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Halmae Fried Tofu Hot Pot
This special Halmae (fried tofu hot pot) dish features a recipe that includes tofu, beef or Busan fish cake, shiitake mushrooms, enoki mushrooms, chrysanthemum greens, carrots, and more, cooked in a fragrant, sweet, and spicy broth, and served with Udon noodles or potato vermicelli. You can enjoy this delicious dish at any time of year. While the ingredients and preparation method for Halmae aren't overly complicated, the cook must be careful and meticulous in seasoning to create a perfectly harmonious flavor. Visitors can visit Bupyeong Market to enjoy Busan's distinctive Halmae.
Milmyeon (cold noodles)
Milmyeon, or cold noodles, is considered a Busan specialty and a great way to cool down on hot summer days. It's a unique traditional Korean dish found only in Busan, made with noodles from sweet potato or barley flour. The broth is simmered with bones and chilled until it's slightly frozen for the authentic flavor. The noodles are served in an iron bowl, garnished with shredded radish, cucumber, and carrots, along with a sweet and sour Chogochujang sauce. Thinly sliced pork and a boiled egg are placed on top of the noodles.
Eomuk fish cake skewers
Eomuk, a popular street food, is considered the best in Korea, and many believe it's the best. Tourists in Busan can easily find stalls along the roadside or in markets selling delicious Eomuk skewers, simmered in hot broth. This dish is made from salted fish, ground into a paste, steamed, then cut into various shapes and skewered, creating an eye-catching presentation. If you want to try the famous Eomuk in Busan, head to Samjin Fish Cake. They also offer a wide variety of other delicious treats besides Eomuk, such as fish cakes, shrimp, crab, sausages, and cheese.
Sweet savory pancake with bean filling - Ssiat hotteok
Ssiat hotteok is a popular sweet pancake from the coastal city of Busan. The outer layer is deep-fried, while the inside contains various fillings such as sunflower seeds, pine nuts, pumpkin seeds, along with a mixture of cinnamon and brown sugar. Ssiat hotteok offers a truly authentic flavor for those with a sweet tooth.
Busan pork knuckle
This dish is found all over South Korea, but in Busan, pork trotters are prepared in a more special way. Here, after being braised, the pork trotters are thinly sliced and served with a sweet and sour mixed vegetable salad. This salad gives the pork trotters a rich, balanced flavor without being greasy. You can buy Busan pork trotters at Wonju Busan Jokbal, near Jagalchi Station. It's recommended to order Naengjae Jokbal, as ordering just Jokbal might only serve the trotters without the accompanying sweet and sour vegetables.
Sundae
Sundae is similar to Vietnamese blood sausage but has a distinctly Korean flavor. The main ingredients for Sundae include cleaned pig intestines (small and large), stuffed with Dangmyeon (rice noodles), barley, and pig's blood. Perilla leaves, green onions, Doenjang (a type of fermented bean paste), glutinous rice, kimchi, or soybean sprouts can also be added. In Busan, visitors can find a very delicious Sundae and offal soup restaurant called SongJeong 3 Dae Kukbab. A serving there is very generous, ensuring a satisfying and tasty meal.
Fresh seafood
When visiting the coastal city of Busan, you can't miss the opportunity to enjoy fresh seafood. These seafood dishes are even eaten while the seafood is still alive and wriggling. Among the unique seafood dishes here, Sannakji – live octopus – is the most famous among tourists. Pieces of live octopus with their tentacles still wriggling and clinging to the tongue will be an unforgettable experience, requiring courage to enjoy.
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