# Busan katsu restaurant for tender filet and rich loin: Katsu Kitchen - By Haein (https://superchart.com/en/@busan-course-card/) - Written Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Busanjin, Busan - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@busan-course-card/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@busan-course-card/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu/index.md) ## In short Katsu Kitchen Premium Jeonpo Main Branch is a Japanese-style katsu restaurant in Busanjin, Busan. Sharing tender filet katsu and rich special loin katsu made the contrast in texture and flavor especially clear, with salad, soup, and ice cream rounding out the meal. A great pick for trying two styles of pork cutlet in Jeonpo. ## Good to know - **Address**: 27 Dongseong-ro 25beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan - **Hours**: 11:30–21:00 - **Last order**: 20:30 - **Subway access**: About 2 minutes on foot from Jeonpo Station exits 4 or 6 - **Seating**: Counter seating; recommended for groups of 2–4 - **What we ordered**: Filet katsu and special loin katsu - **Portion**: About 6 pieces per dish *as written by the visitor on Sep 11, 2026* ![Cover image introducing a visit to Katsu Kitchen in Jeonpo](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu-01-n5imq-900.webp) I had plans to meet a friend in Jeonpo this time. While looking for a good place to eat, I found a restaurant with more than 9,000 reviews, so I had to go see just how good it was. ![Image related to Katsu Kitchen Premium Jeonpo Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu-02-1d1do-900.webp) It was Katsu Kitchen Premium Jeonpo Main Branch!! Once I tried it myself, I could see why people look it up as a great restaurant in Jeonpo, Busan. ![A katsu set with a crisp coating and moist meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu-03-1kelq-1200.webp) I loved the crisp coating, moist meat, and neatly composed set—it felt like I had enjoyed proper Japanese-style katsu. My friend and I ordered filet katsu and special loin katsu, then split both plates in half. Their textures and flavors were so distinctly different that I really recommend trying both!! ## How close is it to Jeonpo Station, and what are the hours? Katsu Kitchen Premium Jeonpo Main Branch is about a two-minute walk from Jeonpo Station exit 4 or 6, so it is quite close to the station. ![Katsu Kitchen's location tucked inside a Jeonpo side street](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu-04-ud9mx-900.webp) It is tucked away in a Jeonpo side street, though, so first-time visitors could easily walk right past it. I found it while checking Naver Map too. If you are not confident with directions, I recommend turning on a map app before you go. - Address: 27 Dongseong-ro 25beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan (부산 부산진구 동성로25번길 27) - Hours: 11:30–21:00 - Last order: 20:30 - About 2 minutes on foot from Jeonpo Station exits 4 or 6 Hours are from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., with last orders at 8:30 p.m. ![Inside Katsu Kitchen with counter seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu-05-1utwl-900.webp) ![Counter seats at Katsu Kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu-06-14zih-900.webp) The interior is set up with counter seating, so I recommend going in a group of two to four! If there are more of you, there might not be seats where you can all sit together. ## Filet and special loin katsu instead of pomodoro katsu When I visited, they said their signature pomodoro katsu was not available to order... ![Menu showing filet katsu and special loin katsu selections](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu-07-938y6-900.webp) So after looking over the menu and thinking it over, we ordered filet katsu and special loin katsu, one each. After tasting them, I was so glad we had ordered two different kinds. ![Order of filet katsu and special loin katsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu-08-1rdpv-900.webp) ![Two kinds of katsu ordered together](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu-09-w94y8-900.webp) Katsu Kitchen ages carefully selected meat in-house and uses its own special breadcrumbs and clean oil, which may be why everything tasted so clean! ![Katsu made with in-house aged meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu-10-kelu7-900.webp) ![Katsu served in about six pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu-11-bcctb-900.webp) Each dish came with about six pieces, which made it perfect for splitting three pieces each with my friend. If you want to try two kinds