Things I learned making, and places I ate.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Moving Time Capsule backups to SMB on macOS 27
macOS 27 dropped the AFP client and ended Time Machine backups to a 4th-generation Time Capsule. How TimeCapsuleSMB restored them over SMB3, and the risks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
