# Sangam-dong pork cutlet restaurant: tenderloin vs top sirloin at Kitto - By Sujin K. (https://superchart.com/en/@counter-lunch-seoul/) - Written Sep 21, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@counter-lunch-seoul/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@counter-lunch-seoul/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin/index.md) ## In short Kitto is a Japanese-style tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlet) restaurant in Sangam-dong, Seoul, a five-minute walk from Exit 9 of Digital Media City Station. Ordering the special tenderloin katsu (20,000 won, 8 pieces) and the top sirloin katsu (18,000 won, 7 pieces) together made it easy to compare the tenderloin's moist texture with the sirloin's fatty, juicy bite, and the meal came with clam broth and lemon sherbet afterwards. Kitto is the place to settle whether you prefer soft tenderloin or richer sirloin. ## Good to know - **Menu**: Sirloin, tenderloin, top sirloin and mixed katsu / sides: curry, fried shrimp - **What we ordered**: Top sirloin katsu 18,000 won, special tenderloin katsu 20,000 won, cola 3,000 won - **Hours**: Daily 11:10 AM–9:00 PM - **Break time**: 3:00–5:00 PM (last orders 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM) - **Location**: About a 5-minute walk from Exit 9 (Airport Railroad side) of DMC (Digital Media City) Station - **Seating**: Tables for two and four, solo bar seats, window seats - **Parking**: None on site — use nearby public parking lots - **Other**: Mobile payment (Toss Pay), groups welcome, private hire available, no pets - **Ordering**: QR code ordering at the table - **Service**: Free side dish refills, lemon sherbet after the meal, a soft drink for joining the review event *as written by the visitor on Sep 21, 2026* After work I headed to a newly opened Japanese-style tonkatsu spot in Sangam-dong, near Digital Media City Station — a DMC restaurant called "Kitto." ![Cover photo of Kitto, a tonkatsu restaurant in Sangam-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin-01-jbub3-1200.webp) ## Where is Kitto, and what are its hours? (5 minutes from DMC Station Exit 9) Kitto is on the 2nd floor at 5-5 Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, and is open daily from 11:10 AM to 9:00 PM. Break time is 3:00–5:00 PM, with last orders at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Simple payment (Toss Pay) is available, group visits are welcome, pets aren't allowed, and venue rental is possible. It's about a 5-minute walk from Exit 9 (toward the Airport Railroad) of DMC Station (Digital Media City Station). ![The walk to Kitto near Digital Media City Station Exit 9](https://img.superchart.com/images/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin-02-17fd3-m-966.webp) It's also fairly close to Sangam DDMC, so it's convenient if you're looking for a lunch spot for Sangam-dong office workers or somewhere to eat near DMC. ### Is there parking at Kitto? There's no parking available. Use a nearby public parking lot. ## Inside Kitto: the dining room and solo bar seats ![Kitto's neat, tidy interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin-03-6t89a-966.webp) The place is neat and tidy from the exterior to the interior. Tables come in sets of 2 and 4, and there's also a single-person bar counter on one side for solo diners. ![Kitto seating with a view out the window](https://img.superchart.com/images/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin-04-1d5xv-966.webp) There are also seats where you can eat while looking out the window, so it didn't feel awkward to eat alone in Sangam-dong. When I visited, there were couples on dates too — the calm, clean atmosphere would also make it a good Sangam-dong date restaurant. ## Kitto's menu and how to order ![Kitto's menu listing sirloin, tenderloin, top sirloin, and mixed katsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin-05-1ma94-966.webp) You order through the QR code on the table. The menu is made up of sirloin, tenderloin, top sirloin, and mixed katsu, plus side dishes like curry and fried shrimp. ![Cup, water bottle, and smoked Maldon salt on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin-06-gmd0g-966.webp) On the table, a cup, water bottle, and smoked Maldon salt were neatly set out. ![Table sign explaining Kitto's low-temperature cooking method](https://img.superchart.com/images/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin-07-12pqs-966.webp) I heard they cook the tonkatsu using a low-temperature method, so I ordered while looking forward to what the texture would be like. ### What we ordered at Kitto - Top sirloin katsu ₩18,000 - Special tenderloin katsu ₩20,000 - Coke ₩3,000 ## Special tenderloin katsu, 20,000 won: an 8-piece set ![Kitto's special tenderloin katsu served in 8 pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin-08-1mbtn-966.webp) Since it was the special tenderloin, it came out generous — big, thick pieces, about 8 in total. ![Full spread with tenderloin katsu, cabbage, rice, and mustard leaf kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin-09-1yln7-966.webp) It's not just the tonkatsu on its own — it comes as a full spread with cabbage, salad, rice, wasabi, hot mustard, mustard leaf kimchi, and truffle tonkatsu sauce. ![Clam soup served alongside the tonkatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin-10-5c3t0-966.webp) Most tonkatsu places serve miso soup or a plain broth, but here it came with a clam-based soup instead. The broth was refreshing, so taking a spoonful between bites of the crispy, savory katsu cleaned up my palate nicely. ![A piece of tenderloin katsu eaten plain, without dipping](https://img.superchart.com/images/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin-11-1ekc3-966.webp) Following the instructions on the menu, I first tried a piece plain, without dipping it in anything, to taste the katsu itself. ![Tenderloin katsu dipped in smoked Maldon salt](https://img.superchart.com/images/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin-12-v6v1z-966.webp) Next I tried it with a light dip in the smoked Maldon salt, then with the sauce — it was nice being able to compare the differences in flavor. What stood out most was how white the breading was. ![Cross-section of tenderloin katsu with thin, white breading](https://img.superchart.com/images/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin-13-c0vcq-966.webp) The breading was thin, clean, and crisp, so the first thing you notice on the bite is the crunch, followed by the moist, tender tenderloin inside. Tenderloin can easily turn dry, but even though these pieces were thick, they weren't tough or dry at all — just soft!!! ![Thick tenderloin katsu served with wasabi](https://img.superchart.com/images/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin-14-1m6zm-966.webp) The katsu itself was already seasoned enough that I didn't need much sauce — just a light touch of wasabi. The tonkatsu sauce had a subtle truffle aroma, adding a savory, fragrant note when dipped. ![Tenderloin katsu dipped in truffle tonkatsu sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin-15-qly26-966.webp) Alternating between salt, wasabi, and truffle sauce let me enjoy the same tenderloin katsu in slightly different ways each time. Side dishes can also be refilled if you run low, by the way. ## Top sirloin katsu, 18,000 won: 7 pieces with juicy fat ![A plate of Kitto's top sirloin katsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin-16-19lxf-966.webp) I eat regular sirloin katsu pretty often, so this time I wanted to try something a bit more special, and ordered the top sirloin. ![Top sirloin katsu sliced into 7 pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin-17-1py34-966.webp) The top sirloin katsu came sliced into 7 pieces, with the sirloin's characteristic savory flavor and a thick edge of fat. ![Cross-section of top sirloin katsu with a thick edge of fat](https://img.superchart.com/images/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin-18-2m28e-966.webp) There was a thick strip of fat along one side, and biting into it gave both juiciness and richness at once. ![A piece of top sirloin katsu with a strong meaty aroma](https://img.superchart.com/images/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin-19-cc7td-966.webp) Sirloin definitely has more of a meaty aroma compared to tenderloin — if tenderloin is the soft, moist choice, top sirloin would suit those who like a savory, meatier tonkatsu. ![Cabbage salad eaten alongside the top sirloin katsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin-20-12cra-966.webp) Eating it with the cabbage salad cut the richness a bit, and a lemon sherbet is also served after the meal. ![Lemon sherbet served after the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin-21-1b3cw-966.webp) After eating tonkatsu, things felt a little greasy, but the lemon sherbet's refreshing, cool taste wrapped up the meal cleanly. ![Sign about the free soda for review event participation](https://img.superchart.com/images/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin-22-897ov-966.webp) They also give out a soda if you participate in the review event, so keep that in mind if you visit. If you're craving clean, well-made Japanese-style tonkatsu in Sangam-dong, or looking for a lunch or solo-dining spot near Sangam-dong DMC, the tidy atmosphere makes Kitto an easy, comfortable choice for Japanese-style tonkatsu in Sangam-dong. ## Where it is - Kitto (킷토) - 23 Maebongsan-ro 2-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (1st and 2nd floors) - 서울특별시 마포구 매봉산로2길 23 1,2층 - 37.5782071, 126.8952444 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%82%B7%ED%86%A0/@37.5782071,126.8952444,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@counter-lunch-seoul/kitto-dmc-tonkatsu-tenderloin-vs-loin/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt