How Busan.net ranks restaurants
We build a first-round list from public sources, then visit and score each restaurant on six criteria. We take no money or free meals from restaurants, and every list shows when it was checked and where the information came from.
1. Picking candidates
For each neighborhood we collect restaurants from public sources: restaurant ranking sites such as Diningcode, magazine and travel articles, top search results and public data (model restaurants, good-price shops).
2. First-round ranking
We look at how many sources mention a restaurant and how high it ranks in each. We keep places within walking distance of a landmark and leave cafés and bakeries out of the main list. We do not copy other sites' star ratings or review text; we only cite the source and its numbers.
3. Review summary
For each restaurant we read 3–5 recent Korean blog reviews and summarize the points several reviews agree on (taste, portions, waits, parking). Sponsored posts and unrelated posts are excluded.
4. Visiting and scoring
Busan.net editors visit, order the signature dish and record what they paid, then score six criteria out of 5: taste 35%, signature dish 20%, ingredients 15%, value 15%, hygiene & service 10%, convenience 5%. Restaurants not yet visited get no score.
5. Photos and menus
Real restaurant photos are taken by Busan.net or used with permission. Where we have none yet, we use a newly drawn image based on the signature dish, marked "Illustrative image". Menus and prices show when they were checked.
6. Updates
Lists are rechecked every quarter; closed restaurants are removed. Each page shows its last check date.
FAQ
Are these rankings paid ads?
No. Listed restaurants did not pay or treat us. If that changes, the restaurant is removed or clearly marked as sponsored.
What is a "first-round" list?
A list based on public sources and reviews before our own visits. Each page says which stage it is in.
Something is wrong — how do I tell you?
Use the contact page. We check, correct the page and update its check date. Restaurant owners can ask for corrections too.