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Busan · 2 days

Busan in 2 days

Day one stays around Nampo-dong and the old harbor markets; day two moves east to Haeundae for pufferfish soup, wheat noodles and Korean beef.

Day 1 Nampo-dong & the old harbor

  1. Naengchae jokbal · chilled sliced trotters with mustard dressing
    LunchWonjo Busan JokbalCold pork trotters · Jung-gu · Gwangbok-dong10:00–24:00₩18,000 per person

    Get the naengchae jokbal — cold, mustard-dressed trotters — rather than the plain warm version, and pair it with a bowl of doenjang-jjigae.

  2. Dongnae pajeon · scallion pancake
    AfternoonDongnae Halmae PajeonSeafood & scallion pancakes · Dongnae11:30–21:30 · No regular closing day published₩35,000 per person

    Explore Dongnae’s scallion-pancake tradition. Share a substantial pajeon and take your time over one of Busan’s distinctive local dishes.

  3. Dwaeji gukbap · pork and rice soup
    DinnerSsangdungi Dwaeji GukbapPork soup with rice · Nam-gu · Daeyeon09:00–22:00₩11,000 per person

    Discover one of Busan’s signature comfort meals in Daeyeon. Pork soup with rice is the starting point at Ssangdungi.

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Day 2 Haeundae

  1. Bokguk · clear pufferfish soup with bean sprouts
    BreakfastGeumsu Bokguk Haeundae main branchPufferfish soup · Haeundae · Jung-dongOpen 24 hours₩20,000 per person

    Start with the clear silver-puffer soup — a light, savory broth meant to settle the stomach — and squeeze in the citron-chili paste at the table to taste.

  2. Milmyeon · chilled wheat noodles
    LunchHaeundae Gaya MilmyeonCold wheat noodles · Busan09:00–20:40₩10,000 per person

    Get to know Busan through its signature cold wheat noodles. The icy broth, chewy noodles and bright garnishes make a refreshing change from the grill.

  3. Hanu galbi · grilled Korean beef ribs
    DinnerHaeundae Amso GalbijipKorean beef barbecue · Haeundae11:30–22:00 · No regular closing day published₩70,000 per person

    Make Korean beef ribs part of your Haeundae itinerary. This long-established galbi restaurant also offers potato noodles to follow the main meal.

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