Make Busan’s flavors part of your trip ♡
Not sure what to eat first? Start with hot broth, pork, and rice, seasoned to taste with chives and salted shrimp.
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Cool, refreshing, and chewy—a true Busan noodle dish. Choose 물밀면 in chilled broth or sweet, tangy, mildly spicy 비빔밀면.
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낙지 (octopus) + 곱창 (beef intestines) + 새우 (shrimp), simmered together and best served with rice.
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In a port city, fresh seafood belongs on the itinerary. Visit the Jagalchi area for the market atmosphere.
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Tried classic jokbal? This Nampo favorite pairs pork trotters and vegetables with a tangy, sweet mustard dressing.
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Simple but full of old-market Busan flavor: glass noodles mixed with vegetables and chili sauce.
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Enjoy it hot while walking—the classic way to explore a Busan market.
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For a more local Busan flavor, try it charcoal-grilled or cooked in spicy sauce—great for dinner or a late-night meal.
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