# Gangbuk, Seoul katsu spot with kimchi udon set: Katsu Shokudou Suyu - By Yerin Pahk (https://superchart.com/en/@chuncheon-warm-kettle/) - Written Sep 16, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangbuk, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@chuncheon-warm-kettle/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@chuncheon-warm-kettle/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon/index.md) ## In short Katsu Shokudou Suyu is a yuzu low-temperature-aged tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlet) restaurant on the 1st floor of Episode Suyu 838, near Suyu Station in Gangbuk, Seoul. The kimchi udon set and the mozzarella cheese katsu were the two orders, and the kimchi udon broth was as rich as kimchi jjigae (kimchi stew), while the cheese katsu came out crisp outside and juicy inside. Free parking and easy solo dining make Katsu Shokudou Suyu a 100% revisit. ## Good to know - **Location**: 1st floor, Unit 114, Episode Suyu 838, 315 Dobong-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul (near Suyu Station) - **Hours**: Weekdays 11:10–21:00 (last order 20:30), Sat–Sun 11:30–21:00 - **Parking**: Free parking in a large lot - **What we ordered**: Kimchi udon set, mozzarella cheese katsu - **Good to know**: Pink salt and pepper served for dipping to taste; restroom right outside the restaurant *as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026* ![Main photo of Katsu Shokudou Suyu](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon-01-u2gnd-1200.webp) Katsu Shokudou Suyu 🍽️ I was trying to figure out what to eat near Suyu and ended up dropping into Katsu Shokudou Suyu on a whim. I love tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlet) — especially kimchi nabe (kimchi hot pot) — so I'd been looking for good spots near Suyu Station and found this place. I was going to order the kimchi nabe but got suddenly hooked on the kimchi udon set instead, and what is this 🤩 it's insane!!! Here's my review of Katsu Shokudou, which I want to recommend as the kimchi udon spot near Suyu Station 🍲🥢 let's go 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️ ## Where is Katsu Shokudou Suyu, and is there parking? Katsu Shokudou Suyu is on the 1st floor of Episode Suyu 838, near Suyu Station. It's close to the station so it was easy to get to, and there are a lot of good restaurants nearby, so it's a great spot for lunch. Free parking is also available, so it's great to visit by car too 👍🏻 (personally, I love restaurants with parking haha) > Exterior view There are two entrances! There's a sign nearby so it's easy to find. You can also use the spacious parking lot. ### Katsu Shokudou Suyu opening hours - Weekdays 11:10–21:00 (last order 20:30) - Sat–Sun 11:30–21:00 ## What is the restaurant like inside? Solo dining near Suyu Station > Interior view ![Interior of Katsu Shokudou Suyu](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon-02-1c5wh-900.webp) ![Clean interior table setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon-03-l6ulz-900.webp) ![Seating area good for solo dining](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon-04-1ukmq-900.webp) ![Interior seating layout](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon-05-2bt47-900.webp) ![Interior atmosphere at Katsu Shokudou Suyu](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon-06-1tgm2-900.webp) Overall the place is clean, and the atmosphere feels comfortable enough for eating alone, so it seems like a decent spot for solo dining near Suyu Station. The spacing between tables was reasonable and the store was clean, so it felt pleasant 😆 ## Katsu Shokudou Suyu menu and prices ![Menu board at Katsu Shokudou Suyu](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon-07-15ljo-900.webp) ![Menu board listing tonkatsu dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon-08-ooqkq-900.webp) ![Set menu information](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon-09-4q8bz-900.webp) ![Udon and nabe menu information](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon-10-1gut2-900.webp) ![Cheese katsu menu information](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon-11-1ubje-900.webp) ![Detail page of the Katsu Shokudou menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon-12-5284l-900.webp) ![Menu sign posted in the store](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon-13-1q6uf-900.webp) We ordered the kimchi udon set & mozzarella cheese katsu! ![Kimchi udon set and mozzarella cheese katsu spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon-14-9jsu1-900.webp) I came here to eat kimchi nabe lol but suddenly craved kimchi udon and switched. Here's the real review. ## Kimchi udon set: a broth as rich as kimchi jjigae ![Kimchi udon set with rich broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon-15-1aum0-900.webp) 🥢 Kimchi udon set. Wow... this was genuinely delicious... insane. I personally love the kimchi udon at Tudari, and this is the upgraded, premium version of that 👍🏻 The broth was rich and packed with umami 🤩 the noodles were chewy and the broth so deep that it was incredibly good. My friend who came with me was amazed too (it was as rich as kimchi jjigae). I want to come back just for this. Honestly the number one kimchi udon I've had — it exceeded my expectations (to the point where I think they should rename the place after it). ### The tonkatsu and shrimp katsu that come with the set ![Tonkatsu and shrimp katsu served with the set](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon-16-kacwl-900.webp) ![Cross-section of crispy fried tonkatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon-17-1miuy-900.webp) ![Shrimp katsu included in the set](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon-18-1h0yk-900.webp) ![Plate of Japanese-style tempura](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon-19-1ae4c-900.webp) Eating it with tonkatsu balanced out the richness too, and the combo was great. Japanese-style fried tempura 🍤🍤🍤 was well-fried and delicious. A solid, basics-done-right fry! ![Pink salt and pepper for dipping](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon-20-hk2bt-900.webp) Pink salt and pepper you can dip to taste. Such a nice touch 🤩👍🏻 you can also mix it up with wasabi and eat however you like! Personally, I think the plain pink salt tastes best. ## Mozzarella cheese katsu, made with yuzu low-temperature-aged pork Next up: 🧀 mozzarella cheese katsu. Cheese katsu is always a winner visually first. ![Visual of the mozzarella cheese katsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon-21-l6ilx-900.webp) The cheese stretches long 🧀 crispy outside, juicy inside — a proper, fundamental cheese katsu. Maybe because it's yuzu low-temperature-aged tonkatsu, the meat was tender with a clean flavor. ![Cheese stretching from the cheese katsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon-22-clgx5-899.webp) Personally, I love the combo of kimchi udon with cheese katsu 🥰🥰🥰 please eat them together like this! The combination was really great. Worth the deliberation over what to order haha 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶😆 ![Barley tea water served at the store](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon-23-uv8ug-900.webp) By the way, the water was good too. Seemed like barley tea. Overall the food felt clean and thoughtfully made, dish by dish. ⭐️The kimchi udon in particular was really delicious⭐️ Usually at a tonkatsu place you only think about the katsu, but here even the udon was great, which was maximum satisfaction for a kimchi udon lover like me. ![Restroom right in front of the store](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon-24-1m9ai-900.webp) The restroom is right in front of the store. I personally care quite a bit about restroom cleanliness when I go to restaurants or cafés, and it was well kept, so I was satisfied 👍🏻 ## Final verdict on Katsu Shokudou Suyu Because it's yuzu low-temperature-aged tonkatsu, the meat was tender and delicious, and the kimchi udon set's rich broth flavor left kimchi jjigae in the dust. Next time I want to try the kimchi nabe. 100% revisit intention, this is a genuine review. > If you're looking for a great tonkatsu spot near Suyu Station, I recommend Katsu Shokudou! Great for solo dining near Suyu Station and also good for a date spot in Suyu 👍🏻 ## Where it is - Katsu Shokudou Suyu (카츠쇼쿠도우 수유점) - 1st floor, Unit 114, Episode Suyu 838, 315 Dobong-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 강북구 도봉로 315 에피소드수유838 1층 114호 - 37.6369286, 127.0233101 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B9%B4%EC%B8%A0%EC%87%BC%EC%BF%A0%EB%8F%84%EC%9A%B0%20%EC%88%98%EC%9C%A0%EC%A0%90/@37.6369286,127.0233101,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@chuncheon-warm-kettle/katsu-shokudo-suyu-kimchi-udon/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt