Month: March 2023

As the cherry blossoms will soon be in full bloom, many may wonder where to go to get a better glimpse of the scene. Some may recommend Damaji, while others may suggest the street of Samik Beach Apartment near the Gwangalli Beach.

My recommendation is Oncheoncheon. This is located along the Oncheon Stream that runs through the city. In this area, there is a track lined with beautiful cherry blossoms. There is also a strip called “온천천 카페거리,” which can be translated to “Oncheoncheon Café Strip.” While you eat there, you can enjoy the view of cherry blossoms and their petals falling.

Here are the lists of restaurants and cafes to check out!

• Lessai

Lessai is one of the cafes located in the Oncheoncheon café strip. It’s a small, but cozy two story café. If you get a table on the 2^nd floor, it may feel like you are in a sea of cherry blossom. Don’t forget to order a piece of cake here at Lessai!

• Bubbas

Bubbas is well-known for its brunch menu. There is a variety of dishes to choose from, from salad, to pasta, to pizza. Of course, you get a view of cherry blossoms.

• Café Odaldang

This is also a small but cozy two story café. During cherry blossom season, the café is crowded with people who want to get a seat on the 2^nd floor.

• Café Onu

This is also a small but cozy two story café. The view of the cherry blossoms from the 2^nd floor is just unbeatable.

• Musee Cabanon

Musee Cabanon is one of the few cafes that has their own parking lot. This three story building has a café located on the top floor. During the spring time, they have a special “Spring Natural Wine Promotion Menu” that features a sandwich with a wine of your choice. If the weather is good, I would recommend eating on the terrace. But keep in mind that you are not allowed to switch tables after being seated. They also have a no-kid policy.  

How to Get to the Oncheocheon Stream

If you would like to visit the Oncheoncheon Stream area, I recommend taking subway line 1. Get off at the Busan University of Education Subway station and take exit 6. Oncheoncheon is about 900 meters away from the subway station. From there, it takes about 15 minutes to get to Oncheoncheon.

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1. Restaurant Cielo, Rooftop

The restaurant Cielo is located on the 26^th floor of the Youngmu Parade Hotel. This is a pet-friendly hotel in Haeundae with a four star rating and they understand that your pet is a part of your family, too. Restaurant Cielo offers a special menu for dogs, which includes beef tenderloin steaks.

Where: Haeundae Haebyun-ro 298 gil – 25, Haeundae-gu District

Hours of operation: 7 am – 10 pm daily

 (7 am – 10 am breakfast / 12:00 pm – 10:00 lunch/dinner) 

Pricing: around $20 per plate

2. Kangaroo Point

This is a famous Aussie restaurant in Busan, so you know the food will be top-notch. If you are a foodie and looking for a dog-friendly restaurant, this place should be on your list. 

Where: The Sharp Haeundae Adelis 111, Marine City 3-ro, 51

Hours of operation: 9 am to 10 pm daily/ 3 pm to 5 pm break 

Pricing: around $15 – $30 per plate

3. Gudeokpo Kkutzip Gogi

As the name suggests (if you understand Korean), this restaurant is located at the end of Songjeong Beach, in the “Gudeokpo” area. It is a little difficult to get here by public transport, but the view is just unbeatable. The good thing about this restaurant is that it’s pet-friendly. You are more than welcome to take your puppies with you to lunch or dinner.

4.Portana

Famous for its savory pizza, Portana also sells burgers and fried chicken. Bring your fur baby with you as they are more than welcome on the 2nd floor – just be sure to put them in a diaper. If you don’t have one, you can buy one for 1,000 won.

5. Hasuk-zip

Hasuk-zip is a pork-belly BBQ place located in the Centum area. The interior of the restaurant resembles Korean schools from back in the 70s, decorated with blackboards and metal tables.

As there are many offices in the Centum area, the restaurant is normally the busiest on the weeknights. There are three pet-friendly Hasuk-zip branches in Centum, each with outdoor seating.

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Krispy Kreme is nothing new in Korea, but the Yeonsan branch in Busan has become the talk of the town. At this location, customers can watch as the doughnuts are being made, it’s like being in a “doughnut theater.”

It is becoming a popular attraction with visitors coming to see the action. Visitors can watch their doughnuts being made until around 12 pm each day.

Location: Bansong-ro 32, Yeonje-gu, Busan

• It’s about a 10-minute walk from the exit 12 at the Yeonsan subway station.

Hours of operation: 8 am to 11 pm through Sunday to Thursday / 8 am to 12 am on Friday and Saturday

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