# Gijang tteokgalbi restaurant Saturday waiting tips: Dongam Tteokgalbi - By Saeha (https://superchart.com/en/@gyeongnam-lunch-slate/) - Written Sep 8, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gijang, Busan - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gyeongnam-lunch-slate/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gyeongnam-lunch-slate/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch/index.md) ## In short Dongam Tteokgalbi is a tteokgalbi (grilled short rib patty) Korean restaurant on the 3rd floor of a building on Gijanghaean-ro in Gijang, Busan, with a self-bar and a Lotte World view. A couple visited on their 2nd wedding anniversary at Saturday noon, found the place full with 7 parties waiting, waited 30 minutes, and ordered the cheese tteokgalbi set and the Dongam tteokgalbi set. The food, service and interior were all good, but with limited building parking and only 2 baby chairs, it's better to avoid peak hours. ## Good to know - **Address**: 160 Gijanghaean-ro, 3rd floor, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan, South Korea - **Hours**: Mon–Fri 11:00–21:00 (break 15:00–16:30), Sat–Sun no break - **Parking**: Get parking guidance on the 1st floor of the building; follow staff instructions during busy weekends/holidays - **Parking cost experience**: 2 hours at Shinsegae Premium Outlets Dongbusan parking cost ₩8,000; restaurant covered ₩2,000, so ₩6,000 out of pocket - **Order condition**: All set menus require 2 or more people; kids' tteokgalbi menu available; order via kiosk - **Ordered**: Cheese tteokgalbi set, Dongam tteokgalbi set - **Public transit**: Bus stop across from Shinsegae Premium Outlets Dongbusan is nearest to the restaurant - **Baby chairs**: Only 2 available *as written by the visitor on Sep 8, 2026* ## Dongam Tteokgalbi location and hours Dongam Tteokgalbi (동암떡갈비) 160 Gijanghaean-ro, 3rd floor, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan, South Korea The bus stop across from Shinsegae Premium Outlets Dongbusan is the nearest stop to the restaurant. Mon–Fri 11:00 - 21:00 Break 15:00 - 16:30 Sat–Sun No break You just get parking guidance on the 1st floor of the building. On weekends or holidays the parking lot can get crowded, so follow the staff's instructions. September 5, 2026, with my husband. ![Visiting Dongam Tteokgalbi in Gijang on our anniversary](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch-01-mzfjc-900.webp) Since it was our 2nd wedding anniversary, ![A moment from our 2nd wedding anniversary meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch-02-ldsfc-900.webp) we went to Dongam Tteokgalbi near Lotte Outlet Gijang. ![Entrance of Dongam Tteokgalbi near Lotte Outlet Gijang](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch-03-kuoyd-900.webp) ## How long is the wait at Saturday noon lunch? We arrived at 12pm on Saturday and it was completely full. We were 7th in line for waiting, and I think we waited about 30 minutes. ![The waiting scene at the restaurant, full on Saturday lunch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch-04-jha7q-900.webp) ## Self-bar and old-style dessert snacks Dongam Tteokgalbi, a well-known spot near Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, ![Dongam Tteokgalbi's self-bar corner](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch-05-12azt-900.webp) has stir-fried sausage rice and more, ![Sausage and stir-fried rice at the self-bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch-06-1n45d-900.webp) ![Side dishes and extras laid out at the self-bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch-07-1qush-900.webp) and it's famous for having a self-bar. The old-style snacks (옛날과자) served for dessert left an impression too. ![Old-style snacks served for dessert](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch-08-bbcvu-900.webp) ## Korean-style interior and a Lotte World view The interior is clean and Korean-style haha ![The restaurant's Korean-style interior atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch-09-1ywl5-900.webp) and through the big windows, ![Window seating with large windows](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch-10-1dgxu-m-900.webp) the Lotte World view is worth seeing too. ![Lotte World view seen through the window](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch-11-avqtf-900.webp) ![Interior of the restaurant with the window view](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch-12-1ki4n-900.webp) ![Seating in the dining hall](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch-13-q9xj8-900.webp) ![View of Gijang seen from the window](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch-14-1qxxs-900.webp) ![A square photo capturing the restaurant's atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch-15-1t9dh-1280.webp) ## Menu and ordering conditions All set menus require 2 people or more to order, and there's a kids' tteokgalbi menu too. There's a tteokgalbi set, cheese tteokgalbi, and more. You order via kiosk. ![Ordering menu on the kiosk screen](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch-16-12wre-900.webp) We ordered the cheese tteokgalbi set and the Dongam tteokgalbi set. ![Table set with the cheese tteokgalbi set and Dongam tteokgalbi set](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch-17-14bba-m-1200.webp) All menus can be ordered for 2 or more people, ![A full table of the set menus ordered for 2 or more](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch-18-z2bne-900.webp) and when we ordered two menus, they came out together, haha. ![Two kinds of tteokgalbi served together](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch-19-zax28-900.webp) ![Hot pot rice and doenjang jjigae on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch-20-as8sa-900.webp) The hot pot rice and doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew) came out one each. At first I was flustered thinking one portion was missing lol. The portions were big enough, so it wasn't a problem. ![Scooping hot pot rice into individual bowls](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch-21-zz5sq-900.webp) We each scooped some into our own rice bowls like this. The food was delicious too. ![Cheese melting over the cheese tteokgalbi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch-22-2y0ri-900.webp) ## Cheese tteokgalbi taste and what fell short The cheese tteokgalbi was a cheese bomb overall, with a chewy texture — delicious. What fell short: there aren't many parking spots in the building, so if you come late there's nowhere to park. We ended up parking near Shinsegae Premium Outlets Dongbusan — for maybe 2 hours, the parking fee came to ₩8,000. Dongam Tteokgalbi covered ₩2,000 of it, so we spent ₩6,000 on parking. And… there were only 2 baby chairs, so at first when we needed one there wasn't one and we were flustered. We asked a group that was finishing up and leaving, and got a baby chair from them. ## When's the best time to go The good points were: the taste and the friendliness the Korean-style interior So I'd say it's not great to go during peak or crowded hours. If you go at a slower time, you can enjoy the Lotte World view at ease and take your time with the self-bar too. ![The table after finishing the meal, with the restaurant in view](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch-23-1ycrd-900.webp) ![A well-maintained restroom at the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch-24-1n26g-900.webp) The restroom felt well cared for too! ## Where it is - Dongam Tteokgalbi (동암떡갈비) - 160 Gijanghaean-ro, 3rd floor, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan, South Korea - 부산광역시 기장군 기장읍 기장해안로 160 3층 - 35.1916366, 129.2166203 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%8F%99%EC%95%94%EB%96%A1%EA%B0%88%EB%B9%84/@35.1916366,129.2166203,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gyeongnam-lunch-slate/gijang-dongam-tteokgalbi-cheese-set-weekend-lunch/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt