A Whirlwind 1-Night (Turned 2!) Trip to Busan with My Husband
Our trip usually starts with brunch at a cafe, but this place is famous for its *Rucola Tteokbokki* (spicy rice cakes with arugula), so we had to have it for breakfast. The high stimulation gave us a dopamine rush!
Arugula goes well with everything, including tteokbokki. My husband ordered tomato juice, which was 100% fresh tomato juice with no added sugar (this was optional!). The cafe has two floors. We arrived about an hour after opening, and the second floor was almost full, while the first floor was empty.
After walking around for a while after the *Tteokbokki*, we were craving something plainer, so we went to eat *Pyeongyang Naengmyeon* (cold buckwheat noodles in a chilled broth), which my husband found. We put our name on the waiting list using an app, and since it's *Naengmyeon*, the turnover rate was fast, so our turn came quickly. I've always dreamed of having *Pyeongyang Naengmyeon* with soju, and I finally did! I already liked *Pyeongyang Naengmyeon*, but this place hit the spot, and I kept saying how happy I was. My husband even ordered an extra serving of the broth. And the North Korean-style dumplings are a must-order side dish!
*Seohee Wajeon*, a famous bakery in Busan, has a second branch in Gwangalli called Seohee Wajeon. The first time we went, there was a long wait, so we gave up. After eating *Pyeongyang Naengmyeon*, we went again, and this time we were able to enter right away and buy some bread. It seems like the waiting time varies depending on the types of bread that are coming out at different times! When we went, none of their most famous biscuit types were available. We bought red bean bread, olive roll cheese bread, and *Wan-ssuk-i* (mugwort rice cake bread). I picked *Wan-ssuk-i* and my husband picked olive roll cheese as our favorites!
I love lying down on the beach, so I did it again today, and it was so nice....
*Breeze Archive* is a lifestyle shop I always visit when I go to Gwangalli. They have clothes, tableware, and lots of cute items! You won't regret visiting this place.
We're now a newlywed couple of one month!
Three years ago, when we came to Busan, we tried the pork rinds at the Haeundae branch of *Chopilsal Pig Grill* and fell in love with them. We spontaneously added another night to our trip and went to the Gwangalli branch the next day to eat them again. It's become even more popular! The wait is crazy long. They said we could register for the waitlist on-site from 4:30 PM, so we arrived about 15 minutes early, but there were already teams registered! It seems like you can register from 4 PM, so I recommend going early and putting your name on the list. They have *Dwitgogi* (pork hindquarters), *Ogyeopsal* (pork belly), and pork rinds, but we go there for the pork rinds!
If you're wondering how many times we went to the beach in one day, it was: after breakfast, after lunch, after dinner, and just passing by... My husband begged me to stop looking at the beach...
Three years ago, *Millac the Market* was quiet and there wasn't much to do. But when we visited again after a long time, it had transformed into a really trendy place! The music was so exciting! We only planned to stay for a short while, but we ended up drinking beer and soju and hanging out for two hours. You needed a ticket to sit on the middle steps and at the tables below, but it was too noisy and we thought we'd leave soon, so we enjoyed ourselves in a spot where we could sit without a ticket. It was even better!
Three years ago, my husband suddenly bought me flowers when he went to the bathroom. Now, three years later, we're married, and he still suddenly buys me flowers... Dating is great, but marriage is even better!
*Nasuv* operates as a cafe during the day and a pub at night. We went late, so there weren't many people. I heard it's super popular when it's crowded... Next time, I want to go earlier and have some fun. Listening to LPs while watching the Gwangan Bridge made me space out and feel happy.
My husband wanted to go to *Chohittsatsu* and put our name on the waitlist. I grumbled because I thought it was just another *Izakaya* (Japanese bar), but when I actually went, the whole menu felt like we were in Japan. We ordered *Don-seol* (pork tongue), and the texture was amazing...
Actually, it was supposed to be a 1-night 2-day trip to Busan, but we didn't want to go home because we were having so much fun... So... we spontaneously added another night! This happens to us often, so we actually pack for a possible 2-night stay from the beginning.
Pork cutlets are especially famous in Busan, but I didn't have the confidence to wait at *Tonshou*, so I looked for a nearby place. We put our name on the waitlist and went right away, and the timing was perfect. We ordered *Ansim* (tenderloin), *Deungsim* (loin), and curry! The tenderness of the *Ansim* cutlet was unlike anything I've ever tasted. Also, they take song requests here. Listening to my favorite songs while eating delicious food made me so happy!
On this trip to Busan, we visited all the places I had saved! It's probably thanks to my husband planning the itinerary so well... I was worried that *Gongwon* would have a long wait, but it was empty and peaceful. It's small, but the open interior makes it feel spacious, and the breeze made it relaxing! I overheard them telling another group that even if some members arrive first, the entire group has to wait outside until everyone is there, so keep that in mind!
I'm so happy thinking about traveling with you like this forever.????
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