Sweet potato cheese cutlet to go at Naju pork cutlet spot: Jinsim Wang

Picking a lunch spot in Naju Innovation City can actually be tricky because there are more options than you'd expect. Today I want to share my visit to Jinsim Wang Donkkaseu, a great choice for a no-fuss meal in Naju Innovation City.

Why order both pork cutlet and fish cutlet at Jinsim Wang?

Pork cutlet and fish cutlet are both fried dishes, but they taste quite different. Pork cutlet is all about the meaty flavor and chew, while fish cutlet is softer and lighter. So instead of ordering just one, I got the sweet potato cheese pork cutlet and the fish cutlet together — comparing the two flavors was half the fun.

The appeal of fish cutlet is hitting that crispy coating first, then the soft fish inside. If pork feels a bit heavy or you want to try something different alongside your usual cutlet, fish cutlet is a solid pick.

Self-serve soup, scallion broth and the serving robot at Jinsim Wang

Jinsim Wang Donkkaseu Naju Innovation Branch has a simple self-serve bar where you scoop your own soup. It was honestly better than the soup at a hotel buffet I had at a wedding just the other day. The scallion broth was great too.

It was too busy to get a photo of the dining room! We got free cola from a Naver review event. A serving robot brought our food out fast.

We ordered the sweet potato cheese pork cutlet, cold buckwheat noodles, and fish cutlet with jjolmyeon.

Sweet potato cheese pork cutlet: sweet and nutty in one bite

The first thing that caught my eye was the sweet potato cheese pork cutlet. I was most excited about pairing the pork cutlet's crispy coating — which I think is really its main appeal — with the mild sweetness of sweet potato and the savory richness of cheese.

One bite in, and the crispy cutlet came with the sweetness of the sweet potato, plus a soft, rich flavor from the cheese. It felt different from eating a plain pork cutlet — the sweetness added something new. If you tend to prefer cheese cutlets or sweet add-ins like sweet potato over a basic pork cutlet, this one's worth trying.

Fish cutlet with jjolmyeon: huge portion, extra crunch

The fish cutlet and jjolmyeon surprised me twice — first with the huge portion, then with how crispy the fish cutlet was. I wondered how we'd finish all that jjolmyeon, but we did. The fish cutlet was so crispy and delicious I stopped to take another photo halfway through.

My daughter's sweet potato cheese pork cutlet was also so generous we ended up packing the rest to take home.

Lettuce wraps from the self-serve bar

Wait — the lettuce at the self-serve bar is clearly meant for wrapping, right? So I tried a lettuce wrap too. Even my other half, who isn't a fan of fried food, wrapped some up with the lettuce, doenjang and chili.

The owner clearly planned for the generous portions — we packed up the leftovers ourselves at the self-serve station.

What makes the fish cutlet different

Pork cutlet and fish cutlet are both fried dishes, but they taste quite different. Pork cutlet centers on meaty flavor and chew, while fish cutlet is lighter and softer. Tasting the tender fish inside is really the appeal. I picked the fish cutlet with jjolmyeon because pork felt a bit heavy and I wanted something different alongside it — and it passed the test!!

When you're craving pork cutlet in Naju Innovation City

Pork cutlet is one of those dishes I crave even on an ordinary day. A crispy, warm cutlet makes for a simple yet filling meal. If you're stuck on what to eat for lunch in Naju Innovation City, or looking for something to eat with kids, pork cutlet is an easy, comfortable choice.

Today at Jinsim Wang Donkkaseu, a favorite spot in Naju Innovation City, I tried the sweet potato cheese pork cutlet and the fish cutlet with jjolmyeon. If you want something different from a basic pork cutlet, go for the sweet potato cheese version; if you like lighter flavors, try the fish cutlet.

Jinsim Wang Donkkaseu Naju Innovation Branch: address, parking, hours

• Address: 10 Ujeong-ro, Ba-dong 101-ho, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do, South Korea
• Parking: Large shopping complex parking lot
• Hours: 10:30–20:30, last order

Our family of three had a very filling lunch at Jinsim Wang Donkkaseu. I noticed there was no gamey smell to the meat at all — turns out they use domestic Korean pork instead of imported, which fits the name Jinsim ("sincere").

Final thoughts on Jinsim Wang Donkkaseu in Naju

Today I shared my own experience with the sweet potato cheese pork cutlet and the fish cutlet with jjolmyeon at Jinsim Wang Donkkaseu in Naju Innovation City. The sweet potato cheese pork cutlet stood out for combining sweet potato's sweetness with cheese's savory richness, while the fish cutlet with jjolmyeon offered a different, lighter flavor that worked well alongside it. The shopping complex parking lot is spacious, and you register at the kiosk on your way out after eating. Hope this helps with your next meal decision!