Ijaemo Pizza Busan Station Review 2026: Wait Times & Takeout Tips

If you're wondering what to eat near Busan Station, there's one spot that almost always comes up in conversation:

It's Ijaemo Pizza Busan Station.

This place has long been famous as a must-try Busan restaurant, known for its long lines.

I've personally dined in at the Busan Station branch and also ordered takeout.

To cut to the chase:

If the wait is too long, don't bother waiting—just get takeout.

​

Even if there's a huge line outside, takeout customers don't need to join it.

Today, based on my own experiences, I'll break down everything you need to know about

Ijaemo Pizza Busan Station, from managing the wait to ordering takeout, menu options, and prices.

1. Location · Hours · Atmosphere

📌 Location

​

2nd Floor, 197 Jungang-daero, Dong-gu, Busan, South Korea

📌 Operating Hours

​

10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Last Order 8:20 PM

📌 Closed

​

Sundays

Its proximity to Busan Station makes it a convenient stop before or after catching a KTX train.

Upon entering the restaurant, the first thing you'll notice is the Christmas ambiance.

There are Christmas trees and decorations, and carols play in the background.

At first, I thought it was just seasonal decor, but there's a special story behind it unique to Ijaemo Pizza.

I only knew it as an old, popular Busan pizza spot, but learning this story gave the restaurant's atmosphere a different meaning.

2. Ijaemo Pizza Busan Station: Waiting & Takeout Methods

When people think of Ijaemo Pizza, the first thing that comes to mind is often the waiting line.

However, there's something crucial to know:

Takeout orders are separate from the dine-in waiting line.

​

The long line stretching outside the restaurant is for customers who want to dine in,

Takeout customers can simply walk straight in and place their order at the kiosk.

If you plan to dine in, you can use Catchtable for remote queuing.

I used the remote waiting system for a weekday lunch

and was seated after waiting for approximately 30 minutes.

Instead of waiting in line after arriving at Busan Station, you can save time by joining the queue remotely while you're still on your way.

I opted for takeout on a Saturday afternoon.

When I ordered, I was informed that it might take 15-20 minutes on weekdays and 30-40 minutes on weekends,

but on the day I visited, I was able to pick up my order in about 20 minutes.

​

You don't even need to wait inside the restaurant after ordering.

Just keep your receipt, explore the area nearby, and then return for pickup when you receive a notification message.

3. Ijaemo Pizza Menu · Prices

Ijaemo Pizza's signature item is, of course,

the Ijaemo Crust.

It's loaded with plenty of cheese, and the cheese even extends to the very edges of the crust.

They also say that the pizza dough and pickles are made fresh in-house.

Besides pizza, they offer various other dishes, including Oven Cheese Spaghetti and Kimchi Fried Rice.

I tried the Ijaemo Crust and Oven Cheese Spaghetti when dining in,

and on another day, I ordered just the Ijaemo Crust for takeout.

📌 Actual Order Menu

​

Dine-in

​

​

​

Takeout

​

They recently changed the cheese they use.

The original Imshil cheese was replaced with Saputo's low-sodium recipe cheese starting in April 2026.

Some reactions noted a change in taste after the cheese switch.

However, having tried both before and after the change,

I honestly didn't notice a significant difference.

It was delicious before, and I enjoyed it just as much this time.

Taste can be subjective, so please keep this in mind as a reference.

4. My Personal Review

The biggest characteristic of Ijaemo Pizza is definitely its rich cheese flavor.

Rather than elaborate toppings,

it's closer to a familiar, classic pizza with plenty of cheese.

It even has a slightly retro feel,

making it clear why it's been so beloved in Busan for so long.

Oven Cheese Spaghetti

​

The Oven Cheese Spaghetti costs ~$7.

It comes with a generous amount of cheese and sizable chunks of ingredients,

making it a great companion to the pizza.

Wait an hour, or get takeout?

​

I tried the Ijaemo Crust (Small size) for takeout on a weekend.

It was still delicious even after it had cooled down a bit.

After trying both methods myself, I concluded that

​

if you have to wait over an hour, there's no real need to insist on dining in.

With famous restaurants, the longer you wait, the higher your expectations become, right?

Even if the food is good,

you might end up feeling disappointed, thinking, 'Was this really worth waiting over an hour for?'

​

Personally, I would dine in if the wait is around 30 minutes, but opt for takeout if it's an hour or more.

Especially if you have a tight KTX schedule, takeout offers much more peace of mind.

Having experienced both dining in and takeout at Ijaemo Pizza Busan Station,

I found it to be a great place with options to suit your situation.

If the wait isn't too long, enjoy a fresh-baked pizza in the restaurant,

but if the line is excessive, simply get takeout and savor it at your leisure.