Once I step into the month of October, I
just realize how much I miss Busan! It’s not just about the scenery and view
but also, the food. Lately, I have been trying to dish up some Korean food,
hinting Mr Chee that I really, really want to go back to Korea if possible. Some
dishes turned out to be good which I, myself am surprised by it and some on the
other hand, failed tremendously.
Can you see me? This photo was captured by Mr Chee.
Whenever you step into Busan, South
Korea, these are the top 10 Must-Try Food.
Just go all out and forget about diet for once – you can diet when you return
to Malaysia later 😊.
1. Chicken
Ginseng Rice Soup @ Haeundae
Thanks to the
cold weather, this bowl of chicken ginseng rice soup was so delicious. Every
sip that we had was soothing enough to warm our body. Plus, add a tinge of
ginseng where the owner would generously offer you, giving you an extra punch of
this awesome meal!
2. Aslan Bread @ Shinsegae Centum City
At the time I
wrote this, Aslan Bread is a hit now in Haeundae area. Located in Shinsegae
Centum City Mall, locals and tourists alike are willing to queue to have this
bread; and I was one of them. It is a simple bread; all they did was injecting
the cream into the bun. I paid a hefty amount just for this bread and you know
what – I never regretted it! It was so, so delicious.
3. Corn bun @ Shinsegae Centum City
Somehow, the corn
bun in Busan tasted so good. For every single bite, you would be greeted with fresh,
crunchy corn.
4. Korean BBQ @ Haeundae
You can’t say
that you have visited Busan without visiting Anga, a popular BBQ spot in
Haeundae. We were given a generous amount of side dishes from Kimchi to all
sorts of greenies to accompany the plates and plates of meat that we had.
5. Korean pancake (Pa Jeon) @ BIFF, Nampo
I had this in few
places and one of my favorites is located at Busan International Film Festival
(BIFF)! The curly hair Ah Jumma who was donned in red shirt was so friendly
that she literally invited each and every passerby to queue at her stall and
try the pajeon. I must admit the pancake was truly satisfying! One is never
enough and we opted for another one.
6. Kimbap @ Gamcheon Cultural Village
I had Kimbap in
Haeundae and Gamcheon Cultural Village. Among these two places, the kimbap sold
in Gamcheon Cultural Village was the best. Enveloped with abundance of tuna and
cheese, one roll of Kimbap was just sufficient to fill my tummy on that particular
afternoon.
7. Live Octopus and Steamed Abalones @ Jagalchi Fish Market
Have you ever
tried eating live octopus? If you have not, I reckon you to try one today
especially when you step into Jagalchi Fish Market. Initially, I thought that
the tentacles might choked me up hence, I was quite hesitated to try it at
first. However, since I was in Busan and in Jagalchi Fish Market where it is one
of the must-try food to have, I went for it. All I can say was “Wow”.
8. Korean Mandoo @ BIFF, Nampo
Those who have
been with me for long would know that I love wantan, sui kow or
whichever you want to name it. In Korea, wantan
or sui kow is known as mandoo. The
minute we bought a bowl of mandoo in BIFF, it simply blew our mind. Best to be
eaten while it’s hot and you would certainly crave for another bowl.
9. Stir-Fry Noodles, Fried Chicken and Jjamppong @ BIFF, Nampo
Before we bid
farewell to Busan, thankfully, we chanced upon this restaurant. We had the
stir-fry noodles, fried chicken and jjamppong; a relatively big portion which was
just nice for 6 persons.
10. (BONUS) Pizza at Pizza Hut @ Aqua Mall
I know this sound strange but I strongly
recommend one to visit Pizza Hut when you are in Busan. Try ordering the Rich Gold crust and Topping King as the topping! You would
be amazed by not just the look of it but also, the taste. Amazingly, the pizza
there tasted so good with a layer of potato surrounding the topping, giving
the crust an additional kick of flavors, which makes me craving for more.
Some may asked how come I did not
suggest the Busan Fishcake which many, many websites would certainly propose
one to have it when they are in Busan. Believe it or not, I tried a number of fishcakes
from different vendors even to Samjin, the oldest Busan’s fishcake producer.
Somehow, Malaysia’s fishcake is still the best!
Aside from that, I had taken the
opportunity to try other foods like these:
Samjin Fishcakes
Dry Cold Noodles
Cold Noodles in Soup
Freshly baked croissant at Nampo
You can easily get it in any convenience stores
One of my breakfast meals with the locals at Gukje Market
Busan Fried Chicken
After filling my tummy with plenty of food, I was then imagining myself as a Queen. Hehehe!
On a serious note, Busan is a city that one
should take the time to explore, discover and enjoy the pace of living in
Busan. Slowly, you will fall in love with it.
Regards,
Foodiestravel
Foodiestravel
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