Jagalchi Market

View @ Jagalchi Market (부산 자갈치시장). . This the largest seafood market in South Korea, surrounded by the ample waters of the port around Jung-Gu, Busan. . The wet market at the ground floor of Jagalchi Market sells every kind of seafood available; fish, squid, octopus, shrimp / prawns, shellfish (clams, mussels, scallops, abalone), sea snails, crab, and more. . You can bring purchased fresh seafood to the restaurant level of Jagalchi Market, where they will then clean and cook exquisite dishes for you. . Ambience is lively and buzzing. The wet market area is a cacophony of sights and sounds, vendors calling out to passing visitors, customers haggling with stall owners, large displays of seafood flanking the main walking aisle. The restaurant area has the clang of woks and the woosh of flames, with rows of functional modern furnishings in the brightly lit area packed with customers enjoying their meals. Recommend to visit during early hours, or, after the peak meal periods. . Service is enthusiastic and friendly. The wet market vendors will thrust large menus with pictures and English descriptions at you, and are more than pleased to welcome inspection of their fresh seafood. Each stall on the wet market floor is affiliated with a corresponding partner stall on the restaurant level, once you've made a purchase, the wet market vendor will direct you to the partner restaurant stall owner. Here, the chefs will whip up delicious dishes using the cooking style of your choice. They offer recommendations, and orders are served efficiently. I note they clean up quickly too. . Food is Korean cuisine, focused on fresh seafood. You opt for a style of cooking, and the kitchen prepares it on the spot. Very convenient, and a great dining experience. Quality is consistently good, thanks in part to the freshness of the seafood. Most of the restaurants will also serve complimentary Banchan / Side Dishes, and you can order beverages too. Portions are sized for communal group dining and sharing. Prices command a slight premium.