# Gimhae Chinese restaurant course with abalone porridge: Dongbaek - By Jiyun (https://superchart.com/en/@busan-receipt-book-2/) - Written Sep 10, 2026 - Updated Sep 13, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gimhae, Gyeongnam - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@busan-receipt-book-2/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@busan-receipt-book-2/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@busan-receipt-book-2/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@busan-receipt-book-2/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@busan-receipt-book-2/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@busan-receipt-book-2/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@busan-receipt-book-2/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@busan-receipt-book-2/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@busan-receipt-book-2/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@busan-receipt-book-2/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek/index.md) ## In short Dongbaek is a Chinese restaurant in Gimhae, Gyeongnam, serving course meals and a wide range of Chinese dishes. Three of us ordered the two-person course and fried rice, enjoying abalone porridge through to jajang. Verdict: a convenient, satisfying choice for sharing a variety of dishes with a group. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Tuesday–Sunday, 11:00–21:00 - **Break time**: 15:00–17:00 - **Closed**: Every Monday - **Parking**: Dedicated parking lot available - **Space**: Private rooms available; full venue rental available - **Events**: First-birthday parties, family meetings, receptions, and other events available - **Order**: 3 visitors; ordered a two-person course and fried rice - **Course meal choice**: Jajangmyeon or jjamppong available *as written by the visitor on Sep 10, 2026* While looking for a good Chinese restaurant in Gimhae, I visited Dongbaek this time. ![Visitor information for Dongbaek, a Chinese restaurant in Gimhae](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek-01-1jpjm-900.webp) ## Dongbaek Parking and Dining Space I was worried about parking first, but thankfully there was a dedicated parking lot, so it was convenient to visit by car. ![Dongbaek's dedicated parking lot](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek-02-hqi80-900.webp) ![Parking information at Dongbaek](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek-03-1moqf-900.webp) Dongbaek can also be rented out in full, and they say it can host first-birthday parties, family meetings, receptions, and all kinds of events. ![Information on private rental and events at Dongbaek](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek-04-d0wjg-900.webp) There were so many guests when I visited, but perhaps because the restaurant is spacious, it never felt cramped. I could see why so many people come here when looking for a gathering spot or family dining venue in Gimhae. There are private rooms too, so it looked great for gatherings. ![Dongbaek dining space with private rooms](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek-05-18s7k-900.webp) Dongbaek also has a self-service bar, so you can help yourself to any side dishes you need! ![Self-service bar at Dongbaek](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek-06-3yhuo-900.webp) Each table was set with cups, small plates, tissues, and sauces. ![Cups and small plates set on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek-07-xqzd5-900.webp) ![Tissues and sauces set on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek-08-1hmqg-900.webp) ![Dongbaek Chinese food menu information](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek-09-nsv8x-900.webp) ## The Chinese Course Three of Us Ordered Dongbaek had far more menu choices than I expected. From familiar Chinese dishes such as jajangmyeon (noodles in black bean sauce) and jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup) to a variety of cooked dishes, it looked good for a simple meal or for several people to come together and order dishes to share. The three of us visited that day and ordered the two-person course and fried rice. ![Two-person Chinese course meal order](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek-10-uawjq-900.webp) ### A Gentle Start with Abalone Porridge and Dongbaek Cold Platter The course began with abalone porridge. It arrived soft and warm, making it a lovely way to start the meal. ![Warm abalone porridge at the start of the course](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek-11-1al48-900.webp) ![Nutty and clean-tasting abalone porridge](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek-12-tjhq2-900.webp) It had the nutty, clean flavor characteristic of abalone porridge and was not overpowering, so it felt like a gentle way to awaken the appetite. It was easy to enjoy from the very first dish. Next came the Dongbaek cold platter. It included several ingredients and looked appetizing from its colors alone. Its tangy, clean flavor freshened the palate, and I liked how different it was from the abalone porridge that came first. As a cold and refreshing dish, it was a nice way to revive the appetite between the courses. ![Refreshing Dongbaek cold platter and yusanseul course dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek-13-yf969-900.webp) ### Light Yusanseul That Kept Me Reaching for More One dish I personally enjoyed was yusanseul, a stir-fry of seafood and mixed ingredients in sauce. The seafood and other ingredients came together with varied textures, while the overall flavor was soft and light. The sauce worked beautifully with the ingredients, so it never felt salty or overpowering and I kept reaching for more. With so many ingredients, it was fun picking out each one too. The fried rice came out midway through the meal! It came with jjamppong broth, and the broth was truly excellent. ![Jjamppong broth served with fried rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek-14-1qbu4-900.webp) ![Fried rice served midway through the Chinese course](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek-15-mrl2y-900.webp) The fried rice was nicely dry and fluffy, with balanced seasoning, so it did not feel heavy after the other dishes. ![Fluffy fried rice with jajang sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek-16-1x1oy-900.webp) ![Fried rice enjoyed with jajang sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek-17-1l975-900.webp) The fried rice was seasoned just right and went incredibly well with the jajang that came alongside it—we kept praising it as we ate. ## Fried Dishes: Tangsuyuk and Yuringi Tangsuyuk, sweet-and-sour crispy pork that would be missed in a Chinese course, came out too. It was crisp on the outside and tender inside, and we enjoyed it. ![Tangsuyuk with crisp batter](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek-18-bomhz-900.webp) I also liked that the tangsuyuk sauce was not overly sweet, and it paired well with the crisp batter. Since we were having so many dishes in the course, tangsuyuk was perfect for picking at now and then. Maybe because it is such a familiar dish, everyone enjoyed it without hesitation. ![Tangsuyuk served in the Chinese course](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek-19-brrc8-900.webp) The yuringi, crispy chicken with a tangy, lightly spicy sauce, paired beautifully with the chicken. It was a fried dish with a different feel from the tangsuyuk, so the course never became boring. ![Yuringi with tangy, lightly spicy sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek-20-1pa7x-900.webp) With the sauce coating the crispy chicken, it really woke up the appetite! Personally, I loved alternating between the tangsuyuk and yuringi because each had its own charm. ![Tangsuyuk and yuringi fried dishes in the course](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek-21-11x75-900.webp) ## Jajang Chosen as Our Meal After we had eaten a fair amount of the dishes, the meal course arrived. ![Meal course before the end of the Chinese set](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek-22-zvlgl-900.webp) For the meal, we could choose between jajangmyeon and jjamppong. We chose jajang, and it was delicious enough that I would truly recommend it. ![Jajangmyeon ordered as the meal course](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek-23-1mg83-900.webp) ![Jajang with tender meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek-24-1y6q5-900.webp) The meat in the jajang was so tender it practically melted in my mouth! Dessert came at the end to finish the course. With dishes, the meal, and dessert arriving in sequence, it felt as though we had been properly treated to a full meal. It was my first visit, and overall I ate really well. The food was delicious, but it was also easy to visit thanks to the parking lot; with a spacious interior and private rooms, it seemed well suited to all sorts of gatherings. There were so many guests when I visited too, so I could feel that it is a popular place. The menu is so varied that next time I would like to try other dishes or meal options as well as the course. Especially if several people are visiting, ordering the course and sampling a little of many different foods seems like a great idea. I would like to come back again. ## Where it is - Dongbaek (동백) - 1F, 514 Gaya-ro, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea (경상남도 김해시 가야로 514 1층) - 경상남도 김해시 가야로 514 1층 - 35.2363487, 128.888979 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%8F%99%EB%B0%B1/@35.2363487,128.888979,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@busan-receipt-book-2/gimhae-chinese-course-jjajang-dongbaek/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt