Busan has earned international recognition for its food culture, winning the Best Culinary Destination title in the 2026 TripZilla Excellence Awards, marking its second consecutive year receiving an award from the Southeast Asian travel media outlet. Busan Metropolitan Government said Thursday that TripZilla selected the southeastern port city for its diverse culinary offerings, including fresh seafood and regional specialties. The latest award follows Busan's selection as Best City Destination in the 2025 TripZilla Excellence Awards, giving the city back-to-back recognition in two different tourism categories. TripZilla, described by the city government as one of Southeast Asia's largest digital travel media networks, operates online platforms across Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia, reaching more than 20 million people monthly. The annual TripZilla Excellence Awards recognize tourism destinations and services across various categories, with Busan named the sole winner in this year's Best Culinary Destination category. The award highlights the city's combination of mari