Sujeong Guide

Busan Seafood & Sashimi Guide

Busan Jagalchi seafood guides: sashimi, mulhoe, soy crab, hagfish, fish stew, seasonal calendar, solo and family dining, directions. By a market veteran.

Welcome to the most complete English guide to seafood dining around Jagalchi market in Busan, South Korea. Each article covers a specific topic in depth, from how to order live fish sashimi at a Korean restaurant, to understanding the difference between Busan-style mulhoe (cold raw fish soup) and Pohang-style, to navigating the soy-marinated crab (ganjang gejang) experience without overpaying. The guides also cover practical travel info: payment methods (cards, KakaoPay, Apple Pay, foreign currency), walking distances from Jagalchi subway station, family-friendly seating, solo dining etiquette, monthly seafood seasonality, and Korean banchan (side dish) culture. Sujeong Hoejib has been serving Jagalchi waterfront diners for over a decade, the recommendations below come from daily fish market experience, not internet aggregation.