Heosuabi Donkatsu
허수아비돈까스
About
A cozy, long-standing neighborhood tonkatsu spot in Sindorim known for thick, crisp pork tenderloin cutlets and comforting noodle combos.
Tucked on the ground floor of the Sindorim Daelim e-Pyeonhansesang 2nd Apartment commercial complex, Heosabi Tonkatsu feels like an enduring neighborhood secret. Modest in footprint, the dining room operates with the swift rhythm of a dependable local fixture, complete with counter seating suited for solo diners and a bench outside that regularly fills up during the weekday lunch rush. The kitchen bridges the gap between thick Japanese-style katsu and the crisp, savory charm of Korean-style cutlets. Its calling card is the hire katsu (pork tenderloin), fried until golden and crisp while retaining tenderness and juice inside. The standard cutlet order arrives generously portioned as two full sliced rows, accompanied by a hearty mound of shredded cabbage tossed with kiwi dressing, a bowl of broth, kkakdugi, pickled radish, and a noticeably generous scoop of rice. The dipping sauce remains classic and clean, avoiding excessive tanginess or cloying sweetness. Beyond standalone pork cutlets, the menu thrives on its noodle pairings. Ordering bowls like the spicy eolkeun kalguksu—a deep, comforting broth reminiscent of Gangwon-style jang-kalguksu—or the nutty deulkkae kalguksu (perilla seed knife-cut noodles) yields an unexpected bonus: a freshly fried cutlet included right alongside the noodles. For warmer days, the naengmomiil (chilled buckwheat noodle) set commands equal attention. Arriving in an oversized bowl alongside grated radish and wasabi, the icy noodles are paired with a single crispy strip of hire katsu, striking a satisfying balance between chilled broth and hot pork. Unpretentious and anchored by steady execution, Heosabi Tonkatsu offers an honest, filling lunch that keeps nearby office workers and apartment residents waiting patiently outside. Note that the shop closes after lunch service on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with doors closed on Sundays and the final Saturday of each month.
Menu
- Pork Tenderloin Cutlet₩12,500
- Cold Soba Set₩13,000
- Spicy Kalguksu₩10,000
- Perilla Seed Kalguksu₩10,500
- Cold Soba Noodles₩9,500
- Kalguksu₩9,500
- Curry Tonkatsu₩10,000
- 정식(히레한줄+생선한줄)₩12,500
- Fish Cutlet₩12,500
Local tips
- No waiting list is used; queue up on the chairs outside the shop.
- Order a noodle dish like spicy kalguksu to enjoy complimentary fried pork cutlet on the side.
- Counter seats are available, making it convenient for solo diners.
- Operating hours are shorter on Wednesdays and Saturdays (lunch only until 15:00).
Details
- Sindorim Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
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- Monday
- 11:00–20:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00–20:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00–15:00
- Thursday
- 11:00–20:00
- Friday
- 11:00–20:00
- Saturday
- 11:00–15:00