South Korea’s most popular seaside city, Busan, is beginning to make a name for itself as a culinary hotspot. This beachside metropolis of 3.5 million people is renowned nationwide for its fresh seafood and signature pork soup, dwaeji gukbap, but now, a new generation of restaurateurs are determined to put the city on the global map as a world-class finedining destination.
The availability of fresh fish and other great local ingredients is key to Busan’s offering. Combine this with talented homegrown chefs and stunning views of either the ocean or the mountains and you have the recipe for some truly exceptional restaurants. What’s more, the city has finally caught the attention of some big players located outside of Korea,
