Garlic Pork Soup (Dwaeji Gukbap)
Tender sliced pork simmered in intense bone broth, served with thick somyeon noodles, seasoned red chili paste, and freshly minced garlic.
Busan’s celebrated pork soup dining hall in Sasang, defined by deeply simmered pork bone broth and a generous crown of crushed garlic.
Located right along Gwangjang-ro near Sasang's primary transport arteries, Hapcheon Illyu Dwaeji Gukbap serves travelers and locals seeking Busan's signature comfort dish.
Unlike standard pork soups with clear or mild broth, our signature bowl is recognized across Busan for its robust, deeply reduced pork bone base finished with a heaping tablespoon of fresh minced garlic and house-seasoned red pepper paste (dadaegi). Each serving arrives at intense boiling temperature in heavy ceramic ttukbaegi bowls.
Continuous cauldron boiling yields a rich broth with natural body and savory depth.
Pungent raw crushed garlic dissolves instantly into the steaming soup for unmatched punch.
Traditional Busan pork delicacies paired with freshly prepared geotjeori kimchi, seasoned chives, fermented salted shrimp, and crisp green chilies.
Tender sliced pork simmered in intense bone broth, served with thick somyeon noodles, seasoned red chili paste, and freshly minced garlic.
Carefully selected pork belly slices boiled to tender perfection, served alongside individual soup broth bowls and house dipping condiments.
Rich traditional sundae filled with glass noodles and vegetables, served warm with salted shrimp, ssamjang paste, and raw onions.
With over 6,760 verified blog reviews, Hapcheon Illyu remains one of the highest-rated pork soup destinations in western Busan.
“The combination of boiled pork and traditional sundae brings genuine culinary satisfaction. The rich garlic flavor cuts through any heaviness in the broth.”
“Convenient parking right on location and quick service even during peak hours. The meat portions in the soup are substantial and the side dishes are fresh.”
“An essential stop whenever visiting western Busan or taking the bus from Sasang terminal. The steaming ttukbaegi with somyeon noodles is unmatched.”
A look inside the dining room and the hearty table presentations served daily.
Easily accessible by Busan-Gimhae Light Rail, local bus routes, or vehicle with dedicated customer parking.