Best Restaurants in Busan University Area (PNU) — Top 10
Pusan National Univ. Station · November 2026
As of November 2026, our #1 restaurant in Busan University Area (PNU) is Tonshou (PNU) (Tonkatsu). New Sutbul Chicken (main branch) (Fried chicken) and Formantico (main branch) (Beef-bone broth pho) follow.
This is a first-round list: we picked restaurants from the Diningcode ranking within walking distance of the landmark (cafés and bakeries excluded) and summarized recent Korean blog reviews. Busan.net editors will add scores after visiting. No restaurant paid or treated us. How we rank
The Pusan National University area runs from Pusan Nat'l Univ. Station (Metro Line 1) to the university's main gate in Jangjeon-dong, Geumjeong-gu. Restaurants cluster on Busandaehak-ro in front of the gate and around Jangjeon-ro and the Oncheoncheon stream near the station. Because most customers are students, many meals cost around 10,000 won, and the famous places have queues even at weekday lunch. We took the Diningcode "Busandae" ranking, removed cafés, bakeries and dessert shops, and kept the next ten in order. Nine are within a 10-minute walk of the station; New Sutbul Chicken is closer to Jangjeon Station (about 1 km).
Map: OpenStreetMap. Numbers are ranks; orange = top 3.
The restaurants
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1. Tonshou (PNU)Tonkatsu
톤쇼우 부산대 · 금정구, Busan · Korean address (paste into Naver Map / KakaoMap): 부산 금정구 금강로 247-10 · Phone 010-5685-5482 · Hours 11:00–21:00 (last order 20:30) 430m from Pusan National Univ. Station, about 8 min on foot · Open in Naver Map · KakaoMap
The original branch of Tonshou, a Japanese-style tonkatsu restaurant with branches elsewhere in Busan. It has the most reviews in the area, and the Korean Berkshire-K black pork loin katsu is the signature. Known for the longest queue near the university.
Menu (KRW)
Berkshire-K loin katsu 버크셔K로스카츠₩15,500
Hire (fillet) katsu 히레카츠₩12,500
Loin katsu 로스카츠₩12,000
Berkshire-K special loin (limited) 버크셔K특로스카츠(한정)₩18,500
Katsu sando 카츠산도₩10,500
Prices as listed on Diningcode in November 2026; may change.
Good to know
On-site queue from 10 a.m., CatchTable app queue from 11 a.m. (per reviews)
Choose your menu when you join the queue; the special loin sells out early
No parking
About 7 minutes on foot from the station
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2. New Sutbul Chicken (main branch)Fried chicken
뉴숯불통닭 본점 · 금정구, Busan · Korean address (paste into Naver Map / KakaoMap): 부산 금정구 금강로335번길 55 · Phone 051-514-3885 · Hours 16:00–24:00 (closed Sun) 1.0km from Pusan National Univ. Station, about 18 min on foot · Open in Naver Map · KakaoMap
A long-running neighborhood chicken shop in Jangjeon-dong (since 1988, per reviews). Old-style fried chicken with a light curry aroma comes with fries; the charcoal-flavored sauced chicken is also popular.
Prices as listed on Diningcode in November 2026; may change.
Good to know
Near Jangjeon Station exit 3, about 1 km from Pusan Nat'l Univ. Station
Remote queue via the Tabling app (not CatchTable)
2-hour limit when busy
Closed Sundays, no parking
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3. Formantico (main branch)Beef-bone broth pho
부산대 포맨티코 본점 · 금정구, Busan · Korean address (paste into Naver Map / KakaoMap): 부산 금정구 장전로12번길 16 1층 · Phone 0507-1314-2682 · Hours 11:00–21:00 (weekday break 15:00–16:30) 170m from Pusan National Univ. Station, about 3 min on foot · Open in Naver Map · KakaoMap
A pho restaurant about 230 m from exit 1 whose broth is made from Korean beef bones. One of the few places on this list with free parking for diners (1 hour at a partner lot).
Menu (KRW)
Original beef-bone pho 포토푀 오리지널 사골 쌀국수₩11,500
Special beef-bone pho 포토푀 스페셜 사골 쌀국수₩12,500
Pineapple fried rice 파인애플볶음밥₩11,500
Hunan-style spicy fried rice 후난식 볶음밥₩14,000
Croquettes (4) 수제고로케(4P)₩7,500
Prices as listed on Diningcode in November 2026; may change.
