TL;DR Busan offers a variety of street food delights, including tteok (rice cakes), gopchang (beef offal), sundae (Korean sausage), seafood pancakes, raw beef bibimbap, and hotteok (sweet pancakes).
Tteok (Rice Cakes)
While the original post referred to mochi, commenters clarified that tteok is the Korean equivalent, known for its dense texture compared to Japanese mochi [1:6]. A recommended spot for excellent tteok is located near Gwangalli Beach, although the exact location may require some exploration
[1:3].
Gopchang (Beef Offal)
Gopchang is another must-try dish in Busan, praised for its wide variety and exceptional pricing. The restaurant Hanane offers delicious gopchang with an attentive owner, making it a popular choice among locals and visitors alike [2:4]. This dish is particularly filling, as even a medium-sized combo can feed two adults comfortably
[2:2].
Spicy Stir-Fried Sundae
The spicy stir-fried sundae is a favorite among many, offering a bold aroma and unique flavor that pairs perfectly with plain white rice [3:1]. This dish is available at various popular restaurants throughout Busan, providing a chewy casing and crumbly filling.
Seafood Pancake and Raw Beef Bibimbap
Sae-Jinju Sikdang, located near Bosu-dong book street, is famous for its seafood pancake and raw beef bibimbap [4:2]. These dishes are highly recommended by frequent visitors who appreciate their excellent taste and quality
[4:4].
Hotteok (Sweet Pancakes)
Nampodong hotteok is a beloved Korean street snack, especially in Busan. Known for its unique preparation method, this version of hotteok is hard to find elsewhere [5:2]. While some prefer the traditional style without seeds and not deep-fried, the Nampodong version remains a favorite among locals and tourists
[5:4].
Must-visit unassuming hole in the wall with EXCELLENT mochi - seems like more of a place to order from as certainly it doesn’t have a great retail setting. But delicious!
It was on main road I was walking to Gwangalli Beach that Naver maps sent me on in search of the mini pig cafe…
I included the store’s business card so you can find it!
You mean tteok?
Ah yes I just googled that - for some reason I always thought tteok was the savory rice cake and didn’t include the sweet version of rice cakes.
Try uploading that spot to our foodie map! Include what you liked about it and why you'd recommend it to fellow travelers. I don't think you're self-promoting, and honestly, it genuinely looks pretty good:)
I will try but I am afraid I will mess up the location because literally I was wandering by and on impulse entered based on a photo they had in the window - it’s definitely more industrial inside with lots of packing and shipping boxes , and little to no retail display - in fact, I photographed the grand total of two sections they had showcasing their products. The rice cakes are amazing! Sitting here eating them now…
Mochi is not an umbrella term for rice cakes.
Thank you for the correction! I’m Taiwanese American and when I refer to these soft chewy rice cakes I use the Taiwanese term and then revert to anglicizing it as “mochi”… apologies!
Mochi is the Japanese powdered rice cake that has red bean paste inside right?
In Korean "모찌" is a Japanese loan word that often refers specifically to the confectionery that you describe. Edit: made specifically with glutinous rice.
But in Japanese, it is the word for just the glutinous rice cake part. There are lots of ways to use it, even in savory dishes. The powdered kind with sweet red bean filling is 大福餅 Daifuku-mochi, or just 大福 Daifuku.
Well that’s what I thought too and so I used that term… soft glutinous rice cake
Tteok is not mochi, as others have pointed out. Tteok (Korean) is usually much denser, mochi (Japanese) is usually stretchier. You might be screwed for editing your topic header, but can still edit the body, but honestly, just repost this with correct terminology, because it's good info, but also, wrong.
Japanese mochi is specifically made from glutinous rice, that's why it's stretchy. It's equivalent to 찹쌀떡 in Korean.
mochi ❌️ tteok ✅️
ramen ❌️ ramyeon ✅️
miso ❌️ doenjang ✅️
sashimi ❌️ hwe ✅️
Delicious beef offal and lovely restaurant owner!
