# Evening couple dinner set with cold jokbal and naengmyeon: Donpu The

- By Boram (https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-bowl-stroll/)
- Written Sep 8, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Gimpo, Gyeonggi
- Sponsored: This is a store visit story written after visiting with support from the business.
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## In short

Donpu The Grill is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Jangi-dong, Gimpo, just 3 minutes on foot from Jangi Station. A couple visited for an early evening dinner and ordered the Donpu Signature Set — pre-seared whole sogalbisal (short rib flap) with grade-1 Korean pork — plus mul-naengmyeon (cold noodle soup in broth), alongside a full spread of banchan including cold jokbal (braised pork), steamed egg, and stone-pot kimchi jjigae, all with six dipping sauces. With staff grilling and cutting the meat tableside, this was a repeat visit worth doing again.

## Good to know

- **Name**: Donpu The Grill Gimpo Jangi Main Branch
- **Address**: 23-6 Gimpohangang 1-ro 78beon-gil, 1F, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
- **Hours**: Wed–Mon 11:00–23:00
- **Break time**: 15:00–17:00
- **Last order**: 13:30, 21:30
- **Closed**: Tuesdays
- **Parking**: Public parking lot recommended, first hour free, free all day on public holidays
- **Transit**: 3-minute walk from Exit 5, Jangi Station
- **Ordered**: Donpu Signature Set (pre-seared whole sogalbisal + grade-1 Korean pork), mul-naengmyeon
- **Sauces**: Wasabi mayo, ponzu sauce, steak sauce, galchi sokjeot (fermented hairtail innards), Maldon salt, fresh wasabi — 6 total

*as written by the visitor on Sep 8, 2026*

My husband and I were thinking about going out for dinner, and Donpu The Grill — the Jangi-dong restaurant we'd visited not long ago — came to mind, so we went back. Normally, once I've been somewhere, I don't usually go back, but this place is a repeat! And yes, it was just as delicious as before. Here's how our meal at Donpu The Grill Gimpo Jangi Main Branch went :)

![Visit photo of Donpu The Grill, a BBQ restaurant in Jangi-dong, Gimpo](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set-01-1bf7i-900.webp)

## Location and hours of Donpu The Grill Gimpo Jangi Main Branch

- Name: Donpu The Grill Gimpo Jangi Main Branch
- Address: 23-6 Gimpohangang 1-ro 78beon-gil, 1F, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
- Hours: Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Break time: 15:00 – 17:00
- Last order: 13:30, 21:30
- Closed: Tuesdays
- Parking: Public parking lot recommended, first hour free, free all day on public holidays
- By transit: 3-minute walk from Exit 5, Jangi Station

![Exterior and signage of Donpu The Grill Gimpo Jangi Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set-02-1pb6s-900.webp)

Last time we visited there was a wait, so this time we made sure to go a bit earlier in the evening. Timing really is everything with popular restaurants. Since we arrived early, we got seated right away, no waiting. As soon as we got to the front, we noticed all sorts of events and lunch menu signs — we browsed for a bit, then headed inside with our hearts racing a little.

![Event and lunch menu signs displayed in front of the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set-03-1mxw1-900.webp)

## The restaurant atmosphere and self-serve bar

Even though it's a BBQ restaurant, the space was really clean and pleasant. The tables were spaced out generously, so it never felt cramped — and honestly, it seemed like a great spot to bring the whole family. Next time I definitely want to bring my family here to try it too.

![Restaurant interior with tables spaced generously apart](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set-04-1spk7-900.webp)

There was a self-serve bar on one side, so we could grab extra vegetables or side dishes without feeling awkward about it. And it wasn't just thrown together carelessly either — everything was neatly organized and looked great. Being able to grab whatever banchan or veggies we needed mid-meal was surprisingly convenient. Even the sign had a witty line: 'Today's cardio = round trips to the self-serve bar.'

