27 places to eat in Dong, 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 · Raw fish (hoe) 회 — 1 place · Nakgopsae 낙곱새 — 1 place · Pajeon (green onion pancake) 파전 — 1 place
- Seafood: 4 of 27 places serve fish or seafood — see them
- Open late: 9 places open until 22:00 or later (latest: Baeksan Kitchen, until 01:00 (+1)) — list
- Breakfast: 1 place open by 08:00 — list
- Halal · vegetarian: none of the city’s 27 listings here mentions halal or vegetarian food — ask before you order
What to eat in Dong — and where
Dwaeji gukbap · 돼지국밥
Pork broth with rice and sliced pork — the everyday dish Busan is best known for.
- Uri Dwaejigukbap (우리돼지국밥) — open 24 hours map
- Yuksimnyeon jeontong halmaegukbap map
Raw fish (hoe) · 회
Sliced raw fish, usually eaten wrapped in lettuce with gochujang or soy; mulhoe is the cold spicy soup version.
- Baeksan Kitchen (백산키친) — 17:30–01:00 (+1) map
Nakgopsae · 낙곱새
A spicy stew of small octopus (nakji), beef tripe (gopchang) and shrimp (saeu) — the name is the three ingredients.
- Oryukdo Nakji Beomil Main Branch (오륙도 낙지 범일본점) — 10:30–21:00 map
Pajeon (green onion pancake) · 파전
A green onion pancake, often with seafood; Dongnae pajeon is Busan’s own style. Listed prices here: ₩12,000.
- Bomil Bindaeddeok (범일빈대떡) — 15:00–00:00 · ₩12,000 map
Galbi (ribs) · 갈비
Grilled or braised ribs, beef (so-galbi) or pork (dwaeji-galbi). Listed prices here: ₩11,000.
- 88 Dwaejigalbi (88돼지갈비) — 12:00–22:30 map
- Daesujeong (대수정) — 10:30–21:30 map
- Eunha galbi map
- Miryang Galbi(밀양갈비) — 11:30–21:30 · ₩11,000 map
- Soudakgye (소우닭계) — 10:00–22:00 map
Seafood in Dong
- Baeksan Kitchen (백산키친) — Assorted aged sliced raw fish · ￦60,000-120,000 · Sous vide steak ￦35,000 map
- Gominkkeute Yeogi (고민끝에여기) — Whole Shrimp Burrito 1 person set, Pork Quesadilla & Mini Salad, Shrimp Taco map
- Oryukdo Nakji Beomil Main Branch (오륙도 낙지 범일본점) — Nakgopsae bokkeum (small octopus, pork intestines, and shrimp stir-fry), Octopus and… map
- Sinbarwon — gogi mandu (meat mandu), jjin gyoja (steamed dumplings), gun mandu (pan-fried mandu),… map
Early and late in Dong
| Place | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Uri Dwaejigukbap (우리돼지국밥) | 24 hours | — |
| Dongchon Hwang Jeong-sun Suyuk Jeongol (동촌황정순수육전골) | 10:00 | 22:00 |
| Soudakgye (소우닭계) | 10:00 | 22:00 |
| Sandong Wantang Gyojagwan | 11:00 | 22:00 |
| Take (다께) | 11:00 | 22:00 |
| 88 Dwaejigalbi (88돼지갈비) | 12:00 | 22:30 |
| Bomil Bindaeddeok (범일빈대떡) | 15:00 | 00:00 |
| Choryang Tongdak (초량통닭) | 16:00 | 23:30 |
| Baeksan Kitchen (백산키친) | 17:30 | 01:00 (+1) |
Times are the ones the city lists; break times and last orders are not shown here — see the full list.
