Ratings
Review split — 3,384 on Korean platforms, 172 on Google. In Korea, Google reviews come mostly from visitors and Naver/Kakao/DiningCode mostly from Koreans. See where Koreans eat or where visitors eat.
Average ★ 4.0 across 2 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A Jeju-pork charcoal grill house in Sinchon's Changcheon-dong, open since 2014, serving briquette-charred pork grilled tableside by staff. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
Busy times
Tap an hour to see how likely a wait is · typical pattern from Google, not live
Order this
Know before you go
₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
Per-cut pricing 12,000-17,000 won; typical two-person spend with sides and drinks runs higher.
16:00-22:50, open daily
Short waits at peak
No wait for early-evening arrivals (~17:30-19:00), but a queue forms after roughly 19:00-20:00 and on weekends.
Walk-in
Walk-in seating is standard outside peak hours; phone reservations are available and recommended for groups. Weekday arrivals around 17:30-19:00 (2025-2026) get seated without booking — reservations are optional, not required.
Changcheon-dong (Sinchon), Seodaemun
서대문구 연세로5다길 36 (창천동) — show this to your taxi driver
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Who's featured this place
From the YouTubers, broadcasters and guides we track — most-trusted first.
- Kim Three Meals✓ — 최초공개! 현재 오지게 핫한 초대형 유튜버와의 살발한 술자리 현장 2022-02-28
Good to know
What is Donbul 1971?
Donbul 1971 is a Korean BBQ and grilled-meat restaurant in Changcheon-dong (Sinchon), Seoul, operating since 2014. The dish to order is Jeju pork belly (ogyeopsal).
Do I need a reservation at Donbul 1971?
No — Donbul 1971 is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. Walk-in seating is standard outside peak hours; phone reservations are available and recommended for groups. Weekday arrivals around 17:30-19:00 (2025-2026) get seated without booking — reservations are optional, not required.
How long is the wait at Donbul 1971?
At Donbul 1971: No wait for early-evening arrivals (~17:30-19:00), but a queue forms after roughly 19:00-20:00 and on weekends.
How much does Donbul 1971 cost per person?
Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Donbul 1971. Per-cut pricing 12,000-17,000 won; typical two-person spend with sides and drinks runs higher.
Can I order at Donbul 1971 without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Donbul 1971 keeps an English menu — most neighbourhood spots in Seoul don't. This page lists what to order in English, and the restaurant's Korean name is printed on it, so you can show the name at the door and order by pointing at the counter. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, and there is no tipping.
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