# Seongnae-dong tonkatsu restaurant with potato croquettes: Riae Premium - By Minseo (https://superchart.com/en/@filter-paper/) - Written Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangdong, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as part of a paid store-visit sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@filter-paper/lie-premium-olympic-park-katsu-croquette/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@filter-paper/lie-premium-olympic-park-katsu-croquette/index.md) ## In short Riae Premium Olympic Park Branch is a Japanese tonkatsu restaurant in Seongnae-dong, Gangdong-gu, Seoul, right across the crosswalk from Olympic Park's North Gate 2. Two diners ordered the premium sirloin and tenderloin half-and-half tonkatsu, a cold soba sirloin set, and Korean-grown potato croquettes, and the softness of the tenderloin with the cold soba stood out most. If you like tender tonkatsu, Riae Premium is worth a lunch visit for the half-and-half plate. ## Good to know - **Location**: Right across from Olympic Park North Gate 2 crosswalk — 46 Seongnae-ro 18-gil, 1F Unit 1-1, Gangdong-gu, Seoul - **Walking distance**: About 3 minutes from JYP Entertainment; about 7 minutes from Korea National Sport University and Gangdong-gu Office - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–20:00 - **Break time**: 15:00–16:00 - **Last order**: 19:30 - **Parking**: Parking in front of the restaurant; dedicated lot at the back entrance when full - **Waiting**: Catch Table waitlist kiosk outside the restaurant - **What we ordered**: Premium sirloin and tenderloin half-and-half, cold soba sirloin set, Korean-grown potato croquette - **Sauces**: Wasabi, salt, truffle oil, tonkatsu sauce, yuzu ponzu - **Side dishes**: Rice, soup, cabbage salad, gungchae namul (seasoned lettuce stems), pickled vegetables, kkakdugi (radish kimchi) *as written by the visitor on Sep 15, 2026* ![Tonkatsu set table spread at Riae Premium Olympic Park Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/lie-premium-olympic-park-katsu-croquette/lie-premium-olympic-park-katsu-croquette-01-t88iu-1200.webp) I was looking for a place to have lunch near Olympic Park when I found Riae Premium Olympic Park Branch. I love tonkatsu and have tried plenty of places, but what really caught my eye here was the half-and-half menu that lets you eat sirloin and tenderloin at the same time. ![Half-and-half tonkatsu plate with sirloin and tenderloin together](https://img.superchart.com/images/lie-premium-olympic-park-katsu-croquette/lie-premium-olympic-park-katsu-croquette-02-1gq46-966.webp) ![Cross-section of a thick-cut Japanese tonkatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/lie-premium-olympic-park-katsu-croquette/lie-premium-olympic-park-katsu-croquette-03-1nib3-966.webp) It's also fairly close to the JYP Entertainment building, so I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a good Japanese tonkatsu spot around Olympic Park or Seongnae-dong. ## Where is Riae Premium Olympic Park Branch, and what are its hours? ![Exterior of Riae Premium in front of Olympic Park North Gate 2](https://img.superchart.com/images/lie-premium-olympic-park-katsu-croquette/lie-premium-olympic-park-katsu-croquette-04-1h3xr-966.webp) Riae Premium Olympic Park Branch sits right across from the crosswalk at Olympic Park's North Gate 2. It's about a 3-minute walk from JYP Entertainment and about 7 minutes from Korea National Sport University and Gangdong-gu Office, making it easy to drop by when hunting for lunch nearby. It's open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., with a break time from 3 to 4 p.m. Last order is at 7:30 p.m. ![Hours and break time notice at the storefront entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/lie-premium-olympic-park-katsu-croquette/lie-premium-olympic-park-katsu-croquette-05-1dx6d-966.webp) Driving there is fine too. You can park in front of the restaurant, and if it's full there's a dedicated lot at the back entrance. ![Parking space in front of the restaurant and the Catch Table waitlist kiosk](https://img.superchart.com/images/lie-premium-olympic-park-katsu-croquette/lie-premium-olympic-park-katsu-croquette-06-zkm6n-966.webp) When I visited during lunch hour, it was pretty crowded, and there was even a Catch Table waitlist kiosk set up outside. People were actually waiting, which made it clear this place is a real local favorite near Olympic Park. ## How tender is the sirloin and tenderloin half-and-half tonkatsu? ![Two tonkatsu set meals and side dishes ordered for two people](https://img.superchart.com/images/lie-premium-olympic-park-katsu-croquette/lie-premium-olympic-park-katsu-croquette-07-qank8-966.webp) We went as two and each ordered a different set, plus added a potato croquette. ![Full