Bokguk in Busan: where Koreans eat pufferfish soup

Soup and riceKorean

Geumsu Bokguk Centum 금수복국 센텀점 no complaints · recommended

Soup with rice · near Senteomsiti Stn Exit 3

7 bloggers ate here · 24 posts in this search named it · we read 7

recommended by 7 · complaints 0 · came back 2

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends
• Good for one

Why they liked it

• Most people say the soup is clear, light and clean, with no fishy smell. · 6 bloggers
• Side dishes like crispy fried puffer fish and a puffer fish bulgogi rice bowl are also very good. · 3 bloggers
• There is a lot of fish in each bowl. · 2 bloggers
• A good place to eat with your parents. · 1 blogger

expect a line 2 · short walk 1 · fast 1 · good value 1 · got in without waiting 1 · breakfast 1

They ordered eunbok-guk (clear soup with silver puffer fish)

Korean

Chowon Bokguk 초원복국 대연본점 no complaints · recommended

Soup with rice · near Gyeongseongdaebugyeongdae Stn

5 bloggers ate here · 23 posts in this search named it · we read 5

recommended by 5 · complaints 0 · came back 2

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends
• Good for one

Why they liked it

• The clear soup is fresh and clean. · 4 bloggers
• Many clean side dishes, including fried puffer fish and potato salad. · 2 bloggers
• Almost no fishy smell, so it is easy for people trying bokguk (puffer fish soup) for the first time. · 2 bloggers
• A full puffer fish course, from vinegared salad to soup, at a fair price. · 1 blogger

expect a line 1 · fast 1 · good value 1

They ordered eunbok bokguk (silver puffer fish soup)

Korean

Geumsu Bokguk Lotte-jeom 금수복국 롯데백화점 부산본점 no complaints · recommended

Soup with rice · near Bujeon-dong

4 bloggers ate here · 18 posts in this search named it · we read 5

recommended by 5 (1 sponsored, not used for the order) · complaints 0 · came back 1

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends
• Good for one 3

Why they liked it

• The clear soup is deep and fresh, good after a night of drinking. · 3 bloggers
• The fish is thick, plentiful and not fishy. · 3 bloggers
• One special set lets you try skin salad, fried fish, stir-fry and soup together. · 1 blogger
• The side dishes are clean and tasty. · 1 blogger

good with kids 2 · expect a line 1 · good value 1

They ordered eunbok malgeuntang (clear silver puffer fish soup)

Korean

Busan Bokjip 부산복집 no complaints · recommended

Soup with rice · near Seomyeon Stn Exit 9

4 bloggers ate here · 29 posts in this search named it · we read 4

recommended by 4 · complaints 0 · came back 2

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends
• Good for one

Why they liked it

• The broth is clean, deep and fresh. · 3 bloggers
• Many free sides come out, like skin salad, fried puffer fish and porridge. · 3 bloggers
• The fresh wild puffer fish has big, firm and soft pieces. · 2 bloggers
• The 30,000-won course is full, and the final hot pot is clear and fresh. · 1 blogger

short walk 2 · good value 1

They ordered saeng-milbok maeuntang (spicy soup with fresh puffer fish)

Korean

Bogeonara 복어나라 no complaints · recommended

Soup with rice · near Hadan Stn Exit 4

3 bloggers ate here · 21 posts in this search named it · we read 3

recommended by 3 · complaints 0 · came back 1

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends
• Good for one

Why they liked it

• The course gives you many puffer fish dishes, from skin salad to fried fish and soup. · 3 bloggers
• The clear soup at the end of the course is clean and refreshing. · 2 bloggers
• The side dishes are homemade and carefully made. · 2 bloggers

short walk 1

They ordered kkachibok course (puffer fish set ending with clear soup)

Korean

Geumsu Bokguk Oncheon-jeom 금수복국 온천점 no complaints · recommended

Soup with rice · near Oncheonjang Stn

3 bloggers ate here · 10 posts in this search named it · we read 3

recommended by 3 · complaints 0 · came back 0

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends 1
• Good for one 1

Why they liked it

• Clear, cool broth with no fishy smell. · 3 bloggers
• There is plenty of fish. · 2 bloggers
• They refill the side dishes generously. · 1 blogger
• The staff are kind. · 1 blogger

open late 2

They ordered kkachi bokguk (puffer fish soup with striped puffer)

Korean

Geumsu Bokguk Dongnae 금수복국 동래점 no complaints · recommended

Soup with rice · near Suan-dong

2 bloggers ate here · 15 posts in this search named it · we read 2

recommended by 2 · complaints 0 · came back 0

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends
• Good for one

Why they liked it

• The broth is clear, deep and refreshing. · 2 bloggers
• The puffer fish is thick and soft. · 1 blogger
• Add milt or maesaengi (soft seaweed) for a richer, smoother taste. · 1 blogger
• The side dishes are neat. · 1 blogger

They ordered eunbok-guk jiri (clear silver pufferfish soup)

Korean

Ilgwang Daebokjip 일광대복집 no complaints · recommended

Soup with rice · near Ilgwang Stn Exit 1

2 bloggers ate here · 12 posts in this search named it · we read 2

recommended by 1 · complaints 0 · came back 1

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends
• Good for one

Why they liked it

• The broth is refreshing. · 2 bloggers
• The fish is chewy and soft. · 2 bloggers
• A big pot full of puffer fish. · 1 blogger

got in without waiting 1

They ordered kkachibok-guk (clear soup with striped puffer fish)

Korean

Chowon Bokguk 초원복국 해운대점 has a complaint

Soup with rice · near Jung-dong

3 bloggers ate here · 9 posts in this search named it · we read 3

recommended by 2 · complaints 1 · came back 2

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends
• Good for one

Why they liked it

• Clean, mild and refreshing broth. · 2 bloggers
• A great meal after drinking. · 1 blogger
• The puffer fish is large and well cleaned. · 1 blogger
• Every side dish is good. · 1 blogger

got in without waiting 2 · fast 1 · breakfast 1

They ordered saeng-chambok-guk (soup with fresh tiger puffer fish)