Dongnae Station · November 2026
As of November 2026, our #1 restaurant in Dongnae is Bae Jong-gwan Dongnae Samgyetang (Ginseng chicken soup). Kichimaru (Dongnae main) (Sukiyaki) and Bongpyeong Makguksu (Dongnae) (Buckwheat noodles) 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
Dongnae is one of Busan's oldest districts, around Dongnae and Suan stations up to the Oncheonjang hot-spring area. Old markets and the spicy-octopus alley sit beside newer Japanese and Thai restaurants. Restaurants near Sajik Stadium, also in Dongnae-gu, are on our Sajik-dong list.
| # | Restaurant | What to eat | From Dongnae Station |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bae Jong-gwan Dongnae SamgyetangGinseng chicken soup | Dongnae samgyetang, Royal herbal chicken soup ₩19,000~ | 570m10 min |
| 2 | Kichimaru (Dongnae main)Sukiyaki | Kansai sukiyaki, Gyudon ₩18,000~ | 400m7 min |
| 3 | Bongpyeong Makguksu (Dongnae)Buckwheat noodles | Cold buckwheat noodles, Spicy buckwheat noodles in broth ₩11,000~ | 590m11 min |
| 4 | Singane Hotteok Gimbap TteokbokkiMarket snacks | Tteokbokki (1 serving), Gimbap (1 roll) ₩4,000~ | 770m14 min |
| 5 | Thai BinThai | Pad thai with prawns, Crab curry ₩18,000~ | 1.2km21 min |
| 6 | Somunnan Wonjo Jobang NakjiOctopus, tripe & shrimp stew | Nakgopsae (octopus, tripe, shrimp), Octopus & shrimp ₩13,000~ | 530m10 min |
| 7 | Yoko (main)Japanese curry & teppan dishes | Spicy / rich curry, Chashu topping ₩9,000~ | 240m5 min |
| 8 | Hana Donkatsu (Oncheon)Pork cutlet & udon | Fillet cutlet (3 pcs), Fish cutlet (2 pcs) ₩14,000~ | 1.1km19 min |
| 9 | Seokjeong GalbiPork ribs BBQ | Aged pork rib (1 serving), Marinated pork rib (1 serving) ₩12,000~ | 650m12 min |
| 10 | Onekatsu (Dongnae main)Tonkatsu | Pork loin cutlet, Pork fillet cutlet ₩11,000~ | 590m11 min |
배종관동래삼계탕 · Dongnae-gu, Busan · Korean address (paste into Naver Map / KakaoMap): 부산 동래구 동래로116번길 39 · Phone 051-555-2464 · Hours 11:00–20:30 (closed Tue)
570m from Dongnae Station, about 10 min on foot · Open in Naver Map · KakaoMap
Just two dishes — ginseng chicken soup and an herbal royal version — made with Korean ingredients, below Dongnae Hyanggyo.
키치마루 동래본점 · Dongnae-gu, Busan · Korean address (paste into Naver Map / KakaoMap): 부산 동래구 명륜로117번길 25 1층 · Phone 0507-1343-4418 · Hours 11:30–22:00
400m from Dongnae Station, about 7 min on foot · Open in Naver Map · KakaoMap
Kansai and Kanto-style sukiyaki with highballs — a popular date spot. Rated 4.9, the highest on the Dongnae list.
봉평막국수 동래 직영본점 · Dongnae-gu, Busan · Korean address (paste into Naver Map / KakaoMap): 부산 동래구 충렬대로 218 · Phone 051-552-7878 · Hours 11:00–21:10
590m from Dongnae Station, about 11 min on foot · Open in Naver Map · KakaoMap
Buckwheat noodles plus boiled pork, stone-pot bibimbap and rib soup — good for families. Two floors and parking.
