The story
On Jeju’s lively barbecue scene, Donsadon stands out for its relaxed, open-air setting and notably excellent service. Food vlogger Mark Wiens praised the atmosphere as “fun and lively,” while the kitchen turns out incredibly juicy black and white pork—a regional specialty. The menu stars cuts like pork neck and belly, plus a sirloin option, each grilled to bring out deep, savory flavor.
The real showstopper, however, is the 30-day aged kimchi jjigae, a slow-cooked stew Wiens called “fantastic.” It’s a tangy, concentrated companion to the rich meats, underscoring why this casual spot has become a local favorite on the island.
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Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 4 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the sirloin, calling it the standout dish, and the overall vibe is one of warm, satisfying comfort.
“The final cut we have, he said this is sirloin. Service here is excellent as it's been with all the barbecue places, but like you're never unattended to and they just keep grilling for you. And this was almost like course by course. And now we're moving on to the sirloin. That looks like it's going to be premium for the final. Such a high amount of fat and jiggliness. That smoke and that aroma. Oh, that's hissing and crackling.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Donsadon. Most active: Mark Wiens
Donsadon is a laid-back, open-air Korean barbecue spot in Jeju with excellent service and a fun, lively atmosphere, serving incredibly juicy and flavorful black and white pork with a fantastic 30-day aged kimchi stew.
Dishes mentioned
Pork Neck (Black Pork)
The first bite is ready and said to taste it with just salt again first just to taste. Look at how juicy that is again. And this one is the black pork, the pork neck. Oh, that is extremely juicy, tender. Oh, that's phenomenal. A depth of flavor. That is incredibly tasty.
Pork Belly
He said we should try the pork belly next with salt. Look at that. That wobble, that glisten, the fat, the skin, the wobbliness. We've had our share of wobbly, jiggly pork today. That is tasty. That is fatty and juicy, smoky, and tender as well. Oh, and that's the white pork. Not sure I really taste the difference between the black pork and the white pork, but they're both very tasty.
30-Day Aged Kimchi Jjigae
This is the 30-day aged kimchi stew. That looks wonderful. I can't wait to try it. The more aged, the more fermented, the better. Yeah, it does have a definite sourness to it. Oh, I love that. And a richness from the pork, the chili flakes in there. The sourness is incredible. Try some of that tofu. Look at that tofu. It just melts. Extraordinary. Oh, this is a top quality kimchi jjigae.
Sirloin
The final cut we have, he said this is sirloin. Service here is excellent as it's been with all the barbecue places, but like you're never unattended to and they just keep grilling for you. And this was almost like course by course. And now we're moving on to the sirloin. That looks like it's going to be premium for the final. Such a high amount of fat and jiggliness. That smoke and that aroma. Oh, that's hissing and crackling.
