Choe Ppyeodagu Haejangguk(최뼈다구해장국 분점)

Cuisine

Korean(한식당)

District

sasanggu(사상구),Busan

Address

Busan Sasang-gu Gwangjang-ro 22

Choe Ppyeodagu Haejangguk Bunjeom is a 24-hour bone soup restaurant on Gwangjang-ro in Sasang-gu, Busan, widely considered the definitive destination for pork backbone hangover soup in the Sasang area. Remarkably, the branch location has earned greater recognition than the original, thanks to decades of consistent quality. The signature ppyeo-haejangguk arrives with three or more large pork spine bones per bowl — cuts from the neck yield soft, tender meat while those from the back offer a slightly firmer, chewier texture, giving diners two distinct eating experiences in a single serving. The broth balances spicy and savory flavors without excessive heat, its salty and peppery profile well suited for morning-after recovery. The recommended eating sequence is specific: strip the meat from the bones first, then add the accompanying somyeon thin noodles to the broth and eat those, and finally pour rice into what remains for a satisfying porridge-style finish. The inclusion of somyeon alongside the soup is a distinctive feature rarely seen at other haejangguk restaurants. Gamjatang uses the same flavorful broth base, and parties of two or more can add extra noodles or additional bones to build out the meal. At roughly 10,000 won per serving, the portion size and quality draw near-universal praise for value. The restaurant sits close to Gimhae International Airport, making it a practical choice at any hour. Its self-owned parking lot is spacious enough to handle peak crowds without difficulty. The dining hall is large, and tablet-based ordering at every table keeps the process efficient from order to delivery. A self-service station offers kimchi, sliced onion, and pickled radish for unlimited refills, and a vending machine near the exit dispenses milk — a small post-meal ritual that regular customers have come to expect.