7 Days in Busan : Day 2

Planned to go out real early, seeing if we could catch a glimpse of the Pink Muhly Grass at Eulsukdo Eco Park Garden (을숙도 생태공원초화원)

But nope, we're too late. They were all dead.

I mean.., as the season has passed.

I'm not all here for that, so that's alright. Just stopping by while we're on our way to Ssoja Hotdog & Toast (쏘자 핫도그 & 토스트) for a light breakfast and grab a coffee at MMML (엠엠엠엘) next to Eulsukdo Island.

We're also going to try raw crab for dinner tonight!

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About Busan

Travel Period

November, 2019

Visited Cities

Busan, Ulsan

Country

South Korea

Season

Autumn / Fall

Currency

Korean Won (₩)

Native Name

부산 / 울산

Eulsukdo Eco Park Garden (을숙도 생태공원초화원)

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Scud on the swing
Me on the swing

Whoever happen to come here on the right time and season, there should be plenty of flowers to look around. Take an early bus and stop by the front of Busan Museum of Contemporary Art (부산현대미술관) and walk yourself to the oppposite. Stroll around the huge park as you like, plus the park is free!

FattyBonbon sitting under a tree
FattyBonbon sitting under a tree
FattyBonbon swinging on a swing
FattyBonbon swinging on a swing

Ssoja Hotdog & Toast (쏘자 핫도그 & 토스트)

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Want to try something different from Isaac Toast? This is it!

Mozzarella Cheese Hotdog (모짜렐라 치즈 핫도그) 3,500 won ($2.94) + Hashbrown Toast (해쉬 브라운 토스트) 2,500 won ($2.10)

Hotdog AAAAAND Toast

I didn't take more than one photo, since we're cold and hungry but trust me, they are really good. The owner is very kind and friendly too!

Mozzarella Cheese Hotdog (모짜렐라 치즈 핫도그) 3,500 won ($2.94)

Hashbrown Toast (해쉬 브라운 토스트) 2,500 won ($2.10)

MMML (엠엠엠엘)

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Verdict

Come for the interior design, stay for the coffee.

First floor of MMML
First floor of MMML

The cafe design looks so simple and normal, yet so extraordinary in its own way.

Display chairs on slanted wall
Display chairs on slanted wall
MMML wall decoration
MMML wall decoration
Cream Layered Coffee (크림 레이어드 커피) 6,500 won ($5.46) + Another Coffee & Cookie Set (아나더 커피 & 쿠키 세트) 8,000 won ($6.72)
Cream Layered Coffee (크림 레이어드 커피) 6,500 won ($5.46) + Another Coffee & Cookie Set (아나더 커피 & 쿠키 세트) 8,000 won ($6.72)

Aside from the admirably decorated space itself, they also serve decent coffee and cookies! This is one chic cafe you will want to visit.

FattyBonbon drinking her Cream Layered Coffee (크림 레이어드 커피)
FattyBonbon drinking her Cream Layered Coffee (크림 레이어드 커피)
FattyBonbon showing off her drinks to the camera
FattyBonbon showing off her drinks to the camera

Bosu-dong Bookstore Alley (보수동 책방골목)

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FattyBonbon checking out some books
FattyBonbon checking out some books

I think this place is... probably useful if you are into or can read Korean book?

Took two buses down from MMML but not much for me to do here so we just took a stroll and head to markets on the opposite side of road to have some light snacks before taking another bus nearby to the next destination.

Tteok and Mandu we had in
Tteok (떡) and Mandu (만두) we had in Bupyeong Kkangtong Market (부평깡통시장)

168 Stairs (168 계단)

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Not sure if Scud was sleepy or just tired of the stairs
Not sure if I'm sleepy or just tired of the stairs

This is a great place with many different photo opportunities. From top of the stairs with the Busan skyline and port view, and wall sculptures all along the way to the bottom of the stairs.

Tips: To ease your journey, take a bus that stops on top of the stairs.

If you come here with kids or you don't want to walk all the steps, there is an monorail / elevator right by the side of the stairs, that will actually stops a few times along the way and is free for everyone to ride.

Skyline from top of 168 Stairs
Skyline from top of 168 Stairs
FattyBonbon at one of the balcony on 168 Stairs
FattyBonbon at one of the balcony on 168 Stairs
The free monorail / elevator ride coming down
Free elevator ride at 168 Stairs
Monorail ride at 168 Stairs
FattyBonbon with her Green Grape Ade (청포도 에이드) looking out the window
FattyBonbon with her Green Grape Ade (청포도 에이드) looking out the window

Yeongjin Eomuk & Gonggam Cafe (영진어묵 & 공감카페)

The eomuk here smells pretty nice. I've not tried, maybe you can ;)

For your information, if you want to plan your rest here, this cafe is located at the very top of the stairs. Or else, there are also a few other new cafes that have popped up recently along the stair way where you can now make your stops there too.

Green Grape Ade (청포도 에이드) 3,500 won ($2.94)

Choco Macchiato (초코 마끼아또) 3,500 won ($2.94), not in photo

FattyBonbon at the bottom of 168 Stairs
FattyBonbon at the bottom of 168 Stairs

Golmok Gejang (골목게장)

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Verdict

The best thing about this raw crab meal is the plain white rice.

I've heard and read a lot of good things about Raw Crab / Ganjang Gejang (간장게장). Though I didn't have high hope that it will be good, I didn't think it will be bad either.

I'm also somewhat OK with raw food, so I gave it a try.

The rice with its condiments and plain water taste really nice. Nothing else. 🙃

Food we ordered at Golmok Gejang shot from above
Food we ordered at Golmok Gejang shot from above

Don't get me wrong. We ordered the Half & Half Small Set (반반세트). It is a mixed of soy sauce marinate and gochujang marinate cold crabs, and they aren't exactly bad, bad. It was edible but personally, I'd not recommend it.

Actually, you can picture how it taste like in your mind without trying one. If you can accept it in your mind, and you enjoy imagining it, then by all means go for it.

Else, try the nearby popular Yukjeon Wheat Noodles / Milmyeon (육전밀면). Certainly more affordable too.

Half & Half Small Set (반반세트) 33,000 won ($27.72)
Half & Half Small Set (반반세트) 33,000 won ($27.72)
Special Egg Rice (알밥) 2,000 won ($1.68) each
Special Egg Rice (알밥) 2,000 won ($1.68) each

Roof And (루프앤드)

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Verdict

Come here for the mini butter croissants (버터 크루아상).

Nama Choco Latte (나마초코라떼) 6,500 won ($5.46) + Roofgato (루프가토) 6,500 won ($5.46)
Nama Choco Latte (나마초코라떼) 6,500 won ($5.46) + Roofgato (루프가토) 6,500 won ($5.46)

Generous amount of chocolate shavings on top of their drinks definitely look nice but they all tasted rather mediocre.

Not the mini butter croissants (버터 크루아상) though!

I've had it the last time I was here, and they were absolutely delightful.

Be early before the mini butter croissants sell out.

They are located at the top floor of the Cont Hotel (콘트호텔), which require visitors to take the lift up to the 8th floor. And as the shop name suggests, they do have rooftop seatings available.

Wayfinders at Cont Hotel (콘트호텔) to Roof And (루프앤드)
Busan Tower (부산타워) at night
Busan Tower (부산타워) at night

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7 Days in Busan, 2019 Series Navigation

Day 1 : EGG DROP, Sukdal Dwaeji, Gwangalli Beach and Dalijib.

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Day 2 : Eulsukdo, MMML, Bosu-dong Bookstore Alley, 168 Stairs, Golmok Gejang and Roof And.

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Day 3 : KTX to Ulsan, Cafe Nongdo, Cafe Sandy Blue, Cafe Rooftop, Haeundae Beach and BHC Fried Chicken.

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Day 4 : Oryukdo, Salon De Grenier, Haedong Yonggungsa, Jjajangmyeon, Modern Table and Street Toast.

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Day 5 : Kalguksu, Jukseong Dream Cathedral, Mer de Cour, Gijang Crab Market, and Sheep Coffee.

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Day 6 : Gamcheon Culture Village, Pizza, Iganae Tteokbokki, Moon Toast, BIFF, and Cuorino.

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Day 7 : Spa Land Centum City, Mom's Touch, Mangwondong Tiramisu, Daunt, and DOCO.

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