Don Tung Ji (돈둥지)

Don Tung Ji (돈둥지)
14 Jungang-Ro 72Beon-Gil
279-1 Seogwi-Dong
Seogwipo 63591
South Korea

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Grilling

Wallet-Friendly Korean Barbecue

(Ratings: On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 = Worst and 10 = Best)
Overall: 8
Ambience & Setting: 6
Food & Beverage: 8
Service: 8
Value for Money: 10
Spent about KRW ₩13,000 / SGD $13 per person.

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We chanced upon Don Tung Ji (돈둥지) or 'Money Nest', while searching for places that had beef for Korean barbecue. And it turned out to be the most memorable and affordable barbecue meal we had during our 2023 visit. Would highly recommend visiting Don Tung Ji !

Ambience at Don Tung Ji is casual, with functional furnishings neatly packed within the small and warmly lit place. The ventilation is pretty good, though a slight cooking odour does remain. There's ambient buzz when crowded.

Service at Don Tung Ji is polite. Though staff speak mostly Korean, it's easy to gesture to what you want from the large menu. Staff are hardworking, efficiently fulfilling orders, guiding diners on using the barbecue, and cleaning up quickly.

Food at Don Tung Ji is focused on Korean barbecue, and they're among the few stalls in this area to feature beef on their menu. Quality is good, and portions are large, sized for communal group dining. Prices are the most affordable compared to elsewhere, budget about KRW ₩13,000 / SGD $13 per person.

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Don Tung Ji Exterior

Don Tung Ji Interior

Don Tung Ji Menu

The Beer Kelly (KRW ₩5,000) serves as a refreshing contrast to pair with grilled meats, a little touch of happiness.

Beer Kelly (KRW ₩5,000)

Beer Kelly

While the meats grill in the center of the charcoal fire, the sides are placed into the hot plate side trays to cook. Staff were incredibly hospitable, and kept refilling these sides when finished.

Ready To Barbecue

Ready To Barbecue

Grilling

Grilling

Surprised the Doenjang Jjigae / Soy Bean Paste Stew (KRW ₩Complimentary) was included as part of the set meal. Served towards the end of the meal and warmed over the grill, the bubbling seafood and vegetable stew is packed with simple (but cheap) ingredients, such as tender daikon radish, crisp green onions, spongy tofu bean curd, and tender aehobak / zucchini. Carries robust vegetal grainy sweet savoury earthy spice flavour. Good!

Doenjang Jjigae / Soy Bean Paste Stew (KRW ₩Complimentary)

Doenjang Jjigae / Soy Bean Paste Stew

Doenjang Jjigae / Soy Bean Paste Stew

A medley of sides here, all refillable. Love the freshness of the Pa Muchim / Green Onion Salad (KRW ₩Complimentary) and Sangchu / Lettuce (KRW ₩Complimentary), while the fluffy softness of the Gyeran Chijeu Mari Gui / Grilled Egg & Cheese Roll (KRW ₩Complimentary) and juiciness of the Neutari Beoseot Gui / Barbecued King Oyster Mushroom (KRW ₩Complimentary) are so addictive. The Kkakdugi / Pickled Daikon Radish (KRW ₩Complimentary) provides a refreshing contrast, while the Mechurial Jangjorim / Soy Braised Quail Eggs (KRW ₩Complimentary) helps round out the meal. Good!

Pa Muchim / Green Onion Salad (KRW ₩Complimentary)

Sangchu / Lettuce (KRW ₩Complimentary)

Gyeran Chijeu Mari Gui / Grilled Egg & Cheese Roll (KRW ₩Complimentary)

Neutari Beoseot Gui / Barbecued King Oyster Mushroom (KRW ₩Complimentary)

Kkakdugi / Pickled Daikon Radish (KRW ₩Complimentary)

Mechurial Jangjorim / Soy Braised Quail Eggs (KRW ₩Complimentary)

Marinated tableside in soy sauce and garlic, the Galbi Gui / Barbecued Boneless Beef Short Ribs (KRW ₩18,000 for 200g) are flash grilled over the barbecue, resulting in a tender chewy texture with bold smoky meaty savoury sweet salty flavour, nicely satisfying. Very affordable cuts, yet they hold good quality. Highly recommended!