Diamond Hotel Busan

Baohaus offers casual Taiwanese-inspired cooking, presenting simple, approachable dishes that highlight both authenticity and the chef’s personal touch. The menu centers on comforting favorites such as steamed bao, lu rou fan (soy-braised pork belly over rice), mapo tofu, and crispy yu-xiang eggplant. Familiar yet gently exotic, the food is easy to enjoy and thoughtfully prepared. The space is small and does not take reservations, so waits can occur.

You’ll find Cor Pasta Bar on the second floor of a trendy alley in Jeonpo-dong, Busan. The restaurant greets diners with an open kitchen bustling with chefs and a counter seating just over ten guests. Cor Pasta Bar offers a variety of house-made pasta dishes. From spaghetti rich with the flavor of bisque, bottarga pasta made with Italian mullet roe, to a ragù featuring hanwoo beef, the menu stays true to classic Italian flavors. A one-drink-per-person order is required, so pair your pasta with a reasonably priced glass of wine.

Since 1982, this establishment has faithfully served local diners with simple yet hearty kalguksu. Though this dish can be found anywhere, the eatery's variant has distinctive old-fashioned charm derived from its unpretentiousness. The broth is mild and light, and a unique spicy garnish made of kimchi and onion slowly builds up a pleasant spiciness in the noodle soup. The menu features several varieties of kalguksu; you can even select the portion sizes that suit your mood.

PILI PILI may seem a bit rough around the edges, but its unmistakable Thai restaurant aesthetic is hard to resist. The menu presents Thai classics reinterpreted for local palates while staying true to their roots. Its signature pu phat phong curry features creamy crab meat folded into a rich, aromatic curry sauce that pairs wonderfully with warm white rice. The vividly acidic and spicy tom yum soup is tasty, but the khao pad tom yum fried rice steals the show. The deliberately vintage interior recreates the feel of a local Thai dining eatery in Busan. Now, add a cocktail, and you have a miniat

If you pine for Hong Kong cuisine and want to experience a uniquely Hong Kong vibe, this diner deserves your full attention as it is inspired by cha chaan teng, or a Hong Kong-style café. The owner says he opened this joint merely out of his love for Hong Kong. It serves less-than-authentic Hong Kong dishes, slightly modified to suit the Korean palate. Still, their flavors and visuals are no less spectacular than those of the local Hong Kong cuisine. Signatures include pleasantly spicy tomato noodle soup with plenty of tomato and ham; bread generously glazed with condensed milk and syrup; swee

Tucked away in a quiet alley, this spot combines an industrial, chic interior with lively music for a relaxed, inviting atmosphere. Inspired by his passion for Mexican cuisine, the chef started this restaurant. Everything from tortillas to fillings and sauces is made in-house. Fresh tortillas are prepared every morning, with colourful variations crafted from different corn varieties. The pork taco is a must-try. Warm, attentive service completes the dining experience.

This intimate restaurant offers authentic kaiseki omakase by the chef who trained at a renowned culinary institute. The petite yet cosy space is decorated with fine tableware and glassware, along with paintings by the chef’s mother. The meal opens with a flavourful soup, followed by a beautifully composed hassun of seasonal bites, and concludes with a nabemono of freshly cooked rice, vegetables, and fish—Japanese cuisine that remains faithful to its fundamentals.