# Sisters' pork cutlet lunch with combo katsu and udon in Yeonnam: Katsu - By Yeoreum (https://superchart.com/en/@afternoon-out/) - Written Sep 7, 2026 - Updated Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@afternoon-out/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@afternoon-out/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@afternoon-out/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@afternoon-out/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@afternoon-out/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@afternoon-out/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@afternoon-out/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@afternoon-out/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@afternoon-out/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@afternoon-out/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon/index.md) ## In short Katsu Monster Yeonnam Main Branch is a pork cutlet (donkatsu) restaurant tucked in the Yeonnam-dong dining alley, a 7-minute walk from Exit 3 of Hongik University Station. Before an exhibition, the writer and her sister ordered the assorted katsu (loin and fillet) and katsu-o udon, both arriving fast, with the fillet melting in the mouth. With a rice snack thrown in for dessert, it's a spot worth revisiting for lunch or a date in Yeonnam-dong. ## Good to know - **Address**: 서울 마포구 동교로38길 42-6 1층 101호 카츠몬스터 연남본점 - **Location**: 7-minute walk from Hongik University Station Exit 3 - **Hours**: 10:30 AM – 11:00 PM - **Last order**: 10:30 PM - **Parking**: Nearby public parking lot, self-service - **Reservations**: Available via Naver Reservation - **Menu ordered**: Assorted katsu (loin/fillet), katsu-o udon - **Assorted katsu set**: Loin, fillet + rice, miso soup, salad (oriental sauce), rice crackers - **Seating**: Mostly tables for two, with bar seats and tables for four *as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026* ![Signature donkatsu photo from Katsu Monster Yeonnam Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon-01-1ybr1-1200.webp) I was trying to figure out lunch before the Conan exhibition, and when my sister said she wanted pork cutlet (donkatsu), I looked up good places and found a hidden gem in Yeonnam. So I rushed over. This is Katsu Monster Yeonnam Main Branch, a donkatsu restaurant near Hongik University Station. ![Exterior of Katsu Monster Yeonnam Main Branch in a Yeonnam-dong alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon-02-1gjum-900.webp) ![Vertical shot of the Katsu Monster Yeonnam Main Branch entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon-03-icgyv-900.webp) ## Katsu Monster Yeonnam Main Branch: location and hours - Address: 서울 마포구 동교로38길 42-6 1층 101호 카츠몬스터 연남본점 - Location: 7-minute walk from Hongik University Station Exit 3 - Hours: 10:30 AM – 11:00 PM - Last order: 10:30 PM - Parking: nearby public parking lot, self-service - Reservations: available via Naver Reservation Katsu Monster, a donkatsu spot in Yeonnam, is tucked further inside Hongdae, on the Yeonnam-dong side. It's located in the dining alley packed with restaurants, so it's easy to find if you just pull up a map, haha. ![Front of Katsu Monster located in the dining alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon-04-1o1q3-900.webp) ![Sign and entrance of Katsu Monster Yeonnam Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon-05-17zwg-900.webp) ![Full exterior view of Katsu Monster Yeonnam Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon-06-1u4tf-900.webp) ![Alley in front of Katsu Monster restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon-07-9u4io-900.webp) ## Inside the restaurant: seating, and the two-tops are on the spacious side The interior was cozy and cute. Most tables were for two, but there are also bar seats and a table for four, so I'd recommend booking ahead if you're coming with friends, or even for a Hongdae date. ![Cozy seating inside Katsu Monster](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon-08-q0fcp-900.webp) ![Interior with two-tops and bar seats](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon-09-cpi0t-900.webp) ![Interior of Katsu Monster with Japanese-style décor](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon-10-mkx5v-900.webp) ![Table for four at Katsu Monster](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon-11-1l83l-900.webp) The Japanese-style touches scattered around the space felt really atmospheric, subtly reminding you this is a donkatsu place. Each table has spoons and chopsticks, small sauce dishes, salt, and donkatsu sauce salad, but the two-tops still weren't cramped. Actually pretty spacious for a table for two. ![Two-top table set with cutlery and sauce dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon-12-1rrkq-900.webp) ![Salt and donkatsu sauce on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon-13-1xlt7-900.webp) ![Katsu Monster's donkatsu menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon-14-qijn6-900.webp) ![Menu board listing rice bowls and udon](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon-15-14aqk-900.webp) ![Menu board listing side dishes at Katsu Monster](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon-16-wou0d-900.webp) ## What's on the menu The menu had a good variety — loin katsu, fillet katsu, cheese katsu, and more. There were also rice bowls and udon options, giving plenty of choice. The side dish lineup was solid too, enough to make me want to come back solo. We ordered the assorted katsu (loin/fillet) and katsu-o udon. ![Table setting with the ordered assorted katsu and katsu-o udon](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon-17-1dpek-900.webp) ![Table with donkatsu and udon served together](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon-18-15q6i-900.webp) ## How fast does the food come out At Katsu Monster, the donkatsu spot in Yeonnam, the food came out fast — no long wait at all. Both dishes arrived together instead of separately, which made me think their kitchen turnaround must be quick. 💕 ![Thick-cut assorted katsu loin and fillet](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon-19-luf13-900.webp) ![Assorted katsu set with rice, miso soup and salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon-20-pzvjf-900.webp) ![Cross-section of the fillet katsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon-21-k0leh-900.webp) ### How the assorted katsu (loin/fillet) tasted The assorted katsu set had loin and fillet, with rice, miso soup, salad, and rice crackers on the side. The cutlets were thick, so the visual alone was satisfying. Juices were already glistening on the surface — expectations sky high. 💓 The salad sauce was oriental style. The loin at Katsu Monster, a favorite in Yeonnam, was moist and crispy but also had a subtle chewiness. I alternated between dipping it in sauce and salt. The fillet was so tender it felt like there were 126 lightning rods stuck in my head — I actually asked my sister, 'what even is this texture?' It melted in the mouth. I really want to go back just for the fillet katsu, ugh. ![Katsu-o soy sauce udon loaded with fish cakes](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon-22-f86vn-900.webp) ### The katsu-o oden udon broth The udon came loaded with fish cakes (oden) — a katsu-o soy sauce base, exactly the nostalgic taste from the udon stalls near old train stations. It was Sunset's favorite broth of the day. No fussy overload, just katsu-o flavor spreading cleanly. Perfect for a rainy day. The noodles were nice and springy too, which paired well with the donkatsu. Haha. ![Rice crackers served for dessert](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon-23-1vrrb-900.webp) ![Plate of sweet and nutty rice crackers](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon-24-az50l-900.webp) ## Even dessert rice crackers They gave us rice crackers for dessert, so we snacked on those too. The coating was crisp and well done, sweet and nutty and delicious. Everything, dish by dish, was clean and tasty, so next time I need a donkatsu meeting spot, I'll come back here. 🥰💕 Katsu Monster is a perfect Hongdae date-course restaurant — if you're looking for a lunch option or a donkatsu spot in Yeonnam-dong, I recommend it. 💓💓 ## Where it is - Katsu Monster Yeonnam Main Branch (카츠몬스터 연남본점) - 서울 마포구 동교로38길 42-6 1층 101호 카츠몬스터 연남본점 - 서울특별시 마포구 동교로38길 42-6 1층 101호 카츠몬스터 연남본점 - 37.5610304, 126.9255679 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B9%B4%EC%B8%A0%EB%AA%AC%EC%8A%A4%ED%84%B0%20%EC%97%B0%EB%82%A8%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.5610304,126.9255679,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@afternoon-out/katsu-monster-yeonnam-mixed-katsu-udon/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt