Suyeong pork restaurant with staff-grilled ogeopsal: Donbegi

On a recommendation from a Gwangalli resident, I went to Donbegi Gwang-an Branch (돈베기 광안점) near the beach. I ordered snowflake ogeopsal (five-layer pork belly); its thick cut and the texture of the staff-grilled pork stayed with me.

Where is the restaurant, and what is parking like?

The address is 34 Millakbon-dong-ro 11beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan, South Korea, on the first and second floors. The hours listed in the original post are daily from noon to 11:30 p.m.

There was a note that dedicated parking may be limited or unavailable. The original post suggested nearby private parking lots or the Gwangalli Beach public parking lot, but the availability of dedicated parking needs to be confirmed.

Were there diners with pets?

During my visit, I saw a table dining with a dog. However, I did not confirm which pets are allowed or the conditions for bringing them.

What did I order, and how much was it?

• Snowflake ogeopsal: Three portions were ₩50,400, or ₩16,800 per portion.
• Seafood doenjang-jjigae (soybean paste stew): ₩5,500; I ordered it medium-spicy.
• Steamed rice: ₩1,000.

These prices are those recorded in the original post and may change depending on the restaurant.

What were the side dishes and self-service bar like?

The basic table setting was neat. The bean sprout soup was refreshing and made a good starter before the pork, while the savory scallion salad and pollock roe also went well with it.

There was a self-service bar for replenishing side dishes. The cutlery was neatly set out, and aprons were available.

How was the staff-grilled snowflake ogeopsal?

The snowflake ogeopsal was thickly cut, with closely spaced knife scores across the surface. A staff member grilled the pork directly.

The grilled pork was crisp outside and moist inside. It had a nutty, juicy flavor when chewed, and I liked the level of doneness the staff member achieved.

What goes well with the pork?

Because the pork itself was seasoned, I felt the first piece would be good with only salt. After that, it was nice to alternate ssam vegetables, wasabi, and the house sauce; aged kimchi also paired well.

I also kept reaching for a side dish that looked like pickled chili peppers. I ate the pork wrapped in ssam (leaf wraps), too.

How spicy was the medium seafood doenjang-jjigae?

After eating a good amount of pork, I finished the meal with seafood doenjang-jjigae and rice. The stew had a rich, deep flavor. I do not usually eat very spicy food, but the medium spice level I ordered was pleasantly spicy for me.

What kinds of gatherings did the atmosphere suit?

The interior was clean and pleasant. I thought it would suit a family gathering, a date, or sharing pork and drinks with friends.

I was especially satisfied with the juices in the thick-cut pork and the staff member's grilling. It is somewhere I would like to revisit when I want ogeopsal in Gwangalli.