# Private room lunch course A (₩20,000) at Dongbaek, Gimhae Chinese - By Nari (https://superchart.com/en/@coastal-restaurant-days/) - Written Sep 8, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gimhae, Gyeongnam - Sponsored: This post was written as a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@coastal-restaurant-days/gimhae-dongbaek-lunch-course-private-room/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@coastal-restaurant-days/gimhae-dongbaek-lunch-course-private-room/index.md) ## In short Dongbaek is a traditional Chinese restaurant in Gimhae's Hwalcheongogae area, near Handeok intersection. The single-serving Lunch Special Course A (₩20,000), served in a private room, brings abalone porridge, Dongbaek cold salad, yusanseul, tangsuyuk, yurinki, and jjamppong in a steady, well-timed sequence. A solid pick for a parents' outing or a group meal, thanks to the private rooms and the pacing of the dishes. ## Good to know - **Menu ordered**: Lunch Special Course A, single serving, ₩20,000 - **Course A composition**: Dongbaek cold salad, abalone porridge, yusanseul, tangsuyuk, yurinki, choice of meal (jjamppong), dessert - **Address**: 514 Garo-ro, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, 1st floor - **Hours**: 11:00–21:00 (break time 15:30–17:00, last order 20:20) - **Parking**: Basement parking behind the restaurant; if full, Dongbaek's second lot (empty lot at Dongsang-dong 1114-2) - **Reservations**: Available via Naver up to one day before visiting - **Seating**: Private rooms, tablet ordering at each table, self-serve bar *as written by the visitor on Sep 8, 2026* ![Table spread of Dongbaek's Lunch Special course in Gimhae](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-dongbaek-lunch-course-private-room/gimhae-dongbaek-lunch-course-private-room-01-1lrh1-900.webp) If you've been hunting for a Chinese restaurant course meal in Gimhae with good atmosphere and clean presentation, take a look at this review ✨ Finding somewhere that nails both interior and taste for a parents' outing or a group gathering isn't as easy as it sounds! If you're after a Gimhae restaurant with a proper course meal, I'd recommend checking out Dongbaek's private spaces and neatly arranged dishes 💛 ## First impressions of Dongbaek, a course-meal favorite Dongbaek is a traditional Chinese restaurant located at Handeok intersection in Gimhae's Hwalcheongogae area, and the entrance's classic hanok feel had me excited from the moment I arrived 🏛️ There's a basement parking lot down behind the building, which made driving there really convenient 🚗 ![Hanok-style exterior entrance of Dongbaek](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-dongbaek-lunch-course-private-room/gimhae-dongbaek-lunch-course-private-room-02-19eyh-900.webp) ![Exterior of Dongbaek's building and entrance area](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-dongbaek-lunch-course-private-room/gimhae-dongbaek-lunch-course-private-room-03-1qer9-m-900.webp) Step inside and the upscale interior catches your eye right away, ![Upscale interior of Dongbaek](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-dongbaek-lunch-course-private-room/gimhae-dongbaek-lunch-course-private-room-04-o0q3c-900.webp) ![Hallway and interior decor of Dongbaek's dining hall](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-dongbaek-lunch-course-private-room/gimhae-dongbaek-lunch-course-private-room-05-dfne9-900.webp) ![Private room seating area at Dongbaek](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-dongbaek-lunch-course-private-room/gimhae-dongbaek-lunch-course-private-room-06-9drlb-900.webp) ![Table setting inside a private room](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-dongbaek-lunch-course-private-room/gimhae-dongbaek-lunch-course-private-room-07-2stlv-900.webp) The private room setup felt like the perfect spot for a family meal out or a private gathering 🌿 (You can reserve via Naver up to a day before visiting.) ![Ordering tablet installed at the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-dongbaek-lunch-course-private-room/gimhae-dongbaek-lunch-course-private-room-08-k2wb9-900.webp) *Tablet* Each table has a tablet installed, so we could order comfortably without flagging down staff 📱 ![Self-serve bar on one side of Dongbaek](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-dongbaek-lunch-course-private-room/gimhae-dongbaek-lunch-course-private-room-09-4b00i-900.webp) ![Utensils and