Blind your FB friends with envy: Eat juicy roast duck & beer in Busan, with breathtaking night views right before your eyes

▲At Odokdo BBQ, roast duck with beer and an unbeatable seascape right in front. (Photo by reporter Hsu Li-fang)

Reporter Hsu Li-fang / Reported from South Korea

Beer and fried chicken? Not unique. In scenic Busan, there’s a fresher way to dine—right by the sea. Located near the lesser-known Odokdo Sky Walk, the Korean BBQ restaurant "Odokdo Gwawon" (표관순보) uses fresh, local duck. Grill your duck and sip beer as the expansive harbor view stretches out before you. Then return to downtown Haeundae for an urban night scene. At a riverside open-air bar, enjoy casual fried snacks while taking in Busan’s only nighttime reflection of the Five-Colored Hills on the Black Sea—a view that draws crowds for selfies and photo ops to impress friends.

Busan, South Korea’s second-largest city, is a port city located at the southeastern tip of the Korean Peninsula, where mountains, sea, and river converge. With rolling hills on one side and stunning seascapes along the way, it offers endless views—whether you’re into ocean vistas or night scenes—making it a top weekend getaway for many locals.

Unlike Seoul, which is packed with BBQ joints, Busan’s grilled meat restaurants"Odokdo Gwawon"are quite unique. Nestled beside a small hill on Odokdo Island, the venue features upscale surroundings with a water feature and an open-air grill area—right next to the vast seascape—for a relaxing vibe. The four-person BBQ set includes salad, side dishes, main courses, and soup, all prepared for you, making it perfect for a casual hangout with friends.

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Unlike greasy Korean BBQ, Busan’s roast duck uses locally raised, smoked duck, resulting in tender, springy meat bursting with juice bite after bite—without being overly greasy. Paired with lettuce, kimchi, and other sides, it delivers a refreshingly light flavor. Their special grilled beef patties are also juicy yet not heavy, especially popular with women when served with sesame sauce salad—the fragrant dressing and crisp greens cut through the richness, making the whole meal hard to put down.

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Next, don’t miss heading back to nearby Haeundae,“The Bay 101”the city district closest to central Busan, to experience its own version of an urban night scene. The best skyline views of towering buildings are found at the 3rd-floor spot "Fingers&Chat," where you can enjoy crispy, freshly made fried fish and fries. Wash it down with a beer, chat with friends, and admire the surrounding hotels, shopping malls, restaurants, and even the world’s second-tallest residential building. Below, the inky-black sea reflects the surrounding high-rises—collectively known as the “Five-Colored Hills”—a favorite chill-out spot for many young Koreans on weekends.

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Odokdo Gwawon
Address: 894-55, Yongho-dong, Nam-gu, Busan (용호동 894-55)
Phone: 051-635-0707
Hours: 11:30–22:00

Fingers&Chat Dining Pub
Haeundae-gu, Busan, 747-7, U-1-dong (해운대구 우1동 747-7)