of pork cutlet around Seomyeon, I recommend ordering and sharing them this way. ## What was the difference between filet and special loin katsu? ### Filet katsu ![Tender filet katsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu-12-1ff9o-900.webp) I took a bite of the filet katsu as soon as it arrived, and I was honestly surprised by how tender it was... haha. With that first bite, I thought, “Was there really a pork-cutlet place this tender in Jeonpo?” ![Filet pork cutlet with a moist interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu-13-bi1yj-900.webp) Filet can be lean but sometimes feel dry, yet Katsu Kitchen’s filet pork cutlet was moist inside, with a lovely soft grain. ### Special loin katsu Special loin katsu uses a part of the loin with especially good fat and flavor. It is a limited cut that yields only a small amount from each pig, so its nutty richness came through more strongly than in regular loin pork cutlet. ![Special loin katsu with nutty richness](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu-14-x2xse-900.webp) ![Special loin katsu made from a limited cut](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu-15-vaulm-900.webp) The special loin katsu stood out for its nutty richness and deep flavor from the fat, while the filet was much leaner and centered on a tender texture. If you are sensitive to rich, fatty flavors, filet may suit you better; if you love deeply flavored pork cutlet around Seomyeon, I recommend the special loin katsu. ## A satisfying set with sauces, salad, and soup ![A katsu set served with sauces and salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu-16-mkw5a-900.webp) ![Katsu set with soup and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu-17-qkc82-900.webp) The pork cutlet itself was great, but the accompanying items were quite substantial too. ![Pork-cutlet dipping sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu-18-hlozd-615.webp) ![Sauces served with katsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu-19-19y8s-900.webp) Dipped in the pork-cutlet sauce, it had that familiar yet full-bodied flavor. ![Katsu served with salt and wasabi](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu-20-2l77v-900.webp) When I lightly dipped it in salt and added wasabi, the meat’s own flavor came through more clearly. I started with the salt-and-wasabi combination, then switched to pork-cutlet sauce halfway through; even with the same katsu, the flavor changed depending on how I ate it, so I never got tired of it. ![Salad with yuzu and black sesame sauces](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu-21-1eb2f-900.webp) The salad came with yuzu and black sesame sauces. Both were nice, but I especially liked the black sesame one. Its nutty flavor went wonderfully with bites of crisp pork cutlet. ![Japanese-style set meal including warm clear soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu-22-rbjg2-900.webp) The jangguk (clear savory soup) served alongside was warm and full of umami, and it felt like it brought balance to the whole set. With rice, soup, salad, and various sauces all presented so neatly, it felt like a properly prepared Japanese-style meal. ## An honest final thought, finished with ice cream ![Vanilla ice cream served as an after-meal dessert](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu-23-15wef-900.webp) ![Vanilla ice cream provided after the katsu meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu-24-1q9eq-900.webp) After the meal, vanilla ice cream came out for dessert. It neatly cleared away the lingering richness after the pork cutlet, which made for a lovely finish. From the main katsu to the salad, soup, sauces, and final ice cream, it almost felt like I had eaten a small course meal. I think it is a great fit for a date in Jeonpo or when you want proper pork cutlet around Seomyeon with a friend. It was a Busan and Seomyeon favorite where I would like to try the signature dish next time. ## Where it is - Katsu Kitchen Premium Jeonpo Main Branch (카츠키친 프리미엄 전포 본점) (카츠키친 프리미엄 전포 본점) - 27-6 Dongseong-ro 25beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan, South Korea (부산광역시 부산진구 동성로25번길 27-6 카츠키친) - 부산광역시 부산진구 동성로25번길 27-6 카츠키친 - 35.1524799, 129.0668491 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B9%B4%EC%B8%A0%ED%82%A4%EC%B9%9C%20%ED%94%84%EB%A6%AC%EB%AF%B8%EC%97%84%20%EC%A0%84%ED%8F%AC%20%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@35.1524799,129.0668491,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@busan-course-card/jeonpo-katsukitchen-tenderloin-loin-katsu/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt