Icy jjolmyeon and double donkatsu in Gwangsan, Gwangju: Jinsim King
In short
Jinsim King Donkatsu Pyeongdong Branch is a king-size pork cutlet restaurant on Pyeongdong-ro 800beon-gil in Gwangsan, Gwangju, with its own parking lot for drivers. A couple parked the car and ordered the Jinsim King Double Donkatsu, cold jjolmyeon (chewy spicy noodles) and cola, then added soup, lettuce, kimchi and pickled radish from the self-serve bar. The cutlet covered the whole plate and the ice-flecked cold noodles reset the palate between bites, with enough left to take home after this weekend lunch.
Good to know
- Ordered
- Jinsim King Double Donkatsu, cold jjolmyeon, cola
- Self-serve bar
- Soup, lettuce, kimchi, pickled radish and more
- Hours
- Daily 10:00–21:00 (last order 20:30)
- Address
- 11-13, Pyeongdong-ro 800beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, 1F (Okdong 167-7, Gwangsan-gu)
- Good to know
- Groups welcome, takeout, delivery, parking
as written by the visitor on Sep 21, 2026
On the weekend, my husband and I spent a while debating what to eat for lunch, and ended up craving donkatsu, so we went to Jinsim King Donkatsu. If you're searching for a donkatsu spot near Pyeongdong Station, you want somewhere generous and filling — and this place fit the bill perfectly.
I was especially shocked by the size of the donkatsu. Even looking back at the photo, it's really huge, right? A very filling lunch pick near Pyeongdong Station.
Parking at Jinsim King Donkatsu Pyeongdong Branch: what arriving by car is like
Jinsim King Donkatsu Pyeongdong Branch is on Pyeongdong-ro 800beon-gil in Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, and it has parking, so coming by car was convenient. My husband and I always drive, so parking matters a lot when we pick a restaurant.
When we arrived, the overall vibe was clean and tidy.
It was easy to drop by comfortably for a weekend lunch.
Having parking meant we could visit without any hassle.
Great for a car visit if you're after donkatsu near Pyeongdong Station, and a solid lunch spot in the area.
Inside Jinsim King Donkatsu: a self-serve bar that even includes soup
The self-serve bar at Jinsim King Donkatsu Pyeongdong Branch had lettuce, kimchi, pickled radish, and even soup. The interior was bright with several tables, making for a comfortable dining atmosphere.
I also liked how neatly everything was arranged.
The self-serve bar had lettuce, kimchi, pickled radish, and other good side dishes to pair with the meal.
It was convenient to just grab as much as you needed. And best of all, there was soup too.
Starting with warm soup before the donkatsu arrived really made it feel like a proper donkatsu restaurant visit! Being able to easily grab side dishes while having lunch near Pyeongdong Station was a nice little perk of Jinsim King Donkatsu.
What the couple ordered: Jinsim King Double Donkatsu and cold jjolmyeon
That day at Jinsim King Donkatsu Pyeongdong Branch, we ordered the Jinsim King Double Donkatsu, naengjjolmyeon (icy spicy noodles), and a cola. We wanted to properly try the donkatsu, so we went for the double.
That day, we ordered the Jinsim King Double Donkatsu, naengjjolmyeon, and a cola.
While deciding what to eat at Jinsim King Donkatsu, we picked the Jinsim King Double Donkatsu since we wanted to try the donkatsu properly.
And on top of that, a refreshing naengjjolmyeon to eat cold! A good combo if you want both donkatsu and noodles for lunch near Pyeongdong Station.
How big is the double donkatsu, and how does it taste?
The Jinsim King Double Donkatsu came out filling the entire plate, and my first thought the moment it arrived was, is this size actually real?
The plate-filling visual was seriously impressive.
True to its name, the Jinsim King Double Donkatsu felt really substantial in portion size.
The breading was crispy and satisfying to bite into, and paired with the sauce, I just kept reaching for more.
If you're looking for donkatsu near Pyeongdong Station and care about generous portions, these photos alone would catch your eye.
Why ice-flecked cold jjolmyeon works with a king-size pork cutlet
And the surprisingly good pairing was the naengjjolmyeon! Mixing the spicy seasoning into the icy, chilled broth topped with ice flakes was really tasty.
Eating the crunchy vegetables and noodles together, then following with a bite of donkatsu, made for a great combo.
Eating only donkatsu for lunch near Pyeongdong Station can feel a bit heavy, but the naengjjolmyeon refreshed our palate along the way. Wrapping the donkatsu in the self-serve lettuce was also a fun, different way to enjoy it.
From the soup to the donkatsu to the naengjjolmyeon, both of us really enjoyed every bite. If you're ever debating where to get donkatsu near Pyeongdong Station or want a filling lunch in the area, Jinsim King Donkatsu is the place that'll come to mind. Looking at the photos again, the sheer size of the donkatsu really jumps out.
We'd love to come back again next time we're both hungry and want a hearty meal, my husband and I!
The donkatsu is genuinely huge, so leftovers can be packed to take home — good to know!
Jinsim King Donkatsu Pyeongdong Branch: location in Gwangsan and opening hours
- Address: 11-13 1F, Pyeongdong-ro 800beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (Okdong 167-7, Gwangsan-gu)
- Hours: Daily 10:00–21:00, last order 20:30
- Groups welcome, takeout, delivery, parking available
Where it is
11-13 1F, Pyeongdong-ro 800beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, South Korea전남광주통합특별시 광산구 평동로800번길 11-13 1층 102호
