# Mustard and salt with Jeju black pork katsu at Hets, Busanjin - By Dohyun (https://superchart.com/en/@gyeongnam-diner-folds/) - Written Sep 8, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Busanjin, Busan - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gyeongnam-diner-folds/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gyeongnam-diner-folds/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu/index.md) ## In short Hets Jeonpo Branch is a Japanese-style tonkatsu restaurant on the 2nd floor right in front of the Jeonpo Intersection bus stop in Busanjin, Busan. First discovered two years ago through a review about how well tonkatsu pairs with salt, the writer returned for the Jeju black pork assorted katsu, alternating between salt, truffle oil, and mustard while comparing the texture of loin and tenderloin. The verdict: even after getting famous, the taste hasn't changed at all. ## Good to know - **Address**: 225 Jeonpo-daero, 2nd Floor Unit 201, Busanjin-gu, Busan, South Korea (지번: 전포동 675-5) - **Hours**: Daily 11:10 AM – 8:30 PM - **Break time**: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM - **Signature menu**: Jeju black pork assorted katsu ₩18,000 / YBD assorted katsu ₩17,000 - **Reservations**: CatchTable, takeout, and group bookings available - **Seating**: Mostly bar-style tables - **Note**: The Gwangalli branch also offers delivery *as written by the visitor on Sep 8, 2026* ![Featured photo of the Jeju black pork assorted katsu at Hets Jeonpo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu-01-fi7qy-1200.webp) Jeonpo tonkatsu spot • Hets Jeonpo Branch I went back to Hets, a tonkatsu place with two locations — Gwangalli and Jeonpo — that I used to eat at all the time. I'd call Hets a Busanjin tonkatsu spot where the meat itself is delicious: great meaty aroma, soft texture. > Road address: 225 Jeonpo-daero, 2nd Floor Unit 201, Busanjin-gu, Busan / Lot address: Jeonpo-dong 675-5, Busanjin-gu, Busan / Hours: Daily 11:10 AM – 8:30 PM / Break time: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM / Signature menu: Jeju black pork assorted katsu ₩18,000, YBD assorted katsu ₩17,000 / CatchTable reservations, takeout, group bookings available ## How I discovered Hets The temperature of us There's a story behind how I found Hets. I used to be a Western-style tonkatsu person and had a regular spot. One day I opened the delivery app to order the same thing as always, and it was suddenly closed. So I was hopping between different restaurants trying to figure out where to eat, and I came across a review of Hets. It said tonkatsu paired really well with salt. That got me curious. Tonkatsu and... salt?? That's how I first discovered Hets, two years ago. This time wasn't a case of happening to be in Jeonpo and grabbing katsu — I specifically went all the way to Jeonpo because I was craving Hets after a while. ![Exterior of Hets Jeonpo Branch building in front of the Jeonpo Intersection bus stop](https://img.superchart.com/images/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu-02-1k9r1-966.webp) ## Right in front of the Jeonpo Intersection bus stop Hets is a restaurant right at the Jeonpo Intersection bus stop — literally, you get off the bus and it's right there. Naturally the accessibility is great, and it's also a reasonable distance from Seomyeon Station. There are prop shops and select shops nearby too, so it's a good Jeonpo tonkatsu spot to hit when you get hungry while browsing around. ![Entrance to the 2nd-floor Hets Jeonpo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu-03-1icsd-966.webp) ![Interior of Hets Jeonpo Branch with bar-style seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu-04-30ae4-966.webp) ## A bar-seat-centered space, good for solo dining or dates The interior is clean and tidy. It feels similar to yet different from the Gwangalli branch, so it's fun to look around. Since the tables are mostly bar-style seating, it's totally fine to come alone for a solo meal in Jeonpo, and it also feels cozy and comfortable if you come with a date or friends. The space is fairly large, but if there happens to be a wait, CatchTable reservations make it convenient. (*The Gwangalli branch also does delivery.) ![Guidance notes stuck on the wall like stickers](https://img.superchart.com/images/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu-05-12xrp-966.webp) They even take song requests, and the little bits of guidance stuck up like stickers at eye level have a nice personal touch. ![Tonkatsu menu board at Hets Jeonpo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu-06-1ecc8-966.webp) ## Ordering the Jeju black pork assorted katsu Hets is a Japanese-style tonkatsu specialist, and I saw that they process the raw meat themselves — Yorkshire, Berkshire, Duroc, and Jeju black pork. Since I've been into black pork lately, I ordered the Jeju black pork assorted katsu. ![Table setting with utensils, salt, and sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu-07-1s42y-966.webp) ![Side dishes and kkakdugi served first](https://img.superchart.com/images/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu-08-iixzs-966.webp) The side dishes come out first. They have a distinctive kkakdugi (cubed radish kimchi) here. It's mild yet addictive, and it seems like