# Solo-dining tonkatsu restaurant in Yeonsinnae, Seoul: Katsu Monster - By Yuna Chae (https://superchart.com/en/@euljiro-warm-bowl/) - Written Sep 13, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Eunpyeong, Seoul - Sponsored: This is a review written after receiving a complimentary meal from the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@euljiro-warm-bowl/katsu-monster-yeonsinnae-solo-lunch/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@euljiro-warm-bowl/katsu-monster-yeonsinnae-solo-lunch/index.md) ## In short Katsu Monster Yeonsinnae Branch is a tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlet) restaurant on Yeonseo-ro 28-gil near Yeonsinnae Station in Eunpyeong, Seoul. Food arrives from the open kitchen just 10 minutes after ordering, so eating alone works even on a tight lunch break, and the cheese katsu was the best cheese katsu this writer has had. With kiosk ordering and takeout, Katsu Monster Yeonsinnae Branch is the answer for a solo meal in Yeonsinnae. ## Good to know - **Address**: 4-1 Yeonseo-ro 28-gil, 1st floor, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul (198-26 Daejo-dong, Eunpyeong-gu) - **Hours**: Daily 10:30–21:00 (break 15:30–16:30) - **Closed**: Every Thursday - **Menu**: Loin katsu, fillet katsu, premium loin katsu, cheese katsu, assorted katsu, triple katsu, bite-size curry katsu, cheongyang chili ball katsu, cold soba, cold udon, katsuobushi udon, chicken karaage rice bowl, chicken karaage udon - **Sets**: Solo set / two-person set available - **Ordering**: Kiosk ordering, phone pre-orders, dine-in, takeout and delivery all available - **Extras**: Open kitchen, self-serve salad sauce and tonkatsu sauce, review event running *as written by the visitor on Sep 13, 2026* ## Where is Katsu Monster Yeonsinnae Branch near Yeonsinnae Station? Katsu Monster Yeonsinnae Branch is a tonkatsu restaurant on the 1st floor of 4-1 Yeonseo-ro 28-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul. I'd heard it was a good spot for solo dining in Yeonsinnae, so I went to check it out — and it was so good I have to recommend it :) There are so many good restaurants along this stretch~ It's right next to Yukhoe Baleun Yeoneo Yeonsinnae Branch, and since they do delivery, takeout, and dine-in, there's a steady stream of both delivery riders and customers. ![Exterior of Katsu Monster Yeonsinnae Branch on Yeonseo-ro 28-gil](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonsinnae-solo-lunch/katsu-monster-yeonsinnae-solo-lunch-01-1vuat-960.webp) ![Entrance to Katsu Monster Yeonsinnae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonsinnae-solo-lunch/katsu-monster-yeonsinnae-solo-lunch-02-1p7y8-960.webp) ![Open kitchen and interior of Katsu Monster Yeonsinnae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonsinnae-solo-lunch/katsu-monster-yeonsinnae-solo-lunch-03-1t9il-960.webp) ## Food in 10 minutes: why Katsu Monster works on a short lunch break Katsu Monster Yeonsinnae Branch has an open kitchen, so you can watch your food being cooked cleanly and carefully — I really loved that ^^ The food also came out just 10 minutes after ordering, faster than I expected! Sometimes my lunch break is tight and I need to eat fast and get back, and Katsu Monster Yeonsinnae Branch was great for that — the owner and staff were friendly, and service was speedy too. If you're in a hurry, you can even call ahead to order haha. ## Katsu Monster Yeonsinnae menu, solo set and two-person set Loin katsu, fillet katsu, premium loin katsu, cheese katsu, assorted katsu, triple katsu, bite-size curry katsu, cheongyang chili ball katsu, cold soba, cold udon, katsuo udon, chicken karaage rice bowl, chicken karaage udon — there's such a wide variety of delicious menu items, it's genuinely fun to pick! And they also have a solo set / 2-person set, so you can try a range of dishes more affordably — abso-lutely perfect~~ ![Tonkatsu menu board at Katsu Monster Yeonsinnae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonsinnae-solo-lunch/katsu-monster-yeonsinnae-solo-lunch-04-1dl2s-960.webp) ![Menu sign listing the solo set and 2-person set](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonsinnae-solo-lunch/katsu-monster-yeonsinnae-solo-lunch-05-185zk-960.webp) Katsu Monster Yeonsinnae Branch, a Yeonsinnae favorite for tonkatsu, has hearty mains like loin katsu, fillet katsu, cheese katsu, triple katsu, cold soba, and cold udon, plus lighter options like chicken karaage, aged curry, cheongyang chili ball katsu, and drinks~ It's great for eating alone, but also works well for a date or a small gathering with