Busan has been named Best Culinary Destination at the 2026 TripZilla Excellence Awards, marking the city’s second consecutive year receiving recognition from the Southeast Asian travel media platform.
The award follows Busan’s selection as Best City Destination in 2025, with this year’s recognition focusing on the city’s food culture and regional specialties.
TripZilla highlighted Busan’s fresh seafood and traditional dishes, including dwaeji gukbap (pork rice soup), milmyeon (wheat noodles served in chilled broth), and ssiat hotteok (sweet pancakes filled with seeds and nuts).
The publication also recognized the connection between Busan’s food culture, coastal setting, and local traditions, identifying the city as a destination where visitors can experience regional cuisine alongside its maritime attractions.
TripZilla operates digital travel platforms across Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia, and reports a monthly audience reach of more than 20 million people.
Its annual Excellence Awards recognize tourism destinations and travel services across various categories. Busan was the sole recipient of the Best Culinary Destination award in 2026.
The Busan Metropolitan Government said the recognition could help increase awareness of the city’s culinary attractions among Southeast Asian travelers, an important market for the region’s tourism industry.
The city plans to continue promoting its local food culture as part of its broader efforts to attract international visitors.
