Hey! Have you ever tried 'Choma-myeon' in Busan?
Address: 118, Myeongnyun-ro 98beon-gil, Dongnae-gu, Busan
Atmosphere/Facilities: Thought it was just an ordinary Chinese restaurant, but...?
Special Reason: Famous for Choma-myeon. Specialty restaurant for old-fashioned fried rice.
Average Price Per Person: 15,000 KRW
Rating: ●●●○○
· -- Bugwang Banjeom
Bugwang Banjeom. At first glance, it sounds like a typical neighborhood Chinese restaurant.
Located 5 minutes from Nakmin Station, it is a Chinese restaurant that rivals Taebaek-gwan, a famous sweet and sour pork restaurant near Dongnae High School.
When ordering all three dishes—sweet and sour pork, fried rice, and Choma-myeon—the price averages between 10,000 and 20,000 KRW, making it a restaurant with excellent value for money.
· -- Main Menu
They only sell four items: Choma-myeon, fried rice, Jajangmyeon, and sweet and sour pork. When I asked why, they said they no longer sell Jjamppong after Choma-myeon became famous. --- Overall Taste
First off, the Choma-myeon felt like Nagasaki Jjamppong (White Jjamppong). The broth, made by mixing seafood and meat stocks and seasoned with pepper and chili, offered a pleasantly spicy kick. The soup was moderately rich and spicy, giving the impression of drinking a hangover soup meant for a cure.
Additionally, there were so many seafood ingredients—such as clams, bamboo shoots, and squid—that it was difficult to distinguish whether it was Jjamppong or a seafood stew. However, while it was refreshing and spicy, it didn't have an incredibly special flavor. I'd say it was just about the level of a good Chinese restaurant's White Jjamppong.
The fried rice was prepared with an old-fashioned feel, and the rustic black bean sauce and fried egg stood out. It wasn't fancy, but it was delicious. If greasy Samseon Fried Rice is the trend these days, then Bugwang Banjeong's fried rice tasted like... drained oil with a lot of pork shoulder. There was plenty of meat in the fried rice.
The Sweet and Sour Pork was just average. Nothing particularly unique about it; it was just decent. However, a positive point was that the sweet and sour pork sauce was served in a large bowl, allowing both "pour-over" and "dip-in" factions to enjoy the meal without causing any stress.
· -- Location
It is located in front of Nakmin Station, so transportation is convenient.
· -- Overall Review
It is a place worth trying at least once if you happen to be in Dongnae-gu. Going out of your way to eat there... hmm...?
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