Hello, I'm Kkoko a Busan Local :)
If you are visiting Busan, one dish you absolutely have to try is Dwaeji-Gukbap(Pork soup with rice). It is one of the signature foods that represents Busan, and as a Busan local, it is also one of my personal favorites.
When traveling in Busan, many people end up visiting Seomyeon and there is a great Dwaeji Gukbap spot there that I really love. It is one of the places I visit often because you can refill the side dishes as much as you like, there are various types of Dwaeji Gukbap to choose from, and it is conveniently located with easy access to public transportation.
I recently visited again, so I'd like to share my experience with you. If you are traveling to Busan and looking for a great Daweji Gukbap restaurant in Seomyeon, I hope this helps!
How to get there(Location & Public Transportation)
Pohang Dwaeji Gukbap is located near Lotte Dpartment Store in Seomyeon, Busan.
There is a bus stop right in front of the department store, making it very convenient to get there by public transportation.
After getting off the bus or subway at Lotte Department Store in Seomyeon, the restaurant is about a 10 minute walk away.
I'll also share the Google Maps and Kakao Map URLs below. so you can use them for directions.
포항돼지국밥 · 부산광역시 부산진구 서면로68번길 27
★★★★☆ · 돼지국밥 전문점
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Business Information
I'll whare some useful information about this popular restaurant in Seomyeon.
Please refer to it before visiting or when planning your tip :)
The address of this restaurant is "Pohang Dwaeji Gukbap, 27 Seomyeon-ro 68 beon-gil, Busanjin gu, Busan, South Korea"
This restaurant is open 24 hours a day, operating from 00:00 to 24:00, Monday through Sunday.
Menu & Pricing
Whenever I visit this restaurant, I usually order "Dwaeji Gukbap(pork soup with rice)". It is one of the signature dishes here, and if it's your first time visiting, I highly recommend trying it. The price for this dish is 10,000 KRW.
There are also other variations available, such as :
- Sundae Gukbap(순대국밥) : with prok and Korean blood sausage
- Mixed Gukbap(섞어국밥) : with pork and assorted innards
- Assorted Gukbap(모듬국밥) : with pork, innards, and sundae
Each of these dishes is also priced at 10,000 KRW.
In addition, there are menu options that include Suyuk(boiled pork), and you can also order suyuk separately.
My Personal Review
When I recently visited Seomyeon, I stopped by this restaurant and ordered the Dweji Gukbap.
I'll whare my honest, personal review including what side dishes were served and how the dish tasted.
The restaurant is quite spacious, with plenty of tables.
When you enter, the owner or a staff member will ask how many people are in your group and guide you to your seat.
Each table is set with paper cups, a water bottle, q utensil container(with spoons and chopsticks), tissues, and wet wipes. You can use the wet wipes to clean your hands before eating.
Basic side dishes are served right after you place your order.
Once you are seated, a staff member will come over and ask what you'd like to order. They will leave the order slip ( a piece of paper they use to mark your order) on the table.
After finishing your meal, you can take this slip to the counter at the entrance when you pay.
The basic side dishes are served as shown in the photo above.
They include Saeujeot(salted shrimp), chives, cubed radish kimchi(Kkakdugi), garlic, Ssamjang(Korean dipping sauce), and Somyeon(thin wheat noodles).
These side dishes can be refilled at the self service corner located near the entrance of the restaurant.
There, you will also find regular kimchi. If you prefer kimchi over kkakdugi, you can simply help yourself at the self service station.
Now, Let me briefly introduce each of these side dishes :)
The red, cubed side dish is Kkakdugi(cubed radish Kimchi). There's a saying that a great Dwaeji Gukbap restaurant is known for its Kkakdugi and Kimchi and this place does not disappoint. The Kkakdugi here isn't overly spicy and has a slight sweetness, making it very enjoyable.
If the soup feels a bit rich or you want to add a stronger flavor while eating your Gukbap, just take a bite of Kkakdugi. You can also have Kimchi instead, depending on your preference.
Saeujeot(salted shrimp) and chives are typically added to the soup. You can add saeujeot when you want a bit more saltiness, but be careful not to add too much, as it can make the soup overly salty.
I recommend adding a little at a time and adjusting to your taste.
As for the chives, you can add as much as you like.
Personally, I enjoy adding a generous amount and mixing it in until the soup has an almost porridge like texture. Once your Gukbap is served, you can go ahead and add both the saeujeot and chives right away.
The Somyeon(thin noodles) served as a side dish can be added to your Dwaeji Gukbap. There's actually an unspoken order to how people usually enjoy it.
Once your Gukbap is served, you add the somyeon first. Each person is given one portion. Put the noodles into the soup and gently stir with your chopsticks to loosen them.
After finishing the noodles, you can add the rice into the soup. Mix it well with a spoon and enjoy.
If you don't want the broth to become too thick or reduced, you can adjust the amount of rice such as adding only one-third or two-thirds instead of all of it.
As for the garlic and ssamjang, you can enjoy them alongside your meal, just like Kimchi. Simply dip the garlic into the ssamjang before eating.
Since raw garlic can be quite strong and spicy, I recommend eating a smaller piece or just half.
Personally, I like to dip it generously in ssamjang because it adds a rich flavor.
This is the Dwaeji Gukbap that i ordered. This restaurant's Gukbap is its milky white broth.
The soup is incredibly smooth and rich in flavor.
The dish comes with tender slices of pork, which are easy to enjoy with either the noodles or rice.
At the bottom of the bowl, there is also a base seasoning sauce. Once you stir it well with a spoon, the broth turns slightly reddish, adding an extra depth of flavor.
This photo show the Dwaeji Gukbap with somyeon(thin noodles), chives, and saeujeot(salted shrimp) added. You can always add more chives depending on your preference.
Dwaeji Gukbap is one of those meals you crave when you want something hearty, when you're in the mood for a rich, comforting broth, or especially on a chilly day. It is served in a traditional earthenware bowl called a Ttukbaeji(뚝배기), which helps keep the soup hot throughout the entire meal.
There are many different Dwaeji Gukbap restaurants around this area.
Most places in Seomyeon are known for serving delicious Gukbap, so I recommend trying out a few different spots.
This was my honest, self paid review of a Seomyeon restaurant.
I hope this helps those of you who are planning a trip to Busna! :)
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