• Busan - Busan’s vibrant maritime cityscape is where rugged mountain peaks dramatically meet the East Sea, setting the stage for Asia’s prestigious International Film Festival (BIFF). At the bustling docks, a robust food culture thrives, shaped by port workers and post-war refugees, featuring hearty pork broths and the iconic fish cakes that embody the city’s resilient spirit.

Join our culinary tour featuring over 10 tastings, guiding guests through Busan’s hidden streets, led by our expert foodie guides.

Before embarking on this journey, please note that the tour reflects local cuisine and the constraints of street food vendors, which means we cannot accommodate all dietary restrictions. Here’s a candid overview to ensure expectations are met:

✖️ Vegetarians will have 3-4 fewer tastings due to limited options at some vendors.

✖️ Not suitable for severe allergies, halal, and celiac diets due to potential traces and cross-contamination.

For those eager for a culinary adventure, read on!

• BIFF Square - Before the film stars arrived, BIFF Square was a theater district of street food legends, with the aroma of simmering pots and roasted nuts wafting through the sea breeze. We’re not here for the red carpets. We’re visiting the legendary ajummas and their open-air kitchens, showcasing the rhythmic craft of kalguksu - where dough is sliced into thick, steaming ribbons of hand-cut noodle soup, served with pickled kimchi and an optional dash of gochujang chili paste.
• Bupyeong Kkangtong Market - The next scene unfolds in the expanse of Gukje and Bupyeong Kkangtong markets, known as “Tin Can Alley,” once a smuggling hub for US Army canned goods. This maze-like neighborhood narrates the story of the iconic tteokbokki, where chewy rice cakes are enveloped in a velvety red glaze, perfectly complemented by gochu and ojingeo twigim - deep-fried peppers and squid with a golden crunch. Most visitors barely scratch the surface of this city’s culinary landscape, and our comprehensive 10+ tastings are designed to take you behind the scenes.
• Bosudong Book Street - While fish cakes are found throughout Korea, Busan is the undisputed capital. It’s where these umami-rich slabs became the protein staple for a growing working class. Follow the steam to discover handmade mandu, succulent dumplings crafted with precision, before savoring haemul pajeon, a rugged pancake brimming with the daily catch. Traditionally paired with makgeolli rice wine, a staple for Korean laborers for centuries.

Stroll past Bosu-dong Book Street, before mastering your chopsticks over tangles of Busan japchae, a unique twist on glass noodles, and dwaeji gukbap pork rice soup - a lesson in simplicity and nourishment.

• Jagalchi Market - A tour of the city would be incomplete without exploring the world-renowned Jagalchi market. Experience a vibrant display of writhing octopuses and ancient sea squirts, amidst a symphony of thudding cleavers and harbor-side bargaining.

Just as a great director builds up to a cinematic climax, we dive into bingsu, a K-pop favorite featuring shaved ice as light as snow, and ssiat hotteok, griddled sweet pancakes filled with a buttery explosion of sunflower seeds.

This is a food tour that bypasses the tourist scripts and delves straight into the authentic Busan food scene. You’ll leave with a richer understanding of Busan’s culinary heritage, having spent time uncovering the secret recipes that have nourished locals for generations.

• 10+ food tastings included, more than any other Busan food tour
• Moveable feast with 8-9 stops around the streets of old Busan
• Bottled water included
• Max 8 exclusive guests, smallest group size in Busan (private tour or 9+ guests - contact us)
• Led by professional foodie guides

• Alcoholic drinks excluded
• Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded. Easy-to-find meeting point for all guests.
• Vegetarians have 3-4 less tastings due to limited alternatives available
• Unsuitable for severe allergies, halal & celiac disease, due to risk of traces & cross-contamination

Embark on the original lunchtime Busan food tour, delving into the heart of South Korea’s culinary scene. Discover the vibrant markets of Gukje and Bupyeong Kkangtong with a knowledgeable local food guide. Enjoy over 10 tastings, including tteokbokki rice cakes, hotteok pancakes, and a variety of harbor-side street foods. Immerse yourself in the bustling Jagalchi seafood market and gain unique insights into Busan’s rich food culture. Arrive with an appetite.

• See ‘What to Expect’ section and ‘What’s Included’ for info on dietary restrictions
• We recommend comfortable walking shoes. Bring rain gear/umbrella, if rain looks likely. There’s lot of tastings to try, come hungry!

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.