# Gwangjin Seoul Korean BBQ with staff grilling: Donstar Charcoal Grill - By Danbi K. (https://superchart.com/en/@nook-meals-seoul/) - Written Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gwangjin, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written with support for a visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@nook-meals-seoul/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@nook-meals-seoul/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar/index.md) ## In short Donstar Charcoal Grill is a Korean barbecue restaurant near Jayang Station in Gwangjin, Seoul. We ordered one serving each of galmaegisal, pork neck, and pork belly, plus steamed egg and extra pork neck, while staff grilled everything for us. Verdict: an easy, satisfying spot for a post-work group dinner. ## Good to know - **Location**: Near Jayang Station (Line 7), Gwangjin-gu, Seoul - **Hours**: Daily 16:00–23:30 (last order 22:30) - **Parking**: Nearby public parking is recommended; ask the restaurant before visiting - **Amenities**: Group seating, Naver reservations, and staff grilling service - **What we ordered**: One serving each of galmaegisal, pork neck, and pork belly; steamed egg; extra pork neck *as written by the visitor on Sep 11, 2026* ## A charcoal-grill restaurant close to Jayang Station I met up with my high school friends for the first time in a while. We were looking for a good Korean BBQ place around Jayang Station, found one close to the station that looked promising, and I had to share it! ![Donstar Charcoal Grill near Jayang Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar-01-h3ytq-1200.webp) It was Donstar Charcoal Grill (돈스타 숯불구이)! It seems to be well known as a company-dinner spot near Jayang Station too. When we walked in, it definitely felt like there were lots of office workers around! ![Busy Donstar Charcoal Grill interior at dinner time](https://img.superchart.com/images/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar-02-15292-900.webp) Even on a weekday evening, the place was so packed that we might have had to wait if we had not rushed over right after leaving work. The charcoal aroma swept over us the moment we opened the door, and from the entrance alone I could tell this place was the real deal—my expectations went way up. ### Visit information at a glance - Location: Donstar Charcoal Grill near Jayang Station (Line 7), Gwangjin-gu, Seoul - Hours: Daily 16:00–23:30 (last order 22:30) - Parking: Nearby public parking is recommended (asking the restaurant before visiting is recommended) - Amenities: Group seating, Naver reservations, and staff grilling service ![Donstar Charcoal Grill visit information](https://img.superchart.com/images/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar-03-1e8pc-900.webp) The charcoal grill was all set up. ![Charcoal grill prepared at the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar-04-p05zh-900.webp) It looked like plenty of celebrities had visited too! The walls were filled with signatures. The odds of this being a great restaurant just went up. ## Ordering galmaegisal, pork neck, and pork belly ![Donstar Charcoal Grill menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar-05-1rrbf-900.webp) ![Donstar Charcoal Grill menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar-06-19x4a-900.webp) We ordered one serving each of galmaegisal (pork skirt meat), pork neck, and pork belly. The pork neck and pork belly came pre-grilled, while the galmaegisal arrived fresh. ![Order of galmaegisal, pork neck, and pork belly](https://img.superchart.com/images/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar-07-19omn-900.webp) ![Pre-grilled pork neck and pork belly](https://img.superchart.com/images/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar-08-1auo6-900.webp) ![Fresh galmaegisal and the meat order](https://img.superchart.com/images/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar-09-1kr4g-900.webp) There were plenty of wrap ingredients too. The basic sauces included ssamjang (seasoned soybean paste), salted shrimp, and garlic sauce. The mung bean sprout pickles were tangy and such an interesting touch. ![Ssamjang, salted shrimp, garlic sauce, and mung bean sprout pickles](https://img.superchart.com/images/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar-10-103si-900.webp) ## Staff grilling from start to finish The biggest advantage here is that the staff carefully grill all the meat themselves, from beginning to end. The charcoal heat is so strong that it would be easy to burn the outside while leaving the inside undercooked, but they grilled it crisp on the outside and juicy within. So convenient! ![Meat grilled over charcoal by a staff member](https://img.superchart.com/images/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar-11-fud53-900.webp) For the first bite, I dipped the finished meat lightly in salt, and the burst of juices was no joke. It had no off smell at all, and the chewy yet tender texture had everyone at the table marveling as we dug in enthusiastically. ![Grilled meat dipped in salt](https://img.superchart.com/images/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar-12-2ep1t-900.webp) Nobody had to struggle with the tongs—we could just sit back and eat—so I immediately understood why people rate this place so highly for company dinners near Jayang Station. ![Meat finished through the staff grilling service](https://img.superchart.com/images/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar-13-x1nhc-900.webp) The steamed egg we ordered on the side had a mild flavor, which made it a nice match for the meat. ![Steamed egg ordered with the meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar-14-1mhwu-900.webp) ![Mild steamed egg dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar-15-7qmdy-900.webp) The three of us ordered three servings, but the meat was so good that we added another order of pork neck. ![Extra order of pork neck](https://img.superchart.com/images/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar-16-a50gj-900.webp) ![Additional pork neck order](https://img.superchart.com/images/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar-17-eyjrh-900.webp) ![Recommended meat combination guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar-18-1ltnf-900.webp) Following the recommended combination written on the wall, we tried the meat with garlic sauce, salted shrimp, and mung bean sprout pickles. Having so many ways to eat it made the meal even more fun. ![Garlic sauce, salted shrimp, and mung bean sprout pickle combination](https://img.superchart.com/images/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar-19-1ldbv-900.webp) ## A dedicated burner for bubbling doenjang jjigae all meal The meat was excellent, but the real killer feature that completely won me over was the dedicated burner for doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew) at the table. Usually, as you eat meat, the stew cools down, fat floats to the top, or it gets too salty. Here, though, there is a separate burner right beside the main grill, so you can keep it bubbling away throughout the meal. ![Dedicated doenjang jjigae burner at the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar-20-i6vxr-900.webp) The restaurant was spacious and comfortable, and with the staff's skilled grilling and friendly service, we could eat and chat in total comfort! ![Comfortable Donstar Charcoal Grill dining room](https://img.superchart.com/images/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar-21-1mykz-900.webp) If you are looking for a hearty, no-fuss dinner with coworkers after work, or simply want to enjoy delicious meat without the grilling work, Donstar Charcoal Grill could be a great stop. ![Meal at Donstar Charcoal Grill near Jayang Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar-22-u6s2p-900.webp) If you have been looking for a place near Jayang Station that really knows how to grill meat, I hope this visit helps you enjoy a delicious meal. ## Where it is - Donstar Charcoal Grill (돈스타 숯불구이) - 8 Neungdong-ro 6-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 광진구 능동로6길 8 1층 돈스타 - 37.5342765, 127.0685251 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%8F%88%EC%8A%A4%ED%83%80%20%EC%88%AF%EB%B6%88%EA%B5%AC%EC%9D%B4/@37.5342765,127.0685251,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@nook-meals-seoul/jayang-station-charcoal-grilling-donstar/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt