot in Nampodong is different from typical Korean BBQ. Here, chopped scallions and assorted vegetables are wrapped in fatty sliced beef, then pan-fried. The portion may not look big, but it is surprisingly filling, and without the usual BBQ smoke or greasy heaviness, it feels pretty refreshing with their sauce and side dishes.
If you want an easy meal that is filling and fairly balanced, Asura in Nampodong is a safe pick. Their meat patties and mixed noodles are also decent.
[Spot] Asura (Nampo Branch)
[Blog] Nampodong Eats | Asura
💡Busan Food Tip
| When you order at Ashura in Nampodong, show the discount coupon🔗 and you will get an extra free bottle of drink. |
Baekhwa Grilled Intestines（Baekhwa Yang Gopchang）
- Address: Busan Jung-gu Jagalchi-ro 23beon-gil 6
- Hours: 12:00 to 00:00, closed on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sunday of every month
This place is the same style as the Seomyeon spot “Munhwa Grilled Intestines” introduced earlier. The biggest difference is that Baekhwa Grilled Intestines in Nampodong uses charcoal grilling, so it has a rich smoky aroma. The downside is that you will likely pick up quite a bit of smoke smell on your clothes.
I’ve tried both and honestly they’re pretty similar, but Baekhwa Grilled Intestines also takes card payments, and you can finish by adding fried rice at the end. Overall, the seasoning here leans salty, which makes it perfect with drinks. It’s also one of the most famous beef gopchang restaurants in Nampodong, so if you want to try it during peak hours, you will need to put your name down and wait on site.
💡Busan Food Tip
| Baekhwa Gopchang is basically the original spot that started it all, and there are lots of similar grilled beef intestines places that opened up in the same alley, some even try to pull in customers from outside. That said, we have not tried the other restaurants in that alley, so we would rather just line up here, you can decide for yourself. Also, you can pay by credit card here as well. |
Gong Sundae(Gongsundae)
- Address: 18-5, Junggu-ro 29beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
- Hours: 12:00 to 23:00
Is this a Busan Nampodong food spot we discovered by accident? At first, it felt like a place with a long history, but later we saw on social media that it is actually a long-running local favorite in Busan, famous for its delicious North Korean-style grilled intestines, although we cannot really tell how the North Korean and South Korean styles differ.
The pot comes loaded with sundae and other fillings, and if you cannot get enough, you can order extra. Personally, we did not find the smell too strong, so if you want to try grilled intestines at a long-established Busan spot, this is a great place to start.
💡Busan food tip
| The restaurant is tucked away in a small alley, so it can be pretty hard to find. If you cannot locate it, set your map to “Busan Jung-gu Junggu-ro 29beon-gil”, then look for a utility pole with a sign that says “Junggu-ro 29beon-gil”. Turn right there, and you will see Gongsundae. |
Handasot(Handasot Nampo Branch)
- Address: 12, Gwangbokjungang-ro 34beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
- Hours: 11:00 to 21:00
My favorite restaurant in Nampodong is Handasot. They serve sotbap (pot rice), which you can find all over, but this place does it in a more refined way, and the portions are quite generous. At lunchtime, it is packed with nearby Korean office workers, so you know the food is solid.
There are tons of menu options, and we especially recommend the grilled fish and steak dishes. The side dishes are refillable too, so if you love banchan, this is a great first pick.
[Spot] Handasot Nampo Branch (Exclusive reservation)
[Blog] Busan Food | Handasot (Handasot) Nampo Branch
💡Busan Food Tips
Last time I went, I saw other people waiting (I had made a reservation in advance). If you do not want to waste time waiting for a table, you can book ahead, the reservation fee is 100% deductible, so you do not need to worry about being overcharged. |
Original Seoul Samgyetang（Wonjo Seoul Samgyetang）
- Address: 36 Nampogil, Jung-gu, Busan
- Hours: 09:30 to 21:00
If you want to have samgyetang in Busan, Original Seoul Samgyetang in Nampodong is a great one to add to your list. They have several types of samgyetang, the broth is rich and flavorful, and the chicken is tender and fall-apart soft, whether it’s summer or winter, when you’re craving a steaming hot chicken soup, you can’t go wrong here.
[Spot] Original Seoul Samgyetang
💡Busan Food Tip
| When you dine at this restaurant, show the coupon🔗 and you will get one free bottle of soda, travelers should definitely take advantage of it. |
Mijoo Workshop（Misul Gongbang Nampodong Main Branch）
- Address: 17-1, Junggu-ro 29beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
- Hours: Weekdays 16:00 to 00:00, Weekends 12:00 to 00:00
A mix of grilled meat and seafood, this spot has the kind of vibe younger people love. It really feels like a local restaurant you would see in a K-drama, perfect for hanging out with friends or going on a date.
Scallops, intestines, shrimp, and more sizzle away on a hot iron plate, and the rendered fat gives off an intensely savory aroma. Take a bite, then follow it with a sip of soju or beer, it will easily become one of the most unforgettable food memories of your Busan trip.
💡Busan foodie tip
| The food here is served mainly as set menus, so you can enjoy a combination of several dishes at once. For more details, check the restaurant’s Naver Map🔗 listing. |
BuGwang Pork and Rice Soup（Bugwang Dwaeji Gukbap Specialty Restaurant）
- Address: 15-1 Daecheong-ro 141beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
- Hours: Weekdays 10:00-19:30 (break 14:00-16:00); Saturday 10:00-14:00; Closed Sunday
This is another pork and rice soup spot that left a strong impression after just one visit. It’s not really a famous restaurant, instead it has that simple, down-to-earth feel you find walking around the streets of Busan. The portion of pork is quite generous, and the gamey smell isn’t too bad either.
If you want to try a home-style Busan pork and rice soup, come here, you probably won’t be disappointed.
💡Busan Food Tip
| This is a very good-value soup-and-rice spot, as of August 2026 the menu price is Korean won 10,000, and with prices in Busan skyrocketing right now, it really is still pretty affordable. |
Dolphin Soft Tofu(Dolgorae Sundubu)
- Address: 15 Junggu-ro 40beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
- Hours: 07:00 to 21:00
Certified by the Korea Blue Ribbon, the biggest draw of this sundubu stew spot is definitely the price, a steaming pot with a bowl of rice is only Korean won 8,000, which is almost impossible to find in 2026.
And the flavor holds up too, it has that local Busan restaurant vibe, but it is on the spicy side, so if you cannot handle spicy food, you may want to think twice before visiting.
💡Busan Food Tip
| Besides the soft tofu stew, the restaurant also offers spicy stir fried webfoot octopus and spicy stir fried octopus. If you really cannot handle spicy food, you can also order the doenjang stew set. |
Grandma’s Raw Fish Noodles（Grandma House Hoe Guksu）
- Address: 25-3 Nampogil, Jung-gu, Busan
- Hours: 10:30-19:00, closed on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month
When our editor first visited, the interior felt a bit worn down, but after making it through the pandemic they renovated the place, and now it feels much cleaner and brighter overall.
The prices are also pretty reasonable. If you want mixed noodles with raw fish, try ordering “Hoe Bibim Guksu”, they’ll also bring you a pot of hot soup to drink. It’s nice and warm, and the flavor is solid. In summer, dishes like mixed rice and mixed noodles feel especially refreshing here, it’s easy to see why this long-running spot has been around for over 70 years.
💡Busan Food Tip
| This place has been featured on a lot of TV shows, and if you are not comfortable eating raw fish, they also have regular mixed noodles, mixed rice, or rice rolls you can order. |
What should you eat in Busan Haeundae?
Haeundae Choryang Wheat Cold Noodles(Haeundae Choryang Milmyeon)
- Address: Busan Haeundae-gu Gunam-ro 20
- Hours: 10:00 to 21:30
If you search for Busan Haeundae food, Choryang Wheat Cold Noodles will definitely show up in the results. I have tried it myself, it is tasty, but the noodles have a pretty strong herbal Korean medicine flavor, so if you do not like that kind of herbal taste, you might want to skip it (but once you get used to it, it is actually quite good).
Also, I personally think the dumplings are really good, and they also serve a whole kettle of hot broth to enjoy inside the restaurant, the soup is so good too.
💡Busan Food Tip
| If you have a really big appetite, Choryang Wheat Noodles also offers an upsize option, but personally I do not think you need it because you will not be able to finish it. The editor and three friends, four guys in total, each ordered a large bowl of naengmyeon, and not a single person finished it. |
Refreshing Codfish Soup（Sokssiweonhan Daegutang Mipo Main Branch）
- Address: 28 Dalmachi-gil 62beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
- Hours: 08:00 to 21:00, break time 15:00 to 16:00
Busan has another must-try dish that many tourists might not be familiar with, codfish soup. It’s a light, clear broth simmered with Korean radish, giving it a sweet, rich flavor. It’s great whether you want a proper meal or something soothing after a night of drinking.
💡Busan food tip
| If you love seafood, I really recommend adding cod milt. There’s no fishy smell, and the texture is pleasantly chewy. For an extra Korean won 5,000 per person, you get a big spoonful, which is actually pretty good value. Also, you can order the rolled omelet here too. It’s packed with fillings and fish roe, it’s excellent. |
Haeundae 31cm Seafood Knife-Cut Noodles（Haeundae 31cm Seafood Kalguksu, Directly Operated Branch）
- Address: 46 Gunam-ro 41beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
- Hours: 10:50 to 21:00 (break 14:30 to 16:00), closed Mondays
This is actually a pretty famous seafood knife-cut noodles spot in Busan, and the portions are huge. Even though you order and the food comes out based on the number of people, once it hits the table you will seriously wonder, can we really finish all this?
If you do not handle spicy food well, remember to fish out the Cheongyang chili peppers as soon as it arrives, or even ask the staff if they can skip the peppers. Also, the pancake is a must-order, it is so satisfying alongside the knife-cut noodles.
💡Busan food tip
| There’s a generous amount of clams, but some people say they weren’t fully purged, so you end up with a mouthful of sand. The editor hasn’t run into that issue though, even after eating here three times. We also recommend that as soon as the knife-cut noodles arrive, give the soup a quick stir to check if there’s any sand at the bottom. If there is, let the staff know politely and reasonably, they should be able to replace it with a new one. |
Haeundae Mipo Kkeutjip（Haeundae Mipo Kkeutjip）
- Address: 77 Dalmaji-gil 62beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
- Hours: 10:00 to 01:00
If you want to watch the ocean and enjoy fresh seafood near Haeundae, Mipo Kkeutjip near Yeongwol-ro is a great choice. I have been twice, and the seafood was very fresh both times, no disappointments, though the menu mainly focuses on cooked dishes like grilled shellfish.
If you want a seat with an ocean view, go for the second-floor seating, the window looks out over the Haeundae sea.
💡Busan food tip
| If you visit in summer, the seats on the second floor will be backlit and the sun can be very strong, so it is recommended to pull the curtains down (but then you will not be able to see the ocean). |
Geukdong Pork Soup with Rice（Geukdong Dwaeji Gukbap）
- Address: Busan Haeundae-gu Dalmaji-gil 62beon-gil 17
- Hours: 08:00 to 21:00
It’s right next to the entrance of Blue Line Park, where you catch the Haeundae Capsule Train. Every time our editor passes by Geukdong Pork Soup with Rice, there always seems to be a line, and there’s also a waiting kiosk at the front. If you’re lining up, you can enter your phone number here and wait, and if you don’t have a mobile number, you can ask the staff for help.
The flavor is light and not greasy, with no porky smell. Our editor personally likes the offal soup with rice, and the portion is very generous. That said, the overall taste isn’t especially memorable, it’s a solid, standard gukbap spot.
💡Busan food tip
| The side dishes are all self-serve. Personally, I really love this place’s doenjang, it’s delicious eaten together with Cheongyang chili peppers. |
Haemakki Ganjang Gejang
- Address: 24 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro 298beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan, 2F
- Hours: 11:00 to 21:30 (break 15:00 to 17:00), closed Wednesdays
If your trip takes you to Haeundae and you want to grab Ganjang Gejang nearby, we recommend Haemakki Ganjang Gejang. The flavor leans slightly sweet rather than overly salty, so it is not the kind that makes you keep shoveling rice, instead, you can really focus on the fresh seafood taste.
Besides the Ganjang Gejang, we also highly recommend the blue crab soup. It is made by collecting the steam from cooking seafood and simmering it down, the broth comes out sweet and intensely savory, it is like a flavor explosion. If you feel the Ganjang Gejang alone is not quite enough and you are not sure what else to add, definitely order a pot of blue crab soup at Haemakki.
[Spot] Busan Haemakki Ganjang Gejang
[Blog] Haeundae Food | Haemakki Ganjang Gejang
💡Busan food tip
| You may need to wait during peak dining hours, when paying in person, show the coupon🔗 to receive an extra free bottle of drink, make sure to take advantage of it. The restaurant also offers Ganjang Gejang bibimbap, so you can skip the hassle of peeling the shells yourself. Personally, I find the flavor on the lighter side, if you want to really enjoy the seafood taste, go for the original Ganjang Gejang. |
Sanggukine（Sanggukine, 상국이네）
- Address: 40-1 Gunam-ro 41beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
- Hours: 10:00 to 01:00, closed Wednesdays
Tucked away inside Haeundae Market, this spot is different from the other snack stalls that actively try to pull in foreign visitors. From the sign to the menu, everything at Sanggukine is in Korean only, so if you want to order, use a translation app.
I honestly did not expect much from these snacks at first, but after trying them, the textures really stood out. The rice cakes are made from rice, so they are wonderfully chewy and springy, and the fried items do not taste greasy at all, surprisingly light and clean. Dip them in the sauce that comes with the tteokbokki and it is seriously satisfying.
💡Busan food tip
| If you do not speak Korean, you can take a photo first and use AI to translate the menu, then order with the staff, but the staff’s attitude is just average, not particularly friendly (though not rude either). Also, you need to go in and find a seat yourself. After you order, you pay, and you also pick up your food at the counter yourself. |
100-Year Octopus（100se Nakji）
- Address: 3 Gunam-ro 24beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
- Hours: 11:00 to 22:00
On Haeundae’s main street, there’s a food spot you can’t miss, the long-running “100-Year Octopus,” which used to draw huge lines. Their specialty is Busan’s famous “beef, octopus, and shrimp” set, a super luxe combo where grilled beef intestines, octopus, and shrimp are simmered together.
From the moment it hits the pot, the aroma is seriously mouthwatering. The noodles soak up all the broth and taste perfect, and at the end you can finish things off with fried rice for a satisfying finale.
[Spot] 100-Year Octopus
[Blog] Haeundae Eats | 100-Year Octopus
💡Busan Food Tip
| You can also get a coupon here🔗, show it when you dine in to receive either 1 free bottled drink or 1 free noodle dish, it is a nice little bonus. If you are worried about it being too spicy, we found it pretty manageable, it is a refreshing level of heat. If you are still concerned, just let the staff know before you order that you would like it less spicy. |
Sohyang Braised Beef Short Ribs（Sohyang Galbijjim）
- Address: 2F, 29 Udong 1-ro 20beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
- Hours: 11:00 to 22:00
Braised beef short ribs are a traditional Korean holiday dish, perfect with rice. After 48 hours of marinating, smoking, and slow-cooking, the short ribs turn melt-in-your-mouth tender and packed with flavor.
They offer a wide variety of beef dishes, including raw beef, a must-try for many travelers visiting Korea. It has no strong odor and is very easy to enjoy. As for the short ribs, they are braised until incredibly soft, you can separate the meat from the bone with just a gentle pull of your chopsticks. It is the kind of meal you will remember after one bite, and you will want to come back for more!
[Spot] Sohyang Braised Beef Short Ribs (Exclusive Reservation)
💡Busan Food Tips
| Sohyang Galbijjim takes reservations, if you do not want to wait, we recommend booking in advance. The fee is 100% deductible from your bill, so you do not need to worry about being charged extra handling fees, and if you book ahead, the restaurant will also treat you to a drink. |
Goraesa Fish Cake（Goraesa Eomuk, Haeundae Branch）
- Address: 14 Gunam-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
- Hours: Mon to Thu 09:00 to 21:00; Fri 09:00 to 21:30; Sat 09:00 to 22:00
Did you know that one of Busan’s must-try local specialties is fish cake? It’s different from the usual fish cake soup you might be familiar with, Busan fish cakes are especially famous, and one of the best-known brands is “Goraesa Fish Cake.” There’s a flagship store right on Haeundae’s main street, and you’ll spot it easily thanks to the giant fish cake model sign out front.
Inside, you can take it to go, or pick your favorite flavors and heat them up in the microwave to enjoy right away. If you get hungry mid-shopping but it’s not quite mealtime yet, this is a great place to grab a quick bite.
💡Busan food tip
| In general, this is also a very well-known souvenir shop, but if you plan to bring items back to Taiwan, be sure to check with the staff whether the fish cake contains any meat other than fish, to avoid breaking the law. |
Miryang Sundae Pork Soup Rice（Milyang Sundae Dwaeji Gukbap Busan Main Branch）
- Address: Busan Haeundae-gu, Gunam-ro 28
- Hours: Open 24 hours
Among the many must-eats in Busan, “Miryang Sundae Pork Soup Rice” is one of the most famous pork soup rice spots (the Haeundae location is the main branch). It is open 24 hours, so if you get hungry late at night and do not know where to go, you cannot go wrong here.
The clear broth is simmered from pork bones, and it does not have the strong porky smell you might expect, instead it is light with a gently savory saltiness, overall it feels like a safe, crowd-pleasing choice. Besides the classic pork soup rice, their signature is also sundae (Korean blood sausage) soup rice, we recommend adding kimchi or salted shrimp as you eat to boost the flavor and find the mix that suits your taste best.
💡Busan food tip
| Besides the main branch in Haeundae, there are also branches in Seomyeon, Busan Station, and other areas. Just type the Korean name “밀양순대돼지국밥” for “Miryang Sundae Dwaeji Gukbap” into Naver Map to find it. |
Haeundae Wonjo Grandma Gukbap（Haeundae Wonjo Halmae Gukbap）
- Address: 40 Jungdong 1-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
- Hours: 07:00 to 20:00
This is another great spot for gukbap, Haeundae Wonjo Grandma has been running for over 50 years and is known for its “beef” menu, including beef gukbap, soup noodles, and even ox blood soup and soup noodles.
The broth is simmered in a large pot with beef, bean sprouts, radish, and other vegetables, then served with beef stewed until tender, making it a really satisfying meal. It is also one of Haeundae’s go-to hangover soup restaurants, and unlike most gukbap places that season with salted shrimp, here they add flavor with ground black pepper.
💡Busan food tip
| Everything on the menu is centered around beef, they do not sell pork rice soup here, so if you do not eat beef, you will not have much to order. Also, their rice dishes come in two styles, separated soup and rice (served separately) and regular soup rice (the rice is poured into the soup), so you can choose based on what you prefer. |
Haeseong Gopchang（Haeseong Makchang Main Branch）
- Address: Busan, Haeundae-gu, Jungdong 1-ro 19beon-gil 29
- Hours: Mon to Thu 16:00 to 00:00, Fri to Sat 16:00 to 01:00, Closed Sundays
When it comes to the Haeundae area in Busan, one of the tastiest grilled intestine spots has to be “Haeseong Gopchang”, a super popular place with multiple locations across Busan, and it is also one of young people’s favorite gopchang restaurants.
They are especially known for their hanwoo gopchang, which has a richer flavor than regular beef gopchang. If you are still hungry, we also recommend adding the fat intestine hot pot, then finishing it off with fried rice.
💡Busan Food Tip
| Grilled beef intestines are usually served starting from a minimum order of 3 portions. After you finish the grilled intestines, if you want to order the fatty intestine hot pot, you will need to order at least 2 portions. |
Obanjang BBQ(Obanjang)
- Address: 20 Gunam-ro 24beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
- Hours: 12:00 to 01:00
Wondering which BBQ spot to try in Haeundae? In search rankings, Obanjang is usually near the top. The restaurant also has plenty of celebrity autographs from visits, including Kim Woo-bin, Kim Soo-hyun, Park Seo-joon, Gong Yoo, and Jung Woo-sung. Next time you visit Obanjang, take a look around and see what other celebrities you can spot.
Another signature at Obanjang is that they provide steamed egg for free on the grill tray, and when you order a bowl of white rice, it comes topped with a fried egg. Paired with grilled meat, it is basically a protein party!
💡Busan food tip
| The steamed egg is free, but if you want a refill after you finish, there is an additional charge (Korean won 1,000). |
Are there good places to eat in Busan Suyeong too? What should you try?
Uhm Yong-baek Dwaeji Gukbap(Eom Yong-baek Dwaeji Gukbap, Suyeong Main Branch)
- Address: Busan Suyeong-gu Suyeong-ro 680beon-gil 39
- Hours: 11:30 to 21:30 (weekday break 15:00 to 17:00)
Tucked away in an alley near Suyeong Station, close to Gwangalli, Uhm Yong-baek Dwaeji Gukbap became widely known after being visited by SEVENTEEN’s youngest member, DINO.
When I tried it, I thought it was decent, but compared to typical gukbap, the broth here feels more like ramen broth, which gives it a distinctive taste and texture. It’s rich and a bit oily, but very flavorful, I personally liked it, though my friend thought it was just okay. If you’ve already had gukbap and want to try a different style, it’s worth making a stop here to check it out.
💡Busan food tip
| If you didn’t get a chance to try it this time in Busan, you can also visit their branch in Seoul later, it’s located near Jonggak Station. I’m sharing the Naver Map details🔗 here for your reference. |
Lee Hajung Ganjang Gejang（Lee Hajung Ganjang Gejang）
- Address: 46, Gwangseo-ro 10beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan
- Hours: 11:00 to 21:00
Lee Hajung Ganjang Gejang is a well-known Busan restaurant specializing in soy-marinated crab. The restaurant displays several brand awards and an FDA registration certificate; however, these credentials do not constitute an endorsement or guarantee of product quality by the FDA.
Not only is the Ganjang Gejang a great value (pretty affordable), they also offer options like marinated shrimp and marinated abalone. The side dishes are incredibly plentiful too, the whole table looks amazing in photos, and the flavors are just as impressive.
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💡Busan Food Tip
| Lee Hajung Ganjang Gejang also takes reservations, and the fee is 100% credited toward your bill. When you arrive, you will also receive 1 complimentary drink. If you are planning to visit, it is a good idea to book in advance. |
What must-try foods are there in Busan’s Gwangalli?
Onbap（Onbap, Gwangalli Branch）
- Address: 49 Suyeong-ro 540beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan
- Hours: 11:30 to 20:30 (break time 15:00 to 17:00)
In Korea, there’s a craftsman-like dedication to this kind of home-style cooking, each person gets their own set, with assorted side dishes and the main dish served on a tray, giving it a very Japanese-style feel.
“Onbap” in Gwangalli is a popular spot where you’ll often see lines around lunchtime. If you love seafood but don’t want something too heavy, this one-tray-per-person set, paired with a generous spread of side dishes, looks pretty, and will definitely fill you up!
💡Busan food tip
| The most famous grilled fish menu item, priced at Korean won 12,000 to Korean won 15,000 per serving. |
Anmok(안목)
- Address: 3 Gwangnam-ro 22beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan
- Hours: 11:00-21:00
Because so many pork and rice soup spots in Busan play it safe with the flavor, when I tried “Anmok” I was genuinely impressed. It has a similar vibe to the Eom Yongbaek pork and rice soup I just introduced, but compared to classic soup and rice, this place feels more like rich Japanese-style ramen. If you are still hungry, I also recommend ordering the chashu rice bowl.
The broth really does not taste like a typical traditional soup and rice, but it also does not have the overly salty issue some ramen has. Instead, it is refreshing and great with rice, plus the big chunks of chashu are very generous.
💡Busan food tip
| The way things work here is the same as in Japan, it’s an open counter-style setup. When you enter, a staff member will assign you a seat, then you place your order at the self-service kiosk (card payments only). Put the receipt you receive on the counter so the staff can check it, then they will bring out your food. |
Flower Pig Pork Rice Soup（Kkotdwaeji Gukbap）
- Address: 35, Millak-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
- Hours: 09:00 to 21:00, closed Sundays
Flower Pig Pork Rice Soup is on every Busan local’s list. It’s a well-known neighborhood gukbap spot with reasonable prices, and the pork tastes clean with zero gaminess. It’s also one of Busan’s top pork rice soup restaurants. Each bowl is huge, and there’s so much meat you can barely scoop it all up.
If you want it a bit saltier, you can add the sides that come with your meal, pickled radish, spicy chive kimchi, and salted shrimp to boost the flavor.
💡Busan foodie tip
| Based on the menu information confirmed in August 2026, soup and rice dishes cost between Korean won 10,000 and Korean won 10,500, which is pretty affordable. |
Gwangalli Tonsyou(Tonsyou, Gwangalli Branch)
- Address: 13 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro 279beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan
- Hours: 11:00 to 22:00
You might be thinking, why introduce Japanese-style tonkatsu in a Busan food guide? Exactly because this is one of Gwangalli’s most famous tonkatsu spots. Unlike cheap cutlet places, “Tonsyou” uses high-quality pork that’s tender and juicy, even without dipping sauce, you can really taste the rich, savory flavor of the meat.
It also has a subtle charcoal-grilled aroma, so it’s different from typical tonkatsu you’ll find elsewhere. The meat is so tender it can even look slightly pink, and it has quite a few branches in Busan. It’s a bit pricey, but absolutely worth it.
💡Busan food tip
| The signature here is that the pork contains myoglobin, so it has a light pink tint. If that bothers you, you might want to choose another place. |
Busan Food FAQ
1. Which Busan neighborhoods are best for a food-focused itinerary?
| If it’s your first time visiting Busan, we recommend prioritizing Seomyeon, Nampodong, Haeundae, and Gwangalli. Seomyeon is easy to get around, and great for fitting in dwaeji gukbap (pork soup with rice), Korean BBQ, and late night eats, Nampodong pairs well with a walk through Jagalchi Market, BIFF Square, and Gukje Market, Haeundae is perfect to combine with the beach and the Sky Capsule Train, and Gwangalli is ideal for dinner after enjoying the night view of Gwangandaegyo Bridge. If you don’t have many days, it’s best to focus on eating in one area per day, so you don’t spend too much time traveling between neighborhoods. |
2. Which Busan restaurants are good for solo travelers?
| This page introduces places serving pork soup and rice, cold noodles, soft tofu stew, fish cakes, kamameshi-style rice, or set meals, all of which are fine for dining solo. For example, Songjeong 3rd Generation Pork Soup & Rice, Haeundae Choryang Wheat Noodles, Dolphin Soft Tofu, Goraesa Fish Cake, Onbap and Anmok, and more are relatively suitable for eating alone. As for BBQ, grilled intestines, seafood hot pots, and some multi-person set menus, there may be a minimum order requirement, so it is best to check before you go. |
3. What if I do not have a Korean phone number for a restaurant waitlist?
| Some popular restaurants use a phone-number waitlist system. If you do not have a local number, ask the staff whether they can register you as an international visitor or whether you can wait in the physical line instead. A Korean SIM or eSIM may be useful for some services, but waitlist policies vary by restaurant and platform. Check with the restaurant when you arrive rather than relying on a phone number alone. |
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4. Which Busan restaurants should I reserve in advance?
| When you are craving Korean BBQ, Ganjang Gejang, braised beef ribs, or heading to popular restaurants on the weekend, we recommend checking first whether reservations are available. Some restaurants featured in this guide, including Lee Hajung Ganjang Gejang, may offer advance reservations through Creatrip. Check the linked product page for current reservation availability, fees, and redemption terms. If your schedule is fixed or you are dining with a larger group, booking ahead can help reduce waiting time. |
5. Can I order at Busan restaurants if I do not speak Korean?
| At most restaurants in popular tourist areas, even if there is no Chinese or English menu, you can still order by using photos, a translation app, or searching the restaurant name. For smaller local restaurants with Korean-only menus, save the Korean names of the dishes you want or use a real-time translation app. |
6. What should I know if I do not eat beef, organ meats, or raw seafood?
| Busan has plenty of grilled beef intestines, hanwoo, beef soup and rice, Ganjang Gejang, and sashimi dishes, so travelers who do not eat beef, organ meats, or raw foods should be especially mindful. Munhwa Gopchang and Baekhwa Gopchang mainly serve beef organ meats. Soy-marinated crab is also unsuitable for travelers who avoid raw seafood. You may want to prioritize dishes like pork soup and rice, tonkatsu, fish cakes, cooked seafood, cold noodles, or soft tofu stew instead. |
7. Where should first-time visitors try dwaeji gukbap in Busan?
| If it’s your first time trying Busan pork soup with rice and you want somewhere easy to reach with an approachable flavor, start with Songjeong 3dae Dwaeji Gukbap in Seomyeon. If you want something different from the traditional style, with a richer, more intense broth, consider Eom Yong-baek Dwaeji Gukbap in Suyeong or Anmok in Gwangalli. For your first time, it’s best not to pack in too many gukbap places at once, just pick one that fits your itinerary for the day. |
8. What can I do in Haeundae after a meal?
| Haeundae is perfect for pairing great food with a seaside itinerary, in the morning, you can start by riding the Haeundae Blue Line Park or the capsule train, then head to Mipo, the Haeundae Market, or the area around Haeundae Beach for a meal, in the afternoon, stroll along Haeundae’s main street and snack on fish cakes or market street food, and in the evening, it’s ideal to plan for Korean BBQ, grilled intestines, Ganjang Gejang, or seafood. |
9. Is Gwangalli better for lunch or dinner?
| Gwangalli works well for both lunch and dinner, but the atmosphere differs by time of day. For lunch, choose a solo-friendly meal such as Onbap, Anmok, or Kkotdwaeji Gukbap, then walk along the beach. For dinner, try a more filling meal at Tonsyou before enjoying the nighttime view of Gwangan Bridge. If you are only visiting Gwangalli once, we recommend arriving around sunset so you can enjoy both a great meal and the night view. |
10. Do restaurants in Busan accept credit cards?
| Credit cards are widely accepted at restaurants in Busan, but payment policies can vary. Carrying a small amount of cash is recommended for markets, street-food stalls, and smaller local businesses. |
This Busan food list is based on more than ten visits to the city. The guide was edited in August 2026, but business hours, menus, prices, and reservation policies may change, so check each restaurant’s latest official information before visiting.
Save this list now and enjoy your Busan trip. See you next time, everyone.