도야지면옥 부산대 · 금정구, Busan · Korean address (paste into Naver Map / KakaoMap): 부산 금정구 장전온천천로 39 · Phone 0507-1419-7751 · Hours 11:00–20:30 (break 15:00–16:00) 120m from Pusan National Univ. Station, about 3 min on foot · Open in Naver Map · KakaoMap
A pork noodle soup and rice soup shop right outside exit 1. Its rich bone-broth pork noodles (gogi-guksu) are the signature, and with Kino it is the closest restaurant on this list to the station.
Menu (KRW)
Bone-broth pork noodles 사골고기국수₩9,000
Sundae (sausage) rice soup 순대국밥₩9,500
Doyaji pork rice soup 도야지국밥₩9,000
Boiled pork (small) 돔베수육₩6,000
Couple set (2 meals + pork + sundae) 커플세트(식사 2+수육+순대)₩29,000
Prices as listed on Diningcode in November 2026; may change.
Good to know
2 minutes from exit 1
Counter seats — easy for solo diners
Busy even at weekday lunch
Check closing days before you go
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5. Popopo (Pho For Pho)Vietnamese pho
포포포 부산대 · 금정구, Busan · Korean address (paste into Naver Map / KakaoMap): 부산 금정구 금강로 264 · Phone 051-582-1566 · Hours 11:00–21:00 (last order 20:30) 390m from Pusan National Univ. Station, about 7 min on foot · Open in Naver Map · KakaoMap
A Vietnamese pho shop near the main gate, decorated like a street eatery in Vietnam. A bowl costs 10,500 won, among the cheaper meals on this list.
Prices as listed on Diningcode in November 2026; may change.
Good to know
Near the university main gate
Order and pay on the table tablet
Queue forms before opening
1-person set (pho, spring roll, poached egg)
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6. Kalmat Puzimhan HoetjipRaw fish (hoe)
칼맛나는 푸짐한횟집 · 금정구, Busan · Korean address (paste into Naver Map / KakaoMap): 부산 금정구 장전온천천로 79 · Phone 051-513-9883 · Hours 16:00–22:00 (closed Sun) 270m from Pusan National Univ. Station, about 5 min on foot · Open in Naver Map · KakaoMap
A raw-fish restaurant about 200 m from exit 3 near the Oncheoncheon stream, open for dinner only. Platters are made from the day's fish, with seasonal premium fish such as striped jack and yellowtail.
Menu (KRW)
Mixed sashimi (medium) 모듬회(중)₩50,000
Mixed sashimi (large) 모듬회(대)₩60,000
Red sea bream (medium) 참돔(중)₩55,000
Starry flounder (medium) 강도다리(중)₩50,000
Mulhoe vegetables & sauce 물회용 야채·소스(1개)₩4,000
Prices as listed on Diningcode in November 2026; may change.
Good to know
About 200 m from exit 3
Opens 4 p.m.; Saturday queue may close before 6 p.m.
CatchTable queue
Public parking lot in front; closed Sundays
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7. KinoPasta
키노 부산대 · 금정구, Busan · Korean address (paste into Naver Map / KakaoMap): 부산 금정구 장전로12번길 30 2층 · Phone 0507-1435-3101 · Hours 11:00–21:30 (break 15:00–17:00, closed Mon) 110m from Pusan National Univ. Station, about 2 min on foot · Open in Naver Map · KakaoMap
A small pasta and pizza place on a 2nd floor near exit 1. Pasta costs around 10,000 won, and reviewers call it good student-area value.
Menu (KRW)
Vongole pasta 봉골레 파스타₩9,900
Shrimp aglio e olio 쉬림프 알리오 올리오₩10,900
Beef cream pasta 비프 크림 파스타₩11,900
Draft beer (425 cc) 생맥주(테라 425cc)₩4,000
Prices as listed on Diningcode in November 2026; may change.
Good to know
Near exit 1, 2nd floor
Closed Mondays
High chairs available
Park at the station's south public lot
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8. Naori ShokudoJapanese home cooking (ochazuke)
나오리쇼쿠 부산대 · 금정구, Busan · Korean address (paste into Naver Map / KakaoMap): 부산 금정구 금강로 271-14 · Phone 0507-1311-4128 · Hours 11:00–21:00 (break 15:00–16:30) 480m from Pusan National Univ. Station, about 9 min on foot · Open in Naver Map · KakaoMap
A small Japanese home-style restaurant down an alley near the university. Ochazuke — rice with warm tea broth poured over — is the signature.
Menu (KRW)
Chashu ochazuke 차슈 오차즈케₩13,900
Mentaiko ochazuke 명란 오차즈케₩14,500
Grilled salmon ochazuke 연어구이 오차즈케₩14,500
Raw salmon rice bowl 생연어 덮밥₩15,500
Snow crab tomalley rice bowl 대게내장 덮밥₩15,500
Prices as listed on Diningcode in November 2026; may change.
Good to know
In an alley off the main street — use a map
CatchTable queue
Only 8–9 tables
Prices vary slightly between reviews
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9. WoojjujjuSpicy stir-fried webfoot octopus
우쭈쭈 부산대 · 금정구, Busan · Korean address (paste into Naver Map / KakaoMap): 부산 금정구 부산대학로49번길 19 · Phone 0507-1401-5133 · Hours 11:00–23:00 (break 15:00–16:30) 300m from Pusan National Univ. Station, about 6 min on foot · Open in Naver Map · KakaoMap
A spicy webfoot octopus (jjukkumi) restaurant that has been near the university for over 15 years. The 11:00–15:00 lunch special includes fried rice, and it stays open until 11 p.m.
Menu (KRW)
Octopus with pork belly 쭈꾸미 삼겹₩13,900
Octopus 쭈꾸미₩12,900
Fried rice 볶음밥₩2,500
Flat dumplings 납작만두₩4,000
Yogurt makgeolli 요거트 막걸리₩6,500
Prices as listed on Diningcode in November 2026; may change.
Good to know
Lunch special 11:00–15:00 with fried rice
Add pasta noodles for 1,000 won
Self-service salad and wraps
No parking
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10. KoharuTonkotsu ramen
코하루 부산대 · 금정구, Busan · Korean address (paste into Naver Map / KakaoMap): 부산 금정구 부산대학로38번길 16 · Phone 051-516-4392 · Hours 11:00–21:00 (last order 20:30) 290m from Pusan National Univ. Station, about 6 min on foot · Open in Naver Map · KakaoMap
A Japanese ramen shop open near the university for over ten years; the spicy tonkotsu ramen is the favorite.
Menu (KRW)
Spicy tonkotsu ramen 매운 돈코츠 라멘₩10,000
Black garlic ramen 블랙갈릭라멘₩12,000
Koharu mazesoba 코하루 마제소바₩13,000
Shrimp tanmen 새우탕멘₩13,000
Mini chashu rice bowl 미니 차슈덮밥₩6,500
Prices as listed on Diningcode in November 2026; may change.
Good to know
No regular closing day (per reviews)
Self-service side dishes and water
When busy you may be seated in the sister shop next door
Use the station public parking
Ordering tip: point at the menu name in Korean and say "이거 주세요" (igeo juseyo, "this one, please").
FAQ
What is the best restaurant near Pusan National University?
Our #1 is Tonshou, the original branch of a Japanese tonkatsu restaurant (Diningcode #1, 4.5 from 94 reviews). Its signature is the Berkshire-K pork loin katsu (15,500 won). #2 is New Sutbul Chicken and #3 is Formantico, a beef-bone broth pho shop.
Which restaurants are closest to Pusan National Univ. Station?
Doyaji Myeonok (#4) and Kino (#7) are 2–3 minutes from exit 1, and Formantico (#3) is about 230 m from exit 1. The raw-fish restaurant Kalmat (#6) is about 200 m from exit 3.
How long is the wait at Tonshou?
According to recent Korean reviews, on weekends people who joined the on-site queue at 10:30 a.m. were around 40th in line, and some waited several hours. The on-site queue opens at 10 a.m. and the CatchTable app queue at 11 a.m.; the special loin katsu sells out early.
Where can I eat alone near Pusan National University?
Doyaji Myeonok (counter seats, pork noodle soup 9,000 won), Popopo (1-person pho set, pho 10,500 won) and the ramen shop Koharu (from 10,000 won, self-service side dishes) are easiest for solo diners.
Which restaurants are closest to Pusan National Univ. Station?
The closest are Kino (110m), Doyaji Myeonok (120m), Formantico (main branch) (170m) from Pusan National Univ. Station.
Which ones are open late or early?
By listed hours: New Sutbul Chicken (main branch) 16:00–24:00 (closed Sun). Hours can change, so check before you go.