Lunch near Haeundae Beach: 5 places officials keep going back to

Of 84 places within 0.7 km, only the ones officials paid most often.

Data story · compiled from public expense records · As of Wed, September 30

The places

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   1. Geumsubokguk (금수복국)

   Pufferfish · Busan Haeundae-gu

   Officials paid 37 times · All from a single agency

   Signature: Bok · pufferfish dish (prepared by licensed chefs) (₩15,000)

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   2. Haeundaesomunnansamgyetang (해운대소문난삼계탕)

   Ginseng chicken soup · Busan Haeundae-gu

   Officials paid 34 times · All from a single agency

   Signature: Samgyetang · ginseng chicken soup (₩20,000)

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   3. Omakjip (오막집)

   Grilled intestines · Busan Haeundae-gu

   Officials paid 33 times · All from a single agency

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   4. Halmaejip (할매집)

   Gukbap (rice soup) · Busan Haeundae-gu

   Officials paid 33 times · All from a single agency

   Signature: Jeongol · hot pot (₩14,000)

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   5. Chowonbokguk (초원복국)

   Pufferfish · Busan Haeundae-gu

   Officials paid 29 times · All from a single agency

   Signature: Bok · pufferfish dish (prepared by licensed chefs) (₩16,000)

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Expense records show where officials keep paying — not a taste guarantee. Check hours and prices before you go.

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