Busan local food

My Husband Said “Why Would Anyone Travel Here for This?”—So I Had to Try Seonjeongmun Dwaeji Gukbap in Busan’s Danggam-dong

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Exterior of Seonjeongmun Dwaeji Gukbap restaurant on a residential street in Danggam-dong, Busanjin-gu, Busan

When a friend came to visit Busan, I told my husband I wanted to kick off her trip with a bowl of dwaeji gukbap. His response: “Why would anyone come all the way here just to eat this?” He’s a Busan native. To him, dwaeji gukbap—a hearty pork bone soup served with rice—is the kind … Read more

Busandang Bakery Busan Station — Local Breads Worth the Stop

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Busandang Bakery storefront near Busan Station Texas Street entrance

I wasn’t planning on stopping anywhere before my train. But walking out of Busan Station, I spotted a small crowd filing into a bakery just across the street — and curiosity won. That’s how I ended up at Busandang Bakery, tucked into the entrance of Texas Street, and honestly, I’m glad I went in. Busandang … Read more