friends! Honestly, when people say 'Yeonsinnae restaurant,' it's almost always a drinking spot, so it was hard to find a proper lunch place in Yeonsinnae — so having somewhere I can comfortably eat alone is the best~~ You can order at the kiosk, and there's a review event you can join for extra perks. ![Kiosk and seating area at Katsu Monster Yeonsinnae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonsinnae-solo-lunch/katsu-monster-yeonsinnae-solo-lunch-06-1p547-1200.webp) ![Table good for solo dining at Katsu Monster Yeonsinnae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonsinnae-solo-lunch/katsu-monster-yeonsinnae-solo-lunch-07-p85yn-960.webp) ## Is the cheese katsu at Katsu Monster really the best? I really love cheese katsu normally, and the cheese katsu at Katsu Monster Yeonsinnae Branch is hands down the best cheese katsu I've had so far..! The cheese is so soft, warm, and nutty that I kept reaching for more. Sometimes when I eat alone, I feel self-conscious or pressured to eat quickly and leave, so I'd often just grab fast food or settle for some chain restaurant — but Katsu Monster Yeonsinnae Branch, good good! ![Katsu Monster's cheese katsu with stretchy melted cheese](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonsinnae-solo-lunch/katsu-monster-yeonsinnae-solo-lunch-08-1j141-960.webp) ![Cross-section of the cheese katsu served with rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonsinnae-solo-lunch/katsu-monster-yeonsinnae-solo-lunch-09-g0wrh-960.webp) ![Full tonkatsu meal spread at Katsu Monster Yeonsinnae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonsinnae-solo-lunch/katsu-monster-yeonsinnae-solo-lunch-10-oaq9s-960.webp) ## Self-serve sauce corner: good news for sauce lovers I also liked that the salad sauce and tonkatsu sauce are set up so you can use them freely on your own. I'm normally a sauce person, and I always feel bad asking for more, so being able to help myself at the table was great~~! ![Self-serve tonkatsu sauce and salad sauce on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonsinnae-solo-lunch/katsu-monster-yeonsinnae-solo-lunch-11-1d58p-960.webp) ![Tonkatsu and salad drizzled with sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonsinnae-solo-lunch/katsu-monster-yeonsinnae-solo-lunch-12-uoybg-960.webp) ## Thick-cut tonkatsu and ordering takeout at Katsu Monster Can you see how thick the pork cutlet is? It's juicy and the meat juices just burst out — honestly the best tonkatsu I've had in a while! A lot of people living nearby come in for takeout — you just pay easily at the kiosk, pick it up, and enjoy it warm at home! ![Cross-section of the thick-cut loin katsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonsinnae-solo-lunch/katsu-monster-yeonsinnae-solo-lunch-13-1k0sn-960.webp) ![A piece of tonkatsu showing juicy meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonsinnae-solo-lunch/katsu-monster-yeonsinnae-solo-lunch-14-vsviw-960.webp) The soup, kimchi, and pickled radish that come with it all pair well with the tonkatsu — passed with flying colors~~! ![Tonkatsu served with soup, kimchi, and pickled radish](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonsinnae-solo-lunch/katsu-monster-yeonsinnae-solo-lunch-15-4ulw5-960.webp) ![Rich, dark broth of the bite-size curry katsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonsinnae-solo-lunch/katsu-monster-yeonsinnae-solo-lunch-16-1cxz4-960.webp) ![Tonkatsu and rice dipped in curry sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonsinnae-solo-lunch/katsu-monster-yeonsinnae-solo-lunch-17-1eu5d-960.webp) The bite-size curry katsu isn't a huge portion, but the flavor is rich, so dipping the cutlet in it or mixing it with rice is the best. ## Katsu Monster Yeonsinnae Branch hours, closing day and location - Address: 4-1 Yeonseo-ro 28-gil, 1st floor, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul (198-26 Daejo-dong), South Korea - Hours: Daily 10:30–21:00, break time 15:30–16:30 - Closed: Every Thursday - Options: Dine-in, takeout, and delivery, kiosk ordering, phone pre-orders available ## Where it is - Katsu Monster Yeonsinnae Branch (카츠몬스터 연신내점) - 4-1 Yeonseo-ro 28-gil, 1st floor, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 은평구 연서로28길 4-1 1층 카츠몬스터 연신내점 - 37.618203, 126.9206124 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B9%B4%EC%B8%A0%EB%AA%AC%EC%8A%A4%ED%84%B0%20%EC%97%B0%EC%8B%A0%EB%82%B4%EC%A0%90/@37.618203,126.9206124,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@euljiro-warm-bowl/katsu-monster-yeonsinnae-solo-lunch/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt