Osteria Fisherman

Busan

Osteria Fisherman

Modern Italian Dining

You can experience a new culinary experience by faithfully reproducing the authentic flavors of Italy while incorporating local Busan ingredients.

Edit Danbee Bae, Youngjoo Jung

Photograph Yeseul Jun

Osteria Eobu, a restaurant selected for both the Michelin Guide Seoul and Busan, offers a modern Italian dining experience utilizing Busan's seafood. Since 2014, Chef Jeong Yong-wook, who previously made Neapolitan pizza, has been showcasing his own unique cuisine by incorporating fresh Busan seafood into authentic Italian dishes. Although it started as a casual dining establishment in 2017, it has evolved into a fine dining venue, shedding the label of a "drinking-only restaurant" and now operating under the name Osteria Eobu. The main menu is the signature tasting course, consisting of dishes prepared with fresh ingredients such as Stella Maris Oysters, Gijang Anchovy Carpaccio, Dalma Shrimp Fresh Pasta, and Grilled Hairtail & Acquerello Risotto. Most ingredients are sourced directly from the production areas. Anchovies are purchased directly whenever needed from Captain Kim Seong-hwan of the Daeseongho at Daebyeon Port in Gijang, while ark clams are sourced from Captain Lee Mu-yeol of the Myeongji Nuriho. The apples are sourced from the Miryang Eoreumgol Farm, operated by the manager's father. Seafood is also delivered by a middleman at Jagalchi Market who purchases only the finest products. This reveals the chef's unwavering commitment to fresh, high-quality ingredients. His culinary philosophy is to recreate authentic Italian flavors while incorporating local Busan ingredients to offer a new gastronomic experience. He aims to provide guests with an unforgettable dining experience by utilizing modern cooking methods while maintaining the essence of classic Italian cuisine. Osteria Eobu's clientele is primarily composed of gourmets and those with a deep appreciation for food culture; Italians longing for the taste of home often visit to enjoy "home-cooked meals." Perhaps the truest taste is one that moves even the locals.