This month’s issue of Dynamic Busan introduces raw fish restaurants that might not be in an international tour guide but which should be eagerly sought out for those with a taste for the finest food from the sea.
Raw fish is the centerpiece of a bountiful spread of many delicious foods from land and sea served at Mijeong.
Cheonghak 1-dong (neighborhood) in Yeongdo-gu (district) might be a bit out of the way for some tourists. But, for a truly Busan experience this neighborhood’s dongjang (community head) heartily recommends heading there for Mijeong and its variety of high-quality raw fish. The area’s beautiful night view of Busan Harbor Bridge completes the experience.
The community head chose Mijeong for its reasonable prices. The raw fish course also includes grilled fish, boiled fish and soup for 35,000 won per person, in addition to seafood side dishes like small octopus and fresh oysters.
The raw fish served here continues to impress customers with its fresh taste. For anyone relatively new to experiencing raw fish in the Busan way, the community head recommends eating raw fish served at Mijeong with rice and pickled sea squirt, wrapped in mukeunji (ripened kimchi). Crispy grilled hairtail and boiled fish in spicy sauce are also served together. Round out your meal with a refreshing bowl of soup. Bite-sized portions of rice are provided for customers to make their own sushi (called chobap in Korea), as well.
Restaurant Information
Mijeong
Address: 298, Taejong-ro, Yeong-do-gu
How to get there: Nampo Station (Metro line 1), exit 6. Take bus 8, 30, 88, 113, 186 or 190 and get off at the Cheonghak Market bus stop. It is located near the crosswalk.
Hours: 11: 30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Closed Sundays.
