Anmok Busan: Michelin Guide Dwaeji Gukbap in Gwangalli

Sleek black exterior signboard and illuminated pork soup display at Anmok Busan

Located just a short walk from Namcheon Station near Gwangalli Beach, Anmok Busan is an acclaimed Korean restaurant featured in the Michelin Guide Busan for its modern reinterpretation of traditional pork soup.

Unlike the heavy and milky broths found at classic eateries, Anmok crafts an exceptionally clean, transparent pork consommé-style soup that brings out rich natural flavors without any unpleasant gaminess.

Served along a sleek Japanese-style bar counter where each bowl is carefully prepared in front of guests, it offers one of the most refined and comforting bowl experiences in Busan.

🗺️ How to Visit Anmok Busan: Location & Access Guide

📍 Quick Info

Address: 1F Room 101, 3 Gwangnam-ro 22beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan
Phone: +82 507-1461-0523
Hours: Mon – Sun 11:00 – 21:00 (Last order: 20:30) *No break time, may close early if ingredients run out
Price Range: ₩10,000 – ₩20,000 per person
Popular Menu: Dwaeji Gukbap / Pork Rice Soup (돼지국밥 ₩10,000), Mixed Offal & Pork Soup (섞어국밥 ₩10,500), Warm Boiled Pork Belly Slices (삼겹수육 따뜻한 Small ₩16,000 / Large ₩32,000), Dwaeji Ramen / Pork Broth Noodles (돼지라면 ₩10,000)
Map: View on Google Maps

Walking:

[ 🏖️ Gwangalli Beach (South End / Namcheon-dong side) ]
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       ▼ (Approx. 600m / 7-8 min walk)
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[ 🍲 Anmok Busan 안목 ]


[ 🚇 Namcheon Station (Busan Metro Line 2, Exit 1 or 3) ]
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       ▼ (Approx. 320m / 4-5 min straight walk)
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[ 🍲 Anmok Busan 안목 ]

🚌 By Bus:
Take Bus No. 20, 38, 39, 40, 51, 83, 83-1, 108, or 155 ➔ Get off at "Namcheon Station (남천역)" or "Suyeong-gu Office (수영구청)" Bus Stop ➔ Walk for about 3-5 minutes toward the alley near KBS Busan Hall.

By Taxi:
Approx. 5-7 mins from Gwangalli Beach center or approx. 10 mins from Kyungsung University / Centum City. Show the driver: "부산 수영구 광남로22번길 3 (안목)".

✨ Inside Anmok Busan: Atmosphere & Food Guide

I visited Anmok, a renowned restaurant that has received the Michelin Guide Busan award for three consecutive years since 2024. Although I love dwaeji gukbap and have tried it at many places, I usually dislike waiting in lines, so I decided to visit today specifically to share this review.

Restaurant entrance of Anmok Busan displaying three Michelin Guide plaques and waiting guests

Three consecutive Michelin Guide Busan red plaques for 2024, 2025, and 2026 at Anmok Busan

Arriving around 6:00 PM on a weekday, there were 10 groups ahead of me, and I waited for about 40 minutes before getting seated.

Street-level standing banner and sidewalk waiting line outside Anmok Busan

The storefront is designed with large clear glass windows so you can easily see inside, and the dining room features a cozy counter setup with around 16 seats.

Transparent front glass window view showing the 16-seat bar counter dining room at Anmok Busan

Open kitchen preparation counter where chefs assemble bowls of pork soup at Anmok Busan

You can refer to the printed dining menu card placed right along the wooden counter.

Printed paper menu on the dining counter detailing dwaeji gukbap, suyuk, and drinks at Anmok Busan

Orders are conveniently placed using the self-service kiosk, which thoughtfully offers multiple language options for international visitors.

Self-service ordering kiosk screen with multilingual options and dining guidelines at Anmok Busan

I ordered the mixed pork soup (₩10,500) and added an extra portion of meat (₩2,000) to enjoy a hearty bowl.

Full wooden tray setting with mixed dwaeji gukbap, extra pork meat, and side dishes at Anmok Busan

The soup featured a generous combination of tender pork front leg meat and chewy head meat with a satisfying springy texture. Instead of a thick or heavy broth, the soup was smooth and light like a refined consommé, giving it a modern fusion feel rather than a traditional heavy style.

Close-up shot of rich pork belly, head meat slices, and clear broth inside Anmok Busan gukbap bowl

By the time I finished my meal, the sun had set and evening had settled outside.

Warmly lit evening dining scene at the open bar counter inside Anmok Busan

There always seems to be a waiting line here, so visiting outside peak lunch and dinner hours will likely help you get seated much faster.

CatchTable electronic waiting kiosk and queue registration notice at Anmok Busan

Overall, it is easy to understand why this place has earned a Michelin Guide spot for three years in a row, although it did not completely align with my personal taste in classic pork soup. Rather, I felt that its clean style is something international visitors would truly enjoy.