# Gyudon dinner at a Gwangmyeong gyukatsu restaurant: Hoka Hoka - By Sora Kim (https://superchart.com/en/@incheon-beauty-notes/) - Written Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This post was written based on a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@incheon-beauty-notes/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-gyukatsu-gyudon-dinner/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@incheon-beauty-notes/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-gyukatsu-gyudon-dinner/index.md) ## In short Hoka Hoka Gwangmyeong Main Branch is a new gyukatsu (fried beef cutlet) restaurant on Oriro in Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi, near Gwangmyeong City Hall and Cheolsan Station. At dinner the order was gyukatsu 130g for 19,000 won, gyudon (beef rice bowl) for 13,500 won and a Hoka Hoka crispy roll for 2,500 won, with fried sweet potato served free as a starter. Grilling the gyukatsu on the tabletop brazier was fun, but the gyudon ordered with no expectations was the bigger surprise. ## Good to know - **Location**: 887 Oriro, Unit 101, Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi (near Gwangmyeong City Hall and Cheolsan Station) - **Gyukatsu 130g**: 19,000 won - **Gyudon**: 13,500 won - **Hoka Hoka crispy roll**: 2,500 won - **Ordering**: Kiosk ordering inside the restaurant - **Seating**: Counter seats, so solo dining works - **Other menu items**: Cold ramen, gyudon and more - **Price reference**: ₩13,500 ≈ $10 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Sep 15, 2026* ![Gyukatsu table setting at Hoka Hoka Gwangmyeong Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-gyukatsu-gyudon-dinner/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-gyukatsu-gyudon-dinner-01-t7o0i-1200.webp) I went to Cheolsan in Gwangmyeong for gyukatsu (fried beef cutlet) for dinner today. The vibe was great and the food was delicious, so let me tell you about my visit to Hoka Hoka Gwangmyeong Main Branch. ## Where is Hoka Hoka Gwangmyeong Main Branch, the gyukatsu restaurant near Gwangmyeong City Hall? Hoka Hoka Gwangmyeong Main Branch is a newly opened gyukatsu restaurant at 887 Oriro, Unit 101, Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi, near Gwangmyeong City Hall and Cheolsan Station. There are plenty of good restaurants around Gwangmyeong City Hall, but I was specifically looking for a gyukatsu place when I found this one. ![Yellow exterior of the Hoka Hoka Gwangmyeong Main Branch building](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-gyukatsu-gyudon-dinner/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-gyukatsu-gyudon-dinner-02-v2tkn-900.webp) The yellow-painted building is Hoka Hoka Gwangmyeong Main Branch. ![Vertical photo of the entrance to Hoka Hoka Gwangmyeong Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-gyukatsu-gyudon-dinner/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-gyukatsu-gyudon-dinner-03-1237x-900.webp) It seems like a lot of office workers nearby would come here for lunch too, so we headed over for dinner with high expectations. ![Hoka Hoka menu signage posted outside the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-gyukatsu-gyudon-dinner/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-gyukatsu-gyudon-dinner-04-1z0c0-900.webp) ![Exterior menu posting at Hoka Hoka Gwangmyeong Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-gyukatsu-gyudon-dinner/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-gyukatsu-gyudon-dinner-05-zd0eu-900.webp) Outside the restaurant, there were photos of the dishes served at this Gwangmyeong Japanese restaurant, Hoka Hoka Gwangmyeong Main Branch. There were so many different options. We went in and ordered at the kiosk. ![Kiosk ordering screen at Hoka Hoka Gwangmyeong Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-gyukatsu-gyudon-dinner/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-gyukatsu-gyudon-dinner-06-1vlx1-900.webp) Besides gyukatsu, there was cold ramen, gyudon, and a bunch of other dishes. ![Menu list showing gyukatsu, gyudon, and more](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-gyukatsu-gyudon-dinner/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-gyukatsu-gyudon-dinner-07-1l4bj-900.webp) There were a lot of customers so I couldn't get a shot of the tables, but there were bar-style seats too, which seemed great for solo diners. We ordered through the kiosk. ### What we ordered at Hoka Hoka and what it cost - Gyukatsu 130g — ₩19,000 - Gyudon — ₩13,500 - Hoka Hoka crispy roll — ₩2,500 ## How the grill-it-yourself gyukatsu at Hoka Hoka tastes After we ordered, the very first thing to come out was sweet potato fries. We hadn't ordered them, so I was confused at first — turns out they were a free service item. The crispy fries dipped in mayo were genuinely so good haha. ![Free sweet potato fries served with mayonnaise](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-gyukatsu-gyudon-dinner/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-gyukatsu-gyudon-dinner-08-18gxc-900.webp) With fries this good, I couldn't help but wonder how good the main dish would be while we waited. To eat gyukatsu, you need a grill — they bring a stylish charcoal brazier with Japanese lettering right to your table. They light the fire like this, and you grill the meat yourself on the metal plate on top — that's how you eat gyukatsu. The meat cooks fast, so it was easy to eat. Once the grill is lit, the gyukatsu comes out. The bright red meat looked absolutely delicious. You place the gyukatsu on the grill and cook it yourself — there's something fun about grilling the meat and watching it cook. ![Gyukatsu grilling on the charcoal brazier's metal plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-gyukatsu-gyudon-dinner/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-gyukatsu-gyudon-dinner-09-lxwwz-900.webp) Once one side is done, you flip it and wait a bit more. The meat cooks quickly so it was easy to eat. There were three different sauces to choose from depending on your taste — if you like something sweet, I'd recommend the middle sauce. ![Gyukatsu with three different dipping sauces](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-gyukatsu-gyudon-dinner/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-gyukatsu-gyudon-dinner-10-nyo7f-900.webp) ![Full spread of gyukatsu, rice, and miso soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-gyukatsu-gyudon-dinner/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-gyukatsu-gyudon-dinner-11-4623k-900.webp) With the crispy-outside, juicy-inside gyukatsu, a whole bowl of rice disappeared in no time. The side miso soup had just the right broth — it felt like sipping a tasty 'tea' alongside the meal. ## Why the 13,500-won gyudon stole the dinner Next up was the gyudon (beef rice bowl) at ₩13,500. Since I'd gone in expecting to be wowed by the gyukatsu, I had no real expectations for the gyudon. ![A bowl of gyudon at Hoka Hoka Gwangmyeong Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-gyukatsu-gyudon-dinner/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-gyukatsu-gyudon-dinner-12-1uhhf-900.webp) But wow — the gyudon was genuinely delicious. I've never had gyudon this good anywhere. I even ate all the lotus root, which I usually avoid. Mixed together properly, it's absolutely amazing. The gyudon was also loaded with meat, so I was fully satisfied. ![Gyudon topped with plenty of green onion and meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-gyukatsu-gyudon-dinner/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-gyukatsu-gyudon-dinner-13-19q4u-900.webp) There was green onion too, and the meat was seasoned so well it was basically a rice thief. This place isn't just great for gyukatsu — the gyudon is a real winner too. It's genuinely one of the best Japanese restaurants in Gwangmyeong. ![Hoka Hoka crispy roll served with mayonnaise](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-gyukatsu-gyudon-dinner/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-gyukatsu-gyudon-dinner-14-rx2yp-900.webp) The Hoka Hoka crispy roll was delicious dipped in the smooth mayonnaise. Even the last little snack was perfect 👍 👍 👍 ![Table with both gyukatsu and gyudon laid out together](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-gyukatsu-gyudon-dinner/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-gyukatsu-gyudon-dinner-15-16xw0-900.webp) ## Is Hoka Hoka near Cheolsan Station good for solo diners and pairs? If you're near Gwangmyeong City Hall, give this Gwangmyeong Japanese restaurant, Hoka Hoka Gwangmyeong Main Branch, a try. It's great for a solo meal, and just as good for two. ![Interior view of Hoka Hoka Gwangmyeong Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-gyukatsu-gyudon-dinner/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-gyukatsu-gyudon-dinner-16-eux9p-900.webp) ![Photo of the dinner meal at Hoka Hoka Gwangmyeong Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-gyukatsu-gyudon-dinner/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-gyukatsu-gyudon-dinner-17-pufs7-900.webp) ![Closing shot of the gyukatsu meal at Hoka Hoka Gwangmyeong Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-gyukatsu-gyudon-dinner/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-gyukatsu-gyudon-dinner-18-mxi0h-900.webp) I can't believe there's such a good gyukatsu place in Cheolsan — I'll definitely be back haha. If you have errands near Cheolsan Station, check out this Gwangmyeong Japanese restaurant, Hoka Hoka Gwangmyeong Main Branch. ## Where it is - Hoka Hoka Gwangmyeong Main Branch (호카호카 광명본점) - 887 Oriro, Unit 101, 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/@incheon-beauty-notes/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-gyukatsu-gyudon-dinner/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt