# Seomyeon tonkatsu restaurant with salt and sauce: Katsu Gimseondo - By Yoonseul (https://superchart.com/en/@coastal-lunch-cloth/) - Written Sep 14, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Busanjin, Busan - Sponsored: This post was written as part of a sponsored on-site restaurant visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@coastal-lunch-cloth/katsu-kimseondo-seomyeon-half-half-katsu/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@coastal-lunch-cloth/katsu-kimseondo-seomyeon-half-half-katsu/index.md) ## In short Katsu Gimseondo is a Japanese tonkatsu restaurant in Seomyeon, Busanjin-gu, Busan, relocated from Jeonpo-dong. The half-and-half tonkatsu set brings sirloin and tenderloin on one plate, and eating the sirloin half with salt and half with sauce showed the difference clearly: the sirloin was nutty and firm, the tenderloin soft and mild. With an open kitchen and a calm room, Katsu Gimseondo is an easy meal even for one. ## Good to know - **Hours**: 11:30 - 21:00 - **Break time**: 15:00 - 17:00 - **Last order**: 20:00 - **Closed**: Every Tuesday - **What we ordered**: Half-and-half tonkatsu set (sirloin + tenderloin) - **Other menu items**: Assorted set (with shrimp tempura), Gabri sirloin set (limited quantity) - **Location**: 16 Seojeon-ro 47beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan (1st floor) *as written by the visitor on Sep 14, 2026* I was looking for something filling to eat in Seomyeon for lunch or dinner and ended up at Katsu Gimseondo, a tonkatsu specialty restaurant! I already love tonkatsu, but lately I've been more drawn to Japanese-style tonkatsu where you can really feel the crispy batter and the tender meat haha. This time I ordered the half-and-half tonkatsu set, which lets you try both sirloin and tenderloin at once~! The place had a clean, calm atmosphere that made for a relaxed meal, and it was fun comparing the difference between the two cuts as I ate~! ![Katsu Gimseondo's half-and-half tonkatsu set, main shot](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kimseondo-seomyeon-half-half-katsu/katsu-kimseondo-seomyeon-half-half-katsu-01-8xeil-1200.webp) ## Katsu Gimseondo hours and break time Katsu Gimseondo is closed every Tuesday and operates on the following schedule from Monday to Sunday. - Hours: 11:30 - 21:00 - Break time: 15:00 - 17:00 - Last order: 20:00 - Closed: Every Tuesday There's a break time between lunch and dinner, so it's a good idea to check before you visit~ ## The Seomyeon tonkatsu restaurant that moved from Jeonpo ![Exterior of Katsu Gimseondo, a Seomyeon tonkatsu restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kimseondo-seomyeon-half-half-katsu/katsu-kimseondo-seomyeon-half-half-katsu-02-1qyjn-900.webp) Katsu Gimseondo, a Seomyeon tonkatsu favorite. It's a tonkatsu specialty restaurant that relocated from Jeonpo-dong, so it's a great spot for anyone who used to look for it as a Jeonpo Japanese tonkatsu place! ## Inside Katsu Gimseondo: open kitchen and calm atmosphere ![Katsu Gimseondo's clean interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kimseondo-seomyeon-half-half-katsu/katsu-kimseondo-seomyeon-half-half-katsu-03-rx33r-900.webp) ![Interior of Katsu Gimseondo showing the open kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kimseondo-seomyeon-half-half-katsu/katsu-kimseondo-seomyeon-half-half-katsu-04-1rmgt-900.webp) The interior overall felt clean and tidy, with a calm, comfortable atmosphere for a meal haha. It didn't feel awkward to eat there alone, and it also seemed like a fine spot for couples~! What stood out especially was the open kitchen layout, which let me watch the tonkatsu being cooked up close. Getting a peek at how my order was being prepared gave me more trust in the food haha!! Apparently Katsu Gimseondo uses pork aged for 200 hours! They serve a variety of tonkatsu dishes built around the harmony of aged meat and crispy batter~!! ## Katsu Gimseondo menu: which sets can you order? ![Katsu Gimseondo's tonkatsu set menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kimseondo-seomyeon-half-half-katsu/katsu-kimseondo-seomyeon-half-half-katsu-05-1m6zi-900.webp) Katsu Gimseondo had a range of menu items, from basic sirloin and tenderloin tonkatsu sets to an assorted set that comes with shrimp tempura, and a limited-quantity gabri sirloin set. What I ordered this time was the half-and-half tonkatsu set! Since it lets you enjoy both sirloin and tenderloin, it's a great menu choice for anyone who wants to compare the two cuts. I liked being able to feel the difference in texture and flavor between the cuts rather than just eating one kind~! ## What comes with the half-and-half tonkatsu set ![Half-and-half tonkatsu set served with rice and soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kimseondo-seomyeon-half-half-katsu/katsu-kimseondo-seomyeon-half-half-katsu-06-7bqbl-1200.webp) When my half-and-half tonkatsu set arrived, the neatly arranged spread caught my eye first! The tonkatsu came with rice, soup, and side dishes, making it a filling, satisfying meal haha. The tonkatsu had crispy batter all over, and the sirloin and tenderloin were plated separately, which made me curious about the difference even before taking a bite~! ### Sirloin tonkatsu: better with salt or with sauce? ![Plate of sirloin tonkatsu at Katsu Gimseondo](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kimseondo-seomyeon-half-half-katsu/katsu-kimseondo-seomyeon-half-half-katsu-07-17d7i-900.webp) ![Cross-section of crispy-battered sirloin tonkatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kimseondo-seomyeon-half-half-katsu/katsu-kimseondo-seomyeon-half-half-katsu-08-l6qn7-900.webp) I tried the sirloin first! It's the cut that really shows off that classic savory tonkatsu flavor, right?! The batter was crispy without feeling overly greasy, and the sirloin had that firm texture without being tough, making it good to eat with rice~! ![A piece of sirloin tonkatsu with salt](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kimseondo-seomyeon-half-half-katsu/katsu-kimseondo-seomyeon-half-half-katsu-09-19a5x-900.webp) ![Sirloin tonkatsu dipped in sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kimseondo-seomyeon-half-half-katsu/katsu-kimseondo-seomyeon-half-half-katsu-10-g1rl2-900.webp) ![Sirloin tonkatsu eaten together with rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kimseondo-seomyeon-half-half-katsu/katsu-kimseondo-seomyeon-half-half-katsu-11-16j9a-900.webp) With the sauce, it gets a sweet-savory kick, while eating it with salt lets you taste the meat itself more clearly haha. Personally, I dipped the first few pieces in salt, then switched to sauce afterward, and each had its own charm! ### How tender was the tenderloin tonkatsu? ![Plate of tenderloin tonkatsu at Katsu Gimseondo](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kimseondo-seomyeon-half-half-katsu/katsu-kimseondo-seomyeon-half-half-katsu-12-eug8x-900.webp) ![Cross-section of tenderloin tonkatsu showing soft grain](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kimseondo-seomyeon-half-half-katsu/katsu-kimseondo-seomyeon-half-half-katsu-13-axib1-900.webp) The tenderloin had a soft texture that stood out in a different way from the sirloin~! Biting into it, the fibers gave way gently, making it easier to eat than the sirloin, with a clean, mild flavor~! Tenderloin tends to have less fat, so it can sometimes feel dry, but this time the soft texture really came through, making it easy to eat without any heaviness haha. If sirloin has a savory, firm charm, tenderloin leans more soft and mild. Alternating between the two cuts, I could really feel the difference in texture and flavor even though it's all tonkatsu, and I felt good about choosing the half-and-half menu!!! ![Alternating bites of sirloin and tenderloin from the half-and-half set](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kimseondo-seomyeon-half-half-katsu/katsu-kimseondo-seomyeon-half-half-katsu-14-mw6ml-900.webp) ## Crispy batter and soft pork, together What stands out about Katsu Gimseondo's tonkatsu is how well the crispy yet thin batter pairs with the meat's texture!!! Since you can try both sirloin and tenderloin on one plate~ it seems like a great recommendation for anyone who likes both cuts!! I think it's a menu that works well whether you usually prefer sirloin or lean toward the softer tenderloin! ## Is Katsu Gimseondo worth a visit? Final verdict ![Final shot of the half-and-half tonkatsu set at Katsu Gimseondo](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kimseondo-seomyeon-half-half-katsu/katsu-kimseondo-seomyeon-half-half-katsu-15-1srj9-1200.webp) At Katsu Gimseondo this time, I tried the half-and-half tonkatsu set featuring both sirloin and tenderloin! The sirloin had a nice savory, firm texture, while the tenderloin had a soft, mild charm. I could really feel the harmony between the crispy batter and the meat, and I liked the neat spread that went well with rice. With its clean interior, open kitchen, and variety of tonkatsu options, it's a place worth remembering when you want a solid meal in Seomyeon haha. If you're someone who can't decide between sirloin and tenderloin, starting with the half-and-half tonkatsu set to try both cuts might be a great idea!!!!! ## Where it is - Katsu Gimseondo (카츠김선도) - 16 Seojeon-ro 47beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan, South Korea - 부산광역시 부산진구 서전로47번길 16 1층 - 35.1584969, 129.0648729 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B9%B4%EC%B8%A0%EA%B9%80%EC%84%A0%EB%8F%84/@35.1584969,129.0648729,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@coastal-lunch-cloth/katsu-kimseondo-seomyeon-half-half-katsu/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt