Table of Contents
- 2025 Busan Flavor Guide: Nam-gu Edition – From Pork Soup to Blowfish Dishes, the Essence of True Busan Taste
- Gwangmyeong House – A 20-Year Tradition of Daegu Spicy Fish Stew & Monkfish Stew
- Kim Yoo-soon Daegu Spicy Fish Stew – Also Famous by the Name Chungmu Restaurant
- Baekga Set Meal – A Neat Home-Cooked Meal
- Busan Health Soybean Milmyeon – An Evolution of Healthy Milmyeon
- Twin Pork Soup Main Store – A Symbol of Busan Pork Soup
- Alcheon Sundae Gobchang Jeongol – The Deep Flavor of Rich Gobchang Jeongol
- Chowon Blowfish Soup – The Pride of Busan Blowfish Cuisine
- Taehwa Restaurant – A New Style of Chinese Cuisine
- Hapcheon Pork Soup House – Clear and Light Pork Soup
- Conclusion
2025 Busan Flavor Guide: Nam-gu Edition – From Pork Soup to Blowfish Dishes, the Essence of True Busan Taste
Nam-gu, Busan is home to various attractions such as the UN Memorial Park, Igidae Coastal Park, and Kyungsung University as well as Pukyong National University. The area is rich in beloved restaurants that can be enjoyed by multiple generations.
The nine restaurants introduced in the '2025 Busan Flavor' guidebook offer various authentic tastes of Busan such as pork soup, milmyeon, blowfish dishes, set meals, sundae hot pot, and Chinese food.
For detailed information on the flavors of Busan in 2025, please check the post below.
Gwangmyeong House – A 20-Year Tradition of Daegu Spicy Fish Stew & Monkfish Stew
This place, popular for its special cooking methods for Daegu spicy fish stew and monkfish stew, uses generous amounts of onions.
Having been run for two generations, this restaurant boasts deep and rich flavors using fresh fish, bean sprouts, and potato noodles. The taste becomes even better when paired with makgeolli (rice wine).
The prices for Daegu stew and monkfish stew range from ₩40,000 to ₩60,000.
The location is 458 Sinseon-ro, and the operating hours are from 11 AM to 10 PM. Please note that it is closed on Mondays and holidays.
Kim Yoo-soon Daegu Spicy Fish Stew – Also Famous by the Name Chungmu Restaurant
A specialty restaurant for steamed dishes that has been loved by many for over 20 years.
Both Daegu spicy fish stew and monkfish stew are popular, with Daegu spicy fish stew captivating many with its unique seasoning and chewy texture. It is a restaurant that has gained word-of-mouth among locals.
The price for Daegu spicy fish stew ranges from ₩31,000 to ₩50,000.
The location is 15 Jinnam-ro, and the operating hours are from 11:30 AM to 9 PM. It is closed during holidays, so please keep that in mind.
Baekga Set Meal – A Neat Home-Cooked Meal
As a restaurant specializing in Korean set meals, it is attractive with self-prepared side dishes, grilled fish, and main dishes made to order.
Thanks to its clean and cozy atmosphere, it is a great place to stop by when you want a hearty meal.
The grilled fish set is offered for ₩10,900, and the seafood hot pot is ₩12,000.
The location is 145 Bunpo-ro, second floor, room 2097, and the operating hours are from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM, and 4:30 PM to 9 PM.
Note that it is closed every Tuesday.
Busan Health Soybean Milmyeon – An Evolution of Healthy Milmyeon
This milmyeon specialty store features a special broth and noodles made from healthy ingredients like soybean, saltwort, seaweed, and millet.
The representative menu items, deep-flavored milmyeon and water mixed milmyeon, are offered at prices of ₩8,000 and ₩9,000, respectively.
The store is located at 80 Dongmyeong-ro 145-gil, and the operating hours are from 11 AM to 3:30 PM, and from 5 PM to 7:30 PM. Please note that it is closed on Mondays.
Twin Pork Soup Main Store – A Symbol of Busan Pork Soup
This restaurant is among the best for Busan pork soup.
Popular for its clean broth and thick, chewy pork belly, there are always long lines, which means the taste is worth the wait.
The price for pork soup is ₩9,000, and the pork belly set meal is ₩11,000. The location is 35-1 UN Peace Road, and the operating hours are from 9 AM to 10 PM. Be aware that it closes on holidays.
Alcheon Sundae Gobchang Jeongol – The Deep Flavor of Rich Gobchang Jeongol
This is a specialty restaurant for jeongol showcasing deep flavors through handmade sundae (Korean sausage) and carefully prepared gobchang (pork intestines).
Thanks to its clean broth and flavor, it is popular among people from college students to middle-aged folks.
The sundae gobchang jeongol (for two or more) costs ₩15,000.
The address is 88 Yongso-ro 7-gil, and the operating hours are 11 AM to 3 PM, and 4 PM to 9:20 PM.
It is closed on Sundays.
Chowon Blowfish Soup – The Pride of Busan Blowfish Cuisine
There is a blowfish restaurant run by a son with the number 1 blowfish certificate and a Japanese chef with 50 years of experience.
Here you can taste fresh and heartfelt food through various menus, including blowfish soup and boiled blowfish.
The price for blowfish soup is ₩16,000, while boiled blowfish costs ₩40,000. The restaurant is located at 30 Hwangnyeong-daero 492-gil. The operating hours are from 9 AM to 3 PM, and from 5 PM to 9 PM. Please note that there are closures during holidays.
Taehwa Restaurant – A New Style of Chinese Cuisine
The restaurant draws attention with its unique cooking style that harmoniously combines Korean and Japanese Chinese cuisines. Among these, Cantonese-style sweet and sour pork and Sichuan-style mapo tofu are particularly popular.
These two dishes are highly recommended to Chinese food enthusiasts as they balance the flavors of special ketchup sauce and spicy seasonings.
Prices are ₩22,000 for Cantonese sweet and sour pork and ₩13,000 for mapo tofu.
The location is 115 Bunpo-ro, Hilltop Top Place Building B, Room 109, and the operating hours are from 5 PM to midnight. Note that it is closed on Mondays.
Hapcheon Pork Soup House – Clear and Light Pork Soup
This specialized pork soup restaurant is very popular among local residents for its clear and deep flavor.
The soup topped with large chunks of fresh domestic pork harmonizes well with the rich broth, capturing many people's palates.
The price for pork soup is ₩12,000, while the pork belly ranges from ₩40,000 to ₩45,000.
The location is 235 Yongho-ro, and the operating hours are from 9:30 AM to 8 PM.
Please note that it is closed on holidays.
Conclusion
Nam-gu is a place where diverse generations can enjoy gastronomic spots coexisting.
The restaurants featured in the 2025 Busan Flavor Guide offer meals that are not just simple dishes but filled with Busan's culture, sentiment, and care.
If you want to experience the true taste of Busan, it is highly recommended to visit these restaurants in Nam-gu.
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