Food & Drink
Busan’s luxury hotels embrace B-food with local delicacies on their breakfast menus
Haps Magazine Korea
April 1, 2025
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Luxury hotels in Busan are enhancing their breakfast offerings by featuring local specialties like pork soup (dwaeji gukbap), part of a broader effort to promote B-food — a culinary initiative spotlighting Busan’s regional cuisine.
This push aims to attract foreign tourists and elevate the city’s gastronomic appeal.
Lotte Hotel Busan recently announced the introduction of pork soup as the signature dish at its La Seine breakfast buffet.
While the buffet has traditionally offered Korean, Chinese, Japanese, and Western options, the addition of pork soup marks a significant move to highlight Busan’s unique food culture.
The soup is prepared with a richly simmered broth and premium pork jowl to reduce the strong scent often associated with pork, catering especially to international guests unfamiliar with the dish.
The dish has resonated with travelers seeking a more authentic taste of Busan, especially those who may not have had a chance to explore local eateries during their stay.
Hotels near Haeundae Beach are also promoting regional delicacies.
Paradise Hotel Busan has been serving fish cake soup in collaboration with local brand Samjin Fish Cake since 2017, first introduced at its outdoor hot spring facility Cimer and now featured at the On the Plate buffet.
Park Hyatt Busan has also added multteok, a type of chewy rice cake, to its breakfast menu, receiving positive feedback from guests.
These efforts reflect a growing trend among high-end hotels to not only provide quality service but also act as cultural ambassadors for the region’s traditional and hidden culinary treasures.