Suwon Station tonkatsu: cheese katsu with cold soba, Combo C, Gohobi

Why my husband and I went to Gohobi Katsu near Suwon Station

Gohobi Katsu (고호비카츠) is a tonkatsu place on Maesan-ro near Suwon Station, and my husband and I went for Combo C and cold soba. We couldn't decide what to eat near Suwon Station, so we finally tried Gohobi Katsu, which I'd been curious about for a while! 😊 I'm drooling again just looking at the photos, haha. This was a Suwon Station tonkatsu spot I'd absolutely come back to ❤️

How long does the food take at Gohobi Katsu, and what is the restaurant like?

Gohobi Katsu cooks everything to order, so the food takes about 10–15 minutes. Knowing it's freshly fried and crispy actually made me look forward to it even more 😊

They also always use clean oil, so the frying felt crisp rather than greasy, which impressed me. They say the cold soba broth is made in-house too, and its deep, cool flavor really rounded out the meal 💛

The restaurant has counter seats you can comfortably use on your own, plus an open kitchen where you can watch the cooking, which adds to the fun. They keep the kitchen spotless too, so I trusted the hygiene here :)

What we ordered for two: Combo C and cold soba

Here's what we ordered at Gohobi Katsu!

• Combo C (cheese katsu + loin katsu)
• Cold soba (naengmomil, chilled buckwheat noodles)

The tonteki (pork steak) looked great too, so I have to try it next time 🫢

Does Gohobi Katsu's cheese katsu stay crispy when it cools?

Gohobi Katsu's cheese katsu is packed with cheese and stayed crispy to the very end, even as it cooled. It passed on looks alone the moment it came out…🤤 You could tell at a glance how full of cheese it was, so my expectations were high.

I tried the cheese katsu first, and honestly, what is there to say 🥹 It's loaded with cheese, the stretchy cheese pull makes you happy right away, and the savory flavor is insane, hahaha.

What surprised me most was that it stayed crispy as it cooled! Cheese katsu usually goes soggy once it gets cold, but this one was crispy and delicious to the end. I was totally moved 👏

My husband doesn't normally love cheese dishes, but after one bite he said, "Okay, this place is legit," haha. That was the moment it earned his real stamp of approval…😆

How was the loin katsu?

Gohobi Katsu's loin katsu (등심카츠) was crispy outside and moist inside, with the juices intact. And then the loin katsu I'd been looking forward to.. ❤️ No gamey smell at all, and the coating isn't thick, so it was easy to eat 👍 I see why people call it a top Suwon tonkatsu spot, haha.

Why cold soba goes so well with tonkatsu

I ordered Gohobi Katsu's cold soba as a side, and its cool, deep broth wiped out the richness of the tonkatsu. Honestly I got it as a side, but it turned out to be a twist.

The broth is really cool and deep, perfect as a palate cleanser, and eating it with the tonkatsu cut the richness completely. A perfect match 💯 I kept going back for the broth and pretty much drank it all, haha.

Overall

• Great tonkatsu quality
• The cheese katsu is a real must-order
• Cold soba makes the combination perfect

At Gohobi Katsu, I think this combination makes a no-fail meal!

Who should you bring to Gohobi Katsu near Suwon Station?

If you're looking for a tonkatsu place near Suwon Station, Gohobi Katsu is worth visiting at least once ✨ I was so satisfied that I want to try the other dishes next time!

Whether it's a date, a meal with friends or a family outing, it's an easy place to be happy with, so I'd also recommend it to anyone searching for a tonkatsu spot in Haenggung-dong. We're 100% coming back 🙌

🅿️ Parking is available in the building at Gohobi Katsu.