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448 Donkatsu

448 Donkatsu

448돈까스

Donkatsu

About

A long-running Cheolsan tonkatsu shop known for thick, crisp pork cutlets, with ramen and other noodle dishes on the menu.

At 448돈까스, the signature cutlet is built around contrast: a thick slice of pork loin beneath a crisp, audible-looking crust, with meat reviewers describe as tender rather than dry. It is the dish to order first. Served with rice and salad, the 448돈까스 arrives alongside sauces that invite a little experimentation; one diner singled out the house-style miso sauce, while another liked dipping the cutlet in curry ordered separately. If you prefer a sauced plate, the demi-glace cutlet has its own following, with a rich sauce that reviewers wanted to keep eating even after the pork was gone. This is not a menu that asks you to choose between a cutlet shop and a noodle stop. Alongside the pork are udon, ramen, cold soba and gyudon, and several visitors mention a small serving of noodles in broth accompanying the cutlets—a welcome, slightly unexpected opening act. The 448 udon is described as more distinctive than a plain bowl: its vegetables are stir-fried over high heat for a hint of smoky flavor, and diners can request a less spicy version. The ramen, meanwhile, brings a warming, peppery edge and plenty of bean sprouts. The room seems modest from outside, but visitors report more seating than expected; tables are fairly close together, and weekday lunch can fill the place and bring a wait. That busy, close-quarters feel suits a meal centered on generous portions and quick decisions. The menu stays focused enough to make ordering manageable, yet broad enough for a group split between crisp cutlets, noodles and rice bowls. Come hungry, and consider the signature pork loin before branching out. At 448돈까스, the appeal is in that substantial cutlet—crunch outside, moist and soft within—plus the pleasure of pairing it with a bowl of broth or a second sauce. It is a straightforward, lively stop in Gwangmyeong for the moments when a small plate simply will not do.

Menu

  • 448 Tonkatsu448돈까스₩11,000
  • Demi-glace Tonkatsu데미글라스 돈까스₩12,000
  • 448 Ramen448 라멘₩9,000
  • 매콤크림돈까스₩13,000
  • 448우동₩8,000
  • 일본식카레돈까스₩12,000
  • 규동(소고기덮밥)₩11,000
  • 448냉소바₩9,000

Local tips

  • Expect a wait during weekday lunch; one report describes writing your party size and order on an entry list outside.
  • The 448 Tonkatsu is repeatedly praised for its thick, tender pork and crisp coating.
  • A small serving of noodles is reported to come with some tonkatsu dishes.
  • Parking is limited in front; a nearby public parking lot is mentioned.

Details

Nearest station
Cheolsan Station
Phone
02-2611-9925

Opening hours

Sunday
11:00–20:50
Monday
11:00–20:50
Tuesday
11:00–20:50
Wednesday
11:00–20:50
Thursday
11:00–20:50
Friday
11:00–20:50
Saturday
11:00–20:50

Reported hours are 11:00–20:50 with a 15:50–17:00 break in one source; another source gives 15:20–17:00. Check current hours before visiting.

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