Gabon
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About
Neighborhood spot in Jongam-dong serving Japanese-style tonkatsu, stone-pot fish roe rice, and udon, conveniently located next to E-Mart.
Tucked inside the Dongil Highvill New City arcade in Seongbuk-gu, Gabon is an unpretentious neighborhood Japanese cutlet parlor right by the Hawolgok E-Mart. Free of pretense and effortlessly practical, it caters equally to solo diners needing a quick bite and young families equipped with toddlers, stocked with plentiful high chairs and approachable combination meals. The menu revolves around crisp katsu, stone-pot rice bowls, and comforting noodles. A standout feature of the board is parity in pricing: tenderloin (*ansim*) and pork loin (*deungsim*) share the exact same modest price point. The tenderloin arrives as thick, juicy rounds encased in an airy, panko-crusted shell that avoids greasiness. It comes alongside mountain-high heaps of finely shredded cabbage, served with bottles of house sauce and sesame dressing on the side so diners can calibrate to their liking. The banchan stays true to tradition, featuring crunchy kkakdugi alongside squeaky-chewy, well-pressed pickled radish (*danmuji*). Beyond standalone cuts, Gabon excels at hearty sets that solve the perennial craving for multiple dishes at once. Regulars gravitate toward pairing a cutlet with a bubbling stone bowl of *dolsot albap*—a vibrant mix of two types of flying fish roe, slivered cucumbers, carrots, egg garnish, and imitation crab over rice, laced with a fragrant soy-based seasoning that crackles against the hot earthenware. Those craving heat can opt for the piping-hot *kimchi udon* set or the spicy vegetable katsu (*maeun yachae donkkaseu*). With meals thoughtfully organized on individual wooden trays, Gabon provides straightforward, clean comfort. It offers reliable, crisp cutlets that anchor an everyday residential hub, serving as an easy, stress-free stop after errand runs or neighborhood walks.
Menu
- Stone Pot Fish Roe Rice and Tonkatsu Set
- Pork Tenderloin Cutlet₩13,000
- 매운야채돈가스₩15,000
- Hot Stone Fish Roe Rice₩17,000
- 판메밀+돈가스₩16,000
- 판메밀₩10,000
- 웰빙메밀+돈가스₩18,000
- 웰빙메밀₩12,000
- 비빔메밀₩12,000
- Pork Loin Cutlet₩13,000
- 치즈고구마가스₩15,000
Local tips
- High chairs are available, making it great for dining with babies or toddlers.
- Parking is accessible via the building complex or nearby E-Mart.
- Popular set combinations include stone pot albap (fish roe rice) with tonkatsu.
Details
Opening hours
- Sunday
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- Monday
- 11:00–21:30
- Tuesday
- 11:00–21:30
- Wednesday
- 11:00–21:30
- Thursday
- 11:00–21:30
- Friday
- 11:00–21:30
- Saturday
- 11:00–21:30