All 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Dwaejigalbi (88돼지갈비) The taste of the masterfully grilled meat is indescribably good. · This 40-year-old restaurant with a rustic and quaint entrance is a local favorite that specializes in marinaded… |
Marinaded pork shoulder In Korean: 양념돼지목살 |
12:00-22:30 | 101-1, Gogwan-ro, Dong-gu map |
| Baeksan Kitchen (백산키친) This Japanese-style izakaya restaurant uses seasonal ingredients to create a variety of dishes · such as sashimi, grilled dishes, and soup. · People come here for drinks but end… |
Assorted aged sliced raw fish · ￦60,000-120,000 · Sous vide steak ￦35,000 In Korean: 모듬숙성회 · 수비드 스테이크 |
17:30-01:00 | (Dongil Tower), 14 Jobang-ro, Dong-gu map |
| Bomil Bindaeddeok (범일빈대떡) It appeared on the famous cooking variety show called, “Baek Jong-won’s Top 3 Chef King.” · It’s a bindaeddeok (pancake) shop, rare to find these days. Their classic dish is… |
Bindaeddeok ￦10,000 · Pajeon(green onion pancake) ￦12,000 In Korean: 빈대떡 (Mung Bean Pancake) · 파전 (Green Onion Pancake) |
15:00-24:00 | 519, Jungang-daero, Dong-gu map |
| Choryang 1941 (초량 1941) Located in Ibagu-gil, a tourist attraction in Dong-gu, this cafe renovated a house built by the Japanese who lived in Busan in 1941. The exterior and interior, including the… |
Vanilla Milk, Ginger Milk In Korean: 바닐라우유 · 생강우유 |
10:30-18:00 · (Last order 17:30) | 533-5, Mangyang-ro, Dong-gu map |
| Choryang Ondang (초량온당) At this famous bakery, a long queue is formed to buy the bread around the opening hour. You can find a variety of combinations and recipes that are rare even in Busan, the city of… |
Mammoth ￦6,700-7,700 · Crumble ￦5,700-6,500 In Korean: 맘모스 · 크럼블 |
12:00–19:00 | 1F, 135, Choryangjung-ro, Dong-gu map |
| Choryang Tongdak (초량통닭) This restaurant, which has been in business for over 40 years since 1976, is so famous that almost everybody knows about it. The juicy fried chicken here has been a favorite for a… |
Fried Chicken, Dakdoritang (Spicy Chicken Soup), Baeksuk (Chicken Soup) In Korean: 후라이드 · 닭도리탕 · 백숙 |
Monday–Saturday: 16:00–23:30 | 15, Choryang-ro map |
| Daesujeong (대수정) Daesujeong is a Korean restaurant that has been operating for more than 40 years. They make doenjang, soy sauce, and kimchi with ingredients sourced from their own farm and serve… |
Sotbap Set Meal, Galbi Steamed Set Meal, Korean Beef Ttadak Set Meal In Korean: 솥밥정식 · 갈비찜정식 · 한우따닥정식 |
10:30-21:30 | 46, Jaseong-ro 133beon-gil map |
| Dongchon Hwang Jeong-sun Suyuk Jeongol (동촌황정순수육전골) Their soup is rich without being spicy, and thick slices of meat that have been boiled in advance to remove lard have a nice texture to it. They use all ingredients that are… |
Suyuk Jeongol (Meat Hotpot), Shabu-Shabu In Korean: 수육전골 · 샤브샤브 |
Monday–Saturday: 10:00–22:00 | 39-12, Jobang-ro map |
| Eunha galbi At this restaurant, you can have dwaeji-galbi (porkshort ribs), moksal (pork neck), and samgyeopsal(pork belly). It is neither big nor fancy; however, the side dishes and meat are… |
yangnyeom galbi (grilled marinated galbi), dwaeji moksal (grilled pork shoulder), saeng galbi (grilled galbi),… In Korean: 양념갈비 (Marinated Grilled Beef Ribs / Marinated Grilled Pork Ribs) · 돼지목살 · 생갈비 · 삼겹살 (Grilled Pork Belly) |
11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. | 86, Choryangjung-ro, Dong-gu, Busan map |
| Gominkkeute Yeogi (고민끝에여기) This restaurant presents Mexican food with a strong flavor that caters to the taste of Koreans with fresh ingredients every day. They have many dishes with shrimp as the main… |
Whole Shrimp Burrito 1 person set, Pork Quesadilla & Mini Salad, Shrimp Taco In Korean: 통새우브리또 인세트 · 새우타코 조각 |
Monday-Sunday 12:00-20:00 · (Break time 15:00-17:00) · (Last order 19:00) · *Closed on… | 1F, 12, Daeyeong-ro 239beon-gil map |
| Halmae Gukbap (60년 전통 할매국밥) This is a restaurant specializing in pork soup with 60 years of tradition. It’s so famous that you · have to wait longer than 30 minutes during meal times. Unlike most other pork… |
Ddaro gukbap ￦7,000 · Steamed meat set ￦9,000 In Korean: 따로 국밥 (Rice and Soup) · 수육백반 |
10:00-19:00 | 4, Jungang-daero 533beon-gil, Dong-gu map |
| Hongseongbang (홍성방) This restaurant, which has been operated for over 50 years by three generations, is one of the most famous restaurants in Busan’s Chinatown. Water dumplings are so popular that… |
Water Dumplings ￦8,000 / 10,000 · Ohyangjangyuk(Five-Spice Sliced Steamed Pork) ￦30,000 / 40,000 In Korean: 물만두 (Boiled Dumpling) · 오향장육 |
11:00-15:00 / 17:00-21:30 | 16, Jungang-daero 179beon-gil, Dong-gu map |
| Miryang Galbi(밀양갈비) It is one of the best restaurants in Choryang Pork Ribs Alley and only uses domestic sows. Both seasoned and unseasoned ribs are available, and all the food served is made from… |
Pork ribs ￦11,000 · Unseasoned rib ￦11,000 In Korean: 돼지갈비 · 생갈비 |
11:30-21:30 | 17-5, Choryang-ro, Dong-gu · map |
| Myeongnan Brand Laboratory (명란브랜드연구소) Located on Choryang Ibagu-gil in Dong-gu, this five-story building is filled with everything about myeongnan (pollack roe). The third and fourth floors are operated as a cafe that… |
Myeongnan beurre, Myeongnan oil spaghetti In Korean: 명란뵈르 · 명란오일스파게티 |
Tuesday–Saturday: 10:00–21:00 · (Last order at 20:00) · Sundays: 10:00–19:00 · (Last… | 22-1, Yeongchowit-gil, Dong-gu map |
| Oryukdo Nakji Beomil Main Branch (오륙도 낙지 범일본점) Since 1996, it has been operating for more than 30 years and has been introduced through various TV programs. Because of their fame, other places started using similar names, so… |
Nakgopsae bokkeum (small octopus, pork intestines, and shrimp stir-fry), Octopus and other seafood soup In Korean: 낙곱새볶음 · 해물 연포탕 (a kind of Bean Curd Soup) |
10:30-21:00 | 46-1, Jeonggongdan-ro, Dong-gu map |
| Pyeongsanok This restaurant specializes in dwaeji-suyuk (boiled pork) and has a 100-year history. The suyuk is served in generous portions. The dwaeji-sagolguksu (pork bone noodle soup) they… |
suyuk (boiled pork slices), guksu (noodles), yeolmu guksu (young summer radish kimchi noodles) In Korean: 수육 (Boiled Beef Slices / Boiled Pork Slices) · 국수 · 열무국수 (Young Summer Radish Kimchi Noodles) |
10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. | 26, Choryangjung-ro, Dong-gu, Busan map |
| Pyeongsanok (평산옥) Run by a family for four generations, this restaurant with a 100-year tradition is known for the steamed pork meats and noodles served with the soup from cooking meat. Made with… |
Steamed Pork, Noodles, Yeolmu Guksu (Cold Noodles with Young Radish)(Summer only) In Korean: 수육 (Boiled Beef Slices / Boiled Pork Slices) · 국수 · 열무국수 (Young Summer Radish Kimchi Noodles) |
am 10:00 ~ pm 20:00 | 26, Choryangjung-ro, Dong-gu map |
| Sandong Wantang gyojagwan This is a place where you can enjoy wontons and dumplings at a reasonable price, and you can experience the flavors of mainland China. The dishes and anju (side dishes for… |
wonton soup, gogi mandu (meat mandu), kimchi mandu, mul mandu (boiled mandu), samsaek modum mandu (tricolor mandu),… In Korean: 완탕 · 고기만두 (Meat Dumpling) · 김치만두 (Kimchi Dumpling) · 물만두 (Boiled Dumpling) |
10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. | 3-11, Jungang-daero 248beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan map |
| Sandong Wantang Gyojagwan Operated by a Chinese owner, it feels as though a restaurant in China was relocated to Korea. It specializes in dumplings and offers unfamiliar and authentic mainland Chinese… |
Eggplant dish, Mapo tofu In Korean: 가지요리 · 마파두부 |
11:00-22:00 | 11, Jungang-daero 296beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan map |
| Seokhwa Hanjeongsik (석화한정식) Each dish is presented in such a delicate way that it is almost too beautiful to eat. It is a fine-dining Korean restaurant popular for formal gatherings. Their signature dishes… |
Seokhwa Hanjeongsik, Seokhwa Hometown Hanjeongsik In Korean: 석화 한정식 · 석화고향 한정식 |
11:30-21:00 · (Break time 14:00-17:00) · (Last order 19:00) | 21, Jobang-ro map |
| Shinbarwon (신발원) This famous restaurant is one of the two major dumpling shops in Busan Chinatown. You will find long lines of people regardless of the time. Specializing in Chinese bread and… |
Meat Dumplings ₩4,500 · Grilled Dumplings ₩5,300 In Korean: 고기만두 ₩ · 군만두 ₩ |
11:00 ~ 21:00 | 62, Daeyeong-ro 243beon-gil, Dong-gu map |
