# Grilled gyukatsu and yuzu cold ramen near Cheolsan Station: Hoka Hoka - By Chaeun (https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-restaurant-entries/) - Written Sep 8, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This story was written after a store-visit sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-restaurant-entries/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gyeonggi-restaurant-entries/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu/index.md) ## In short Hoka Hoka Gwangmyeong Main Branch is a Japanese restaurant near Cheolsan Station in Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi, serving gyukatsu (beef cutlet) alongside ramen. On a hot day, this visit paired gyukatsu grilled tableside over a charcoal brazier with a cold yuzu soy-broth ramen, switching back and forth between the two. The crisp, rich cutlet and the clean, cool noodles turned out to be a great match. ## Good to know - **Ordered**: Gyukatsu, cold ramen - **Gyukatsu style**: Served lightly seared, then grilled to taste at the table over a small charcoal brazier - **Gyukatsu set**: Comes with rice, clear soup, and salad - **Seating**: Table seats and bar-style seats (solo dining okay) - **Hours**: Daily 11:30–21:00 (weekday break time and last order apply) - **Parking**: Building parking lot, mechanical system - **Location**: 887 Oriro, 101ho, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (near Cheolsan Station, close to Gwangmyeong City Hall and the citizens' sports ground) *as written by the visitor on Sep 8, 2026* ![First look inside Hoka Hoka Gwangmyeong Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu-01-8vgoc-900.webp) It's been hot lately so I've been craving something cool, and I also wanted a proper Japanese meal for once, so I headed to Hoka Hoka Gwangmyeong Main Branch. I'd been curious about this place for a while since it's near Cheolsan Station and serves both gyukatsu (beef cutlet) and ramen. Going in person, the menu turned out to be more varied than I expected, and every dish felt made with care — very satisfying. ![Exterior of Hoka Hoka Gwangmyeong Main Branch near Cheolsan Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu-02-ufkaa-900.webp) ## Close to Cheolsan Station It's fairly close to Cheolsan Station, so it's easy to get to. Being near Gwangmyeong City Hall and the citizens' sports ground, it also seems like a good spot to meet up nearby for a meal. ![Entrance area of Hoka Hoka Gwangmyeong Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu-03-k7276-900.webp) ![Entrance of Japanese restaurant Hoka Hoka near Gwangmyeong City Hall](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu-04-12moe-900.webp) ## A vibe that works for solo dining too Walking in, the space felt clean and cozy overall. Besides table seats, there are also bar-style seats, so it didn't seem awkward to come alone! It really did feel like a good spot for solo dining, and it also seemed like a fine, casual spot to eat with friends or a partner. ![Interior with table seats and bar seats](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu-05-1wtwp-900.webp) ## What's on the menu Hoka Hoka's signature dish is gyukatsu, but beyond that there's cold ramen, ramen, chicken katsu, and other Japanese dishes to pick from depending on your mood! Looking at the menu, it didn't feel like a one-dish specialist so much as a place where you can properly enjoy a range of Japanese menu items. ![Menu board listing gyukatsu and ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu-06-vfoab-900.webp) ![Menu items including cold ramen and chicken katsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu-07-pf17e-900.webp) ![Part of Hoka Hoka Gwangmyeong Main Branch's menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu-08-1bflp-900.webp) On this visit I ordered gyukatsu and cold ramen. ![Lightly seared gyukatsu set as served](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu-09-11btx-1200.webp) ## Gyukatsu grilled at the table Gyukatsu first! Gyukatsu has its own charm that's different from regular tonkatsu. It comes out crisp on the outside with tender beef inside, so the texture is noticeably different from your first bite. Hoka Hoka's gyukatsu is served lightly seared, and you grill it yourself as much as you like on a small charcoal brazier set on the table — that made it fun too! I placed the pieces on the brazier one by one and let them sizzle, and what I liked most was being able to cook it exactly to my preferred doneness. Cooking it too much can make the meat tough, so I grilled mine just a little more, and I got both the crisp outside and the tender inside at once — delicious. ![Gyukatsu pieces grilled on the brazier](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu-10-1it4x-900.webp) The beef's own savory flavor really came through, so it was tasty even plain, and dipping it in the sauce or wasabi that came with it gave it a whole different character. ![Sauce and wasabi served with gyukatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu-11-c7ft8-900.webp) When the gyukatsu started to feel a bit rich, a touch of wasabi cleaned it right