Curry and cheddar cheese pork cutlets in Sanbon, Gunpo: Onjeong

I heard there was a pork cutlet spot near Sanbon's academy district in Gunpo that hand-makes its sauces and meat every morning using Doodram Korean pork, and manages its oil with a breastfeeding-safe fryer, so I went with my husband to check it out. We went during a relaxed weekday lunch. The cutlets didn't feel greasy at all — light and delicious — and we left very satisfied. Sharing this for anyone searching for a solid meal near the Sanbon academy district or the best pork cutlet spot in Sanbon.

Where is Onjeong Gyeongyangsikdang in Sanbon, and what are its hours?

Onjeong Gyeongyangsikdang Sanbon Academy District Branch sits right near the Sanbon academy district, an easy spot for students or locals to drop into.

• 경기 군포시 산본로386번길 5-11 삼대빌딩 1층 103호
• Tue – Sun 11:00 – 21:00
• Closed every Monday
• No break time, closes when ingredients run out

They keep the oil especially clean, use only Doodram Korean pork trimmed fresh in-house every day, and simmer the sauces themselves — which made me even more excited.

Inside Onjeong: seating and eating alone in the Sanbon academy district

True to its name — Onjeong means 'warmth' — the place had a cozy, welcoming feel that put me at ease. Most tables were two-person seats, so eating solo didn't look awkward at all. We came just past 1pm on a weekday, and there were solo diners in the restaurant too.

When you order, they first bring out a full table setting, and you can grab extra cabbage salad, side dishes, and rice from the self-serve bar.

What is on the menu at Onjeong Gyeongyangsikdang?

Looking over the menu, the sauce options ranged widely — from the classic Western-style pork cutlet, to a spicy version, a savory cheddar cheese cutlet, and a deep-flavored curry cutlet. The basic cutlet single dish comes with two hefty cutlets. Beyond the single dishes, there were also set menus pairing one cutlet with a refreshing cold green citron soba (buckwheat noodles) or a warm fried tofu and fishcake udon.

I was curious about the sauces and was still weighing my options while reading the descriptions, when my husband started deliberating between the cheddar cheese cutlet and the curry cutlet. So we decided to order one of each.

Curry pork cutlet vs cheddar cheese pork cutlet: how do they taste?

They brought our order over to the table.

The nostalgic Western-style soup, broth, diced radish kimchi, and pickled radish arrived, along with two cutlets, cabbage salad, corn kernels, rice, and even a morning bread roll with strawberry jam — a generous spread.

The soup was pleasantly thick and tasty, so I scraped the bowl clean before even starting on the cutlets.

Pounded thin to maximize crispiness, the cutlets were still large in size.

The cheddar cheese and curry sauces were poured on generously enough to cover the whole cutlet, and honestly, they looked incredible.

The curry cutlet wasn't overly spicy — mildly sweet with a deep flavor that paired really well with the cutlet. I worried the cheddar cheese cutlet might be too salty with all that sauce, but instead of sharp saltiness, it had a rich, smooth cheese flavor with a touch of sweetness — a really appealing savoriness.

I tried splitting the morning bread roll and tucking in some cabbage salad and cutlet — so good. Give this combination a try.

Why Onjeong is worth a trip for pork cutlet in Sanbon

Usually with a big portion of pork cutlet, I get greasy fatigue partway through and can't finish it all. But maybe because Onjeong fries in clean oil, the cutlets stayed light and crisp, so I enjoyed every bite right to the end. Even after finishing the meal, I didn't get that heavy, bloated feeling you usually get from greasy food — which was such a relief. If you're looking for the best pork cutlet spot in Sanbon, give Onjeong Gyeongyangsikdang Sanbon Academy District Branch's generous handmade cutlets a try! I'm curious about the classic Western-style sauce and the soba, so I'm already thinking about a second visit!