Geumsu Bokguk Haeundae Main Branch 금수복국 해운대본점
Busan · Haeundae & Marine City · Meal
Bok-guk, a clear soup built around pufferfish, bean sprouts, watercress and a bit of radish, is something of a Busan signature, and this long-established Haeundae restaurant is among its best-known names. The clear version, called jiri, tastes clean and gently savory rather than fishy, and locals order it the morning after a night of drinking. Pufferfish carries a toxin in some organs, which is why it is prepared only by licensed cooks, so you can eat with confidence.
Rice and side dishes arrive with the pot. A spicier red broth is also offered. Prices run above a typical noodle meal, and hours may differ by day.
Haeundae Station (해운대역), Line 2, then a walk of about 10 minutes toward the beach. (Show a driver: 금수복국 해운대본점)
Show this Korean name to your taxi driver or match it to signs: 금수복국 해운대본점
- Best time to visit
- Breakfast or lunch, when the broth feels most comforting; the dining room fills up around noon.
- Pair it with
- Haeundae Obok Dwaeji-gukbap and Hyejane Grilled Hagfish Main Branch are within a few blocks, and Haeundae Beach is a short walk away.
- Great for
- Parents
- Local tip
- A classic Busan pufferfish soup restaurant with licensed chefs. The clear eun-bok jiri is the mild default; point at the photo on the menu, since English may be limited.