# Kid-friendly donkatsu restaurant in Gwangsan, Gwangju: Jinsim King

- By Juna (https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-small-finds/)
- Written Sep 16, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Gwangsan, Gwangju
- Sponsored: This post was written as part of an in-store sponsorship visit.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-small-finds/pyeongdong-jinsim-donkatsu-family-lunch/
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## In short

Jinsim King Donkatsu Pyeongdong Branch is a king-size donkatsu (pork cutlet) restaurant near Pyeongdong Station in Gwangsan, Gwangju. The Jinsim Jjol fish cutlet and the cheese waterfall donkatsu were 15,900 won each, served with a self-serve bar of wrap vegetables, kimchi and soup, and the restaurant keeps kids' tableware, a high chair and a self-packing station for leftovers. For a filling lunch or a meal out with children, Jinsim King Donkatsu Pyeongdong Branch is an easy choice.

## Good to know

- **Location**: 11-13 Pyeongdong-ro 800beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
- **Hours**: 09:00–21:00 (break 14:30–15:30)
- **Parking**: Available
- **Takeout and delivery**: Both available
- **Jinsim Jjol donkatsu**: 15,900 won
- **Cheese waterfall donkatsu**: 15,900 won
- **Self-serve bar**: Lettuce, kimchi, pickled radish, soup, broth
- **With children**: Kids' tableware and high chair available
- **Also good to know**: Self-packing station for leftovers, Naver receipt review event running
- **Price reference**: ₩15,900 ≈ $11.5 (2026-09-16)

*as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026*

Today I was looking for a hearty lunch spot near Pyeongdong Station and ended up at Jinsim King Donkatsu Pyeongdong Branch.

![Main image of Jinsim King Donkatsu Pyeongdong Branch near Pyeongdong Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongdong-jinsim-donkatsu-family-lunch/pyeongdong-jinsim-donkatsu-family-lunch-01-1bwgf-1200.webp)

I'm usually a fan of donkatsu (pork cutlet), so I went in excited to see what to order.

## Where is Jinsim King Donkatsu Pyeongdong Branch, and when is it open?

📍 Location

- Jinsim King Donkatsu Pyeongdong Branch / 11-13 Pyeongdong-ro 800beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, South Korea
- Hours 09:00–21:00 / break 14:30–15:30
- Parking available
- Takeout and delivery available

## Inside the restaurant: kids' tableware and high chairs

🏠 Inside the restaurant

![Bright, tidy interior of Jinsim King Donkatsu Pyeongdong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongdong-jinsim-donkatsu-family-lunch/pyeongdong-jinsim-donkatsu-family-lunch-02-9beu0-900.webp)

![Spacious interior with generous gaps between tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongdong-jinsim-donkatsu-family-lunch/pyeongdong-jinsim-donkatsu-family-lunch-03-1dd68-900.webp)

The clean, tidy look of the place caught my eye as soon as we walked in, and I liked how bright the atmosphere was. The space is large with generous gaps between tables, which made it feel great for eating with family or friends.

![Table set up with kids' plates and a high chair](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongdong-jinsim-donkatsu-family-lunch/pyeongdong-jinsim-donkatsu-family-lunch-04-3mcfp-900.webp)

I especially noticed kids' plates and a high chair were ready to go, which seemed like a real plus for families dining out with children!

## What's on the self-serve bar, and the note about fresh pork loin

![Self-serve bar with lettuce and kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongdong-jinsim-donkatsu-family-lunch/pyeongdong-jinsim-donkatsu-family-lunch-05-1r2e1-900.webp)

![Self-serve bar setup with pickled radish, scissors and tongs](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongdong-jinsim-donkatsu-family-lunch/pyeongdong-jinsim-donkatsu-family-lunch-06-1m2jz-900.webp)

The self-serve bar had lettuce, kimchi and pickled radish, plus scissors and tongs, all free to grab as much as you needed! I liked that soup and broth were also unlimited.

![Sign explaining the fresh pork loin and origin labeling](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongdong-jinsim-donkatsu-family-lunch/pyeongdong-jinsim-donkatsu-family-lunch-07-1a9t3-900.webp)

A sign in the restaurant explained that the reddish color of the cutlet comes naturally from using unfrozen fresh pork loin, not food additives, which put my mind at ease. There was also a clearly posted origin label for the main ingredients like pork, rice and chicken, which is handy to check when choosing where to eat.

## Jinsim Jjol fish cutlet and cheese waterfall donkatsu, 15,900 won each

Menu-wise, we ordered the Jinsim Jjol fish cutlet and the cheese waterfall donkatsu. Jinsim Jjol Donkatsu ₩15,900, Cheese Waterfall Donkatsu ₩15,900.

![Donkatsu set served with rice, salad and corn](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongdong-jinsim-donkatsu-family-lunch/pyeongdong-jinsim-donkatsu-family-lunch-08-dl12j-900.webp)

Pretty generous portion even in photos, right? The crispy fried cutlet came topped with plenty of sauce, plus rice, salad and corn on the side, making it feel like a proper full meal haha. Cutting into it, there was meat tucked inside the crunchy breading. Eating cutlet alone can get a bit heavy, but pairing it with the salad made it even better!

![Cross-section of the cutlet with side salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongdong-jinsim-donkatsu-family-lunch/pyeongdong-jinsim-donkatsu-family-lunch-09-1r9u6-900.webp)

The Jinsim Jjol fish cutlet comes with jjolmyeon (chewy spicy cold noodles) alongside the crispy, savory cutlet, and the flavors worked so well together I kept going back for more. If you like spicy noodle dishes, ordering this combo is a great call.

![Jinsim Jjol fish cutlet served with jjolmyeon noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongdong-jinsim-donkatsu-family-lunch/pyeongdong-jinsim-donkatsu-family-lunch-10-r8jax-900.webp)

The cheese waterfall donkatsu had a thick cutlet loaded with tons of cheese! If you love cheese like I do, you'll really enjoy this one. The sauce and cutlet paired so well that I finished the whole plate haha.

## Self-packing station for leftovers and the full menu

![Self-packing station for leftover food](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongdong-jinsim-donkatsu-family-lunch/pyeongdong-jinsim-donkatsu-family-lunch-11-10icx-900.webp)

![Corner of the restaurant with takeout containers](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongdong-jinsim-donkatsu-family-lunch/pyeongdong-jinsim-donkatsu-family-lunch-12-g02kf-900.webp)

Jinsim King Donkatsu Pyeongdong Branch also had a spot for packing up leftovers! When you're eating with kids, you often end up with extra cutlet, so it was nice to box it up here and just microwave it the next morning.

![Menu board listing curry donkatsu and kimchi nabe](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongdong-jinsim-donkatsu-family-lunch/pyeongdong-jinsim-donkatsu-family-lunch-13-19g0h-900.webp)

Looking at the menu board, there was more than just the basic king donkatsu — curry donkatsu, fish cutlet, kimchi nabe (kimchi hot pot) and other dishes were all available. That made it seem like a great spot for a group of cutlet lovers to visit and try different things. They're also running a Naver receipt review event, so you can get a perk for leaving a review after your visit — worth keeping in mind!

## Is Jinsim King Donkatsu Pyeongdong Branch worth a visit?

Parking was convenient, so we're planning to come back again. They also have Jinsim tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes), fish cake skewer udon, and Jinsim King Bibimbap on the menu. It seemed like a solid choice for anyone who likes generous portions or is looking for a place to eat with kids! Stop by when you're craving donkatsu near Pyeongdong Station! 😉

## Where it is

- Jinsim King Donkatsu Pyeongdong Branch (진심왕돈까스 평동점)
- 11-13 Pyeongdong-ro 800beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, South Korea
- 전남광주통합특별시 광산구 평동로800번길 11-13 1층 102호
- 35.1235221, 126.7614574
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%A7%84%EC%8B%AC%EC%99%95%EB%8F%88%EA%B9%8C%EC%8A%A4%20%ED%8F%89%EB%8F%99%EC%A0%90/@35.1235221,126.7614574,17z

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