I'm Kats
아임카츠
About
Spacious tonkatsu specialty restaurant in Yangcheon crafting handmade cutlets from Jeju Berkshire K black pork alongside noodle sets.
A short walk from Sinjeongnegeori Station, I'm Katsu Mokdong stands out in Yangcheon for its focused dedication to Jeju Berkshire K black pork. Set on the ground floor of Donghwa Plaza with rare, hassle-free outdoor parking, the restaurant offers an airy, uncluttered space dressed in clean white and warm wood tones. It serves as an easy neighborhood fixture, drawing solo diners from the nearby Seoul Southern District Court alongside families gathering around spacious tables. Orders go through an entryway kiosk, prompting the kitchen to fry each cutlet to order—a ten to fifteen-minute rhythm that ensures blistered, golden crusts. The menu covers the full Japanese-style spectrum, from tender *ansim* (tenderloin) and rich *sang-deungsim* (upper sirloin) to bubbling earthenware bowls of *kimchi katsu nabe*. The mozzarella cheese katsu delivers deep satisfaction with its substantial, stretchy core, especially when paired with the vibrant *jjolmyeon*. Tossed tableside, the chewy, chilled noodles throw off the fragrant aroma of nutty sesame oil, cutting cleanly through the richness of the fried pork. I'm Katsu elevates the dining experience through the thoughtful condiments lining each table. Diners are encouraged to take their first bite dipped simply in flaky Maldon salt to appreciate the pork's natural richness, follow it with sharp wasabi, try a drop of nutty perilla oil, and finish with classic fruit-rich tonkatsu sauce. Japanese chili flakes are also on hand for a punch of heat. For midday crowds, weekday lunch specials smartly pair katsu with spicy stir-fried pork (*jeyuk*), while noodle options like cold soba and udon round out the feasts. A well-stocked self-bar provides extra pickled side dishes, child-friendly utensils, and dispensers of chilled peach iced tea, offering a sweet, cooling finale before you step back out into the neighborhood.
Menu
- Tenderloin Katsu₩12,000
- Kimchi Katsu Nabe₩13,500
- 상등심 돈카츠₩13,000
- 모짜렐라 치즈카츠₩12,000
- Loin Katsu₩10,000
- Tenderloin Katsu₩11,000
- Assorted Katsu₩14,000
- Katsuo Udon₩6,500
- Curry Udon₩7,500
- Cold Soba Noodles₩7,000
- Cold Udon₩7,000
- 새우튀김 카레₩8,500
Local tips
- Order conveniently using the self-service kiosk near the entrance.
- Try seasoning your cutlet with Maldon salt, wasabi, and perilla oil provided at each table.
- Free iced tea, extra side dishes, and child tableware are available at the self-bar.
- Weekday lunch specials offer good-value sets pairing tonkatsu with spicy stir-fried pork (jeyuk).
Details
- Sinjeongnegeori Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:00–16:00
- Monday
- 11:00–21:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00–21:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00–21:00
- Thursday
- 11:00–21:00
- Friday
- 11:00–21:00
- Saturday
- 11:00–21:00