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Yangjae Katsu

Yangjae Katsu

양재카츠

Donkatsu

About

Cozy katsu specialty spot in Yangjae serving thick, juicy tonkatsu with limited-quantity premium pork cuts.

Tucked into the backstreets near Yangjae Station and the Yangjaecheon stream, Yangjae Katsu welcomes neighborhood office workers and solo diners with a warm, amber-lit exterior marked by a vertical wooden signboard and the minimalist initials “ㅇㅈㅋㅊ.” Inside, the vibe is clean and efficient: guests order directly through a visual kiosk, and the compact dining room accommodates solo diners at dedicated counters alongside neat two- and four-top tables. The kitchen specializes in Japanese-style katsu crafted with razor-thin, shatteringly crisp breading that encases thick, tender cuts of meat. The star order is the daily limited *teuk-sang-roceu-katsu* (premium pork loin), sliced thick with a rich layer of *gabrisal* (pork cheek/intercostal meat) still attached. The cut delivers a juicy, springy chew and deep richness that sells out quickly during peak lunch rushes. Equally striking is the *hire-katsu* (tenderloin), cut into thick, rounded medallions displaying a soft pink blush—a natural sign of well-rested myoglobin that signals pristine juiciness. To navigate the richness, table guides recommend sampling the cuts across five stages. The standout pairing combines a squeeze of fresh lemon, pink salt, and a dab of wasabi, sharpening the natural pork flavors without dulling the crust. For a fuller spread, diners frequently assemble combos with whole, lightly battered deep-fried shrimp (*saewoo twigim*), chilled buckwheat *memil soba*, or delicate *cheese-katsu*. Every tray arrives rounded out with classic tonkatsu sauce, cool water served promptly upon seating, and bowls of fluffy white rice dusted with savory furikake. While lunch hours bring lines of neighborhood professionals, evenings shift into an unhurried, comfortable pace suited for an easy dinner after work.

Menu

  • Special Premium Pork Loin Katsu특상로스카츠₩16,000
  • Pork Tenderloin Katsu히레카츠₩14,000
  • Pork Loin Katsu로스카츠₩13,000
  • Cheese Katsu치즈카츠₩14,000
  • Buckwheat Soba Noodles메밀소바₩9,000
  • Fried Shrimp새우튀김₩4,000
  • 치즈카츠+새우튀김₩17,500
  • 히레카츠+치즈카츠₩15,000
  • 로스카츠+새우튀김₩16,500
  • 히레카츠+새우튀김₩17,500
  • 우동+히레카츠₩17,000
  • 메밀소바+히레카츠₩17,000

Local tips

  • Try the limited-quantity teuk-sang-roce katsu before it sells out.
  • Pair your cutlet with pink salt, wasabi, and a squeeze of fresh lemon.
  • Order via the kiosk right at the entrance upon arrival.
  • Naver reservations are available to skip lunch rush waits.

Details

Nearest station
Yangjae Station

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

Daily 11:00 - 21:00 (Last order 20:30)

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