Yongsan donkatsu restaurant for curry cutlets: Onjeong

I ate donkatsu (Japanese-style pork cutlets) with my children at Yongsan Donkatsu Onjeong Gyeongyang Sikdang, Yongsan branch (용산돈까스온정경양식당 용산점), near Hyochang Park Station. We chose the Onjeong Curry Donkatsu and old-style Korean donkatsu, and the size and portion of the cutlets stood out first.

Where is it, and is parking available?

The restaurant is at 341 Baekbeom-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea, Building B, 1F, Unit 107. It was close to the station, so it was easy to reach by public transport, and I was told that two hours of free parking were available in the building.

There was also a menu outside, so I could look it over before going in.

What was it like for dining alone or with children?

The interior was a moderate size, and it was nearly full when I visited. There were also window seats for dining alone.

They provided tableware for the children without my having to ask separately. It was one part of the meal that made dining with my children feel comfortable.

What are the donkatsu options and prices?

There were several kinds of donkatsu and naengmomil (cold buckwheat noodles), with both individual dishes and set meals to choose from. The prices for the dishes I had are from Sep 2026, when the original post was written.

• Onjeong Curry Donkatsu: ₩13,500
• Old-style Korean donkatsu: ₩13,000

At the time of my visit, there was also a promotion offering a free can of soda for leaving a photo review. I could look over the dishes through the menu photos.

The restaurant says it uses a water-infused frying system. Rice and side dishes could be refilled at the self-service bar.

How was the portion and flavor of the Onjeong Curry Donkatsu?

The Onjeong Curry Donkatsu came with curry sauce over domestic pork loin cutlets. There were two cutlets, each large enough that the plate felt generous.

The portion looked substantial, the coating was crisp, and the pork inside was moist. The rich curry sauce went well with the cutlets.

What did the old-style Korean donkatsu sauce taste like?

The old-style Korean donkatsu is a handmade cutlet made with Dodram Korean pork. It reminded me of the old-style donkatsu I ate with my parents on special occasions as a child. The house sauce had a flavor that also felt a little like rosé sauce to me, making it somewhat different from the donkatsu sauces I usually eat.

It was crisp outside and moist inside. My children ate it well and said they wanted to come again.

What came with the donkatsu?

The mushroom soup served with it had a strong mushroom aroma and a thick texture, which suited my taste.

The broth was also good to have alongside the meal. I had it when the donkatsu started to feel rich or dry.

The salad was topped with lime and came with a sweet-and-tangy dressing.

Morning rolls and jam also came with the meal, which were easy for my children to eat after their meal.

For this meal, the price felt reasonable for the generous portion. After eating the large cutlets and all the accompanying dishes, it was a filling meal.