📺 Episode 336 – A Busan Food Journey with Goo Soo
TV Chosun's Baekban Giyhaeng (Siksaek Heo Young-man's Hometown Food Journey) Episode 336 aired under the title "Love Day – Actor Goo Soo's Busan Table." The guest food explorer for the day was Goo Soo, a beloved Korean actor known for hit dramas like Piano, Green Rose, and Empire of the Sun — still winning hearts with his warm personality and timeless looks.
On this late-February Sunday evening, Goo Soo and cartoonist Heo Young-man toured some of Busan's most authentic local spots — from a rich seafood stew to pork bone soup and fresh mackerel sashimi. Most of these places are still off the tourist radar, which is exactly what makes them so special.
🍲 Restaurant 1 — Gungjung Haemul-tang Jossi House (Nam-gu, Busan)
This place has been serving customers since 1959 — over 60 years and now run by the second generation of the founding family. Every morning, the owner personally sources fresh seafood and fish offal from Jagalchi Market to make the broth. The signature dishes are the Baengnyeon Haemul-tang (formerly called Haemul Naejang-tang, a seafood & offal stew) and the Paltttuk-tang (fish offal stew) — living culinary history rooted in the post-Korean War era of Busan.
Walk-ins are welcome for the spicy stew, but the clear (mild) broth version requires a reservation the day before. Spice level adjustments are available, and meal kits can also be purchased online.
📍 Gungjung Haemul-tang Jossi House — Essential Info
Address7-11 Jinnam-ro, Nam-gu, Busan
Phone051-627-4749
Hours11:30 AM – 9:40 PM (Break: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
Last Order8:50 PM
ClosedEvery Sunday
Menu HighlightsBaengnyeon Haemul-tang, Paltttuk-tang, Clear Broth Stew (reservation required)
⚠️ Visitor numbers may spike after the broadcast. Please call ahead before visiting.
🍜 Restaurant 2 — Masan Restaurant (Busanjin-gu, Busan)
When you think Busan food, pork bone soup (Dwaeji Gukbap) immediately comes to mind. Masan Restaurant is a beloved local institution that operates 24 hours a day, making it perfect for an early breakfast, a late-night bite, or anything in between. Locals have kept coming back for years. You can also pair your soup with pork belly slices (Samgyeop Suyuk) for a truly satisfying meal.
📍 Masan Restaurant — Essential Info
Address19 Jayupyeonghwa-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan
Phone051-631-6906
HoursOpen 24 Hours
Menu HighlightsPork Bone Soup (Dwaeji Gukbap), Pork Belly Slices (Samgyeop Suyuk)
⚠️ Expect higher foot traffic after the broadcast. We recommend confirming before you go.
🐟 Restaurant 3 — Godeungeo Dachi Yeonsan Branch (Yeonje-gu, Busan)
Live mackerel sashimi (Godeungeo Dachi) is a true Busan delicacy that you simply cannot find anywhere else. Mackerel loses freshness extremely quickly after being caught, so only a port city like Busan — with its direct access to the morning catch — can serve it as live sashimi. On the show, Goo Soo thoroughly enjoyed the mackerel sashimi and the mixed sashimi platter. Note that the exact selection may vary depending on the season.
📍 Godeungeo Dachi Yeonsan Branch — Essential Info
Address42 Gobun-ro 31beon-gil, Yeonje-gu, Busan
Phone051-853-9374
Hours4:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Menu HighlightsLive Mackerel Sashimi, Mixed Sashimi Platter
NoteSashimi selection may vary by season
⚠️ Expect wait times after the broadcast. Check availability or reserve in advance if possible.
🗺️ Recommended One-Day Busan Food Route
If you want to visit all three spots in a single day, here's the most efficient order:
1
Lunch — Gungjung Haemul-tang Jossi House (Nam-gu)
Opens at 11:30 AM. Visit before the 3 PM break. If you want the clear broth stew, call ahead the day before.
2
Dinner — Godeungeo Dachi Yeonsan Branch (Yeonje-gu)
Opens at 4:00 PM. About a 15-minute drive from Nam-gu. Live mackerel sashimi is a once-in-Busan experience.
3
Late Night Bite — Masan Restaurant (Busanjin-gu)
Open 24 hours. End the night with a steaming bowl of pork bone soup, no matter how late.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can I visit Gungjung Haemul-tang Jossi House without a reservation?
A. Yes, walk-ins are fine for the standard spicy stew. However, the clear broth version must be reserved the day before. Since the restaurant may get crowded after the broadcast, a weekday visit is recommended. Note that it is closed every Sunday.
Q. Is live mackerel sashimi (Godeungeo Dachi) really only available in Busan?
A. Yes — Busan is the birthplace of live mackerel sashimi. Because mackerel spoils extremely fast after being caught, serving it as live sashimi is only possible in a port city like Busan with direct, same-day access to the catch. It's truly a dish you can't replicate elsewhere.
Q. Is pork bone soup the only thing on the menu at Masan Restaurant?
A. No — pork belly slices (Samgyeop Suyuk) are also available. Since the restaurant is open 24 hours, it's a flexible stop whether you're wrapping up a long day of sightseeing or just craving a late-night bowl.
❗ Hours and closure dates are subject to change without notice. Always call ahead before visiting. Expect longer wait times immediately after the broadcast airs.
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