Table of Contents
- 2025 Busan Taste Guide: Dong-gu Edition – From Exotic Flavors of Chinatown to 60-Year Tradition of Soup
- 60-Year Tradition Grandma's Soup – The Original Clear and Rich Pork Soup
- 88 Pork Ribs – Local Marinated Grilled Pork Only Available in Dong-gu
- Miryang Ribs – The Hidden Gem of Choryang Rib Alley
- Baeksan Kitchen – A Japanese Pub Offering Aged Sashimi and Steak
- Beomil Bindaetteok – Mung Bean Pancakes Recognized by Baek Jong-won's Top 3 Kings
- Sinbalwon – The Representative Dumpling Restaurant in Busan's Chinatown
- Choryang Ondang – A Bakery Famous for Yellow Cheese Bread
- Hongseongbang – The Living History of 50-Year Tradition of Dumplings
- Conclusion
2025 Busan Taste Guide: Dong-gu Edition – From Exotic Flavors of Chinatown to 60-Year Tradition of Soup
Dong-gu, Busan is a place where Busan Station, Busan International Passenger Terminal, and Chinatown are located, making it an international gateway with a long history and rich food culture.
In particular, the Choryang-dong area has hidden local restaurants that are hugely popular not only among Busan residents but also among foreign tourists.
The 8 restaurants in Dong-gu featured in the ‘2025 Busan Taste’ guide offer a variety of dishes including soup, ribs, dumplings, bindaetteok, Japanese cuisine, and bakeries.
For more details, you can check the '2025 Busan Taste' guidebook, which can be downloaded in PDF format through the post below.
60-Year Tradition Grandma's Soup – The Original Clear and Rich Pork Soup
There is a restaurant where you can fully enjoy Busan's pork soup.
This place is known for its clean broth and tender pork, especially the pork belly set, which is loved by many. Due to its popularity, there can be a waiting time of more than 30 minutes during meals.
The price is ₩7,000 for separate soup and ₩9,000 for the pork belly set.
The address is 4, Jungang-daero 533beon-gil, and the operating hours are from 10 AM to 7 PM. However, please note that it is closed on Sundays.
88 Pork Ribs – Local Marinated Grilled Pork Only Available in Dong-gu
A specialty restaurant for marinated pork neck with a history of 40 years, it has a simple appearance but is charming due to its rich and sweet marinade.
This place is beloved by many locals and is a hip local restaurant.
The menu offers marinated pork neck for ₩10,000; the address is 101-1, Gogoan-ro.
Operating hours are from 12:00 PM to 10:30 PM, and it is closed on the second Sunday of each month.
Miryang Ribs – The Hidden Gem of Choryang Rib Alley
This restaurant makes its marinated and fresh ribs using domestic sows.
With meticulous preparation, it has become a famous restaurant in Choryang Rib Alley.
The price for pork ribs and fresh ribs is ₩11,000 each, and the address is 17-5, Choryang-ro.
Operating hours are from 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM, and it is closed on the second Tuesday of each month.
Baeksan Kitchen – A Japanese Pub Offering Aged Sashimi and Steak
This fusion Japanese pub is popular for its assorted aged sashimi and sous-vide steak.
It showcases fresh ingredients and the experience of a skilled chef, providing satisfaction for both drinking and dining occasions.
The price for assorted aged sashimi ranges from ₩60,000 to ₩120,000, while the steak costs ₩35,000.
It is located at 225, Dongil Tower, Jobang-ro 14, with operating hours from 5:30 PM to 1:00 AM. Please note that it is closed on Sundays.
Beomil Bindaetteok – Mung Bean Pancakes Recognized by Baek Jong-won's Top 3 Kings
There is a specialty store for bindaetteok made with 100% mung beans using traditional methods.
The mild and nutty flavor is attractive, and this place holds a long history that evokes memories. Additionally, scallion pancakes are also loved by many.
Bindaetteok costs ₩10,000, and scallion pancakes are ₩12,000. The store's address is 519, Jungang-daero, and the operating hours are from 3 PM to midnight. They are closed on the first and third Sundays of each month.
Sinbalwon – The Representative Dumpling Restaurant in Busan's Chinatown
The charm of this Chinese restaurant specializing in traditional dumplings and breads is extraordinary.
Thick and soft dumpling skins filled with juicy dumplings are always popular, with long queues forming at all times.
Meat dumplings are sold for ₩4,500 and fried dumplings for ₩5,300, and the restaurant’s address is 62, Daeyoung-ro 243beon-gil.
Working hours are from 11 AM to 9 PM, and it is closed on Tuesdays.
Choryang Ondang – A Bakery Famous for Yellow Cheese Bread
This unique cafe-type bakery is popular for its bread made with yellow cheese.
It offers a variety of breads made with creative recipes and combinations rarely seen in Busan. From before it opened, it garnered much public interest and has long lines of customers waiting.
The prices range from ₩6,700 to ₩7,700 for Mammoth bread and ₩5,700 to ₩6,500 for Crumble bread.
The address is 135, Choryangjung-ro, and the operating hours are from 12 PM to 7 PM. Please note that it is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Hongseongbang – The Living History of 50-Year Tradition of Dumplings
There is a dumpling specialty store in Chinatown that has been continuing its tradition for three generations.
It is famous under the name 'Yeongju-dong Dumpling' and offers various traditional Chinese dishes such as Five-Spice Pork.
The price for dumplings is ₩8,000 or ₩10,000, and Five-Spice Pork ranges from ₩30,000 to ₩40,000.
The location is 16, Jungang-daero 179beon-gil, and operating hours are from 11 AM to 3 PM, and from 5 PM to 1:30 AM.
It is closed during holidays, so please take this into consideration when planning your visit.
Conclusion
Dong-gu is the starting point of Busan's gourmet scene, a special place where tradition and exotic feelings harmoniously coexist.
The 8 places introduced in the ‘2025 Busan Taste’ guide are not just meals but a true taste record that captures the history, people, and time of Busan.
If you plan to travel around Busan Station and Chinatown, make sure to visit these eateries.
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