BUSAN THINGS TO DO - Haeundae Beach, Korean Street Food | South Korea 2017

gochujang

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red chili paste

Sriracha provides a similar heat with less sugar.

fish cakes

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: imitation crab

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while imitation crab is more affordable.

hotteok mix

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

Travel to Busan, South Korea.

Visit Nampo area to explore two markets for street food.

Try teokbokki, a dish of braised rice cake in chili sauce with meat.

Comment on the texture and taste of the teokbokki, describing it as chewy and tough, and the chili sauce as nice but the overall dish as awful.

Visit Yongdusan Park and see the Yongdusan Bridge, noting its function as a rising bridge for ships.

Take in the view from the bridge, describing the landscape of mountains and skyscrapers in Busan.

Visit Haeundae Beach, noting it is a popular local spot but not particularly touristy.

Explore the beach area, commenting on the number of people and the overall atmosphere.

Travel to Gwangalli Beach, describing it as less busy and more impressive than Haeundae Beach.

Climb up a mountain, initially going the wrong way and then correcting the path.

Enjoy the views from the mountain, commenting on the scenery and the journey up.

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