I read an article once that said that two people who eat Samgyeopsal on their first date have a higher chance of there being more chemistry between them. Some say that grilling the meat can help break the ice and calm first-date nerves.

I don’t know how accurate that is, but you can never go wrong with Samgyeopsal! So, don’t leave Busan without trying Samgyeopsal.

If you are looking for good Samgyeopsal restaurants in the Haeundae area, keep scrolling!

1. An-Ga (안가)

Anga is so popular that it was even recognized by CNN as one of the best BBQ restaurants in Busan! No wonder this place is always crowded with non-Koreans.

The most popular dishes are 가로막살 and 황제살. 가로막살 is a galbi style meat coated in a sweet soy sauce. 황제살 is a different part of pork that tastes like Samgyeosal.

The restaurant serves side dishes (banchan), veggies, and seaweed soup for free.

After you finish your meat, you can choose either rice with Deonjang Stew (된장찌게) or Naengmyeon (cold noodle).

First, the waiter will cook your meat for you, but later you must grill the meat by yourself.

Dinner is only available in Anga, from 5 pm to midnight (except on Monday).

The restaurant is only about a 3 to 5-minute walk from the Jungdong subway station.

If you plan on driving there, know that there are only two parking spots available on the property. You could also park either at the Emart or the Rodeo Outlet nearby.

2. Undaedon (운대돈)

Jeju Island in Korea is well-known for its pork, and Undaedon serves the best Jeju pork.

The interior of the restaurant is very Jeju-ish, decorated with ocean and volcanic stones.

Undaedon is a little different compared to other Samgyeolsal restaurants when it comes to receiving your order. There you are supposed to order 300 grams of food at a time. 300 grams (aka 반근 “half geun”) serves 2-3 people and 600 grams feeds 4-5 people.

Unfortunately, if you and your friends want 100 more grams of food after finishing the 반근 (300 grams), you can’t just order 100 more grams for the table. Instead, you must order another 300 grams (36,000 won) of food.

When you finish your meat, I suggest ordering a bowl of rice with Deonjang Stew.

Undaedon’s Deonjang Stew contains a lot of seafood (shrimp, warty sea squirt, and clam).

Undaedon is open from 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm every day. They accept orders until 9:30 pm. It is located on the first floor of the Aratrium building in Marine City.

3. Madangsoi (마당쇠)

This Samgyeopsal place is also located on the first floor of the World Mark building in Marine City.

Their Samgyeopsal starts at 12,500 won per 130 grams.

Here, the waitress cooks your meat on a grill right in front of you. All you need to do is just eat and relax.

In many restaurants in Korea, you can order just a bowl of rice, right? Well, at Madangsoi, when you order your meat, you are supposed to order rice with an even number. This is because the rice cookers are lined up at the entrance of the restaurant and as soon as your order is made, they cook the rice. By the time you finish your meat, the rice is ready! Parking is available at the World Mark building.

4. Obanjang (오반장)

Obanjang has a special grill that cooks 계란찜 (steamed egg) while you cook your own meat.

Your first steamed egg is on the house, but if you want to order more, they cost 1,000 won. This restaurant is super popular, and many celebrities have given it a try too. Some of their autographs are displayed on the walls of the restaurant.

Obanjang has both a beef and pork menu. Depending on the type of meat you order, they will give you a specific grill. Obangang is located next to the Industrie Hotel in the Gunam-ro strip.

5. Gudeokpo Kkut-zip gogi (구덕포 끝집 고기)

Among the Samgyeolsal places that I’ve recommended, this one might be the most touristy. As the name suggests (if you understand Korean), this restaurant is located at the end of Songjeong beach, in the “Gudeokpo” area.

It is difficult to get here by public transport, but the view is just unbeatable. Another good thing about this restaurant is that its pet friendly. You are more than welcome to take your puppies with you to dinner.

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