| Sinbarwon This restaurant is well-known for its Chinese dumplings, which have a thick yet soft skin and a well-balanced filling of ginger and pork. In addition to Chinese dumplings, they… |
gogi mandu (meat mandu), jjin gyoja (steamed dumplings), gun mandu (pan-fried mandu), maepgun (spicy seasoned fried… In Korean: 고기만두 (Meat Dumpling) · 찐교자 · 군만두 (Pan-fried Dumpling) · 맵군 |
11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. | 62, Daeyeong-ro 243beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan map |
| Soudakgye (소우닭계) As the name suggests, this restaurant specializes in Korean cuisine using beef and chicken. They are famous for the owner-chef’s tender ribs using the secret recipe. They make all… |
Spicy Braised Ribs Set Meal, Wang Galbitang, Korean Beef Yukgaejang In Korean: 매운 찜갈비 정식 · 왕갈비탕 (Beef Rib Soup) · 한우 육개장 |
Monday–Sunday: 10:00–22:00 | 20, Jobang-ro 16beon-gil map |
| Take (다께) Take is a famous Japanese restaurant in Beomil-dong, where the owner-chef prepares the main ingredients himself. If you contact them in advance, they may prepare the sashimi of… |
Take Kaiseki, Special Kaiseki 1, Special Kaiseki 2 In Korean: 죽 회석요리 · 특별 회석요리 · 특별 회석요리 |
Monday-Saturday 11:00-22:00 · (Break time 14:30-16:30) · (Last order 14:00, 21:30) | 12, Beomil-ro 102beon-gil map |
| Uri Dwaejigukbap (우리돼지국밥) Since 1975, it has been operating for three generations. It boils the broth for 24 hours and serves the soup with the traditional toryeom method. It uses the whole pig and… |
Dwaejigukbap (pork soup with rice), Assorted steamed pork In Korean: 돼지국밥 (Pork and Rice Soup) · 모듬수육 (a kind of Boiled Beef Slices / Boiled Pork Slices) |
Open 24 hours | 27-1, Choyang-ro, Dong-gu map |
| Yangji Chueotang (양지추어탕) Yangji Chueotang uses a large traditional-style cauldron to boil their chueotang (loach soup). They use red pepper powder from the local farm and make their own kimchi, which says… |
Chueotang (Loach Soup), Fried Loach, Kodarijjim (Braised Pollack) In Korean: 추어탕 (Loach Soup) · 추어튀김 (Deep-fried Loach) · 코다리찜 (Braised Half-dried Pollack) |
Monday–Sunday: 11:00–20:00 | 70-4, Jungang-daero 371beon-gil map |
| Yuksimnyeon jeontong halmaegukbap This restaurant is famous for its Busan-style dwaeji-gukbap (pork soup with rice) with Chinese chives. The soup is clear and refreshing, and the taste is enhanced by adding plenty… |
dwaeji gukbap (pork soup with rice), naejang gukbap (offal and rice soup), guksu (noodles), ttaro gukbap (rice and… In Korean: 돼지국밥 (Pork and Rice Soup) · 내장국밥 · 국수 · 따로국밥 (Rice and Soup) |
10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. | 4, Jungang-daero 533beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan map |
Menu words in Dong
| On the menu | Say it | In English | Places |
|---|---|---|---|
| 수육 | Suyuk | Boiled Beef Slices / Boiled Pork Slices | 3 |
| 고기만두 | Gogimandu | Meat Dumpling | 2 |
| 돼지국밥 | Dwaejigukbap | Pork and Rice Soup | 2 |
| 따로국밥 | Ttarogukbap | Rice and Soup | 2 |
| 물만두 | Mulmandu | Boiled Dumpling | 2 |
| 열무국수 | Yeolmuguksu | Young Summer Radish Kimchi Noodles | 2 |
| 군만두 | Gunmandu | Pan-fried Dumpling | 1 |
| 김치만두 | Gimchimandu | Kimchi Dumpling | 1 |
| 된장찌개 | Doenjangjjigae | Soybean Paste Stew | 1 |
| 빈대떡 | Bindaetteok | Mung Bean Pancake | 1 |
| 삼겹살 | Samgyeopsal | Grilled Pork Belly | 1 |
| 양념갈비 | Yangnyeomgalbi | Marinated Grilled Beef Ribs / Marinated Grilled Pork Ribs | 1 |
| 왕갈비탕 | Wanggalbitang | Beef Rib Soup | 1 |
| 추어탕 | Chueotang | Loach Soup | 1 |
| 추어튀김 | Chueotwigim | Deep-fried Loach | 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
- Seo
- Yeongdo
- Dongnae
- Saha
- Gijang
- Geumjeong
- Yeonje
- Sasang
- Buk
- Gangseo
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FAQ
What should I eat in Dong, Busan?
Among the 27 places Busan’s English guide lists in Dong-gu: Dwaeji gukbap (2), Raw fish (hoe) (1), Nakgopsae (1), Pajeon (green onion pancake) (1).
Where can I eat dwaeji gukbap in Dong?
Uri Dwaejigukbap, Yuksimnyeon jeontong halmaegukbap — the Korean to show is 돼지국밥.
Where can I eat late at night in Dong?
Baeksan Kitchen (until 01:00 (+1)), Bomil Bindaeddeok (until 00:00), Uri Dwaejigukbap (24 hours).
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.
