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Yakitori Onjung offers two yakitori course options alongside an extensive à la carte menu in its bright and lively dining hall. The chef grills the skewers over meticulously controlled binchotan charcoal fire for beautifully chewy and juicy yakitori. The clean flavor of native tojongdak chicken, deboned and prepared daily, melds beautifully with the smoky charcoal aroma. After savoring the yakitori with some sake, a comforting bowl of chicken gomtang completes a well-rounded meal. Enjoy a range of whisky and nihonshu with their skewers in the casual setting beyond the brick arch.

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.

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.

Niurou Mian Guanzi is easy to spot with its large yellow signboard. The signature Hongshao Beef Noodles feature soy-braised beef with bok choy and mustard-green pickles, set in a rich, savory broth topped with a drizzle of chili oil. Popular side dishes include crispy Taiwanese-style fried pork chops, or paigu, and hongyou chaoshou, both great accompaniments to the beef noodles. The restaurant limits its daily noodle service to ensure the broth is served at its best. We recommend that you pair a cold Taiwanese beer with this seemingly simple yet flavorful national dish.

Located near Namcheon Station, this Japanese diner specialises in omakase dining prepared using an irori hearth. Seasonal fish skewers are slowly grilled in front of guests, creating appetising aromas and visual appeal. An embodiment of Chef Eu-tteum Jeong’s experience with Japanese cuisine, the menu boasts a wide range of beautifully grilled fish, along with clay pot rice and other refined dishes that showcase traditional Japanese flavours.

Pyeongsanok, a family-run restaurant with over a century of history, continues to be celebrated for its steadfast dedication to tradition. It possesses the charm of a neighbourhood eatery with a nostalgic warmth. The menu is simple—suyuk and noodles, with yeolmu noodles as a summer addition. The suyuk, made from carefully selected Korean pork with a balanced fat-to-lean ratio, is slowly simmered to achieve a tender texture and clean, delicate flavour.