everyone ends up asking for a refill at least once. ![A plate of mildly seasoned kkakdugi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu-09-1y6zh-966.webp) ![Rice and soup served first](https://img.superchart.com/images/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu-10-174ow-966.webp) Rice and soup came out first, then the main dish arrived. (The tenderloin was about to come out soon.) ![A freshly served plate of Jeju black pork loin katsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu-11-1fk2u-966.webp) It feels like it's packed full of juices. Hets — one of the top Japanese-style tonkatsu spots you'd name in Jeonpo, Busan National University area, Gwangalli, Seomyeon, and beyond. ![Cross-section of a piece of black pork loin katsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu-12-ceumt-966.webp) ![Tonkatsu dipped in salt](https://img.superchart.com/images/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu-13-mgzrd-966.webp) ## Salt, truffle oil, mustard — how I ate it I like dipping it in this salt the most. That's because the meaty aroma comes through the most this way, and it feels both flavorful and light at the same time. If you sprinkle truffle oil over the salt, I could visit Hets seven times a week. ![Tender loin katsu meat showing its grain](https://img.superchart.com/images/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu-14-omfrn-966.webp) The lean meat is incredibly tender. The reason I like loin is the right balance of fat and lean meat — the chewy texture of the fat blends well with the softness of the meat. You can even see the grain of the cutlet in the photo. It falls apart in your mouth along that grain. ![A bowl of slightly spicy soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu-15-3h1y8-966.webp) The soup is also delicious. It's slightly spicy, but not so rich or heavy that it stops you from enjoying the tonkatsu to the last bite — just a bit of a kick. ![A piece of black pork katsu eaten plain](https://img.superchart.com/images/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu-16-1tbim-966.webp) ![Tonkatsu meal set served with rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu-17-1dhd6-966.webp) Honestly, the texture and flavor of the meat at Hets are so good that it's delicious even eaten plain. The meat's aroma and clean flavor are satisfying. ![Mustard served alongside tonkatsu sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu-18-uehnp-966.webp) There's mustard off to the side, and it's tasty either mixed into the tonkatsu sauce or dabbed on the cutlet before dipping it in the sauce. The mustard's sharp kick pairs well with the savory meat. ![A piece of tonkatsu topped with mustard](https://img.superchart.com/images/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu-19-v1pj9-966.webp) ![Black pork katsu dipped in sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu-20-os69u-966.webp) ## Loin vs. tenderloin: what's the difference The tenderloin katsu came out too. The pink-tinged flesh really stands out. It looks packed with juices just from looking at it. ![Tenderloin katsu with pink-tinged flesh visible](https://img.superchart.com/images/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu-21-1kv4f-966.webp) ![Close-up of the tenderloin katsu cross-section](https://img.superchart.com/images/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu-22-477i7-966.webp) ![A piece of tenderloin katsu served with salt](https://img.superchart.com/images/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu-23-n4wna-966.webp) The tenderloin has a lighter feel than the loin — it's mostly lean meat, so it's clean and easy to eat, with a softness that's different from the loin. Eating both side by side really lets you feel the difference. If you're not sure which you prefer, trying the assorted platter once and figuring out your own taste sounds like a good idea. Personally, I'm always loin, no question. ![Assorted katsu platter with loin and tenderloin together](https://img.superchart.com/images/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu-24-1ik80-966.webp) ## The same taste, even after all this time Coming back to Hets in Jeonpo made for a satisfying meal. Even after a long time away, the taste hadn't changed, so I got to enjoy it just as much as before. I'm really grateful for places that don't change even after becoming famous. I hope Hets keeps this exact taste so I can keep coming back. 𓂃⋆｡˚ ☾ ˚｡⋆ With its bar-table seating, this works well as a recommended dinner spot for a date in Jeonpo, with friends, or solo. Nothing about the flavors is too intense, so it's a menu kids and elementary schoolers can enjoy too. You can even request songs so the wait doesn't feel boring, and above all, the best part is getting to eat genuinely delicious katsu in Jeonpo, Busan. "25.09.20 ~ ♡" ## Where it is - Hets Jeonpo Branch (헷츠 전포점) - 225 Jeonpo-daero, 2nd Floor Unit 201, Busanjin-gu, Busan, South Korea - 부산광역시 부산진구 전포대로 225 2층 201호 - 35.1567327, 129.0649601 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%97%B7%EC%B8%A0%20%EC%A0%84%ED%8F%AC%EC%A0%90/@35.1567327,129.0649601,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gyeongnam-diner-folds/hetz-jeonpo-jeju-black-pork-katsu/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt