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Wondang Donkatsu

Wondang Donkatsu

원당돈까스

Donkatsu

About

A 40-year-old retro pork cutlet house near Wondang Market serving classic Korean-style tonkatsu drenched in savory demiglace sauce.

Tucked near Wondang Market in Goyang, Wondang Pork Cutlet is a fixture of neighborhood memory with over four decades of history. The dining room carries an unabashedly old-school *nopo* atmosphere, lined with celebrity autographs, broadcast stills, and comfortable tables that recall family outings from the 1980s and 1990s. Diners who grew up eating here still return decades later for a style of Korean-Western *gyeong-yangsik* that remains entirely faithful to its roots. A proper meal starts with the house soup, a warm, nostalgic bowl best dusted with a few shakes of black pepper from the table. Generous hospitality means refills are happily offered, though seasoned regulars rarely take up the offer to save room for the sizable mains. Alongside the soup comes freshly tossed *kkakdugi* (radish kimchi), crisp and well-balanced, cutting through any potential richness. The signature pork cutlet features a thin, broad cut of tender pork fried to a crisp exterior, then generously blanketed in the house’s sweet, savory brown demiglace. It is served in the traditional poured-over style, softening the crunch into a rich, sauce-soaked comfort. The plate comes fully equipped in retro fashion with a scoop of white rice, shredded cabbage salad, macaroni, and pickles. Those wanting to sample across the tight menu can order the Special Set, which unites the pork cutlet with house fish cutlet and Salisbury steak (*hambak*). The kitchen also turns out cutlet-only platters (*anju*) designed to pair with evening bottles of soju. With no dedicated parking on-site, driving requires using nearby public lots, but the restaurant sits an easy walk from Wondang Station on Line 3. It offers an unpretentious, deeply familiar slice of vintage dining built on unchanged recipes and time-tested portions.

Menu

  • Pork Cutlet돈까스₩11,000
  • Fish Cutlet생선까스₩12,000
  • Special Combo Plate스페샬정식₩13,000
  • Hamburger Steak함박스테이크₩15,000
  • 돈까스안주(대)₩24,000
  • 생선까스안주(대)₩25,000

Local tips

  • No dedicated parking is available; park at the nearby public parking lot.
  • The restaurant closes every other Tuesday.
  • Free soup refills are available upon request before your meal.

Details

Nearest station
Wondang Station
Phone
031-964-8598

Opening hours

Sunday
11:00–21:00
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

11:00 - 21:00; Closed every other Tuesday

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