Hyotan (효탄)
Japanese Busan Saha-gu
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Hoesarang’s reviewRecommended
“The ₩80,000 course with generous aged sashimi and lobster tail is solid”
- Crab dish (topped with sea urchin)BestIntense happiness from crab aroma and sea urchin sweetness
- Aged cuttlefish sashimi with basil pestoSurprisingly good match of sweetness and basil pesto
- Lobster tail with bisque hollandaiseMoist and plump, perfect with drinks
- Course ₩80,000
- 17:00-01:00
- Good for
- Course meal with drinks
- Value
- An event priced at ingredient cost, so excellent for the lineup
- Tips
- Order the à la carte aged sashimi for its taste, not value
- Hwayo soju (large family-size bottle) is best drunk at room temperature
Hoesarang’s reviewRecommended
“Seasonal seafood dishes served with well-matched sauces”
- Atmosphere
- Casual, somewhere between an izakaya and an omakase restaurant serving small plates
- Good for
- When you feel like a delicious meal
- Value
- Not overly expensive, but pricier than budget-friendly restaurants
- Tips
- Check the blog or call to confirm the free corkage policy
Hoesarang’s reviewHighly recommended
“Delicate aged sashimi and seasonal bamboo shoots make this a top pick for Japanese food in Busan”
- Sashimi moriawase (assorted sashimi) for twoBestA varied selection including bamboo shoots, sea cucumber and jebangeo fish, with excellent aging
- Hollandaise platterIntense umami, like concentrated crab-shell flavor
- Soy-glazed charcoal-grilled barracudaGood value, though the combination of aromas is unfamiliar
- Sashimi moriawase (assorted sashimi) for two ₩54,000
- Atmosphere
- More approachable than a formal high-end Japanese restaurant
- Would return
- Worth visiting once each season
- Good for
- A delicious meal or a different Japanese dining experience
- Value
- More about a satisfying experience than bargain prices
- Tips
- Order extra shari (seasoned sushi rice) if you like sushi
- Seasonal dishes change throughout the year
- Free corkage for one bottle of 720 ml or less
