Pet-friendly pork barbecue restaurant in Suyeong, Busan: Donbegi

While looking for a pork barbecue restaurant in Gwangalli for a family meal, I visited Donbegi Gwang-an Branch (돈베기 광안점). It is pet-friendly and offers parking support. The thick, chewy ogyeopsal was what I remembered most from this meal.

Where is it, and can I bring a pet or dine in a group?

Donbegi Gwang-an Branch is on the first and second floors of 34 Millakbondong-ro 11beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan.

At the time of the original post, it was open daily from noon to 11 p.m. Pets are welcome, and there are private rooms. The main hall accommodates up to 35 people, so it seemed worth considering for a gathering.

What was the atmosphere like at noon?

We arrived as it opened at noon. For a while, it was just my family, which made for a quiet meal. I heard there can be a wait on weekends.

Where can I park, and how much does it cost?

Use the Seohui Starhills Centum Primo underground parking lot directly across from the entrance. The restaurant supports one hour of free parking, and each additional hour costs ₩2,000. It was convenient for visiting by car with my family.

After parking underground, you can reach the restaurant by coming out along the side path beside the convenience store.

How did the staff-grilled ogyeopsal taste?

The ogyeopsal, five-layer pork belly, was thick. The staff grilled it directly on a cast-iron griddle, so I could eat comfortably; the high heat browned the outside while keeping the juices inside.

I did not notice any unpleasant smell when I ate it. It was neither dry nor overly greasy, and I liked its chewy texture. My family was satisfied with the meat too.

What comes with the ogyeopsal?

There was a wide range of accompaniments, including pink salt, pickled shiitake mushrooms, wasabi, ssamjang (seasoned soybean paste), pickled shredded chili peppers, and pa-jeoraegi (seasoned scallion salad). I could combine them to suit my taste, and the pork was also good with pollock roe.

They also grilled mushrooms, chili peppers, and green onions. The vegetables browned in the pork fat suited my taste, so I finished them all.

Were the kimchi stew and rice worth having too?

Taking spoonfuls of hot kimchi stew while eating the pork worked well. The aged kimchi was good too, and I kept reaching for it throughout the meal.

The bowl of rice stayed with me more than I expected. It was savory and sticky enough that I even took a separate photo of it. Topping the rice with a piece of pork and having it with kimchi stew and aged kimchi made for a satisfying meal.

How was it as a family dinner?

My family had a quiet meal, and because the staff grilled the meat, I could focus on eating. The parking support was convenient, and I felt the atmosphere would also work for a date meal. I liked the combination of chewy ogyeopsal, kimchi stew, and rice, so I would like to return for the ogyeopsal.