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Places I have personally eaten in Busan.

Assorted sashimi and gizzard shad heaped in a white bowlOncheonjang, Busan ·

Makssereo Hoetjip, Oncheonjang: a fair platter with gizzard shad

A sashimi place in Oncheonjang where three of us went after hagfish. We ordered the medium seasonal platter with gizzard shad. Fish and price were average.Salt-grilled hagfish with onion on a white plateOncheonjang, Busan ·

Wonjo Halmaejip hagfish, Oncheonjang: my favorite in Busan

A hagfish restaurant in Oncheonjang where old friends met on Chuseok evening. They grill it over briquettes by the door; we had it salted and marinated.An assorted sashimi platter spread across a large plateMandeok, Busan ·

OK Hoe Pocha in Mandeok: they cut us the gizzard shad they forgot

A sashimi place in Mandeok I often visit with family. The gizzard shad was left off our platter, so they sliced one for us separately at no charge.Pan-fried gyoza lined up on a patterned plate with dipping sauceDongnae, Busan ·

Zennin in Dongnae: a low-cost five-pick set with gyoza and hot pot

An izakaya in Dongnae I kept seeing on Instagram. A college friend and I ordered the 42,900 won special set and chose a hot pot, grilled fish, and gyoza.Raw shrimp and raw abalone served on iceMandeok, Busan ·

Uri Dongne Jeonbokjip: the abalone and shrimp course fell short

An abalone restaurant in Mandeok. A friend and I had the abalone and shrimp course for two. It tasted fine, but it did not feel worth 84,000 won.Octopus cooking on a charcoal wire grill next to a foil cup of cornDongnae, Busan ·

Sambari in Dongnae: good grilled octopus and shrimp, not cheap

I have been here many times. The staff grill the octopus over charcoal and clean the shrimp for you. It is not cheap, but I was happy with the food again.Grilled chicken pieces on a black plate with shishito peppers, cherry tomatoes, and garlicSeomyeon, Busan ·

Grilled chicken platter at Isegye in Seomyeon after an hour in line

A friend and I had the chicken platter and a grilled sticky rice ball in Seomyeon. The staff grill everything. The long wait is the one drawback.A plate of steamed cuttlefish piled with water parsleySongjeong, Busan ·

Squid and cuttlefish were the best part at Eobuui Sulsang, Songjeong

Two of us ordered the scallop and red snow crab set and the squid and cuttlefish plate. Both squid dishes were good. The crab had less meat than I hoped.A bacon burger and fries on a plateDaegwallyeong, Pyeongchang ·

RnT in Daegwallyeong, my burger stop: a single should be enough

A handmade burger shop I visit often in Daegwallyeong. I had my usual bacon burger set. The double is a big portion. A single would be enough for me.Fish cake skewers standing in broth trays on the truck counter, with a bowl, a ladle, and eggs in frontMandeok, Busan ·

The Mandeok oden truck: cheap fish cake and an old-time feel I like

An oden truck in Mandeok where I stop on the way home after drinking. A fish cake skewer is 700 won. It is cheap, and I like the old-time feel of it.Boiled turban shell on a long plate with greens, with bottles behind itHaeundae, Busan ·

Boiled turban shell at Ara Saengseongui, a good second stop

A second round with a friend who lives in Haeundae, at a grilled fish place in Jwadong Market. The boiled turban shell tasted good and the price felt fair.A tray with sliced raw fish on a red plate, chili sauce packets, and green chiliesGwangalli, Busan ·

Rough-cut raw fish at a fair price at the Gwangalli Eobang Festival

My first time at the Gwangalli Eobang Festival, with friends. We ate raw fish from a beach food stall. The price was moderate and the slices were rough.Assorted sashimi laid out on a round bamboo mat with lemon and parsleySuyeong, Busan ·

Eochon Hoetjip in Suyeong: good sashimi, awkward upstairs seats

A first visit to a raw fish place inside Suyeong Paldo Market. The small 40,000 won platter was good for the price. The low attic-like room was not comfortable.A glass of Guinness stout on a table under red lightHaeundae, Busan ·

A Guinness on the terrace at Issi in Haeundae, facing the sea

After barbecue, a friend and I moved to Issi, across from Haeundae Beach, for Guinness. The terrace is a good spot to look at the sea and talk.Sashimi arranged in a circle on a glass plate with radish sprouts in the middleDongnae, Busan ·

Striped jack sashimi at Dongnae Gimssi: good fish, slow to arrive

I went to an izakaya near Dongnae Station for striped jack. The 70,000 won sashimi was good fish, but it took long to arrive and came with little else.Gwangalli Beach and the sea seen from a window seatGwangalli, Busan ·

All-you-can-eat clams at Jogaeview Gwangalli: great view, weak meal

Three of us had the all-you-can-eat clam table with extra scallops. The clams were fresh, but the refills and the heat mean I will not go back.Raw squid cut into thin threads on a white plate, sprinkled with sesame seedsMandeok, Busan ·

Thin-cut squid delivered from Uosin in Mandeok: plenty, but pricey

I ordered delivery from a nearby live squid restaurant. It was plenty for one and well cut, but spending over 50,000 won on one meal was a burden.Beef tripe and mushrooms cooking on a griddle, with kimchi and broth beside itDongnae, Busan ·

Oncheoncheon Yanggopchang: staff-grilled tripe with no off smell

A beef tripe grill in Dongnae where three of us went after sashimi. The staff grilled two servings of the premium mix, and we finished with ramyeon.Peeled spot prawns laid side by side on a stone slab covered with iceDongnae, Busan ·

Dokdo Kkotsaeu in Dongnae: expensive, but very satisfying to eat

A second stop at a spot prawn specialist near Dongnae Station. The raw prawn, cleaned in front of you, was great. The portion was small for the price.Filefish and squid sashimi on a large plateOncheonjang, Busan ·

Namhae Hoetjip in Oncheonjang: good filefish, a few letdowns

Filefish and squid sashimi with friends on a Sunday evening in Oncheonjang. The fish was good, but the sauce cost extra and the food was slow to arrive.