If you are planning a trip to Busan, exploring the city's diverse culinary scene is an absolute must. From traditional pork rice soup and refreshing wheat noodles to premium beef ribs and seaside cafes, here is a comprehensive guide to 17 top-rated eateries across the city.

Traditional Local Specialities and Noodle Houses

Songjeong 3-dae Gukbap: Located at 33 Seomyeon-ro 68beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan, this traditional spot serves pork soup, sundae (blood sausage) soup, and offal soup for 9,000 won, boiled pork slices with rice (suyuk baekban) for 11,000 won, separate rice soup for 9,000 won, and small boiled pork plates for 28,000 won.
Subyeon Chogੋ Dwaeji Gukbap: Regarded as a top-tier pork soup restaurant, located at 9-32 Gwangallihaebyeon-ro 370beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan.
Bonjeon Dwaeji Gukbap: Situated near Busan Station at 3-8 Jungang-daero 214beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan. Menu items include pork soup for 10,000 won, boiled pork rice set for 13,000 won, small boiled pork for 30,000 won, and medium boiled pork for 35,000 won.
Choryang Milmyeon: Located across from Busan Station at 225 Jungang-daero, Dong-gu, Busan, famous for its cold wheat noodles featuring an herbal broth and savory dumplings. Prices are 6,500 won for small water or spicy mixed wheat noodles and 7,500 won for large portions.
Gayamilmyeon: Operating for 22 years near the beach at 27 Jwadongsunhwan-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan.
Naeho Naengmyeon: Known for mixed cold noodles, water cold noodles, wheat noodles, and dumplings, located at 75 Sari-ro 27beon-gil, Saha-gu, Busan.
Geumsu Bokguk: A 50-year-old pioneer of puffer fish soup located at 23 Jungdong 1-ro 43beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan, operating its main branch alongside three direct branches in the city.

Iconic Meats, Seafood and Dining Spots

Haeundae Amsogalbijip: Established in 1964 and run by two generations at 32-10 Jungdong 2-ro 10beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan. It features raw beef ribs at 58,000 won, seasoned ribs at 52,000 won, bulgogi at 45,000 won, and soybean paste stew in an earthenware pot for 5,000 won.
Gwangalli Eonyang Bulgogi Busan Jip: Located at 32 Namcheonbada-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan, specialising in Eonyang bulgogi and aged Korean beef. Prices include Eonyang bulgogi at 35,000 won, sirloin at 43,000 won, aged Korean beef at 48,000 won, and leaf meat (nakyopsal) at 48,000 won.
Haemok: A Nagoya-style hitsumabushi (grilled eel rice bowl) restaurant also offering seafood rice bowls and assorted tempura, located at 8 Gunam-ro 24beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan.
Tonshou: A renowned pork cutlet restaurant located at 13 Gwangallihaebyeon-ro 279beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan.
Haeseong Makchangjip: Located at 29 Jungdong 1-ro 19beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan, offering affordable beef abomasum and large intestines. Prices include small beef makchang at 12,000 won, large intestine grill (250g) at 12,000 won, and internal organ hot pot at 11,000 won per person.
Gijang Hoetjip: Offers fresh sliced raw fish overlooking the sea at 1st Floor, Namsan Market Arcade, 700 Geumgang-ro, Geumjeong-gu, Busan.
Jangan Maeuntang: Located at 75-4 Jangan-ro, Jangan-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan, offering hearty spicy fish stews. Catfish spicy soup is priced at 65,000 won for a large portion (4 servings), 52,000 won for medium (3 servings), and 38,000 won for small (2 servings).
Solnaeum Hanjeongsik: A traditional Korean set-meal restaurant located on the 3rd floor of Ijo Building, 17-11 Dalmaji-gil 117beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan, offering ocean views of Haeundae Beach and Gwangandaegyo Bridge through floor-to-ceiling windows.
Sinbalwon: A 70-year-old long-standing establishment operating since 1951, located at 62 Daeyeong-ro 243beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan, focusing on carefully selected ingredients and fresh dumplings across three generations.
Waveon Coffee: A roastery cafe positioned on the coast at 286 Haemaji-ro, Jangan-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan, providing specialty drip coffee curated by professional Q-graders alongside French-style desserts.