# Changwon Korean BBQ with thick pork neck: Donmi Gaok - By Minseo (https://superchart.com/en/@harbor-stool-busan/) - Written Sep 12, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Changwon, Gyeongnam - Sponsored: This post was written with support for a visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@harbor-stool-busan/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@harbor-stool-busan/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork/index.md) ## In short Donmi Gaok Jinhae Main Branch is an aged-pork restaurant in I-dong, Jinhae-gu, Changwon. On a return visit, the thick pork neck, special pork belly, and gabrisal were grilled by the staff, while the foil-roasted king oyster mushroom stood out. Donmi Gaok is a strong pick for pork neck and a warm, filling finish. ## Good to know - **Address**: 1F, 94 Dongjin-ro, Jinhae-gu, Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea (경남 창원시 진해구 동진로 94 1층) - **Hours**: Weekdays 17:00–23:00; weekends from 12:00 - **Parking**: Dedicated parking by the entrance; roadside parking nearby when full - **Aged flower pork neck**: 130 g, ₩12,000 - **Aged special pork belly**: ₩12,000 - **Aged whole gabrisal**: ₩12,000 - **Aged Jeju bone-in pork loin**: 350 g, ₩34,000 - **Seating**: Bar, tables for 4–6, and private rooms - **Payment**: Changwon Love Gift Certificate (ZeroPay) accepted *as written by the visitor on Sep 12, 2026* ![Donmi Gaok Jinhae Main Branch main image](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork-01-191br-1200.webp) I recently went back to Donmi Gaok (돈미가옥), one of Jinhae's standout pork barbecue spots, for the first time in ages! Let me share my return-visit review :) ## Donmi Gaok Jinhae Main Branch restaurant information ![Donmi Gaok restaurant information](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork-02-rjnlp-900.webp) Donmi Gaok is a great restaurant for aged pork in I-dong, Jinhae. I first visited three years ago and enjoyed it so much that I came back—and in the meantime, they had even opened a branch in Sangnam-dong~! ## Aged flower pork neck menu and what we ordered ![Donmi Gaok aged flower pork neck menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork-03-1weh2-900.webp) Donmi Gaok's signature item is aged flower pork neck. Along with it, I ordered a good variety: special pork belly and whole gabrisal as well. - Aged flower pork neck (130 g): ₩12,000 - Aged special pork belly: ₩12,000 - Aged whole gabrisal: ₩12,000 - Aged Jeju bone-in pork loin (350 g): ₩34,000 ![Ordered selection of aged pork](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork-04-1x0l9-900.webp) At Donmi Gaok, too, the staff grill the well-aged pork themselves so deliciously that all you need to do is wait patiently. ![Staff grilling aged pork](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork-05-i2uxe-900.webp) ## Banchan and sauce combinations To introduce the banchan (Korean side dishes) first, ![Donmi Gaok basic banchan spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork-06-opbxd-900.webp) there are five sauces, ![Five types of meat sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork-07-eqov0-900.webp) green onion kimchi, pickled mustard greens, and chilled shredded radish, ![Green onion kimchi and pickled side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork-08-c3xqg-900.webp) plus seasoned lettuce and scallion salad. I tried every single one, and Donmi Gaok's basic side dishes were really tasty. They were clean-tasting but kept me reaching back for more :) At last, the aged pork, shishito peppers, and king oyster mushrooms arrived. ![Aged pork and vegetable selection](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork-09-58ckt-900.webp) ## Thick aged pork grilled by the staff One thing that stood out at Donmi Gaok was just how thick all the cuts of pork were! ![Thick cuts of aged pork](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork-10-qmh5v-900.webp) When you cook thick pork yourself, it often ends up overdone outside but undercooked in the middle, ![Staff grilling thick pork](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork-11-lnoa8-900.webp) ![Thick flower pork neck and king oyster mushrooms at Donmi Gaok in I-dong, Jinhae](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork-12-1n05v-900.webp) but at Donmi Gaok, the staff expertly grill it themselves, so I could enjoy meat that was properly cooked and full of juices 💗 Once it is cooked, they place the meat over solid fuel so it stays warm to the very end. They also put bracken fern on the tray; I think it had a perilla-seed dressing? The