Abalone jang pot rice set near Tongdosa, Yangsan: Deodo Gejang
In short
Deodo Gejang is a soy-marinated crab and assorted jang (marinated seafood) restaurant near Tongdosa IC in Yangsan, Gyeongnam. On the way back from Tongdosa with her mother, the writer ordered the assorted jang nutritious pot rice set at ₩28,000 per person for two, which brought abalone jang, octopus jang, shrimp jang, soy-marinated crab and spicy marinated crab plus pot rice and sides like kimchi pancake, grilled fish and bulgogi. With a large private parking lot and tidy, generous banchan and mains, Deodo Gejang is an easy choice for a meal with parents.
Good to know
- Address
- Unit 202, Building 2, 2648 Yangsan-daero, Habuk-myeon, Yangsan-si, Gyeongnam
- Hours
- Daily 11:00–20:00 (last order 19:30)
- Parking
- Private parking lot available
- What we ordered
- Assorted jang nutritious pot rice set, ₩28,000 per person, ordered for two
- Location
- 4 minutes by car from the Tongdosa entrance, 1 minute from Tongdosa IC
- Price reference
- ₩28,000 ≈ $21 (2026-09-15)
as written by the visitor on Sep 15, 2026
A few days ago my mom and I went to Tongdosa in Yangsan — and you know how it goes, you can't fully enjoy the scenery without good food after, haha. I'd heard there was a great restaurant nearby that's perfect for bringing parents, so I made a note to check it out!
So let me kick off this story of eating the assorted jang nutritious pot rice at Deodo Gejang (더도게장), a Yangsan restaurant near Tongdosa.
Deodo Gejang — address 경남 양산시 하북면 양산대로 2648 2동 202호, open daily 11:00–20:00 (last order 19:30), dedicated parking available.
Where is Deodo Gejang and is there parking?
This Yangsan restaurant near Tongdosa is about 4 minutes by car from the Tongdosa entrance, and just 1 minute from Tongdosa IC.
Parking is a worry wherever you go these days, but Deodo Gejang has a spacious dedicated parking lot!
Being able to eat without worrying about parking was such a plus.
Inside Deodo Gejang: is it good for a family meal?
As befits a newly opened restaurant, the interior felt spacious right away. The tables were spaced generously too. Overall it was clean and comfortable — perfect for group gatherings or a family meal out.
Deodo Gejang menu and what we ordered
The menu board at this Yangsan restaurant near Tongdosa! We ordered the assorted jang nutritious pot rice set (₩28,000 per person) for two.
What side dishes come with the set?
Soon the staff set out the basic banchan (side dishes). A lot of places skimp on banchan these days, but here we got kimchi pancake, grilled fish, and more.
So many side dishes, all clean-tasting too — this felt like a good place to bring parents for a meal.
I thought I'd just be getting crab, but there was chewy bulgogi and refreshing crab doenjang (soybean paste soup) too — a spread that anyone, young or old, would love!
How the assorted jang set tastes: abalone, octopus, shrimp and crab
Then came today's main event! Look at that visual, amazing right?
Of course there's soy crab, but also octopus, abalone, shrimp, and quail eggs — a whole plate of assorted jang piled high and looking incredibly appetizing!
My mouth is watering just writing this post!
I reached for the soft-looking abalone jang first — not tough at all, it just melted in my mouth!
The soy sauce must have been good quality, because instead of tasting salty, it had a rich, deep flavor that still felt clean. The octopus was tender too, soft enough that even older folks could enjoy it without any trouble.
Shrimp jang tends to go mushy and lose its texture if it's not fresh, but—
—this Yangsan restaurant near Tongdosa kept the bouncy, springy bite alive. Thumbs up!
The nutritious pot rice and nurungji (scorched rice)
Then the nutritious pot rice arrives, even better eaten together! It's already good with plain rice, but with pot rice it's even better, of course. After finishing the rice, sip the nurungji (scorched rice tea) — it warms you right up, so don't skip it!
Today's real main event, the soy crab, tastes best when you press it flat and take one big satisfying bite.
Scoop a spoonful of rice into the crab shell and mix it up — total rice thief! My mouth is watering just thinking about it.
How spicy is the yangnyeom gejang (spicy marinated crab)?
Spicy marinated crab has a different charm from the soy version — the sauce isn't overly spicy, just moderately sweet and spicy in a way that keeps you coming back!
Not too intense, so it paired really well with rice — moderately spicy, with a soft, springy texture that just slid right down.
I'm someone who thinks you really need to go to a restaurant that does it right when it comes to crab jang, because a bad one can come out smelly or fishy—
—but at this Yangsan restaurant near Tongdosa, one bite in and I was nodding along. Both the soy and spicy marinated crab were clean and delicious, no notes — I loved it.
Honest verdict on Deodo Gejang
This was my first visit to this Yangsan restaurant near Tongdosa. One bite and I understood why it's so well known! The banchan alone was varied, and the main dish was delicious too — this felt like exactly the place to bring your parents for a meal.
If you want to enjoy an assortment of jang alongside a warm bowl of nutritious pot rice, I'd say it's worth a visit at least once.
Where it is
경남 양산시 하북면 양산대로 2648 2동 202호, South Korea경상남도 양산시 하북면 양산대로 2648 2동 202호
