Two-plate 1pm lunch at Deli Donkatsu, a Songjeong, Busan cutlet spot

I was looking for somewhere to eat lunch in Songjeong, Busan, and suddenly I had a craving for old-school Western-style pork cutlet. That's how I ended up at Deli Donkatsu in Songjeong.

Deli Donkatsu hours and how to get there

Deli Donkatsu is open 11:00–20:00, with a break time from 16:00 to 17:00, and closed on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month. The address is 146 Songjeongjungang-ro 9beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea, 1st floor.

Deli Donkatsu is located in Songjeong-dong, Haeundae, Busan. It's 480m from Exit 1 of Songjeong Station, so it's not hard to find, and it's a good option when you're looking for lunch nearby.

Where can you park near Deli Donkatsu?

Deli Donkatsu doesn't have a dedicated large parking lot, but there's open space near a small park and in the surrounding residential area where parking was possible.

Red brick exterior and the mood inside Deli Donkatsu

The exterior of Deli Donkatsu is a cozy, charming red brick building — quite a sight. There are flower pots and a small standing sign out front that add to the homey feel.

Big windows with black frames and the entrance door go well with the brick exterior, giving off a clean yet warm atmosphere.

There's a small park nearby with lush greenery. The bright green trees and thick leaves against the brick building make it feel like there's a little garden tucked into the city, which made the meal even more enjoyable.

Is Deli Donkatsu busy at 1pm?

I heard this place is a hot spot these days, so I went around 1pm, past the busy lunch rush — and there were still plenty of customers.

Walking out after the meal, I noticed the interior wasn't overly crowded or overwhelming — it had a comfortable feel for a meal. There are seats for solo diners, and it also looked good for families.

Water is self-serve from a water purifier.

Deli Donkatsu menu and prices

You can order conveniently from the kiosk at each table.

• Classic pork cutlet set — ₩9,500
• Classic pork cutlet, large — ₩12,500 (1.5x regular portion)
• Cheese pork cutlet — ₩12,500
• Assorted cutlet — ₩15,000 (beef cutlet, fish cutlet, pork cutlet)
• Cheese Napolitan spaghetti (hot plate) — ₩10,000
• Cream kimchi fried rice (hot plate) — ₩9,500

Overall, most items hover around ₩10,000, so it's an easy price range for a casual meal.

What I ordered were the assorted cutlet and the cheese pork cutlet.

Cream soup and morning bread arrive first

Deli Donkatsu's classic pork cutlet set comes with pork cutlet, rice, cabbage salad, macaroni, cream soup, and a morning bread roll. After ordering, the soup and bread come out first while you wait.

These days it's not easy to find a pork cutlet place that still serves soup and bread before the meal, so it was a nice surprise. It was great being able to nibble on soup and bread while waiting for the cutlet.

The warm morning bread is great with jam, and eating it alongside the soup really brings back the feeling of old-school Western-style diners.

You can also stuff the morning bread with salad and a piece of beef cutlet for a burger-like bite — a fun way to mix up the flavors.

Assorted cutlet, 15,000 won: three cutlets on one plate

Finally, the main dish arrived. The assorted Western-style cutlet plate — just looking at it brings back that familiar old-school pork cutlet vibe.

The crispy-fried cutlet is generously topped with sauce, and served together with rice and cabbage salad, the plate looks pretty hearty. The thin, crispy cutlet paired with the sweet and savory Western-style sauce made for an easy, satisfying bite.

Eating the cutlet with rice makes it a filling meal, and since Western-style pork cutlet comes with salad and soup on top, it's the kind of thing I've long reached for as a lunch option.

The assorted cutlet comes with three types — pork cutlet, beef cutlet, and fish cutlet — so it's nice to try a bit of everything.

Pairing the crispy, savory cutlet with crunchy cabbage salad cut through the richness nicely.

The sauce on the fish cutlet was a bit unusual but paired well with the fish — savory without being greasy, and really tasty.

The cheese pork cutlet in particular comes loaded with mozzarella cheese, while the assorted cutlet lets you try several kinds of cutlet at once — pick whichever suits your mood.

Cheese pork cutlet, 12,500 won: cheese oozing out

I love cheese, so I always go for the cheese pork cutlet loaded with cheese. Cutting into it, the amount of cheese oozing out was honestly ridiculous.

Biting into the crispy-fried cutlet, you get a rich, savory hit of cheese that fills your whole mouth. Watching the cheese stretch was half the fun of eating it.

The cheese alone bursts with savory richness.

Eating it while it's still hot, the cheese stretched beautifully with a soft, chewy texture that I really loved. If you like cheese, this dish is generous enough to make your mouth water just looking at it.

The crispy breading, juicy meat, and melty cheese come together for a rich, savory flavor. Eating it with the rice that comes alongside makes for a fully satisfying meal.

The cheese portion was generous and the meat was thick — I had this for lunch and felt full enough to skip dinner entirely.

Is Deli Donkatsu worth a Songjeong lunch?

Warm soup and morning bread, crispy cutlet with sweet sauce, rice and cabbage salad all on one plate — this combo brought back memories of old-school Western-style diners and made for a hearty, satisfying lunch.

If you're looking for a lunch spot in Songjeong, Busan, or craving old-fashioned Western-style pork cutlet, Deli Donkatsu is worth a visit.