![Self-serve bar stocked with vegetables and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set-05-1te4g-900.webp)

### Individual water bottles and disposable aprons

I also liked these small details. Instead of a shared water container that everyone uses, they had individual bottled water, which felt more hygienic, and there were disposable aprons available in case you're worried about splashes while grilling meat. My husband tends to wear light-colored clothes a lot, so I'm always a little nervous at restaurants with him haha. Having these small touches taken care of made the meal feel even cleaner and more comfortable.

![Individual bottled water and disposable aprons provided](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set-06-1vnlj-900.webp)

And there was a restroom inside the restaurant too. Not having to step outside mid-meal to use the bathroom was a nice touch.

![Restroom space located inside the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set-07-1pxxk-900.webp)

## A specially made grill plate with the side dishes already set up

After ordering, we waited a bit and then a specially made grill plate came out. Unlike a typical BBQ grill, this one has the side dishes neatly arranged around the edge of the plate. There's a dedicated space for grilling the meat, and all the banchan are laid out to be visible at a glance, which made eating easy and kept the table feeling tidy — I loved it.

The individual plates were also divided into several compartments, which was great. You could keep the sauces and side dishes for dipping separate instead of mixing them together, making everything easy to eat cleanly. Every little detail really showed the owner's thoughtfulness 😊

![Specially made grill plate with side dishes arranged around it and a compartmentalized plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set-08-1ygea-900.webp)

## Cold jokbal, minari, and steamed egg as banchan

The thing I was most looking forward to was the cold jokbal (braised pork)! It's already unusual for a BBQ restaurant to serve cold jokbal as a side dish, but once I tasted it, I was even more surprised. The meat was so tender with absolutely no gamey smell — it was delicious. I hadn't tried it on my last visit, but this time I was genuinely shocked. This... is a side dish?? It was good enough to order as a main, honestly, and my husband and I just kept nodding as we ate it.

![A plate of cold jokbal served as a side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set-09-nvmla-900.webp)

They also gave us minari (water dropwort) and kimchi to grill alongside the meat. The minari in particular had a lovely fragrance, and eating it together with the meat was seriously so, so good!!

![Minari and kimchi to grill together with the meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set-10-1uy7k-900.webp)

![Plate of kimchi and minari for grilling](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set-11-1698h-900.webp)

![Side vegetables placed next to the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set-12-188l3-900.webp)

Green onion strips and salad to go with the meat, plus other side dishes, were all prepared neatly and tidily.

![Green onion strips, salad, and neatly arranged side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set-13-clry8-900.webp)

And the steamed egg — it melted in my mouth the moment I took a bite! Not too salty, not too bland, seasoned just right. How do they get it this soft!!!

![Soft steamed egg served at the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set-14-ldd52-900.webp)

![Table spread with steamed egg and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set-15-nrfjo-900.webp)

## Six sauces that complete the flavor of the meat

Six sauces that really bring out the flavor of the meat: wasabi mayo, ponzu sauce, steak sauce, galchi sokjeot (fermented hairtail innards), Maldon salt, and fresh wasabi!! There were so many kinds that the same piece of meat tasted a little different depending on which sauce you paired it with. Personally, I really loved the ponzu sauce and the Maldon salt & fresh wasabi combo. It was fun getting to pick and choose.

![Six sauces for the meat, including wasabi mayo and ponzu sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set-16-wawio-966.webp)

The fresh vegetables we grabbed from the self-serve bar were plenty good enough to eat on their own! They were so clean and fresh that we didn't hesitate to grab as much as we wanted.

Wait, this is included as a basic side too?? A piping hot stone-pot kimchi jjigae. It came out bubbling away, and the broth was delicious — spicy and satisfying to eat alongside the meat.

![Stone-pot kimchi jjigae served as a basic side](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set-17-1ihqc-1200.webp)

## The Donpu Signature Set, grilled for us tableside

A meeting of pre-seared whole sogalbisal (short rib flap) and grade-1 Korean pork. The Donpu Signature Set comes out after being grilled once more over charcoal. Being able to try so many different cuts is really nice, isn't it~?

And when the restaurant isn't too busy, the staff or the owner will grill the meat for you personally. During our visit, things were a bit quiet, so they grilled it beautifully for us — and having a professional grill it made things so much more relaxing, and they cooked it to exactly the right doneness. We didn't have to fuss over flipping the meat ourselves and could just chat comfortably with each other while eating.

![Donpu Signature Set with pre-seared whole sogalbisal and grade-1 Korean pork](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set-18-1bh7u-900.webp)

### Mul-naengmyeon with samgyeopsal

I'm usually a bibim-naengmyeon (spicy cold noodles) person, but for some reason that day I was really craving mul-naengmyeon (cold noodle soup in broth). So it had been a while since I ordered it, and the broth was refreshing and clean — genuinely the best. It was tasty even without adding anything extra. Samgyeopsal really does call for naengmyeon. The portion was generous too, perfect for sharing with my husband. I want to eat it again already...

![Refreshing mul-naengmyeon broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set-19-1fzpq-900.webp)

![Mul-naengmyeon ordered alongside samgyeopsal](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set-20-13x93-900.webp)

The meat cooking away beautifully! Just looking at it sizzling on the grill made it look so delicious, right? With the smell of the meat filling the air, all we could think was, hurry up already, we want to eat! haha

![Meat cooking on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set-21-1k6ek-900.webp)

![Samgyeopsal sizzling on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set-22-q0n6d-900.webp)

Once the meat was cooked nicely, they cut it into bite-sized pieces and arranged it neatly on the grill for us. Since it was already cut into perfect one-bite pieces, we didn't need to pick up scissors ourselves — all we had to do was eat! Seeing the meat all golden brown and perfectly cooked, it was finally time to dig in!

![Meat cut into bite-sized pieces and placed on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set-23-1o1zq-900.webp)

![Golden-brown samgyeopsal with side vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set/jangi-dong-donpoo-the-grill-signature-set-24-1wrzj-900.webp)

## Juicy samgyeopsal, diet on pause

Taking a bite of the perfectly cooked samgyeopsal, it was bursting with juices! It was great even plain, but I tried dipping it in each of the different sauces one by one. There was real fun in picking and choosing.

I've been trying to watch what I eat lately as part of a diet... but that day, all the appetite I'd been holding back really let loose haha. Pairing the juicy samgyeopsal with minari, kimchi, and sauce one after another, I couldn't put my chopsticks down.

> Just for today, let's just eat! — and my husband and I really went all out.

And of course, no meat meal is complete without ssam (lettuce wraps). We put a piece of well-cooked samgyeopsal onto fresh lettuce, piled on plenty of kimchi and green onion strips, and took a big bite — a smile just crept across my face 😋 It made me wonder if I'd really been dieting at all, because we ate so well. haha

And of course, meat calls for soju. With a sizzling, well-cooked piece of meat paired with a glass of soju, I was really glad I set my diet aside for the day. Enjoying good meat with a drink alongside my husband made for a truly proper night out — the first in a while.

## Why we'll keep coming back to Donpu The Grill in Jangi-dong

Donpu The Grill — great for a Jangi-dong BBQ dinner, a family meal, or a date — we left having eaten so, so well once again. We'll be back next time 🥰 The owner is incredibly kind, the food is amazing, and honestly, there's no reason not to go, everyone~~!

## Where it is

- Donpu The Grill (돈푸 더 그릴)
- 23-6 Gimpohangang 1-ro 78beon-gil, 1F, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
- 경기도 김포시 김포한강1로78번길 23-6 1층
- 37.6444076, 126.6713242
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%8F%88%ED%91%B8%20%EB%8D%94%20%EA%B7%B8%EB%A6%B4/@37.6444076,126.6713242,17z

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