You MUST TRY!
Wide variety, exceptional pricing for the quantity, and extremely attentive owner… my son could not get enough!
Photos say it all!
Address: 부산 중구 자갈치로 47번길 5-16 1층 하나네
What’s the menu item you ordered? I can’t really tell what it is.
I ordered the medium sized combo and it was way more than enough to feed two adults
Hanane is the name of the restaurant in English letters!
I really wish I could edit my post because I realized the map shows two restaurants in that building - it’s the one on the right and I did photo the name above the door.
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The spicy stir-fried sundae has a bold, spicy aroma. The casing is chewy, and the filling is a bit crumbly. It has the unique flavor of sundae and goes perfectly with plain white rice.
Oh this looks so good
Omg this is one of my favourite dishes. If I have perilla leaves I throw them in at the end as well.
This place is in Bosu-dong next to book street and is famous for their seafood pancake. All of their dishes are excellent. We come every year when we visit Busan.
What's the name of this place? I will be in Busan later this week!
Sae-Jinju Sikdang
새진주식당
It's walking distance from Gukje Market.
Sweet, thank you so much
beef bibimbap is really delicious i wanna to eat like that right now huhu
That pancake looks so good. What is the jelly product on top of the bibimbap?
Ultimate feast!
is that a complimentary 선지해장국?
Maybe? I wasn't the one who ordered!
anybody else dislike the way they make them now?
dont' get me wrong they are good but the original way that doesn't have seeds and its NOT deep fried. its so hard to find them this way anymore.
The way you're talking about is just normal hotteok, which you can find literally anywhere. The one in the picture is the one that's hard to find
...now?
Lol they've been making hotteok this way in Nampodong for decades.
Where’s the finished product!? Don’t tease! I’m half way to hungry.
The finished product is the one being stuffed.
Oh I see. I thought they stuffed it then fried it then, voila, presentation. But it’s fried first and then stuffed, and then it’s plated? I thought there’d be one more step after the stuffing part.
This! Exactly this!
Mine too!! Love it! :)
That's the one! This is the best street snack, I had it one time in Busan and never saw it again.
Grilled kimchi in pork oil.... yum
It looks so perfect
I wanna go back rn to eat there if I could (cries in US). It was also relatively cheap, I think that (2portions) was 30k krw iirc, and the bill w 3 sojus came to be 45k krw edit: 30k and 45k krw not 30 & 45 lol
Oh 🤩 That’s really reasonable! The combination that you have to drink soju
Damn crispy pork with cooked kimchi stop 😋
Can never say no to that combo!
damn!!! it looks tasty!!!! Grill more Kimchi!!!
The place is called Muswe Kimchi Samgyeop head store and its location is 33 Jungang-daero 680beonga-gil, Busanjin District, Busan, South Korea
Everything looks amazing, number 1 hits for me. I miss living there 😭 Thanks for sharing all these pictures ⸜(。˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝♡
7 looks mouth watering
Looks amazing! Thank you for sharing
Thanks for labeling these!
I never get over how good Korean food looks. They pay such attention to visual attractiveness as well as flavor.
Hi everyone!
I'll be in Bangkok for a week mid-November. What are some must-eat street food items and where can I find them? Anything in particular I should avoid or proceed with caution? Of course, I'll be avoiding the tap water.
For reference, I have no food allergies or intolerances and pride myself for having an iron stomach hahah
Edit: Also interested in drinks! I don’t drink alcohol (wamp wamp) but love fresh juices and the like :)
Som tom (green papaya salad) is a must as are quail eggs.
