If you have one special dinner in Busan, Hanwoo is a good choice. It is Korea's own native beef, and Koreans save it for birthdays, family gatherings and celebrations.
This guide covers what Hanwoo in Busan is, how to read the menu, and where to try it.
What is Hanwoo?
Hanwoo is a native Korean breed of cattle, raised in Korea. It is not the same as imported beef, and it is priced higher. When a Korean restaurant says "Hanwoo", it means this domestic breed.
Hanwoo is graded by quality. From the top, the grades are 1++, 1+, 1, 2 and 3. The top grade, 1++, covers marbling scores No.7 to No.9 on Korea's nine-point marbling scale.
How Hanwoo is priced
At a Hanwoo restaurant, beef is usually priced per 100g, not per steak. You order by weight, it arrives raw, and it is grilled at your table.
A rough plan for two people: start with 200–300g, then add more if you're still hungry.
Which cut to order
- Ribeye (kkotdeungsim): tender and juicy, the classic choice
- Boneless rib (galbisal): chewier, with a rich, nutty flavor
- Thin-sliced brisket (chadolbagi): cooks in seconds, a good first plate
- Assorted: several cuts on one plate, easy when you're not sure
Hanwoo in Busan: HANWOO GOJIP
HANWOO GOJIP has served Hanwoo in the same spot in Gaya-dong, Busanjin-gu, for twenty years. Only grade 1++ Hanwoo goes into the showcase, and you pick your cut by looking at it, butcher-shop style.
| 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.
Getting here
We are about 11 minutes by car from Seomyeon Station and 3 minutes from Dongeui University Station (Line 2). Bus 110-1 stops at Gaya Park Entrance, one minute's walk away. A taxi from Seomyeon costs around ₩9,000. (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