# Spicy seafood udon set at Himawari, a Yangju Okjeong tonkatsu spot - By Yerin Chae (https://superchart.com/en/@gimpo-morning-mug/) - Written Sep 17, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Yangju, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This post is based on a meal provided by Himawari for review. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gimpo-morning-mug/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gimpo-morning-mug/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon/index.md) ## In short Himawari Yangju Okjeong Main Branch is a premium tonkatsu restaurant in Okjeong-dong, Yangju, Gyeonggi. The order was hire katsu at 14,000 won and the spicy seafood udon set at 15,000 won: a cutlet crisp outside and juicy inside, a seafood broth as deep as the fish-head soup served at a raw fish restaurant, and udon noodles as chewy as rice cake. The twist at Himawari is that this tonkatsu specialist's udon is the dish worth ordering first. ## Good to know - **Name**: Himawari (ひまわり) Premium Tonkatsu Specialist · Yangju Okjeong Main Branch - **Address**: 105-ho, 108 Okjeongdong-ro 7da-gil, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do - **Hours**: 11:00–21:00 - **Closed**: Closed on Chuseok day - **Parking**: 3 hours free in the building's lot - **Spicy udon set**: 15,000 won - **Hire katsu**: 14,000 won - **Price reference**: ₩15,000 ≈ $11 · ₩14,000 ≈ $10 (2026-09-19) *as written by the visitor on Sep 17, 2026* This is tonkatsu maniac Eenoonnoon^^ I've noticed a lot of you looking for good tonkatsu spots in Yangju / Okjeong~ So this time I went to Himawari, a place that's gotten pretty solid word-of-mouth even among all the tonkatsu spots in Okjeong-dong, so I went in with high expectations^^ ![Himawari's hire katsu and spicy seafood udon set table spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon-01-1u0xf-1200.webp) Ta-da~~~ hahaha, look at this visual~~ ## Himawari hours, parking and what we ordered Name: Himawari (ひまわり) Premium Tonkatsu Specialist Hours: 11:00–21:00 Closed: Chuseok Day. Since they close on Chuseok, I'm guessing they'll also close for Lunar New Year^^ 3 hours free parking in the building. That's pretty generous, right? lol It'd be nice if there were things to do nearby too lol Spicy udon set ₩15,000, hire katsu ₩14,000. I wanted to order more, but looking at the next table, the portions seemed pretty substantial~ ## Even the sign at Himawari looked serious Before even walking into Himawari, the sign caught my eye — somehow it just felt comforting~ Under the Japanese sign reading "ひまわり" it said "Premium Tonkatsu Specialist" in big letters~ I can't read Japanese at all lol ![Himawari premium tonkatsu specialist sign and entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon-02-1f1be-966.webp) With the old wooden door, the welcome mat, and even grass laid out, the atmosphere felt different from the entrance lol. If you see this sign while looking for good tonkatsu in Okjeong, you'll recognize it right away. ![Himawari's interior and seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon-03-lndf9-966.webp) ![Himawari's table setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon-04-1p4x3-966.webp) ![A view of one side of Himawari's dining area](https://img.superchart.com/images/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon-05-1qtz3-966.webp) ![A glass of ice water at Himawari](https://img.superchart.com/images/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon-06-19ovw-966.webp) My beloved ice water~~~ a sensation you don't see much these days~~ ![Basic side dishes at Himawari](https://img.superchart.com/images/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon-07-58drd-966.webp) ![Full spread of Himawari's set meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon-08-wlci7-966.webp) ## Hire katsu, 14,000 won: tasting the cutlet first I ordered Himawari's hire katsu for ₩14,000, and the moment I saw the sliced cross-section, I was struck by the visual. This is basically art~ Bright red meat~ It looked like it would be pretty tender lol ![Hire katsu with a bright red cross-section](https://img.superchart.com/images/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon-09-jfaah-966.webp) The outside was fried crispy, but the inside was clearly pink and juicy with the meat's juices intact~ There was a slight pork smell, but well, it's pork~ lol ![Cross-section of hire katsu showing crispy breading](https://img.superchart.com/images/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon-10-1jpxs-966.webp) Eating it for real, all the cutlet pieces were crispy and the meat was truly tender. ![A piece of hire katsu picked up with chopsticks](https://img.superchart.com/images/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon-11-1w753-966.webp) Biting into one piece, the crackle of the breading and the juiciness of the meat came through together, and it was impressively thick. Dipping it in the onion sauce added a salty-sweet flavor that kept my hand reaching for more. ![Hire katsu served with onion sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon-12-3xkwg-966.webp) The miso-style bean paste soup that cuts through the richness^^ It was mild and delicious. If you care about meat quality when looking for good tonkatsu in Yangju, you really should come here~ ## Spicy seafood udon: the dish to order at Himawari The menu I really want to strongly recommend at Himawari is the spicy seafood udon set. ![A bowl of Himawari's spicy seafood udon set](https://img.superchart.com/images/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon-13-kdafc-966.webp) It's ₩15,000, and the moment I lifted one chopstick-full, the broth's color was already red and deep. ![Red, deep broth of the spicy seafood udon](https://img.superchart.com/images/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon-14-dp0oa-966.webp) Tasting it, it was truly spicy and hot with a deep flavor underneath~ ![A ladle scooping up the spicy seafood udon broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon-15-ekic0-966.webp) It wasn't just a spicy broth — it genuinely tasted like a seafood stew, like the fish-head soup (seodori-tang) you'd get at a raw fish restaurant, and I was honestly surprised lol ![Seafood ingredients in the spicy udon](https://img.superchart.com/images/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon-16-rjrqn-966.webp) The noodles were also springy and chewy, and vegetables like bok choy and mung bean sprouts added good texture too. ![Spicy seafood udon with bok choy and mung bean sprouts](https://img.superchart.com/images/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon-17-gkofn-966.webp) I didn't expect to find udon of this quality at a tonkatsu specialist — pairing it with the katsu would make a really great combination. ![Hire katsu paired with spicy seafood udon](https://img.superchart.com/images/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon-18-qzhww-966.webp) ## Good to know before visiting Himawari in Okjeong-dong Himawari is closed on Chuseok Day, so if you're planning to visit around the holidays, it's best to check ahead. ![Himawari's business hours notice](https://img.superchart.com/images/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon-19-wvys2-966.webp) Hours run from 11am to 9pm, so it's convenient for both lunch and dinner. ![Udon noodles as chewy as rice cake](https://img.superchart.com/images/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon-20-9fg05-966.webp) ![Udon noodles lifted with chopsticks](https://img.superchart.com/images/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon-21-xcbsr-966.webp) Why are these noodles... they're not your usual udon noodles, right? They're chewy like rice cake, udon-style noodles. Is this tteokbokki or what lol. From start to finish, spicy broth, chewy noodles. I'm going back tomorrow to eat it again~~~~~^^ If you're looking for a good tonkatsu spot in Yangju or Okjeong, and you want to enjoy crispy cutlet together with spicy seafood udon, I think Himawari is worth a visit~ ## Where it is - Himawari Yangju Okjeong Main Branch (히마와리 양주옥정본점) - 108 105-ho, Okjeongdongro7da-gil, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - 경기도 양주시 옥정동로7다길 108 105호 - 37.8213464, 127.0934716 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%9E%88%EB%A7%88%EC%99%80%EB%A6%AC%20%EC%96%91%EC%A3%BC%EC%98%A5%EC%A0%95%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.8213464,127.0934716,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gimpo-morning-mug/himawari-yangju-okjeong-spicy-seafood-udon/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt