Ichon Sanuki
이촌 사누끼
About
A small neighborhood Japanese restaurant in Dongbu Ichon-dong serving crisp pork cutlets, buckwheat soba, and udon. The blog highlights quick service and a seven-minute walk from Yongsan Family Park.
Tucked inside a commercial building along Ichon-ro in Dongbu Ichon-dong, Ichon Sanuki is a snug, unassuming neighborhood staple that caters to locals craving classic Japanese-style comfort food. Located about a seven-minute walk from Yongsan Family Park, this modest dining room operates with the swift, steady rhythm of an enduring residential haunt, drawing a loyal stream of regular patrons for casual, fuss-free meals. The compact interior is intimate and tightly arranged, keeping the focus entirely on dependable kitchen fundamentals and rapid counter turnover. The menu centers on Japanese casual classics, spanning udon and a rich selection of katsudon variations—such as classic katsudon, cheese katsudon, and spicy kimchi katsudon—alongside straightforward tonkatsu and cold noodle staples. Orders arrive promptly, making it an ideal stop when time is tight or after an afternoon walk through the nearby park. The classic tonkatsu delivers crisp, golden breading wrapped around tender, well-cooked pork. Paired with a bowl of chilled memil soba, the meal provides satisfying balance, especially during warmer months. The buckwheat soba noodles are served taut and springy, retaining a distinct snap that holds up against a savory dipping broth. Rather than leaning into culinary spectacle, Ichon Sanuki relies on straightforward execution and quick service. Whether you are dropping in for a hurried lunch or seeking a restorative spread of crisp fried pork and chilled noodles, it remains a reliable Yongsan address for an unpretentious, hearty meal.
Menu
- Tonkatsu rice bowl₩12,000
- Kimchi tonkatsu rice bowl₩13,000
- Cheese tonkatsu rice bowl
- Buckwheat soba
- Udon
- 자루소바₩10,000
- Curry Tonkatsu₩16,000
- 가꼐우동₩8,000
- 가께소바(온소바)₩10,000
- 간사이오뎅우동₩10,000
- 김치나베우동₩11,000
- 나베야끼(냄비)우동₩10,000
Local tips
- The restaurant was reported to be under construction and planning to reopen in September; check its current status before visiting.
- Expect compact seating with tables placed close together.
- Soba and tonkatsu are suitable for a quick meal.
- It is about a seven-minute walk from Yongsan Family Park.
Details
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:00–20:00
- Monday
- —
- Tuesday
- 11:00–20:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00–20:00
- Thursday
- 11:00–20:00
- Friday
- 11:00–20:00
- Saturday
- 11:00–20:00