Blowfish cuisine: hangover cure or deadly delicacy

△A bowl of bokguk can be the perfect dish after a night out, but make sure to visit a licensed restaurant, there are a few specialty locations in Busan.Busan, Korea's largest port city, is full of fre...

Ji Minkyeom 2021-05-31

A meat lovers' pilgrimage from Gwangan to Haeundae

Strolling along the beach may whet ones' appetite. Especially with so many options along Gwangalli and Haeundae beach.　Whatever your preference, beef, chicken, pork, we've done the research and are of...

Ji Minkyeom 2021-04-30

Take a tour through tteokbokki town

▲Iganae Tteokbokki uses radishes setting them apart from your everyday tteokbokki.Like Turkish kebabs and Thai pad thai, there are foods that people of all ages enjoy. In Korea, tteokbokki is such a d...

Ji Minkyeom 2021-04-05

South Korean salted pollack roe is second to none

▲Korean Myeongnanjeot is pollack roe seasoned with incredible spices, and it can be enjoyed by itself or in a pasta.Italian bottarga? No, thank you. Russian caviar? Please. All you need is a delicious...

Ji Minkyeom 2021-03-04

Tteokguk is a savory bowl of New Year's luck

▲ A hot bowl of tteokguk is topped with beef, egg, and dried laver and served with kimchi. (Source: Image Today)Many Koreans ring in the new year with a breakfast of tteokguk, a traditional rice cake ...

Ji Minkyeom 2021-02-04

Busan's history and innovation represented in eomuk

[Recommended Local Eateries] Eomuk

▲ There's nothing better than a stick of eomuk and some steaming hot broth to warm your belly and soul in an unusually cold winter.Ask any Busanite what the best food of the winter is, and they'll lik...

Ji Minkyeom 2021-01-14

Christmas is the most bunderful time of the year

Christmas in Bbangcheon-dong

△Whether sweet or savory, plain or with cream, bread in South Korea comes in all styles, shapes and sizes. (Source: Kwon Seonghoon)Bread is delicious at any time of the year, but as the Christmas ligh...

Ji Minkyeom 2020-12-03

Holy mackerel, godeungeo is good

Recommended Local Eateries: Mackerel

Busan is the undisputed mackerel capital of South Korea. Known as godeungeo in Korean, it's a healthy and tasty fish that is challenging to keep in tanks. Whether the fish is grilled or boiled, Korean...

Ji Minkyeom 2020-11-03

Open your mind, body and soul to tasty grilled clams

Recommended Local Eateries : Grilled clams (Jogaegui)

As a coastal city, Busan is a haven for seafood. Taejongdae, Songdo, Cheongsapo and other parts of town by the water provide a plethora of delicious dishes with your name on them! Within the great var...

Ahrang Kang 2020-09-29

Celebrate your special day in the most delicious way

Savor that special memory at a hangjeongsik

[Recommended Local Eateries] HangjeongsikThere are some special moments in life that require the family to come together and share a meal. Whether it's two families meeting before their children are m...

Ahrang Kang 2020-08-31