Donkkot Pineun Jip: A Spacious and Comfortable Spot for Group Gatherings in Seomyeon
Last week, I met up with my high school friends for drinks after a long time. As we get older, we tend to prefer places with hearty food, so we decided to go to Donkkot Pineun Jip, a well-known spot in Seomyeon for group gatherings.
If we're talking about hearty food, nothing beats meat! So we headed to a Korean BBQ place that also serves alcohol.
After searching for a place near Seomyeon, we settled on one that's already famous for group gatherings and known for its delicious meat.
Donkkot Pineun Jip
- Address: 50, Bujeon-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan
- Hours: Daily, 3 PM - 6 AM
It was easy to find, just a bit down from Lotte Department Store. The place we went to was called Donkkot Pineun Jip, which has a pretty name.
The interior was simple and clean, not cluttered at all. The restaurant was also spacious and easy to move around in.
And they even had a self-service side dish bar, which was great.
We split up and sat at adjacent tables, ordering what we each wanted to eat.
Once we were seated and had ordered, the table was quickly set. The basic side dishes that came out were beautifully arranged and looked delicious.
This was a mushroom pickle of some sort. It was an unfamiliar side dish, so I was curious and tried it first.
The chewy texture of the mushrooms was perfectly preserved, and the refreshing taste added to the mild flavor of the mushrooms, making it an exquisite dish.
I was also surprised to see high-quality soy-marinated shrimp (saeujang) being served.
I wondered if a Korean BBQ place would be good at making saeujang, but the shrimp were plump and juicy, and the soy sauce had permeated them perfectly. The flavor was just right, and it would be great with rice.
At my table, we started with Hanwoo (Korean beef) Chadol Bakyi (thinly sliced brisket).
This place is famous for its black pork, but it turns out they're also good at cooking Hanwoo.
We visited this Korean BBQ restaurant while looking for a group gathering spot in Seomyeon, and I was very satisfied from the start. I had high expectations for the meat.
And the meat was so delicious that it literally melted in my mouth. I was completely satisfied.
The color of the meat was exceptional, and it looked so appetizing that it was clear this was a high-quality restaurant.
I took a bite of the tender and well-grilled Chadol Bakyi, and even though I could feel the chewy texture, it was so soft that it just melted in my mouth.
I didn't even have to chew much, and the melting flavor was amazing.
And I discovered my favorite side dish here: scallion salad.
The crunchy and slightly spicy flavor was even better when eaten with the meat.
It was so delicious that I devoured it endlessly.
The grill was large, so it was perfect for grilling other side dishes along with the meat.
The combination of grilled bracken, kimchi, and bean sprouts wrapped in meat was a taste of happiness that made my heart flutter.
Everyone knows that bracken is delicious when eaten with pork belly or black pork, right?
This time, I tried it with Chadol Bakyi, and it was another perfect combination.
Everyone was happy to see each other after a long time, so we each had a shot of soju. The meat was so delicious that we drank faster than usual and forgot all about saving room for a second round.
My friend's table ordered the thick-cut black pork belly, which is apparently very popular at Donkkot Pineun Jip.
It was really thick, just like the name says, so they grilled it all for us.
I was very satisfied with the unexpected service that allowed us to sit back and relax.
Here, they grill the meat until it's almost fried on the outside and then cut it into bite-sized pieces.
The crisp and clean sound of the scissors cutting through the meat was proof of its freshness.
The cut surfaces revealed the meat's fair and red flesh, which made my mouth water.
Fortunately, the skilled staff quickly cooked the meat through, so we didn't have to wait long to eat.
The staff grilled the meat with expert skill, lining it up and making it look delicious.
The aroma of the thick-cut black pork belly was so enticing that I almost forgot about the Chadol Bakyi I had eaten earlier.
They also served meljeot (fermented anchovy sauce) with the black pork, so I dipped the meat in it and tried it.
Meljeot is a sauce that some people love and others hate, but the sauce here was easy to eat, so I think even beginners could try it.
I wrapped the meat in lettuce with two pieces at a time, and it was so delicious that everyone forgot about talking and just enjoyed the meal in silence.
After enjoying the generous portions of meat, I felt that I had to finish the meal properly at such a great restaurant, so we each ordered a main dish.
It was so delicious that I couldn't help but overeat. I completely forgot about finding a place for a second round in Seomyeon after the meat.
We were divided between those who wanted bibim naengmyeon (spicy cold noodles) and those who wanted doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew), but I personally preferred the bibim naengmyeon.
I've always loved noodles, and I'm the type of person who believes that you absolutely have to eat noodles with meat, so I was a bit more fond of the bibim naengmyeon.
But the doenjang jjigae was also really delicious, with a rich and flavorful broth.
The quality of the doenjang jjigae was much better than what you usually get at Korean BBQ restaurants. You can get some sungnyung (scorched rice tea) from the self-service corner and eat it with the stew for a clean and refreshing feeling.
If you're looking for a group gathering spot in Seomyeon, I highly recommend trying Donkkot Pineun Jip, where you can enjoy high-quality meat and naturally crave more drinks!
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