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Geodae Dwaeji Gukbap Busan: 2027 Michelin Guide Pork Soup

Full Korean dining table set with boiled pork slices and soup at Geodae Dwaeji Gukbap Busan

Operated by the culinary team behind Haeundae’s legendary Korean beef restaurant Geodae Galbi, Geodae Dwaeji Gukbap (거대돼지국밥) elevates Busan’s quintessential comfort food into an acclaimed dining experience officially featured in the Michelin Guide Busan 2027. Located near the scenic entrance of Dalmaji-gil by Haeundae Beach, this stylish, wood-toned restaurant redefines classic pork soup culture with modern aesthetics, touch-screen table ordering, and uncompromising broth purity.

What sets Geodae Dwaeji Gukbap apart is its dual-broth philosophy: diners can select between a milky, collagen-rich Deep Soup (진한 육수) extracted from pork bones or a crystal-clear, consommé-style Meat Broth Soup (맑은 육수) simmered purely from premium pork cuts. Served alongside artisan spicy green onion kimchi, melt-in-your-mouth boiled pork slices (suyuk), and boutique Korean spirits, it provides international travelers with an impeccably clean, odorless, and elevated taste of authentic Busan pork soup.

🗺️ How to Visit Geodae Dwaeji Gukbap Busan: Location & Access Guide

📍 Quick Info

  • Address: 16-2 Dalmaji-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea
  • Phone: +82 507-1465-0562
  • Hours: Monday – Friday: 09:00 – 21:00 (Last order: 20:30)
    Saturday – Sunday: 08:00 – 21:00 (Last order: 20:30)
    (No break time / Open year-round)
  • Price Range: ₩13,000 – ₩25,000 per person (Soup dishes ₩13,000 – ₩16,000 / Boiled Pork Slices ₩29,000 – ₩39,000)
  • Popular Menu: Rich and Deep Beef Bone Soup (₩24,000), Beef Bone Soup (₩20,000), Pyongyang Cold Buckwheat Noodles (₩17,000), Boiled Hanwoo Beef / Suyuk (₩68,000), North Korean-Style Dumplings (₩8,000)
  • Map: View on Google Maps
🚶 Walking:

[ 🏖️ Haeundae Beach ]
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        │ (Approx. 350m / 4–5 min walk)
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[ 🍲 Geodae Dwaeji Gukbap Busan ]


🚌 By Bus:

Take Busan Bus (No. 39, 100, 141, 200, or Express 1003) ➔ Get off at "Mipo · Moontan Road Entrance (미포·문탠로드입구)" ➔ Walk about 2 minutes (approx. 150m) straight down toward the entrance of Dalmaji-gil.

🚕 By Taxi:

Approx. 5 mins from Haeundae Beach center, 10 mins from Centum City / Shinsegae, and 35–45 mins from Busan Station. Show the driver: "해운대 달맞이길 16-2 거대돼지국밥으로 가주세요"

✨ Inside Geodae Dwaeji Gukbap Busan: Atmosphere & Food Guide

I visited Geodae Dwaeji Gukbap, which was recently selected for the Michelin Guide Busan 2027. This is one of my favorite local restaurants that I visit once every two weeks, so it is a bit bitter-sweet knowing that longer wait times will make it harder to dine here now. However, the food is exceptionally delicious and I have recommended it to friends for a long time, so I highly recommend it.

Modern dark charcoal building facade and logo sign of Geodae Dwaeji Gukbap Busan
Minimalist black brand introduction signboard outside Geodae Dwaeji Gukbap Busan

Upon arriving, it is best to head straight to the waiting kiosk near the entrance to register your party. If you wish to avoid long queues, visiting on weekday afternoons between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM usually offers minimal to no wait times.

Touch-screen Catchtable remote queueing kiosk at the entrance of Geodae Dwaeji Gukbap Busan

Following a recent interior remodeling, the dining space now offers significantly more comfortable seating tables.

Spacious remodeled interior dining room with light oak wooden accents at Geodae Dwaeji Gukbap Busan
Bustling restaurant atmosphere with modern ceiling beams at Geodae Dwaeji Gukbap Busan

Ordering is remarkably easy for travelers, as the table tablet screens support full menus in English, Japanese, and Chinese. Please refer to the digital table screens for the full selection of menus and seasonal offerings.

Looking through the wooden window blinds, you can often spot a peaceful cat resting in the outdoor courtyard garden.

Cute street cat resting on a garden wall viewed through window blinds at Geodae Dwaeji Gukbap Busan

Whenever I visit, I always order the signature Deep Soup Geodae Pork + Rice set (₩16,000).

Personal wooden tray serving of the signature Deep Soup Geodae Pork+Rice set at Geodae Dwaeji Gukbap Busan
Close-up of rich milky-white boiling pork bone broth bowl at Geodae Dwaeji Gukbap Busan
Plate of tender thinly sliced boiled pork belly suyuk at Geodae Dwaeji Gukbap Busan

Adding a spoonful of minced garlic into the boiling broth enriches the aroma and overall depth of flavor. The broth here is remarkably deep, savory, and comforting. Because the soup comes lightly seasoned by default, please taste it first before adding extra seasoning to suit your preference.

Spoon scooping the creamy and savory pork bone broth at Geodae Dwaeji Gukbap Busan

The tender pork pairs wonderfully with pickled onions or seasoned shredded radish, and the crunchy radish salad in particular suited my taste perfectly.

Tender pork slice paired with crunchy seasoned radish kimchi at Geodae Dwaeji Gukbap Busan

Every dining venue managed by the Geodae brand—including their premium Korean beef dining, beef gomtang restaurant, and this pork soup space—delivers outstanding taste and consistent quality. It is truly a dependable culinary name you can always trust in Busan!

Polished brass Chinese character logo mounted on light wood paneling at Geodae Dwaeji Gukbap Busan

Here are a recommended cafe and an art gallery that are wonderful to visit right after your meal~

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