Deokmi Grilled Fish, in Choryang-dong, Dong-gu, Busan, South Korea, is one of those dependable local spots that has earned the trust of nearby office workers and travelers passing through Busan Station for years. Since grilled fish is such a classic Korean comfort meal, it helps to know the seating setup and parking situation before you go. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the restaurant’s location, how the set menu works, and what to expect with parking right now.
Deokmi Grilled Fish Access and Location Near Busan Station
The restaurant sits down a side street that’s an easy walk from Exit 7 of Busan Station. It’s especially convenient for visitors arriving in Busan by train and for people working in the nearby office district. Inside, there aren’t many tables, and the seating feels cozy rather than spacious, so it’s a better fit for small groups of two to four than for large gatherings. Weekday lunch gets especially busy with local office workers, so if you want to avoid the rush, your best bet is right after the 11 a.m. opening or after 1 p.m.
Menu Setup and How to Order by Group Size
The meal here centers on a grilled fish set menu ordered by the number of people at the table. Once you’re seated, you simply tell them how many are dining, and a full spread arrives with grilled fish—usually mackerel, flounder, hairtail, and yellow croaker—plus seasonal side dishes, roasted gim (traditional Korean seaweed), and doenjang-jjigae, a savory soybean paste stew. The fish is cooked to order, so it comes out with crisp skin on the outside while staying moist and tender inside. Ordering starts smoothly from a two-person set, and rice is included, so the standard approach is to order according to your group size. If you visit alone, you may still need to pay the equivalent of a two-person portion, so this is a place I’d recommend going with at least one other person.
Parking and Convenience Tips
In the past, the restaurant sometimes offered a limited free parking arrangement through a designated lot nearby, but that’s currently no longer available due to changes at the parking facility. If you’re planning to drive, it’s smart to look up nearby private lots or public parking options around Choryang-dong in advance. Also, because of the entrance and interior layout, accessibility features like wheelchair-friendly access or dedicated accessible parking are limited, so it’s worth keeping that in mind if you’re visiting with someone who has mobility concerns. The Choryang Traditional Market Public Parking Lot is currently under construction, and it looks like it may not be available again until around late 2026.
What to Know Depending on Who You’re Visiting With
The restaurant is closed every Sunday, and there’s a daily break time from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. while they prep ingredients for the next service. Last order for dinner is 8 p.m., so it’s not the best choice if you’re looking for a late-night meal near Busan Station. Because the meal is built around stew and grilled fish, there aren’t extras like high chairs or a separate kids’ menu, which can make it a bit tricky for families dining with very young children. That said, it’s a great pick for a meal with parents, older family members, or coworkers who want a simple, well-made Korean meal with clean flavors and a home-style feel.
Final Thoughts
Finding a restaurant near Busan Station that sticks to the basics and does them well is more special than it sounds. Places like this, with years of history behind them, have a quiet sense of confidence that no trendy interior can really fake. After a warm cup of barley tea and a piece of beautifully golden grilled fish in a busy alley near the station, it somehow feels like the beginning—or the end—of your Busan trip settles into place.