Rich and savory pork bone broth soup rice—a must-try dish in Busan!

▲ Pork bone broth soup rice is a local specialty of Busan, Korea, featuring a rich and refreshing pork bone broth with a few thin slices of pork or pork intestines—absolutely delicious.

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A local specialty of Busan, Korea—pork bone broth soup rice. This rich and refreshing soup made from pork bones is combined with several thin slices of pork or pork intestines, mixed with spicy sauce and white rice. The flavor can be adjusted to personal preference, making it a delicious and unforgettable meal.

Pork bone broth soup rice can be considered a representative local dish of Busan, and its preparation varies by restaurant. After heating a stone pot, multiple slices of marinated pork are added along with Korean chili paste and a rich, slow-cooked pork bone broth. Though the broth looks thick, its taste is surprisingly mild. Once the ingredients come to a boil, it’s ready to be served. Aside from pork slices, options also include pork stomach or pork intestine hot pots, each offering a different texture.

▲ %Pork bone broth soup rice is truly a local specialty of Busan, featuring a rich and refreshing broth and slow-cooked pork bone base. After adding the pork, there are various choices such as pork stomach or pork intestines, each with a unique texture.

Once served, you can further adjust the flavor to your taste by adding shrimp paste and chives. Following the traditional Korean way of eating, a bowl of white rice is added to the soup at the table. Mix everything together and enjoy it in hearty bites—the taste is truly unforgettable!

%The highlight of this dish is the wide variety of sliced meats available. Not only are there many types, but the serving portions are generous. Among them, the bright green raw chili stands out. It’s said to be best eaten raw with fermented bean paste. After summoning the courage to try a bite, the host found it not spicy at all—instead, it was juicy and flavorful, with a chewy texture similar to green peppers. This special experience left a deep impression.