sauce went beautifully with the fern, so it was delicious on its own and with the meat too. ![Bracken fern and sauce served with meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork-13-40m9z-900.webp) The salted fermented cutlassfish innards were savory too, and delicious as a dip, ![Salted fermented cutlassfish innards accompaniment](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork-14-64ka1-900.webp) ### First bite of the signature flower pork neck The first bite was flower pork neck. With just a dab of salt, you can taste it as it is: even though it is neck meat, it is not dry at all, but moist and full of rich flavor ♥ ![Flower pork neck dipped in salt](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork-15-8nmtn-900.webp) After one bite, you will immediately understand why flower pork neck, rather than pork belly, is Donmi Gaok's signature item. It is also fun to choose sauces and make different combinations. Yum with shiitake-wasabi, too! Like I said earlier, even cut up, each piece is seriously thick, right!? ### Pork neck fat and gabrisal texture Next was pork neck fat. ![Grilled fatty section of pork neck](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork-16-129ys-900.webp) It was my first time eating just the fatty section of pork neck, and I would describe it as right between pork neck and pork belly. It was a little richer than pork neck ✨ ![Rich fatty section of pork neck](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork-17-1vabm-900.webp) Last was gabrisal, the pork cheek/neck-adjacent cut. Its first bite had the tender texture of pork neck but with a little more fat, and as I chewed, I could also feel its pleasantly springy texture. ![Springy gabrisal](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork-18-49c41-900.webp) ## The highlight: foil-roasted king oyster mushroom Ah, the Donmi Gaok highlight that absolutely cannot be left out is the king oyster mushroom. Lots of barbecue places grill king oyster mushrooms alongside the meat, but for this mushroom, Donmi Gaok is truly top-tier!! ![King oyster mushroom roasted in foil](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork-19-znlqe-900.webp) They wrapped the king oyster mushroom in foil and grilled it from the start, so it came out sooo full of mushroom juices, bouncy and moist—just as delicious as the meat❣️ ![Roasted king oyster mushroom releasing its juices](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork-20-14cjh-900.webp) That is not oil by the side of the bowl—it is king oyster mushroom juice!! Kimchi stew comes as a basic side, which I loved because you only need to order a bowl of rice to make a full meal—no need to order doenjang stew or a separate finishing dish :) ![Kimchi stew and a bowl of black rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork-21-dtjnr-900.webp) The bowl of rice was freshly cooked black rice too, so it made for a delicious end to the meal~! ## The atmosphere: bar, tables, and private rooms ![Restaurant interior in gray and black tones](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork-22-mzns9-900.webp) Donmi Gaok has a stylish yet neat atmosphere. The muted gray and black tones are warmed up with the lighting. There is bar seating too, ![Donmi Gaok bar seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork-23-1e77w-900.webp) as well as tables for four to six people, ![Donmi Gaok table seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork-24-1k9jm-900.webp) and separate private rooms, so it looked like a good spot for group gatherings too. Next time, I would love to reserve ahead and use a private room. ## Payment and parking information Changwon Love Gift Certificate (ZeroPay) payment is accepted. There is dedicated Donmi Gaok parking by the first-floor entrance. If it is full, roadside parking is also possible nearby since this is a residential area. If you are looking for a neat, delicious pork barbecue restaurant in Jinhae—especially one known for pork neck—I highly recommend Donmi Gaok Jinhae Main Branch! ## Where it is - Donmi Gaok Jinhae Main Branch (돈미가옥 진해본점) - 1F, 94 Dongjin-ro, Jinhae-gu, Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea (경상남도 창원시 진해구 동진로 94 1층) - 경상남도 창원시 진해구 동진로 94 1층 - 35.1488342, 128.702765 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%8F%88%EB%AF%B8%EA%B0%80%EC%98%A5%20%EC%A7%84%ED%95%B4%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@35.1488342,128.702765,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@harbor-stool-busan/jinhae-donmigaok-thick-pork/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt