Busan City has officially released the 2024 “Taste of Busan” guidebook and culinary map, showcasing the rich heritage of local cuisine and the latest gastronomic trends. The publications, available in Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese, aim to introduce both locals and visitors to the city’s distinctive flavors and culinary landmarks.
The guidebook introduces a selection of 144 outstanding restaurants in Busan, chosen through a rigorous process that included consultations with local health departments, recommendations from experts, analysis of big data from online and offline sources, and on-site evaluations by a panel of experts including university professors, food columnists, and influencers.
Readers of the guidebook will find detailed information about each restaurant, including stories of Busan’s culinary scene and interviews with chefs and founding entrepreneurs of these establishments. Additionally, the publication shares recipes for B-FOOD(Busan Local Food), dishes that are made using local ingredients, allowing readers to experience the essence of Busan’s cuisine.
Accompanying the guidebook, the culinary map provides the locations and brief details of the 144 featured eateries, serving as a handy tool for those looking to explore Busan’s gastronomic offerings.
Available at tourist information centers, railway stations, airports, and hotels, as well as online through the Busan Tourism Portal (www.visitbusan.net), these resources are easily accessible to anyone interested in discovering what Busan has to offer.
Marking its 22nd year, the “Taste of Busan” has grown into an important element of the city’s tourism promotion, reaching audiences both in Korea and abroad. It originated in 2002 with the aim of showcasing Busan’s restaurants to visitors of the Busan Asian Games and the World Cup, evolving over the years into an authoritative annual guidebook on the local food scene.
The guidebook has sparked a trend among food lovers who embark on a journey to visit all the featured restaurants, demonstrating its appeal and impact on culinary enthusiasts.