신가네 호떡김밥떡볶이 · Dongnae-gu, Busan · Korean address (paste into Naver Map / KakaoMap): 부산 동래구 충렬대로249번길 61(동래시장) · Phone 051-552-2644 · Hours 06:00–21:30 (closed Tue)
770m from Dongnae Station, about 14 min on foot · Open in Naver Map · KakaoMap
A Dongnae Market snack stand of nearly 30 years: sweet pancakes fried on a griddle and spicy rice cakes. Hotteok from 1,500 won.
타이빈 · Dongnae-gu, Busan · Korean address (paste into Naver Map / KakaoMap): 부산 동래구 금강로73번길 12(온천동) · Phone 0507-1492-8885 · Hours 11:00–21:50
1.2km from Dongnae Station, about 21 min on foot · Open in Naver Map · KakaoMap
A large Thai restaurant in Oncheon-dong with outdoor bungalow seats; crab curry is the favorite. About 1.2 km from Dongnae Station.
소문난 원조조방낙지 본점 · Dongnae-gu, Busan · Korean address (paste into Naver Map / KakaoMap): 부산 동래구 명륜로94번길 37 · Phone 051-555-7763 · Hours 11:00–21:00 (closed Mon)
530m from Dongnae Station, about 10 min on foot · Open in Naver Map · KakaoMap
Credited with Busan's "nakgopsae" — spicy octopus, beef tripe and shrimp. A 50-year shop near Suan Station.
요코 본점 · Dongnae-gu, Busan · Korean address (paste into Naver Map / KakaoMap): 부산 동래구 명륜로139번길 17 1층 · Phone 0507-1347-2015 · Hours 11:30–22:00
240m from Dongnae Station, about 5 min on foot · Open in Naver Map · KakaoMap
Japanese curry and teppan dishes 240 m from Dongnae Station. Counter seats make it easy to eat alone.
하나돈까스 온천점 · Dongnae-gu, Busan · Korean address (paste into Naver Map / KakaoMap): 부산 동래구 금강로 67(온천동) · Phone 0507-1434-5055 · Hours 11:00–21:00
1.1km from Dongnae Station, about 19 min on foot · Open in Naver Map · KakaoMap
A 20-year-old Oncheonjang pork cutlet house with udon and soba sets. Private rooms and single seats.
석정갈비 · Dongnae-gu, Busan · Korean address (paste into Naver Map / KakaoMap): 부산 동래구 중앙대로1367번길 72 · Phone 051-555-7021 · Hours 16:00–23:00
650m from Dongnae Station, about 12 min on foot · Open in Naver Map · KakaoMap
Aged pork rib meat at 12,000 won a serving, plus a 3,000 won kimchi stew. Expect a wait even on weekdays.
원카츠 동래본점 · Dongnae-gu, Busan · Korean address (paste into Naver Map / KakaoMap): 부산 동래구 동래로136번길 23 1층 · Phone 0507-1422-2381 · Hours 11:00–20:30
590m from Dongnae Station, about 11 min on foot · Open in Naver Map · KakaoMap
The original branch of a tonkatsu chain, in front of Dongnae-gu Office. Korean pork loin cutlet from 11,000 won.
Ordering tip: point at the menu name in Korean and say "이거 주세요" (igeo juseyo, "this one, please").
Our #1 is Bae Jong-gwan Dongnae Samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup). #2 is Kichimaru (sukiyaki) and #3 is Bongpyeong Makguksu (buckwheat noodles).
Singane Hotteok Gimbap Tteokbokki in Dongnae Market opens at 6 a.m. (closed Tuesdays).
The closest are Yoko (main) (240m), Kichimaru (Dongnae main) (400m), Somunnan Wonjo Jobang Nakji (530m) from Dongnae Station.
By listed hours: Singane Hotteok Gimbap Tteokbokki 06:00–21:30 (closed Tue). Hours can change, so check before you go.
No. Restaurants on the lists did not pay or treat us. If that ever changes, the restaurant is removed or clearly marked as sponsored.
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