Gyeomson Donkatsu Gupabal Branch
겸손돈가스 구파발점
About
Cozy Japanese-style tonkatsu restaurant near Gupabal Station serving thick, juicy pork cutlets with complimentary house curry.
A short stroll from Gupabal Station’s Exit 3, Gyeomson Tonkatsu caters to neighborhood regulars, families, and solo diners with pristine, made-to-order Japanese-style cutlets. The dark-wood-slatted facade gives way to a compact, orderly room anchored by an open kitchen, a handful of four-top tables, and an extended dining bar where solo guests order via kiosk and settle in without fuss. Because each cutlet is fried fresh upon ordering and allowed a deliberate resting period to distribute its juices, plates take a beat to emerge from the kitchen, but the patience is well spent. The house signature is the limited-quantity Special Pork Loin (*teuk-deungsim*), which incorporates the fatty, deeply savory *gabrisal* (pork cheek/false tender) cap. Encased in an airy, crisp crumb, the meat remains intensely juicy, balancing a luscious strip of melting fat against firm, flavorful loin. Equally meticulous are the tenderloin (*ansim*), served in rosy-pink medallions that practically dissolve without resistance, and standard pork loin (*deungsim*) boasting a well-calibrated fat rim. Each wooden tray arrives as a complete set: steamed white rice, dashi-rich miso soup, finely shredded cabbage with citrus dressing, house pickles, and an unexpected miniature bowl of minced-vegetable curry ideal for dipping crusty cutlets or mixing over rice. Diners are encouraged to follow a clear progression across the seasoning tray, beginning with a dip in Himalayan pink salt to amplify the pure savor of the pork, followed by fresh wasabi, mustard-laced sauce, and a targeted squeeze of fresh lemon per slice. Those seeking alternatives will find stretchy, oozing cheese cutlets (also available as two-piece add-ons), spicy stir-fried *bokkeum udon* tossed with squid, shrimp, and pork, or chilled seasonal buckwheat noodles crowned with tomato and crushed ice. Between the welcoming service, smooth residential parking, and quiet precision behind the counter, it offers a deeply satisfying neighborhood respite.
Menu
- Pork Sirloin Cutlet₩14,000
- Pork Tenderloin Cutlet₩15,000
- Special Pork Sirloin Cutlet₩17,000
- Cheese Tonkatsu₩15,000
- Cheese Tonkatsu Side (2pc)₩4,500
- Stir-fried Udon₩13,000
- Fish Cake Udon₩10,000
- Cold Buckwheat Soba₩11,000
- 생선가스₩15,000
- 새우튀김어묵우동₩14,000
Local tips
- Order via the kiosk at the entrance; bar seating is convenient for solo diners.
- The limited-quantity Special Pork Sirloin (Teuk-deungsim) often sells out early.
- Every tonkatsu set comes with a side of curry that pairs well with rice or cutlets.
- Parking is readily available in the residential-commercial complex building.
Details
- Gupabal Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:00–21:30
- 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