side dishes at the self-serve bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-dongbaek-lunch-course-private-room/gimhae-dongbaek-lunch-course-private-room-10-1azo9-900.webp) There's a clean self-serve bar off to one side, so we could grab any utensils or side dishes we needed without hesitation ✨ ## What does the Lunch Special Course A actually look like? ![Dongbaek's Lunch Special course menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-dongbaek-lunch-course-private-room/gimhae-dongbaek-lunch-course-private-room-11-dvbng-900.webp) *Menu* We ordered the Lunch Special Course A (₩20,000, single serving), known for being a great-value course meal! It's a hearty lineup: Dongbaek cold salad, abalone porridge, yusanseul, tangsuyuk, yurinki, a meal course, and dessert 😋 ![Abalone porridge and Dongbaek cold salad, the course's first dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-dongbaek-lunch-course-private-room/gimhae-dongbaek-lunch-course-private-room-12-140zm-900.webp) *Abalone porridge, Dongbaek cold salad* First up came warm, soft abalone porridge alongside the refreshing Dongbaek cold salad 🥣 It's exactly the kind of combo that wakes up your appetite before the main dishes — the first bite put me in a great mood 💛 The savory abalone porridge and the crunchy texture of the cold salad opened the course on a really nice note!😋 ![Yusanseul with seafood and mushrooms](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-dongbaek-lunch-course-private-room/gimhae-dongbaek-lunch-course-private-room-13-b3903-m-900.webp) *Yusanseul* Next came the yusanseul, where seafood, mushrooms, and meat came together fresh with deep umami flavor!😋 The shiitake mushrooms and plump shrimp still had a lively texture, so it was clean and mild rather than heavy. ## How does crispy tangsuyuk pair with yurinki? Then came the main dish you can't skip in Chinese food — tangsuyuk! Here it comes! ![Dongbaek's tangsuyuk with thin crispy batter](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-dongbaek-lunch-course-private-room/gimhae-dongbaek-lunch-course-private-room-14-mg5kz-1200.webp) *Tangsuyuk* The batter was thin and crispy while the meat inside was thick — the texture with each bite was really satisfying 🥩 ![Close-up of tangsuyuk topped with shredded onion](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-dongbaek-lunch-course-private-room/gimhae-dongbaek-lunch-course-private-room-15-60fgy-900.webp) *Tangsuyuk* With the sweet-and-sour sauce and crunchy shredded onion on top, it was clean and not greasy at all! ![Yurinki with tangy sauce and salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-dongbaek-lunch-course-private-room/gimhae-dongbaek-lunch-course-private-room-16-1qllk-900.webp) *Yurinki* Next up, the yurinki — crispy fried chicken paired with a tangy sauce and salad — had that addictive flavor 🍋 ![Crispy fried chicken pieces of yurinki](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-dongbaek-lunch-course-private-room/gimhae-dongbaek-lunch-course-private-room-17-o9djo-900.webp) *Yurinki* The dishes kept coming without any lull, timed well enough that it was really comfortable to eat while chatting! ## Finishing with spicy, smoky jjamppong For the meal course to close out the set, I went with the spicy jjamppong (noodle soup) ![Jjamppong loaded with mussels and vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-dongbaek-lunch-course-private-room/gimhae-dongbaek-lunch-course-private-room-18-16kmh-900.webp) *Jjamppong* It was loaded with mussels and vegetables, which brought the meal to a perfect finish! If you're looking into course meals in Gimhae or need a Chinese restaurant good for hosting others, I'd recommend Dongbaek — both the space and the food are excellent 💛 A neat course meal enjoyed in a private space makes for a satisfying meal! ## 📍 Dongbaek info - Address | 514 Garo-ro, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, 1st floor - Hours | 11:00–21:00 (break time 15:30–17:00 / last order 20:20) - Parking | Basement parking behind the restaurant (if full, Dongbaek's second lot: empty lot at Dongsang-dong 1114-2) - Reservations | Available via Naver up to one day before visiting ## Where it is - Dongbaek (동백) - 514 Garo-ro, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, 1st floor - 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/@coastal-restaurant-days/gimhae-dongbaek-lunch-course-private-room/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt