Don’t let Jureongbak’s weathered storefront fool you: this Chinatown favorite near Busan Station serves tender sliced pork, comforting pork soup, and spicy knife-cut noodles. It’s one of my regular lunch spots—and a great stop for business travelers and vacationers alike.
Visiting the Bukhang shark pop-up in Busan, South Korea? Don’t stop there. These 13 Choryang restaurants near Busan Station and Choryang Traditional Market are the local spots I’d actually recommend, plus a bonus walk along Choryang Ibagu-gil and the 168 Stairs Monorail.
More than 13,000 Busan residents voted to create this 2026 list of the city’s must-try dwaeji gukbap spots. If you’re planning a trip to Busan, South Korea, this is one of the easiest ways to find truly local favorites for a warm, comforting meal.