Pork cutlet with jjolmyeon and non-alcoholic beer near Pyeongdong

In short

Jinsim King Donkatsu Pyeongdong Branch is a donkatsu (pork cutlet) restaurant near Pyeongdong Station in Gwangsan, Gwangju. The writer visited with a friend from a walking club, ordering the Jinsim King Donkatsu, the jjol fish cutlet, and Cloud non-alcoholic beer, filling up on soup, broth, lettuce, side dishes, and sauce at the self-serve corner. The king donkatsu was a solid classic, and the jjol fish cutlet (fish cutlet with jjolmyeon noodles) was such a standout that they're already planning to come back.

Table spread of king donkatsu at Jinsim King Donkatsu Pyeongdong Branch

Good to know

Hours
10:00–21:00 (last order 20:30)
Ordering
Table kiosk ordering
Ordered
1 jjol fish cutlet, 1 Jinsim King Donkatsu, 2 Cloud non-alcoholic beers
Self-serve corner
Soup, broth, lettuce, side dishes, sauce
Convenience
Group-friendly, takeout, delivery, large parking lot
Certification
Certified Hanwoo/Hanton (Korean pork) restaurant

as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026

Time is flying by! September, fighting~! I'm on vacation this week so I'm really soaking up the relaxation haha

This time I went with my friend from the walking club I like~! Let me introduce Jinsim King Donkatsu Pyeongdong Branch, a solid choice for donkatsu near Pyeongdong Station, lunch near Pyeongdong Station, a date spot near Pyeongdong Station, or a place to eat near Gwangju Songjeong Station~! Ba-bam

Table spread of king donkatsu at Jinsim King Donkatsu Pyeongdong Branch
Donkatsu and jjol fish cutlet at Jinsim King Donkatsu Pyeongdong Branch

Location and hours of Jinsim King Donkatsu Pyeongdong Branch

  • Address: 11-13 Pyeongdong-ro 800beon-gil, 1st floor, Unit 102, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (Gwangsan-gu Okdong 167-7)
  • Hours: 10:00 – 21:00
  • Last order: 20:30
  • Group-friendly, takeout, delivery, parking available
Storefront entrance of Jinsim King Donkatsu Pyeongdong Branch
Business hours sign at the entrance

A snapshot at the entrance of Jinsim King Donkatsu Pyeongdong Branch, a great choice for donkatsu near Pyeongdong Station, lunch near Pyeongdong Station, a date near Pyeongdong Station, or food near Gwangju Songjeong Station~! The hours are as mentioned above!

Large parking lot in front of the restaurant

There's a large parking lot set up out front, so you can park comfortably~!

Menu board at Jinsim King Donkatsu Pyeongdong Branch

Kiosk ordering: what we picked

There's a wide variety on the menu~! You order via the kiosk right at your table~! We ordered one jjol fish cutlet, one Jinsim King Donkatsu, and two Cloud non-alcoholic beers.

Ordering via the table kiosk
Certified Korean pork restaurant sign and interior view

It's a certified Korean pork restaurant, which added to my trust, and they say they cook it thinking of it as food for their own family — no way it could taste bad~!

Self-serve corner with soup and side dishes

The self-serve corner setup

At the self-serve corner you grab soup, broth, lettuce, side dishes, sauce, and so on~! Just take as much as you'll eat~!

Soup and side dishes brought from the self-serve corner
Self-serve side dishes with neatly placed spoons and chopsticks

We grabbed everything from the self-serve corner~! My friend had nicely set out the spoons and chopsticks. (Such a thoughtful touch)

The taste of Jinsim King Donkatsu and jjol fish cutlet

The Jinsim King Donkatsu arrived. The portion of king donkatsu is huge, haha. Not-so-secret secret: the Jinsim Double King Donkatsu actually comes with two cutlets~^^ haha

A generously portioned plate of Jinsim King Donkatsu

Since my friend and I both had plans today, we toasted with non-alcoholic beer instead~! haha This would also be great for a lunchtime drink with coworkers!

Toasting with Cloud non-alcoholic beer

A close-up of the jjol fish cutlet~ haha Getting to eat fish cutlet and jjolmyeon noodles at the same time was such a treat!

Close-up of jjol fish cutlet served with jjolmyeon

I hadn't held a knife in so long that I basically destroyed the fish cutlet. ㅠㅠ But it was still so tasty~! haha It totally matched my taste, which made me really happy.

Fish cutlet cut with a knife

My friend nicely cut up the king donkatsu for me, so I got to eat comfortably.

King donkatsu cut into bite-sized pieces
A piece of king donkatsu dipped in sauce
The jjolmyeon portion of the jjol fish cutlet

The jjol fish cutlet was a total standout~! haha At first I thought about just ordering jjolmyeon, but then I saw the fish cutlet was paired with jjolmyeon, so I ordered the jjol fish cutlet instead. As expected, it was so good~! haha The Jinsim King Donkatsu, their signature dish, had that solid, back-to-basics flavor and I loved it.

Close-up of the signature Jinsim King Donkatsu
Selfie taken at the restaurant after the meal

I ate well and took a selfie afterward~^^

Who should visit

BMI 29 me, along with my friend from the walking club I like, enjoyed the Jinsim King Donkatsu and jjol fish cutlet at Jinsim King Donkatsu Pyeongdong Branch, a great choice for donkatsu near Pyeongdong Station, lunch near Pyeongdong Station, a date near Pyeongdong Station, or food near Gwangju Songjeong Station~! My friend enjoyed it too, which made me happy~ haha

The Pyeongdong Industrial Complex is nearby, so if you work in Pyeongdong, this would be a great spot for lunch or dinner! The parking lot is also huge, so it's great for a visit with family or for a date~! It's not far from Gwangju Songjeong Station either, whether you drive or take the subway, so it's worth the trip from there too for great donkatsu!haha

It was so good I'm planning to come back~! The staff were also friendly, which made the experience even better. If you're looking for a good restaurant near Gwangju Songjeong Station, Pyeongdong Station, a date spot near Pyeongdong Station, a lunch spot near Pyeongdong Industrial Complex, or a place for solo dining or group meals near Pyeongdong Station, I'd recommend Jinsim King Donkatsu Pyeongdong Branch in Gwangju.

Where it is

Jinsim King Donkatsu Pyeongdong Branch진심왕돈까스 평동점

11-13 Pyeongdong-ro 800beon-gil, 1st floor, Unit 102, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, South Korea전남광주통합특별시 광산구 평동로800번길 11-13 1층 102호

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