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Co-owned by a Korean chef trained in Japan and his Japanese wife, Mori offers nicely presented authentic Japanese kaiseki dining that will delight both your eyes and palate. Chef Kim Wan-gyu crafts delicate dishes using the fresh seafood and seasonal produce of Busan. He has an unmatched sense of culinary balance as manifested by the perfect harmony of ingredients and a well-controlled sense of rhythm that characterizes Mori’s course meals. Enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine in this cozy space, where the chef’s sincerely crafted cuisine is complemented by the smooth and attentive service of his

Palate offers contemporary French cuisine that is free-spirited and adventurous in style. Its sensuous fare is based on the culinary diversity experienced by Chef Kim Jae-hoon. Ever since he boldly opened this diner in Busan, his hometown, the chef has been taking up diverse epicurean challenges while injecting freshness into the restaurant’s concept. This progressive aspect of Palate is well reflected in the cuisine it serves today. When it comes to dining, Busan has much respect for the old and traditional. This urban dining landscape makes one wonder how the chef’s ever-evolving culinary ex

Perched on Dalmaji Hill, fiotto is a small, husband-and-wife–run restaurant offering a pasta-focused tasting menu. The dishes highlight vegetables from the owners’ family farm, Jirisan pork, native Korean rice, and other carefully sourced ingredients. Most components—fresh pastas, cured ham, kombucha vinegar and syrups—are made in-house, expressing Piotto’s natural, understated style. The cooking draws on modern Italian techniques, balancing pasta with other starch-based dishes, while restrained sweetness and a light touch allow the ingredients’ true character to shine. The wood-toned, beige-a

Jeongjitgan is the Gyeongsang-do dialect word for kitchen. Opened in 2011, Jeongjitgan specializes in Busan-style dwejigukbap, or pork soup. The rich, milky broth, which is reminiscent of a clean, savory beef bone broth is prepared fresh daily. Diners can choose the toppings they like from thinly sliced, tender meat, offal, and sundae. Suyuk made from pork shoulder, and makguksu, or cold buckwheat noodles, are also signature dishes. Jeongjitgan is open 24 hours, which means that it's always the perfect time to visit.

Pyeongyangjip serves North Korean-style mandu and nokdujeon. The house-made dumplings, filled with kimchi, glass noodles, tofu, and vegetables, are encased in silky wrappers and served with a clear broth of beef brisket and shank. The nokdujeon, made from mung beans finely milled on a stone metdol, is airy and crispy, accented by crunchy bean sprouts. Prepared by the owner and family in this intimate, spotless space, the mandu-guk here is sure to warm the heart.

Shunsai Kubo is a hitsumabushi (Nagoya-style grilled eel) restaurant helmed by Chef Lee Jae-wook. Trained in Japan, the chef is continually striving to raise the bar on the flavor and quality of his signature dish made with live Japanese eels (Anguilla japonica). The rich aroma of the eels, rubbed with a special sauce and carefully grilled, creates a delightful gastronomic harmony with the rice cooked to just the right texture. The restaurant serves a hitsumabushi menu for children, a considerate gesture that caters to families. Shunsai Kubo also offers authentic light bar snacks for long-time

ARP offers a 100% vegan menu. An acronym for ‘around plants’, the eatery's name symbolises the ethical kitchen table of the round Earth and the unlimited possibilities in veggie cuisine. Here, customers can enjoy a diverse range of non-meat dishes paired with house-made rice wine. The signature bracken pasta features dried bracken and mushrooms for a chewy texture and pleasant nutty flavours. The vegan cheese, made from coconut oil, tastes exactly like cheddar cheese. Come and relish the charm of plant-based cuisine at ARP's elegantly designed dining space.