Two questions come up on almost every Busan trip: where's the best Korean BBQ in Busan, and what are the best places to visit in Busan between meals? This guide answers both, with a simple 3-day plan.
How to pick the best Korean BBQ in Busan
"Korean BBQ" covers two quite different meals:
- Pork BBQ (samgyeopsal and similar): casual, affordable, everywhere.
- Beef BBQ, especially Hanwoo, Korea's native beef: a special-occasion meal, priced by weight.
If you want one memorable BBQ dinner, check these before you go:
- Is the grade shown? For Hanwoo, the top grade is 1++.
- Is the price per 100g? That makes it easy to compare.
- Are side dishes (banchan) included? At most Korean restaurants they are, and refills are free.
- Can you get in? Look for walk-ins, English on the phone, or an app like CatchTable.
Places to visit in Busan: a 3-day itinerary
Day 1: Gamcheon and a Hanwoo dinner
Gamcheon Culture Village — Pastel houses stacked up the hillside, one of Busan's most photographed spots. Go in the morning when it's quieter. Read more →
Dinner: Korean BBQ — Gamcheon is about 20 minutes by car from HANWOO GOJIP in Gaya-dong. End the day with 1++ Hanwoo grilled at your table.
Day 2: Haeundae and a night view
Haeundae Blueline Park — A beach train and pastel Sky Capsules running along the coast from Mipo to Cheongsapo. Read more →
The Bay 101 at night — One of the best places to visit in Busan at night: Marine City's skyline and Gwangan Bridge in one frame. Arrive about 30 minutes before sunset. Read more →
Day 3: Seomyeon and cafés
Seomyeon — Busan's busiest downtown, where subway Lines 1 and 2 meet. Try local classics like dwaeji gukbap (pork rice soup) or milmyeon (wheat cold noodles) for lunch.
Jeonpo Cafe Street — Former hardware and tool shops turned into cafés, and the only place in Korea on The New York Times' "52 Places to Go in 2017" list.
Missed the BBQ on Day 1? HANWOO GOJIP is about 11 minutes by car from Seomyeon Station.
Korean BBQ in Busan: HANWOO GOJIP
HANWOO GOJIP has served Hanwoo in the same spot in Gaya-dong, Busanjin-gu, for twenty years. Only grade 1++ goes into the showcase, and you pick your cut by looking at it.
| Menu | Price |
|---|---|
| Hanwoo chadolbagi, thin-sliced brisket (100g) | ₩18,000 |
| Hanwoo assorted (100g) | ₩22,000 |
| Hanwoo ribeye (100g) | ₩24,000 |
| Hanwoo galbisal, boneless rib (100g) | ₩24,000 |
| Hanwoo specialty cuts (100g) | Market price |
| Hanwoo yukhoe, beef tartare (200g) | ₩25,000 |
Visiting as a traveler
- Walk-ins are welcome. Weekend evenings get busy, so booking ahead is safer.
- English is fine, in the restaurant and on the phone (+82 51-891-9777). Menus are available in English, Chinese and Japanese.
- You can also message us on Naver TalkTalk, even outside opening hours.
- Foreign credit cards are accepted.
- No table-setting charge, no corkage fee. Side dishes and 1++ Hanwoo beef soup are unlimited refills.
(Car times by Kakao Map route; traffic varies.)
📍 HANWOO GOJIP Busan Gaya
- 134 Eomgwang-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan (Gaya-dong 490), 1F & 2F
- +82 51-891-9777
- Mon–Fri 15:00–22:00 / Sat–Sun 11:00–22:00 (L.O. 21:30), open year-round
- One minute from the Gaya Park Entrance bus stop (bus 110-1) · private parking