spread of the premium sirloin and tenderloin half-and-half set](https://img.superchart.com/images/lie-premium-olympic-park-katsu-croquette/lie-premium-olympic-park-katsu-croquette-08-1cm8e-966.webp) ### Premium half-and-half: sirloin (ros) and tenderloin (hire) The dish I was most satisfied with was the half-and-half that lets you eat sirloin and tenderloin together. Whenever I only order one cut, I always end up missing the other, so I loved that this place has so many menus where you can compare two cuts side by side. ![Close-up of thick-cut tenderloin tonkatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/lie-premium-olympic-park-katsu-croquette/lie-premium-olympic-park-katsu-croquette-09-3eb3k-966.webp) The tenderloin in particular was so soft I was impressed the moment I took a bite. Even though it was thick-cut, it wasn't dry at all — the moist texture really came through. I've had tenderloin tonkatsu before that was tough despite the thickness, but this one was clearly different in terms of softness. ![Sirloin tonkatsu with a balance of lean meat and fat](https://img.superchart.com/images/lie-premium-olympic-park-katsu-croquette/lie-premium-olympic-park-katsu-croquette-10-gq4i3-966.webp) The sirloin was also nutty, with a great balance of lean meat and fat. There were plenty of sauces to dip into — wasabi, salt, truffle oil, tonkatsu sauce, yuzu ponzu — so even the same cutlet tasted a little different each time. ![Sauce lineup of wasabi, salt, truffle oil and yuzu ponzu](https://img.superchart.com/images/lie-premium-olympic-park-katsu-croquette/lie-premium-olympic-park-katsu-croquette-11-1xa8f-966.webp) ### Cold soba and sirloin tonkatsu set at Riae Premium My friend ordered the cold soba sirloin set. The portion of soba was generous and the noodles were chewy, which was more satisfying than I expected. ![Cold soba noodles and sirloin tonkatsu from the soba set](https://img.superchart.com/images/lie-premium-olympic-park-katsu-croquette/lie-premium-olympic-park-katsu-croquette-12-6sho4-966.webp) After the crispy, nutty sirloin cutlet, a bite of the cool soba made for a really great combo. ![Lifting a bite of cold soba noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/lie-premium-olympic-park-katsu-croquette/lie-premium-olympic-park-katsu-croquette-13-1jw5r-966.webp) With regular tonkatsu I sometimes feel a bit greasy toward the end, but eating it alongside the cold soba made the whole meal feel much lighter. ![Full cold soba set served alongside tonkatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/lie-premium-olympic-park-katsu-croquette/lie-premium-olympic-park-katsu-croquette-14-bw7ax-966.webp) ### Korean-grown potato croquette On the side, we added a Korean-grown potato croquette. We ordered one but got an extra one for free, haha. The outside was crispy and the inside was fluffy and warm. Eating it fresh out of the fryer really let the soft texture of the potato shine, and it was a nice, easy addition to the meal. ## Why Riae Premium works for lunch near Olympic Park ![Two Korean-grown potato croquettes with side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/lie-premium-olympic-park-katsu-croquette/lie-premium-olympic-park-katsu-croquette-15-df3cg-966.webp) Overall, it was a satisfying meal all around — the tonkatsu, cold soba, and croquette all delivered. The spread was generous too, with rice, soup, and cabbage salad plus gungchae namul, pickles, and kkakdugi all served together. ![Side dish spread of rice, soup, cabbage salad, gungchae namul and kkakdugi](https://img.superchart.com/images/lie-premium-olympic-park-katsu-croquette/lie-premium-olympic-park-katsu-croquette-16-zlq9g-966.webp) Customers kept coming in throughout the lunch hour I was there, and a wait even formed, which made me think this is a real go-to spot for local office workers and Olympic Park visitors. If you're looking for tonkatsu near Olympic Park, Japanese food in Seongnae-dong, or a solid lunch spot around Olympic Park, I'd recommend this place. Next time I visit, I'll probably order the half-and-half with tenderloin again without a second thought. If you like soft tonkatsu, this is a place you'll likely be quite happy with. ## Where it is - Riae Premium Olympic Park Branch (리애 프리미엄 올림픽공원직영점) - 46 Seongnae-ro 18-gil, 1F Unit 1-1, Gangdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 강동구 성내로18길 46 1층 1-1호 - 37.5250204, 127.1280784 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A6%AC%EC%95%A0%20%ED%94%84%EB%A6%AC%EB%AF%B8%EC%97%84%20%EC%98%AC%EB%A6%BC%ED%94%BD%EA%B3%B5%EC%9B%90%EC%A7%81%EC%98%81%EC%A0%90/@37.5250204,127.1280784,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@filter-paper/lie-premium-olympic-park-katsu-croquette/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt