Busan is a vibrant city that offers a rich blend of traditional Korean flavors and fresh seafood that showcase the city’s coastal charm and culinary heritage. Whether you’re craving Michelin Bib Gourmand-recommended restaurants or fresh seafood to enjoy by the beach, this guide highlights only the best eats!
Check out the best ways to enjoy Busan from Seoul:
- KTX tour to explore Busan in a day or overnight
- Train tickets for hassle-free travel between Seoul and Busan
1. Haemok Haeundae
| Address: 8, Gunam-ro 24beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan (Kakao Maps)
| Opening Hours: Daily 11:00-22:00 (Breaktime 15:00-17:00 except Fri-Sun) (Last Order 21:00)
| Recommended Menu: Hitsumabushi (39,000 KRW), Kaisen Donburi (37,000 KRW), Uni Donburi (46,000 KRW)
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Haemok Haeundae is a popular Japanese restaurant that holds a prestigious Michelin Bib Gourmand title in 2025, which recognizes its exceptional quality and value cooking. They feature a range of Japanese rice bowls, sashimi, tempura, and tataki, but the eel rice bowl is the star attraction. It can be enjoyed with green tea broth and fresh toppings.
📌Activities to enjoy in the vicinity:
- Private Yacht Rental in Haeundae, Busan
- Busan Haeundae Sky Capsule & East/ West Night View 1 Day Tour
- Busan Diamond Bay Yacht Tour
- Sea Life Busan Aquarium Discount Ticket
2. Kanda Soba Ramen
| Address: 1F, 8-3, Gunam-ro 30beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan (Kakao Maps)
| Opening Hours: Daily 11:00-21:00 (Breaktime 15:30-17:00, Last Order 20:30)
| Recommended Menu: Tonkotsu Lekei Ramen (12,000 KRW), Signature Mazesoba (11,000 KRW), Pork Skin Abura Soba (13,500 KRW)
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Located between Haeundae Station and Haeundae Beach, Kanda Soba Ramen is a Japanese ramen and soba restaurant serving authentic Japanese noodles with generous portions and reasonable prices. Make sure you try their signature mazesoba, which is chewy noodles with a rich, savory sauce made from up to 62 ingredients.
📌K-beauty experiences to enjoy in the vicinity:
- Choco Busy Nail Salon in Haeundae, Busan
- Choco Busy Waxing Salon in Haeundae, Busan
- Choco Busy Eyelash Extensions/Lash Lift in Haeundae, Busan
3. Subyeon Best Pork Soup
Gwangalli Branch:
| Address: 63 Gwangan-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan (Kakao Maps)
| Opening Hours: Daily 00:00-24:00
| Recommended Menu: Pork Jowl Gukbap (13,000 KRW)
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Subyeon Best Pork Soup is a highly popular pork soup restaurant with multiple locations in Busan. Their soup features a rich, savory broth and is filled with generous portions of tender pork, making it pair perfectly with kimchi. The restaurant is popular, so arrive early to avoid long queues. It has several branches in Busan, including Centum City, Songjeong, Mipo, Seomyeon, and Haeundae, so be sure to visit the one that best fits your itinerary.
📌Activities to enjoy in the vicinity:
- Premium Yacht Tour at Gwangalli Beach, Busan
- Water Sports & Cycling 1 Day Tour at Gwangalli Beach, Busan
- Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) at Gwangalli Beach, Busan: Paddleboard Rental & Basic Training
- Water Sports at Gwangalli Beach, Busan: Paddleboard/ Kayak/ Speedboat/ Jetboat/ Water Playground
- Busan Ultimate Night Yacht Tour with M Drone Show
4. Bada Maru Abalone Porridge
| Address: 7 Dalmaji-gil 62beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan (Kakao Maps)
| Opening Hours: Thurs-Tues 07:00-20:00 (Breaktime 14:30-16:00) (Last Order 19:30)
| Recommended Menu: Abalone Porridge (13,000 KRW), Abalone Sashimi (30,000 KRW)
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Bada Maru Abalone Porridge is a hearty breakfast spot known for its piping hot and hearty abalone porridge, a classic Korean dish with a rich green hue that is full of generous portions of fresh, chewy abalone, served with fresh side dishes and refreshing soup. It is especially popular in the mornings, opening as early as 7AM.
5. Chunhachoodong Milmyeon
| Address: 48-1 Seomyeonmunhwa-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan (Kakao Maps)
| Opening Hours: Daily 10:00-21:30
| Recommended Menu: Milmyun (6,000 KRW), Dumplings (6,000 KRW), Bibim Myun (9,000 KRW)
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Chunhachoodong Milmyeon is one of Busan’s top milmyeon (wheat noodle) restaurants, loved by both locals and visitors for its authentic taste and long-standing tradition, with roots dating back to 1991. With several locations in Busan, they specialize in milmyeon, which is a cold noodle dish unique to Busan made from wheat flour, sweet potatoes, and potatoes. It’s perfect for having during the hot summer months to cool down.
6. Haeundae Galbi
| Address: 333 Haeundae Beach Road, Haeundae-gu, Busan (Kakao Maps)
| Opening Hours: Daily 11:30-22:00 (Breaktime 15:00-17:00) (Last Order 14:00)
| Recommended Menu: Fresh Beef Short Ribs (58,000 KRW), Marinated Beef Short Ribs (54,000 KRW), Bulgogi (49,000 KRW)
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Established in 1964, Haeundae Galbi is one of Busan’s most iconic and long-standing barbeque restaurants, famed for its beef short ribs and classic Korean side dishes. The ribs are loved for their tenderness and deep flavor, and they also have dishes like beef rib soup and traditional Korean set meals. They’ve been featured on major Korean food shows and have been awarded the Michelin Star in 2025.
7. Lee Jae Mo Pizza
| Address: 31 Gwangbokjungang-ro, Jung-gu, Busan (Kakao Maps)
| Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00-21:10 (Last Order 20:30), Sat 09:30-21:10 (Last Order 20:30) (Sun Off)
*May close early if there are lots of waiting customers
| Recommended Menu: Lee Jae Mo Cheese Crust Pizza (29,000 KRW), Arugula & Fig Pizza (29,000 KRW), King Prawn Cheese Crust Pizza (36,000 KRW)
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Lee Jae Mo Pizza is a legendary pizzeria in Busan, famous for always having long lines and a loyal local following. It offers generously topped pizzas with things like cheese crust, bulgogi, shrimp, and pepperoni pizzas. They have been top-ranked on reservation platforms for balancing quality with community values, often declining expansion to maintain their Busan roots.
📌Check out these market tours and cooking classes in Busan:
- Traditional Korean Food Cooking Class in Busan
- Busan Local Food Cooking Class + Market Tour With a Local Chef
- Private Korean Food Master Cooking Class With a Local Chef in Busan
- Jagalchi Fish Market & Korean Food Market Tour With a Local Chef in Busan
- Busan Night & Foodie Tour (+ Snapshot option)
📌Check out more blogs on Busan travel:
- The Ultimate Guide to Busan
- Top 13 Places to Visit in Busan for First-Time Travelers 2025
- 11 Must-Go Attractions in Busan
- Busan Trip 3-Day Itinerary | Busan Travel Guide
- Top 5 Ocean View Cafes in Busan
