๐ Korean Food Guide • Busan Street Food • What to Eat in Korea
Hi~ i'm your local guide Choi ji~ ๐
If you’re searching for the best Korean food or planning your next trip to Korea,
Busan is one of the top cities you must explore.
This seaside city is famous not only for its beaches and markets
but also for offering some of the most authentic Korean flavors you can try anywhere in the country.
Whether you're a foodie visiting Korea for the first time or a traveler looking for local
dishes beyond Seoul, here are the Top 5 Must-Eat Foods in Busan that perfectly
represent the heart of Korean cuisine. ๐๐ฅ
1️⃣ Dwaeji Gukbap — ๋ผ์ง๊ตญ๋ฐฅ
⭐ The ultimate Korean comfort soup
Dwaeji gukbap is one of the most comforting soups in Korea.
While you can find Korean soups anywhere, Busan’s version is richer and deeper, making it a must-try winter dish. ๐ฒ๐ (In fact, it started in Busan!!)
2️⃣ Milmyeon — ๋ฐ๋ฉด
⭐ Unique Korean noodles found mainly in Busan
Milmyeon is a refreshing bowl of cold noodles that showcases a different twist on Korean noodle culture.
It’s lighter than naengmyeon and perfect after exploring cities like Busan, Seoul, or Daegu during any weather. ❄️๐
3️⃣ Busan Street Fish Cake + “Multeok” — ๋ถ์ฐ ์ค๋ & ๋ฌผ๋ก
⭐ One of Korea’s most popular street foods — with a Busan-only twist
Fish cake (Eomuk/Odeng) is a classic Korean street food loved nationwide.
But Multeok is special — you can only find this chewy rice-cake-like skewer in Busan.
Travelers searching for Korean street food often look for Busan food carts because they offer the most authentic experience. ๐ข๐ฅ
4️⃣ Fresh Sashimi (Hoe) — ํ
⭐ Korea’s top seafood experience — especially in Busan
Seafood lovers searching for Korean raw fish or Korean seafood restaurants always end up in Busan.
Places like Gwangalli Beach and Millak Raw Fish Center are top choices for first-time travelers.
3️⃣Ssiat Hotteok — ์จ์ํธ๋ก
⭐ #1 Korean street dessert — especially famous in Busan
Hotteok is popular all over Korea, but the Busan-style seed hotteok is on another level.
Packed with syrup, nuts, and seeds, this dessert ranks high on “best Korean snacks” lists. ๐๐ฐ
๐Busan has way more amazing food than just these five…
but if you try only one handful of dishes during your trip, please let it be these.
Your stomach will thank you, your mood will improve, and honestly—your future self might even look back and say, “Why didn’t I eat more?” ๐๐ฝ️
๐So go explore, try everything, and enjoy every bite.
Welcome to Korea’s food paradise!!!
