Food
Bite Into Busan ⑤ French & Italian
source: Taste of Busan
"Bite Into Busan" is a monthly celebration of the city's restaurants. Each featured spot is listed in the Michelin Guide and Taste of Busan, the city's official gourmet guidebook, and is known for its signature dishes.
In this edition, we turn our focus to two timeless rivals that have long defined Europe's culinary landscape: French and Italian cuisines. In Busan, you can skip the flights and still savor the essence of both.
Discover the meticulous artistry and refined sophistication of French cuisine and the elegant simplicity of Italian dishes that celebrate the pure flavors of each ingredient.
🍝 Delibong 델리봉
Delibong, run by owner-chef Jeong-bong Park, offers French cuisine with a focus on charcuterie. Upon the first visit, guests may be a little confused by the lack of a signboard, but a feast is underway inside.
*Address: 3F, 4 Millak-ro 27beon-gil, Suyeong-gu
🍝 Ramsey 램지
At Ramsey, Chef Gyu-jin Lee highlights local ingredients in his innovative approach to classic French cuisine. Every beautiful dish has a French sensibility but a Korean soul. The restaurant is situated in a warm, spacious area with windows overlooking the Gwangandaegyo Bridge.
*Address: 3F, 38 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro 284 beon-gil, Suyeong-gu
🍝 Outro by Vito 아웃트로 바이 비토
After studying at the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners, Chef Sang-jin Kim, also known as Vito, returned home to serve his fellow Busanites fresh pasta. For over 14 years, diners have flocked to Outro, drawn by the delicious pastas and the genius-level seasoning on display in Vito's expertly crafted protein and seafood dishes. Each table is illuminated by a spotlight, forcing diners to keep their attention on the food - as it should be.
*Address: 1F, 18 Millakbondong-ro 19beon-gil, Suyeong-gu
🍝 Cor Pasta bar 코르 파스타 바
Honored as a Bib Gourmand restaurant, Cor Pasta Bar is located in a quiet building in the Jeonpo-dong neighborhood. This restaurant is run by a chef who puts his heart and soul into housemade pastas, sauces and bread. Try the bottarga pasta with sea urchin and fish roe. The wine menu is great, with pairings done by the chef.
*Address: 2F, 13 Dongseong-ro 25beon-gil, Busanjin-gu
🍝 Osteria Aboo 오스테리어 어부
Osteria Aboo in Jeonpo-dong shines a spotlight on Southern Italian flavors, offering a menu rich in seafood-driven dishes. Known for standouts like its sweet shrimp bisque pasta and fried calamari, the restaurant highlights fresh ocean ingredients in true coastal Italian style. Paired with wines selected by the chef, each dish offers a satisfying taste of Southern Italy.
Osteria Aboo is only open to reservations, which can be made through the CatchTable dining app.
*Address: 1F, 58 Dongcheon-ro, Busanjin-gu
※Restaurant information may be subject to change.
<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>
timeless: 세월이 흘러도 변치않는 savor: 풍미 essence: 본질 artistry: 예술적인 기교 simplicity: 단순함 ingredient: 재료 innovative: 혁신적인 spacious: 넓은
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