Foods

I used to think of sashimi and grilled hagfish whenever Haeundae came up, but this trip I was craving something different—a steaming pot of clams. My Busan friend told me Dapeojuneunjip was the spot. Loved by Korean celebrities, featured on multiple TV shows, this old-school clam hot pot place is a local institution. Bottom line: of every clam hot pot I’ve ever had, this had the deepest, cleanest broth. Their signature scallion-soy dipping sauce is a total game changer. Scroll on through—lots of photos below. ...

It was day two of our Busan trip, and after a night of fresh sashimi and cold beer, my stomach was begging for something gentle. We were staying in Haeundae, so I started searching for places open early in the morning. That’s when I stumbled across Wonjo Jeonbokjuk—an abalone porridge institution that’s been holding down the same corner since 1967. Spoiler: the green-tinted porridge, rich with house-blended abalone innards, was the real deal. Plenty of photos below, so take your time scrolling. ...

If you walk through the Samsan-dong food street in Ulsan, one Korean BBQ place keeps catching your eye — Suksungdoma. I went there after a friend told me about a spot serving aged pork belly for around $2.30 per 100g, and ended up coming back the very next week. This is my honest review of one of the most talked-about budget Korean BBQ restaurants in Ulsan. ...

If you ever spend a few days in Ulsan, there is one restaurant locals will keep telling you about — Onggigol Sikdang. I had heard about this place near Gongeoptap (the industrial monument roundabout) for ages before I finally made it through the door, and I left wondering why I waited so long. This is one of those rare places that gives you a 20-dish Korean meal for the price of a single takeaway pizza back home. ...

If you’ve ever tried gyukatsu in Japan and spent years hunting for that same melt-in-your-mouth bite back home, this post is for you. A friend and I were both craving gyukatsu, so we finally checked out Misyuldang Ulsan, the new specialty spot in Daldong that everyone’s been talking about. Spoiler alert: their 100% sirloin gyukatsu actually took me right back to Tokyo. Grab a coffee and scroll through; there are plenty of photos below. ...