Yangju Japanese restaurant date night, katsu sando: Choi Dining

In short

Choi Dining Yangju Okjeong is a fusion Japanese restaurant on the second floor of Bujaro Tower in the Okjeong main commercial district of Yangju, Gyeonggi. The shrimp basil pasta, donttoro-don (pork jowl rice bowl) and katsu sando all tasted clean and light rather than greasy, right down to the last bite. With free corkage and parking support, Choi Dining is an easy choice for both a date and a family meal.

Three dishes laid out on the table at Choi Dining Yangju Okjeong

Good to know

Location
2nd floor, Bujaro Tower, Okjeong main commercial district, across from Shinhan Bank
Parking
Building's underground parking covered for the length of your meal; nearby Dream Tower 2 lot when full
Seating
Couple seats, single seats, group tables
Drinks
Corkage free
What we ordered
Shrimp basil pasta, pork jowl rice bowl, katsu sando

as written by the visitor on Sep 18, 2026

I wanted to enjoy a relaxed, delicious meal with someone special, so I headed to Choi Dining Yangju Okjeong, a Japanese restaurant well known in the Okjeong area. Thanks to its refined fusion Japanese menu and stylish interior, it's become word-of-mouth famous both as a date spot and a family dinner place. I usually prefer clean, light Japanese food, and this exceeded my expectations — sharing the full spread with you below.

View of the Choi Dining Yangju Okjeong dining room
Interior design of Choi Dining Yangju Okjeong
Inside the fusion Japanese restaurant Choi Dining Yangju Okjeong
Table seating at Choi Dining Yangju Okjeong
Atmosphere at Choi Dining, a Japanese restaurant in the Okjeong main commercial district

Where is Choi Dining Yangju Okjeong, and where do you park?

Choi Dining Yangju Okjeong is located on the second floor of Bujaro Tower in the Okjeong main commercial district, and it's easy to find if you use the Shinhan Bank across the street as your landmark. If you're driving, the building's underground parking generously covers your entire meal time, and if it's full, the nearby Dream Tower 2 parking lot is a convenient backup.

Table setting at Choi Dining Yangju Okjeong
A plate of Choi Dining's shrimp basil pasta
Close-up of the shrimp basil pasta
A bowl of Choi Dining's pork jowl donburi
Close-up of the pork jowl and rice in the donburi
Three dishes laid out on the table at Choi Dining Yangju Okjeong
A plate of Choi Dining's katsu sando
Cross-section of the katsu sando with sides
Vertical shot of Choi Dining's katsu sando
You have to try the katsu sando!

Three things that stood out at Choi Dining

  • Fusion Japanese food built on fresh ingredients: the frying isn't over-heavy, and the meat is handled with no gamey smell, so every dish finishes clean.
  • A comfortable dining space: with couple seats, single seats, and group seats all available, it suits solo dining, dates, and group meals alike.
  • Alcohol and convenience perks: free corkage service lets you enjoy your favorite drinks alongside a relaxed meal.

With a menu that lets the natural flavor of fresh ingredients shine, friendly service, and a pleasant store atmosphere all in place, it made for a wonderful time with someone special. If you're looking for a tidy, well-put-together Japanese restaurant in Okjeong, I'd recommend Choi Dining Yangju Okjeong with a 200% chance of returning.

Tasting the katsu sando, shrimp basil pasta and pork jowl rice bowl

Since this was a meal with someone special, I put real thought into the order, and the shrimp basil pasta, pork jowl donburi, and katsu sando I chose all arrived polished and well-made, making the meal even more memorable. Even the fried dishes and donburi, which can easily turn greasy, stayed clean and light down to the last bite thanks to the special sauce and fresh ingredients.

Between the store atmosphere, the parking convenience, and the staff's attentive service, I finished the meal feeling great. If you're looking for a can't-miss fusion Japanese spot or date course near the Okjeong main commercial district, it's worth a visit. Personally, I'd give it a 200% chance of going back.

The table at Choi Dining after finishing the meal
Storefront view of Choi Dining Yangju Okjeong
Area around the entrance of Choi Dining Yangju Okjeong

Where it is

Choi Dining Yangju Okjeong초이다이닝 양주옥정점

74 Okjeongdong-ro 7da-gil, 2nd floor, Room 203, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea경기도 양주시 옥정동로7다길 74 2층 203호

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