# Songjeong, Busan pork cutlet spot with 2nd-floor plant room: Deli - By Taerin (https://superchart.com/en/@busan-cafe-interval/) - Written Sep 7, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Haeundae, Busan - Sponsored: This post was written as a paid visit sponsorship. The chicken tender salad was provided through a Naver receipt review event. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@busan-cafe-interval/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@busan-cafe-interval/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner/index.md) ## In short Deli Donkatsu is an old-school pork cutlet (donkatsu) restaurant on Songjeong-jungang-ro 9beon-gil in Haeundae, Busan. Visiting on a weekday evening close to closing, the set menu was sold out, so the writer ordered a large portion, cheese cutlet, and fish cutlet, then explored the plant-filled second floor up the stairs beside the shop. Go early if you want the set menu, but the large portion and cheese cutlet alone made for a hearty meal. ## Good to know - **Location**: 146 Songjeong-jungang-ro 9beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan, 1st floor, South Korea - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–20:00 (break time 16:00–17:00, last order 19:00) - **Closed**: Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month - **Parking**: Beside the restaurant or nearby street parking (unenforced area) - **Signature menu**: Old-school pork cutlet set menu ₩9,500 - **Ordered**: Large old-school cutlet ₩12,500, cheese cutlet ₩12,500, fish cutlet 2pc ₩3,500 - **Visit date**: September 1, 2026, weekday evening *as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026* ## Why I chose Deli Donkatsu On a weekday evening, my boyfriend and I were craving old-school pork cutlet and went looking for a good spot, which is how we ended up at Deli Donkatsu, a well-known place in eastern Busan! 😋 ## First impression & atmosphere Even from a distance, the big window glowing with warm lighting gave the place a cozy feel right away 🧱 ![Deli Donkatsu exterior with big window lit up in the evening](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner-01-14kri-966.webp) ## Interior & seating Walking through the door, the place was already packed with diners! Even though we came at a slightly awkward time close to closing, locals kept streaming in — this is clearly a neighborhood favorite that the locals themselves vouch for ☺️ ![Deli Donkatsu interior packed with diners](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner-02-32qeh-966.webp) The owner was so warm and kind to us that it warmed our hearts too 💛 ![Tables and interior decor at Deli Donkatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner-03-1env9-966.webp) ![View of the first-floor seating at Deli Donkatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner-04-1levi-966.webp) ### The 2nd floor is a green plant space Curious about the second floor before eating, I climbed the stairs beside the shop and found a lush green space full of plants 🌿 ![Green plant-filled second floor space at Deli Donkatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner-05-1ukuy-966.webp) ![Potted plants on the second floor](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner-06-z9mgb-966.webp) They actually sell these plants too, so browsing after your meal is a nice little bonus! ![Plants displayed on the second floor, also sold there](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner-07-15610-966.webp) ## Menu board & the set menu sold out I wanted the most popular item, the old-school pork cutlet set menu (₩9,500), but it was already sold out! If you want the set menu, I'd recommend going early 👍 ![Deli Donkatsu menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner-08-rsagj-966.webp) ![Menu sign showing the old-school pork cutlet set menu price](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner-09-1ug84-966.webp) ![Menu and notices posted on the wall](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner-10-zx6x8-966.webp) ![Side menu information at Deli Donkatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner-11-mdipg-966.webp) ## What we ordered and how it tasted - Large old-school pork cutlet ₩12,500 - Cheese cutlet ₩12,500 - Fish cutlet 2pc ₩3,500 - Chicken tender salad (review event) Before the meal, the soup that's essential to old-school pork cutlet arrived, along with golden-toasted morning bread and strawberry jam! Warming up with the soup first felt so good 🥣 ![Pre-meal soup, toasted morning bread, and strawberry jam](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner-12-trbql-966.webp) ### Large old-school pork cutlet 🥩 A cutlet that fills the whole big plate! ![Large old-school pork cutlet filling the plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner-13-10bgn-966.webp) The crispy-fried cutlet is soaked with the sweet, savory house-made old-school sauce! ![Cross-section of the pork cutlet topped with old-school sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner-14-4q1os-966.webp) ### Pro tip: DELI TIP DIY sandwich 💡 Following the tip posted in the restaurant, I tried making a 'cutlet sandwich' out of it! 😋 ![DIY sandwich made with morning bread and pork cutlet](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner-15-va79u-966.webp) ### Cheese cutlet 🧀 The moment you cut into it, the nutty cheese stretches endlessly — it passes the visual test right away 🥹 ![Cross-section of the cheese cutlet with stretchy cheese](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner-16-1uzta-966.webp) It's so packed with cheese that every bite made me happy 💛 If you like cheese, you'll definitely love this — it's the kind of flavor you keep thinking about. ![A piece of cheese cutlet packed with cheese](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner-17-knovz-966.webp) ### Fish cutlet 🐟 For a wallet-friendly ₩3,500, you get two hefty pieces of fish cutlet topped with a generous amount of savory tartar sauce. ![Two pieces of fish cutlet topped with tartar sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner-18-nayk7-966.webp) Crispy outside and tender, moist fish inside — I'd definitely recommend adding it as a side! ![Cross-section of the crispy fish cutlet](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner-19-nekxo-966.webp) ### Chicken tender salad 🥗 This salad came through a Naver receipt review event, and the portion was so generous it was hard to believe it was free! Crisp fresh vegetables with crunchy chicken tenders paired really well with the cutlets 🌿 ![Chicken tender salad received through the review event](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner-20-rjtcp-966.webp) ## Rating & would I go back ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ (4.8 / 5.0) — Would visit again ✔ Whether it's a sweet date spot for couples, a family meal out with kids, or just a no-pressure lunch spot in Songjeong, Busan, this place is worth a visit! You'll fall for the warm, hearty taste of old-school pork cutlet 💛 ![Full table spread of old-school pork cutlet dishes at Deli Donkatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner-21-1sfmk-1200.webp) ## Where it is - Deli Donkatsu (델리돈까스) - 146 Songjeong-jungang-ro 9beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan, 1st floor, South Korea - 부산광역시 해운대구 송정중앙로9번길 146 1층 - 35.1892455, 129.2058886 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%8D%B8%EB%A6%AC%EB%8F%88%EA%B9%8C%EC%8A%A4/@35.1892455,129.2058886,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@busan-cafe-interval/songjeong-deli-donkatsu-rooftop-plants-dinner/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt