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Busan Jjinppang

부산찐빵

Locals' pickSince 1978On TVLocal favoriteGreat for solo diners ⓘ

Despite the name, this takeout counter is pure Gyeongju: it has been steaming red bean buns here since 1978. They come hot with a sprinkle of sugar, and the donuts have their own fans.

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How it works here

🥢 How Korean restaurants usually work

Waiting

Short wait
Just join the line

Steamed buns can sell out. One visitor advises coming after 13:00, when a batch comes out, and calling first.· 3 reviews

What to order

  • Steamed red bean buns찐빵

    Five to a portion.

  • Red bean donuts도너츠
  • Glutinous rice donuts찹쌀도너츠

    Can run out by afternoon.

How much to order

  • 👤 1One portion of five buns.
  • 👤 2Two portions, or one of buns and one of mixed donuts.

Insider tips

  • The buns get a sprinkle of sugar. It's the traditional way, but you can ask for none.· 3 reviews

Why it's famous

Open since 1978 in the same neighborhood near the old Gyeongju Station.· 4 reviews

  • On TVFeatured on SBS's Master of Living, and on KBS's 6 O'Clock My Hometown.· 3 reviews
  • Local favoriteA locals' snack stop that travelers have recently discovered.· 3 reviews

Good to know

  • Takeout only. Officially 09:00 to 22:00, but it closes early when the buns run out.· 3 reviews
  • No parking in front. Use the public lot across the road.· 3 reviews
Where this comes from (20 reviews)

Summarized in our own words from Korean diners' blog reviews; each fact is backed by at least two reviews. Last checked 2026-11-02.