# Gimhae Chinese restaurant with tender tangsuyuk: Dongbaek - By Chabun (https://superchart.com/en/@jeju-eating-out/) - Written Sep 10, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gimhae, Gyeongnam - Sponsored: This post was written with support for a visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@jeju-eating-out/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@jeju-eating-out/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk/index.md) ## In short Dongbaek is a Chinese restaurant with private rooms in Dongsang-dong, Gimhae, Gyeongnam. We ordered seafood jjamppong, an extra-large fresh-meat ganjajang, fresh pork loin tangsuyuk, and rice for a very filling meal. Verdict: Dongbaek is an easy choice for family meals and gatherings. ## Good to know - **Address**: 1F, 514 Gaya-ro, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea - **Hours**: 11:00–21:00 - **Break time**: 15:30–16:30 (weekends 15:30–17:00) - **Last order**: 20:20 - **Parking**: Dedicated parking; use Dongbaek Parking Lot 2 (Dongsang-dong 114-2) if full - **Ordered**: Seafood jjamppong, fresh-meat ganjajang (extra-large), fresh pork loin tangsuyuk, steamed rice *as written by the visitor on Sep 10, 2026* ![Signature dishes at Dongbaek, a Chinese restaurant in Gimhae](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk-01-7o048-966.webp) I had an errand in Gimhae today and wanted Chinese food for lunch, so I looked up a good nearby spot. Dongbaek happened to be close by, so we went straight there. ## Dongbaek in Dongsang-dong, Gimhae: location and parking ![Location guide for Dongbaek in Dongsang-dong, Gimhae](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk-02-12eav-966.webp) ![Area around Dongbaek's location](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk-03-81003-966.webp) Dongbaek, a private-room restaurant in Gimhae, is near Hwalcheon Hill in Dongsang-dong, Gimhae, across from Handeok Apartment. It has its own parking lot, which made parking easy. For easier access to the entrance, set your navigation destination to 514 Gaya-ro, Gimhae-si. If the lot is full, use Dongbaek Parking Lot 2 (Dongsang-dong 114-2). ## Spacious, upscale private-room atmosphere ![Spacious interior of Dongbaek](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk-04-ikslk-966.webp) ![Private room interior at Dongbaek](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk-05-1fznm-966.webp) Once inside Dongbaek, the restaurant was much bigger than I expected. The atmosphere was clean and upscale! There were lots of private rooms too, so it looked suitable for gatherings and even formal family meetings. Wouldn't it be nice to have a place like this close to home? Haha. There may be a wait at lunchtime, so it might be worth checking the Tabling app before you visit. ### What is at the self-service bar? Dongbaek in Gimhae also has a self-service bar. There are onions, danmuji (yellow pickled radish), zhacai, scissors, tongs, and even warm jasmine tea, which I love!!! 👍 ## A broad menu, from courses to individual meals ![Dongbaek menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk-06-10zc4-966.webp) ![Dongbaek course meal menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk-07-13mru-966.webp) ![Dongbaek meal menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk-08-1e309-966.webp) Most Chinese restaurants only offer individual dishes and meals, so the choices can feel limited. But Dongbaek had lunch-special courses, family set meals, various dishes, and meal options, so there was a really wide selection. I loved that you can order according to your group size and preferences! ![Ordered dishes at Dongbaek](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk-09-3jo9v-966.webp) - Seafood jjamppong - Fresh-meat ganjajang (extra-large) - Fresh pork loin tangsuyuk - Steamed rice ## Seafood jjamppong, fresh-meat ganjajang, and tangsuyuk ![Jasmine tea and utensil place setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk-10-13pes-966.webp) After we ordered, they brought out utensils and refreshing jasmine tea~ I think they serve it cold in summer, haha. This is seasoned zhacai from the self-service bar~ You can only enjoy this when you come to a Chinese restaurant, haha. It had more onions than at other places, with a nice crunchy texture, and it was so tasty that I kept picking at it before the food came out, haha. ![Seasoned zhacai side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk-11-1q6fg-966.webp) The tangsuyuk came out first, then the jjamppong and ganjajang followed shortly after~ ![Ordered tangsuyuk and meal dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk-12-awwbo-966.webp) ### Fresh pork loin tangsuyuk (small) The fresh pork loin tangsuyuk came fried in a thin batter, and the sauce color was unusual, haha. The pink sauce was memorable. And the truly amazing part!!! The meat in the tangsuyuk was soooo tender!!! Seriously, one of the best ever, haha. It was tender enough to make me wonder if they age the fresh pork loin?? Crispy outside, moist inside, and the meat was genuinely tender, so I thought it would be easy for everyone from little children to older adults to enjoy. ### How generous was the seafood jjamppong? ![Seafood jjamppong with shellfish](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk-13-mwah9-966.webp) Next up was the seafood jjamppong! It was Yuni Papa's pick. True to its name, it was loaded with seafood such as mussels, clams, and blue crab. It may not look that way in the photo, but the bowl was quite large in person and there was a good amount too!! ![Generous bowl of seafood jjamppong](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk-14-gk0lb-966.webp) ![Noodles in seafood jjamppong](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk-15-15w0p-966.webp) The noodles were chewy and springy, and the broth had a lightly spicy kick that was delicious. ### Fresh-meat ganjajang (extra-large) ![Extra-large fresh-meat ganjajang](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk-16-g0ugz-966.webp) One dish I really hope you try at Dongbaek is the fresh pork loin ganjajang. As a signature item, it absolutely did not disappoint. We ordered the extra-large size and were shocked by the portion, haha. There was so much that it felt like we mixed it forever lol. ![Mixing ganjajang](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk-17-1dgxz-966.webp) ![Extra-large ganjajang noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk-18-19l8e-966.webp) The glossy ganjajang had springy noodles as a given, and the sauce soaked beautifully into them, coating the mouth so nicely~~~ The moment I tried it, I thought, isn't this exactly what classic ganjajang should taste like? ![Ganjajang noodles coated in sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk-19-1hnzv-966.webp) ![Ganjajang with large pieces of meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk-20-pac2x-966.webp) There were also plenty of big pieces of meat, making it fun to pick them out as you ate. ![Enjoying the ordered dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk-21-1puqt-966.webp) Seriously, every pick that day was excellent!!! ![Chinese meal enjoyed with a child](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk-22-1kfyo-966.webp) The child slurped it all up and ate really well too^^ ![Ganjajang and steamed rice meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk-23-tw421-966.webp) Thinking the portions might be small, we ordered the extra-large size from the start and even added steamed rice, so we were really full. My husband had a total feast that day,,,, He even mixed rice into the ganjajang sauce^^;;; ![Coffee prepared after the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk-24-16c9g-966.webp) They also had coffee ready for after the meal, leaving a pleasant impression right through to the end. ## Where it is - Dongbaek (동백) - 1F, 514 Gaya-ro, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea - 경상남도 김해시 가야로 514 1층 - 35.2363487, 128.888979 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%8F%99%EB%B0%B1/@35.2363487,128.888979,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@jeju-eating-out/gimhae-dongbaek-ganzzajang-tangsuyuk/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt