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| Lee Jun Ki the famous Ladyboy from the Emperor and the Fool was born in Busan |
Dear Busanites (people that hail from the Florida of Korea, Busan),
I got this letter from a traveler to Korea and I was hoping you could help me out. Any recommendations for eateries down there? I know that the Jagalchi market is the place to go and Heundae Beach has some great crab restaurants. Now are there hidden gems or must eat places down there? Oh, and I’ve heard about black goat in Busan. Does that exist? Is it good? Please help us out!
Dan
Here’s the letter from Emily.
Hi Daniel,I know you’re all about the Seoul culinary scene, but I’m emailing you
in the off-chance you might have heard of recommendations for
restaurants in Busan as well. I’m going on a short vacation there the
end of the month, and I’m looking for some recommendations.I’m particularly looking for a nicer happy hour at a hotel or a
quiet/romantic dinner with a nice view. I’d like quality food with
price really not being an problem. Oh, and a nice wine list too!Thanks for any suggestions you might have!
Sincerely,
–
Emily
About the Author
I'm not from Busan, but I found this guy's "matjip" map quite helpful when I went.
http://jsksoft.tistory.com/3411
Things I'd definitely hunt down again when I'm back in that neighorhood:
–The Busan style jokpal is really quite refreshing and different from the Seoul variety. Almost makes you think you're eating healthy.
–The Busan version of naengmyeon is made with wheat, not kudzu/buckwheat like it is up north. I also thought it was a little sweeter. Try it and see if you prefer it to regular naengmyeon.
–해운대 소문난 암소갈비집 (Haeundae Somunnan Amso Kalbi Jip)
Definitely order the potato noodles (kamja sari) on the side; they're cooked in the collected meat juices in the specially designed bbq pan — sooooo goooood!
OTOH, I thought that the famous #18 wonton restaurant that everyone recommends was kind of overrated, not really worth the wait.
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of course, none of those options are really the nice-hotel-with-wine-list type Emily seeks; sorry can't help there.
The street along Gwangalli beach has lots of nice, overpriced, romantic if you want them to be restaurants. Most of them you can sit out on the porch and see the bridge lit up at night. I saw a lot of pasta, burgers, sandwiches etc. available. Many a wine lists were also spotted.
I live in Busan but don't usually go to expensive Western restaurants. I would however recommend Fuzzy Navel for Mexican food in Haeundae. Breeze Burns for burgers in Gwangalli. Dak for rotisserie chicken in PNU. Jagalchi for seafood. Handmade noodles or raw fish in Oncheonjang near the biggest spa in (I believe) Korea, Heoshimcheong. There is also an excellent (but expensive) traditional Korean restaurant on the street that runs perpendicular to the Paradise Hotel in Hauendae. It has a set menu with many courses.
Oh yeah and there's also a German brewery in Heoshimcheong with entertainment provided by a Bulgarian cover band. I've never seen a place in Korea so packed with Koreans dancing on tables every weekends. Besides, how can you beat Koreans dressed in lederhosen?
You could try "The Table" prices are very reasonable and the food is by far the best I have ever had in Korea. Great French, Italian food. They have a creme brulee that is to die for. We went with four people and everyone truly enjoyed their dish. It borders on fine dining. Great atmosphere and service. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. It is located in the Benecity building in Haeundae close to the Dongbaek subway station. In the basement!