up, and I kept reaching for more. Rice, clear soup, and a salad came alongside it, so it was plenty for a full meal. Eating it with rice made it much more filling than the gyukatsu alone. ## Yuzu soy-broth cold ramen And the cold ramen I ordered alongside it exceeded expectations too. ![A bowl of cold ramen served chilled](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu-12-jh2qm-900.webp) Since it was a hot day, I chose cold ramen over hot, and I felt like I'd made the right call. ![Cold ramen with a soy-based broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu-13-15cnr-900.webp) ![Yuzu-scented cold ramen broth and toppings](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu-14-1v8dd-900.webp) The broth is a cool soy base with a subtle hint of yuzu, so the first sip was clean and refreshing! The noodles had a nice springy bite too, and paired with the cool broth, it felt like the perfect dish for a hot day with no appetite. ![Lifting up springy cold ramen noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu-15-6gjfk-900.webp) There were toppings and crispy bits on top of the cold ramen, which added a fun crunchy texture compared to eating just the noodles. ![Cold ramen topped with crispy garnish](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu-16-1tgeu-900.webp) Going from the savory, crispy gyukatsu to a bite of cold ramen felt like a clean reset for the palate — the two dishes really complemented each other. ![Gyukatsu and cold ramen served together on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu-17-1kiww-900.webp) ## Recommended combo: gyukatsu + cold ramen Personally, I'd recommend the gyukatsu + cold ramen combo. Gyukatsu is warm, savory, and crisp, while cold ramen is cool, tangy, and clean — the opposite charms meant eating them together never got old. ![Table set with the gyukatsu and cold ramen combo](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu-18-dcb8t-900.webp) Since gyukatsu is meat and fried food, it can start to feel a bit heavy toward the end, but one sip of the cold ramen broth reset everything back to clean, so I kept alternating between the two 😋 ![Eating gyukatsu with side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu-19-1a55t-900.webp) ![Gyukatsu served with rice and clear soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu-20-18bwr-900.webp) ![Alternating bites of gyukatsu and cold ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu-21-760mm-900.webp) ## Check hours and parking before you go Hoka Hoka has a clean atmosphere and food comes out relatively fast, so it seems like a solid pick for anyone looking for a lunch spot near Cheolsan Station! ![Seating good for a lunch meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu-22-1dxv3-900.webp) There's a wide range of lunch-friendly dishes beyond gyukatsu and cold ramen, so there's plenty to choose from. Hours are daily from 11:30 to 21:00, with weekday break time and a last order, so it's worth checking before you visit! Parking is available in the building's lot, but it's a mechanical parking system, so if you're driving, it's best to check ahead. Since it's close to Cheolsan Station, I think taking public transit works fine too. ## Why I'd go back Overall, both the gyukatsu and cold ramen I had at Hoka Hoka were satisfying. ![Table after finishing gyukatsu and cold ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu-23-19awf-900.webp) ![Last bite of gyukatsu at Hoka Hoka Gwangmyeong Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu-24-1kgoh-900.webp) The gyukatsu you grill yourself over a brazier was genuinely fun to eat and felt clearly different from regular tonkatsu, and the cold ramen was a cool, clean dish perfectly suited to hot weather. If you're looking for a good Japanese restaurant in Gwangmyeong or near Cheolsan Station, it's worth a visit! It's great for gyukatsu fans, and even if the person you're with doesn't like gyukatsu, they can order ramen or gyudon instead — a good spot for people with different tastes to eat together. Next time I'd like to try some of the other ramen options beyond the gyukatsu and cold ramen I had this time. With such a varied menu, it doesn't feel like a one-visit place — more like somewhere I'll want to come back to try something new 😊 If you're looking for a good Japanese restaurant in Gwangmyeong or trying to decide on lunch near Cheolsan Station, Hoka Hoka Gwangmyeong Main Branch is a solid pick! Especially if you want crispy gyukatsu and cool cold ramen together, try ordering the combo — it was a satisfying meal even on a hot day. ## Where it is - Hoka Hoka Gwangmyeong Main Branch (호카호카 광명본점) - 887 Oriro, 101ho, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - 경기도 광명시 오리로 887 101호 - 37.4761364, 126.8640619 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%98%B8%EC%B9%B4%ED%98%B8%EC%B9%B4%20%EA%B4%91%EB%AA%85%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.4761364,126.8640619,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-restaurant-entries/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-cold-ramen-gyukatsu/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt