10 places to eat in Seo, Busan, from Busan Metropolitan City’s English restaurant guide — sorted by what you came to eat. Not a ranking; confirm hours before you go.
- What to eat here: Dwaeji gukbap 돼지국밥 — 2 places · Galbi (ribs) 갈비 — 1 place
- Seafood: 1 of 10 places serve fish or seafood — see them
- Open late: 1 place open until 22:00 or later (latest: The 8ble Songdo Branch, until 22:00) — list
- Halal · vegetarian: none of the city’s 10 listings here mentions halal or vegetarian food — ask before you order
What to eat in Seo — and where
Dwaeji gukbap · 돼지국밥
Pork broth with rice and sliced pork — the everyday dish Busan is best known for.
- Mongsil Jongga Dwaejigukbap (몽실종가돼지국밥) — 09:00–20:00 map
- Sinchang Gukbap (신창국밥) — 09:00–21:00 map
Galbi (ribs) · 갈비
Grilled or braised ribs, beef (so-galbi) or pork (dwaeji-galbi).
Seafood in Seo
- Sinheungbanjeom (신흥반점) — Jjamppong (Spicy Noodle Soup with Seafood), Jajangmyeon (Black Bean Noodles), Spicy… map
Early and late in Seo
| Place | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| The 8ble Songdo Branch | 11:00 | 22:00 |
Times are the ones the city lists; break times and last orders are not shown here — see the full list.
All 10 places
Ordering: menus inside are usually in Korean only. Show the Korean name (tap ▶ to hear it) — the English in brackets is the standard name from Busan’s official menu dictionary.
| Place | Known for | Hours | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheongjuk (청죽) With a beautiful garden that extends to the entrance, this Japanese restaurant specializes in course meals. It is a popular place for classy gatherings. Although it is relatively… |
Lunch Course, Dinner Course · In Korean: 스페셜코스 · VIP코스 |
am 11:00 ~ pm 22:00 · (break time 15:00 ~ 16:30) | 23, Mangyang-ro, Seo-gu · map |
| Mongsil Jongga Dwaejigukbap (몽실종가돼지국밥) The restaurant is located near Gamcheon Culture Village. The interior is neat and friendly staff · provide memorable service. It is famous for the soup made from boiling beef… |
Pork Soup ￦9,000 · Steamed pork ￦24,000 In Korean: 돼지국밥 (Pork and Rice Soup) · 수육 (Boiled Beef Slices / Boiled Pork Slices) |
09:00-20:00 · | 1F, 3, Kkachigogae-ro 197beon-gil, Seo-gu map |
| Pyeonuibang (편의방) Flashing a striking red signboard, Pyeonuibang is a Chinese dumpling shop operated by · the third generation of owners. It is famous for samseon dumplings, which are limited to 40… |
Samseon dumplings ￦10,500 · Grilled dumplings ￦8,000 In Korean: 삼선만두 · 군만두 (Pan-fried Dumpling) |
11:00-15:30 / 16:30-21:00 | 13, Daesingongwon-ro, Seo-gu · map |
| Sikdang Toseong-dong (식당 토성동) The petite, charming restaurant is located at an unexpected place, and is famous for its simple food, refreshing taste, and friendly service. Although all of the dishes are… |
Bite-sized Steak Rice Bowl, Tonkatsu · In Korean: 한입 스테이크 덮밥 · 돈카츠정식 |
Monday-Friday 10:00-20:30 · | 27, Gudeok-ro 124beon-gil, Seo-gu · map |
| Sinchang Gukbap (신창국밥) The famous restaurant was named Sinchang Gukbap, as it was established in 1969 at the Gukje · Market in Sinchang-dong. This is the origin of clear-broth dwaejigukbap. · They… |
Wangsundae Gukbap ￦9,000 · Steamed pork ￦30,000 / 45,000 In Korean: 왕순대국밥 (a kind of Blood Sausage and Rice Soup) · 수육 (Boiled Beef Slices / Boiled Pork Slices) |
09:00-21:00 | 53, Bosu-daero, Seo-gu map |
| Sinheungbanjeom (신흥반점) Sinheungbanjeom has been managed by two generations of a Chinese family for the past 55 years in Seo-gu. You can taste various Chinese dishes in an authentic atmosphere. Jjamppong… |
Jjamppong (Spicy Noodle Soup with Seafood), Jajangmyeon (Black Bean Noodles), Spicy Garlic Chicken, Seafood Fried Rice In Korean: 짬뽕 · 자장면 (Black Bean Sauce Noodles) · 깐풍기 · 삼선볶음밥 |
Monday-Saturday 11:00-20:00 · (Break time 13:50-16:00) · (Last order 19:30) | 284-1, Chungmu-daero, Seo-gu map |
| The 8ble Songdo Branch This is the branch of the famous Western restaurant, The 8ble, where you can enjoy a special meal in the beautiful ocean view anywhere from the inside. The signature pizza is… |
The 8ble Pasta, The 8ble Pizza · In Korean: 디에이블 파스타 · 디에이블 피자 |
11:00-22:00 · (Last order 21:20) · | 3F, 47, Chungmu-daero 34beon-gil, Seo-gu · map |
| Wonjo 18beon Wandang (원조 18번 완당) Since 1947, this famous restaurant has been operating for three generations. · The founder learned how to make wontons in Japan and developed it to accommodate the · Korean… |
Balguksuk ￦8,500 · Wandang(Wontons) ￦8,500 In Korean: 발국수 · 완당 |
10:30-19:30 | 6, Gudeok-ro 238beon-gil, Seo-gu map |
| Yennal omakjip This restaurant specializes in yang (smooth tripe) and gopchang (small intestine) and has over 60 years of tradition. Korean beef smooth tripe and small intestines are marinated… |
teuk yang (ox tripe), daechang (grilled beef large intestines), gopchang (grilled beef small intestines / grilled pork… In Korean: 특양 · 대창 · 곱창 · 백특양 |
12:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (Last order 8:30 p.m.) | 14, Gudeok-ro 274beon-gil, Seo-gu, Busan map |
| Yennal Omakjip (옛날 오막집) Established in 1958, Yetnal Omakjip is a longtime local favorite for grilled beef innards. · Their amazing grilled meats prove their history and taste even better with pickles and… |
Tripe 170g ￦38,000 · Large Intestines 180g ￦37,000 In Korean: 특양 g · 대창 g |
12:00-21:30 | 14 Gudeok-ro 274beon-gil, Seo-gu map |
Menu words in Seo
| On the menu | Say it | In English | Places |
|---|---|---|---|
| 수육 | Suyuk | Boiled Beef Slices / Boiled Pork Slices | 2 |
| 군만두 | Gunmandu | Pan-fried Dumpling | 1 |
| 돼지국밥 | Dwaejigukbap | Pork and Rice Soup | 1 |
| 양념갈비 | Yangnyeomgalbi | Marinated Grilled Beef Ribs / Marinated Grilled Pork Ribs | 1 |
| 자장면 | Jajangmyeon | Black Bean Sauce Noodles | 1 |
Getting to Busan
- Gimhae Airport — live flights and crowding
- KTX Seoul ↔ Busan — today’s timetable
- Express bus Seoul ↔ Busan
Other Busan districts
- Haeundae
- Busanjin
- Jung
- Suyeong
- Nam
- Dong
- Yeongdo
- Dongnae
- Saha
- Gijang
- Geumjeong
- Yeonje
- Sasang
- Buk
- Gangseo
All districts — where to eat in Busan
FAQ
What should I eat in Seo, Busan?
Among the 10 places Busan’s English guide lists in Seo-gu: Dwaeji gukbap (2), Galbi (ribs) (1).
Where can I eat dwaeji gukbap in Seo?
Mongsil Jongga Dwaejigukbap, Sinchang Gukbap — the Korean to show is 돼지국밥.
Where can I eat late at night in Seo?
The 8ble Songdo Branch (until 22:00).
Are these the best restaurants in Busan?
No ranking is implied — these are the places Busan Metropolitan City describes in English. Menus and hours are as listed; check before you go.
Source: Busan Metropolitan City restaurant listings (English and Korean, visitbusan.net) via the public data portal (data.go.kr, FoodService). English dish names: Busan Metropolitan City All-Lang menu dictionary (standard names from the Korean Food Promotion Institute). Names, menus and hours as listed — confirm before you go. Page rebuilt 2026-09-27.
