Busan travel guide
Best Street Food in Busan: Where & What to Eat
Busan is famous for milmyeon (icy wheat noodles), dwaeji gukbap (pork and rice soup), and hoe sashimi straight from Jagalchi Fish Market. For street food, ssiat hotteok — a griddled pancake stuffed with seeds and brown sugar — is the city’s beloved snack.
Eating in Busan: what you need to know
Busan eats from the sea: hoe (sashimi) at the market, milmyeon wheat noodles born of wartime necessity, and dwaeji gukbap pork soup that locals defend fiercely.
Must-try dishes in Busan
| Dish | What it is | Where to try it | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milmyeon | Chewy wheat noodles in icy, spicy broth — Busan’s signature | Milmyeon alleys near Gukje Market | ₩8,000–10,000 |
| Dwaeji gukbap | Rich pork-and-rice soup, Busan’s comfort canon | Dwaeji-gukbap alley near Seomyeon | ₩9,000–12,000 |
| Hoe (sashimi) | Market-fresh sliced raw fish with ssam vegetables | Jagalchi upstairs restaurants | ₩30,000–60,000 (2 pp) |
The best food spots in Busan
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Jagalchi Market upstairs · Nampo
Cuisine: Seafood · Expect to pay: ₩40,000
Must order: Hoe set with spicy maeuntang fish stew
52 Jagalchihaean-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
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Songjeong Samdae Gukbap · Seomyeon
Cuisine: Pork soup · Expect to pay: ₩10,000
Must order: Dwaeji gukbap with suyuk slices
Seomyeon, Busanjin-gu, Busan
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Gukje Market food alley · Nampo
Cuisine: Street food · Expect to pay: ₩8,000
Must order: Ssiat hotteok — seed-stuffed griddle pancake
Gukje Market, Jung-gu, Busan
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best street food in Busan — FAQs
What food is Busan famous for?
Busan is famous for milmyeon (icy wheat noodles), dwaeji gukbap (pork and rice soup), and hoe sashimi straight from Jagalchi Fish Market. For street food, ssiat hotteok — a griddled pancake stuffed with seeds and brown sugar — is the city’s beloved snack.
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