Busan pork cutlet spot with a 9,500-won jumbo plate: Deli Donkatsu

With the weather turning cooler these days, I've been craving a good look at the sea plus a hearty, satisfying meal. So this time I went out for a bite of crispy, warm old-school Western-style pork cutlet (gyeongyangsik donkatsu) that brings back childhood memories.

And the price?! A ridiculous ₩9,500!!! I was near Songjeong Beach and stopped by the hot-right-now, nostalgia-hitting real deal of Songjeong, Busan — Deli Donkatsu!!!

Parking was easy and the shop had such a cozy, snug feel — really nice!! It's also perfectly placed if you're planning a route around eastern Busan for sightseeing or shopping~!!

From the nostalgic soup and the morning roll you spread jam on, to the mouth-watering, legendary gyeongyangsik pork cutlet!! The pork cutlet, pasta, and kimchi fried rice all came loaded with a sweet, rich house-made sauce and were perfect~!! Alright, today's trustworthy review — the Kong-chelin Guide — begins! Let's Kong~!

Where is Deli Donkatsu and where do you park?

Deli Donkatsu is at 146 Songjeong Jungang-ro 9beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea, 1st floor. Park at the nearest available spots — even with quite a few customers around, there was still plenty of parking space. Really convenient.

Deli Donkatsu hours and why to arrive at opening

Deli Donkatsu's hours run from 11:00 AM opening to 8:00 PM closing~!! (Break time is 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and last order is 7:00 PM!) It's also super close to Songjeong Beach, so it's perfect for grabbing a meal after checking out the ocean.

The inside was packed with customers and delivery riders kept coming and going — a genuinely popular spot! Especially right at 11:00, a lot of people were doing an opening run~!! Good to keep in mind~!!

What we ordered: jumbo pork cutlet and two hot-plate dishes

Kong's Pick: Gyeongyangsik pork cutlet (jumbo) + cheese Napolitan spaghetti (hot plate) + cream kimchi fried rice (hot plate) + zero-sugar cola!!

Besides pork cutlet, they also have dishes like cheese Napolitan spaghetti and cream kimchi fried rice on a hot plate, great for sharing with a group. There were plenty of drink options to consider too! But in the end we ordered the jumbo gyeongyangsik pork cutlet, cheese Napolitan spaghetti, cream kimchi fried rice, and a drink!

First they set the table with the basics — pepper, various utensils, drinks, and so on.

The soup, morning rolls and side dishes

Right after, they brought out the soup, morning roll, and side dishes, and it was genuinely delicious. That familiar-yet-delicious flavor you get at an old-school Western restaurant! The morning roll dipped in strawberry jam — that combo needs no explanation, right? Can't go wrong???

How good is the 9,500-won jumbo pork cutlet?

Deli Donkatsu's jumbo gyeongyangsik pork cutlet came piled high with house-made sauce — sweet, but the meat wasn't tough at all and stayed crispy. Being the jumbo size, the portion was genuinely generous too, super filling!!!!

It came already cut for you, so I got right into eating.

Eating it the wall's way: cutlet and salad in a morning roll

There were 'how to eat it deliciously' instructions posted on every wall, so I followed along. First, the original way — enjoying the morning roll with jam.

Then I tried it the recommended way, stuffing the roll with cutlet and salad — both ways were delicious, but the cutlet + salad combo was even better. It felt just like eating a great burger, totally my style haha.

Cheese Napolitan spaghetti on a hot plate

Next, the cheese Napolitan spaghetti!! I recommend this one too!! Wow, the cheese was so thick and gooey, wrapping around the noodles beautifully, and it was still satisfying eaten on its own by the spoonful. Loaded with Vienna sausages too — genuinely no complaints there!!! A flavor pretty much everyone would like.

Cream kimchi fried rice on a hot plate, plus free coffee

The hot-plate cream kimchi fried rice was seriously delicious too!! With the sunny-side-up egg on top ㅠㅠㅠ so good — the cream wrapped around the kimchi fried rice, nutty and light, and I kept marveling at whoever thought up this combination. After the meal, they even had a spot for free coffee, making for a perfect, flawless finish haha.

Verdict: is Deli Donkatsu worth a stop in Songjeong?

A crispy, house-made-sauce gyeongyangsik pork cutlet that keeps the nostalgic feel intact!! Plus a generous lineup with spaghetti and kimchi fried rice~!! From the morning roll with jam and the soup, to the free coffee and dessert after — a perfect setup!

If you're near Songjeong Beach, eastern Busan, or Osiria and want a hearty, tasty meal, I strongly recommend Deli Donkatsu!

It's also comfortable and great for dining with young kids~!!

Warm atmosphere, even better flavor — Deli Donkatsu, the hot spot in Songjeong! Definitely worth a visit~!

I cleaned my plate completely~!! Ate really well and it was delicious~!!