I would only eat this at the cleanest food stalls. Relatively high chance of food poisoning as it is raw and unheated.
anyone here know to fine the urban legend that is fried Som tom
Near Terminal 21 in direction to Nana Plaza, there is Korean alley with around 10-15 different restaurants, at least 5 of them has “all you can eat for 300 THB” lunch, that’s no Thai and that’s not entirely bargain, but you will experience the WHOLE Korean kitchen plus, able to cook it yourself - in one lunch. Just remember to finish what you take, otherwise there is a fine if extensive amount is taken and not eaten ;)
Rule of thumb, if there’s a line, it’s good. If no one is buying, there’s an issue. Don’t have to spend tons of money, but watch what and where the locals go, and do that…
That's what my local friends said too.
Don't get sucked into the "foreigner friendly" places...just follow the locals for real food at decent prices. Don't get attached to the first person that speaks English.
Gui Chai: chinese garlic chive cakes/dumplings.
Bua Loy Nam Khim: black sesame seed stuffed riceflour balls in a ginger syrup.
Standard Thai sausage of course. And some gooood Pad Kra Pao.
Damn it, now I’m hungry.
Mmmm all sounds amazing, thank you. The black sesame rice balls sounds divine
My stomach literally cries!😅
Pad krapow is a must (not necessarily a street food though). In Chinatown you have some Michelin starred street foods.
>In Chinatown you have some Michelin starred street foods.
Not a single Michelin star to be found in Chinatown. You must be thinking of Jay Fai.
>gluay-thord,
Do you know if Jay Fei requires any reservation or anything? Someone told me awhile back it did
🇰🇷 Hi!! I’m Korean, and recently had friends visiting from Jeju, so I gave them a quick 1-night, 2-day tour of Busan. It turned out great, so I wanted to share our itinerary in case anyone’s planning something similar!
AND… we were 5 people, not gonna lie, food was a major part of the trip — so if you’re into eating well while sightseeing, this is for you! Also, we had a car, so we got around by driving.
☀️ Saturday
💭 Arrive at Gimhae International Airport
💭 Lunch in Seomyeon
📍 Lee Jae Mo Pizza Seomyeon Branch (link)
→ Korean-style cheese pizza! Highly recommend ordering the kimchi fried rice on the side. Honestly, the portions are huge. We were stuffed after just 2 slices each.
→ You need to put your name down for the waitlist in advance!! (use the “CatchTable” app – it’s popular in Korea for restaurant bookings!)
💭 Coffee in Jeonpo Café Street
→ Super crowded on weekends, so you might not get into your first-choice café. But since all the cafés are packed in one area, you can just hop into any place with available seats!
Some good options to try (get on the waitlist early if you can):
💭 Coastal walk at Igidae
📍 Igidae Coastal Walk (link)
→ Super scenic and not too intense — a great way to enjoy Busan’s ocean vibes!
💭 Head to Haeundae
→ Hotel check-in + rest + get on the waitlist for dinner at:
📍 Haeseong Makchang (LCT Branch) (link)
→ Makchang here refers to grilled beef intestines. It’s super flavorful and chewy, but definitely an acquired taste. Some Koreans avoid it too, so it might be a bit intense if you’re not used to it — better to know before you go! 😅
💭 Dinner at Haeseong Makchang (LCT branch)
💭 Walk by the Haeundae beach, take some photos
💭 Drinks nearby (round 2!)
📍 Clam Haeundae (link)
→ Not the most mind-blowing food, but the ocean view and outdoor tables make up for it. Great place to enjoy a beer by the sea!
☀️ Sunday
💭 Wake up + Check out
💭 Morning coffee in Haeundae
📍 Momos Coffee Marine City Branch (link)
→ Beautiful spot, great coffee! My favorite place in Busan. And don’t skip the cheese terrine — it’s a must with a hot coffee. ☕🧀
💭 Lunch at Gwangalli
📍 Dongmyeonshik Milmyeon (link)
→ Milmyeon is Busan’s take on cold noodles — super refreshing and loved by locals!
💭 Walk along Gwangalli beach, take some more photos
💭 Head back to Jeju . . ✈️
++ Extra Tip!!
If you’re traveling in Korea, Naver Maps is a must. It’s way more accurate than Google Maps here, and it shows tons of local restaurants and user reviews that you won’t find elsewhere.
Also, Koreans really hate waiting in line, so we use waitlist apps all the time. The two most popular ones are CatchTable and Tabling — both are used for booking at trendy or busy spots. I’m honestly not sure if they work without a Korean phone number (especially for foreigners), but I thought I’d mention them anyway just in case!
And not every restaurant is listed on CatchTable or Tabling, but it’s still a good idea to check the apps before you go.
Great gudie and easy to follow!
My wife is from Busan but we live in Sweden (I am Swedish) but been to Busan multiple times (at least once a year) its a great city that are close to nature.
I would add some stuff because i love history/museums/movies/books and are intrested in military history (I work for the military) so i would add the following, all stuff is not possible for a 2 day stay so its not as good as your guide)
Nam-Gu
- Busan museum (link)
- UN Memorial Cemetery (link)
- United Nations Peace Memorial Hall (link)
Haeundae-gu
- Busan Museum of Art (link) - still closed due to renovations (since 2023)
- Shinsegae Department Store, Centum City (link) - if you like to shop, this is for you (not cheap)
- CGV Tempur Cinema Floor 7 (link) - a bit expensive but if you love movies its a must try once in life
- CGV Cine de Chef Floor 7 (link) - same as above
- SPA LAND Centum City (link) - If you like modern spa or just relax, early or late in weekdays is the best
- 옥녀봉/Oknyeo-peak (link) - Quite easy peak to walk to with great view of Haeundae-gu
- 양운폭포/Jangsan Waterfall - A nice smalll waterfall on the way up to Oknyeo
- 석대암/ Seokdaeam - A nice little temple on the way up to Oknyeo
- BUSAN X the SKY (link) - Great view of all of Haeundae-gu, a bit expensive
- Signiel Te View LCT (link) - Great Buffet in Hotell Signiel on the 5F, a bit expensive but really nice food and view of Haeundae Beach
Suyeong-Gu
- Brown Field (link) - One of my favorite café in Busan, at the beginning (south) of Gwangalli Beach, its small so sometimes its take out only
- Millac The Market (link) - Quite new spot just north of Gwangalli Beach, a lot of smaller shops
- Hwangnyeongsan Mountain Beacon Mound (link) - Great view over all Suyeong-Gu and other parts of Busan
Jung-Gu
- Busan Museum of Movies (link)
- Yongdusan Park/Busan Tower (link) - just around the corner form Busan Muesum of Movies
- Jagalchi Market (link) - Massive market that is more modern then traditional markets
- Bupyeong Kkangtong Market (link) - Massive traditional market that i always visit when i am in Jung-Gu
- Bosu Book Street (link) - I love books so i always buy a book in the native language when i am in another contry
Seo-Gu
- Songdo Beach (link) - Nice man made beach with a lot of resturants and stuff to do
- Songdo Cable Car (link) - When in Songdo take the cable car (with great views of Songdo and Seo-Gu to:
- Songdo Sky Park (link) - End statation, great views, a dino square for the kids and much more
- Cheonmasan Sculpture Garden (link) - If you like a mountain hike with great views of Seo-Gu go here!
Yeonje-Gu
- 마하사/ Mahasa temple (link) - Cute little temple in Yeonje-Gu
MOMOS in Marine city is a great choice.
Totally agree!! Glad you love it too.
Did you like it?
It looks delicious.
best street food in Busan
Key Considerations for Street Food in Busan:
Local Specialties: Busan is known for its unique street food offerings, so be sure to try local specialties like:
Food Markets: Explore popular street food markets such as:
Timing: Street food is often best enjoyed in the evening when vendors are out in full force. Late-night snacks are a popular culture in Busan.
Hygiene: Look for stalls with a high turnover of food and a clean setup to ensure freshness and safety.
Recommendations:
Enjoy your culinary adventure in Busan!
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