# Solo lunch tonkatsu with soba set in Songjeong, Busan: Hana Donkatsu - By Yeoreum (https://superchart.com/en/@menu-margin-places/) - Written Sep 7, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Haeundae, Busan - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@menu-margin-places/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@menu-margin-places/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set/index.md) ## In short Hana Donkatsu Songjeong Beach Branch is a classic Japanese-style tonkatsu restaurant in the Gwangeogol area of Songjeong, Busan. Visiting alone at 1pm, the writer ordered the tenderloin cutlet + soba set (₩15,000) via a table kiosk, and loved grinding sesame seeds by hand to mix into the sauce along with the smooth-going soba noodles. With in-building parking and an easy setup for solo diners, it's a solid recommendation for lunch in Songjeong. ## Good to know - **Menu ordered**: Tenderloin cutlet + soba set, ₩15,000 - **Ordering method**: Table kiosk (order and pay at your seat) - **Hours**: Daily 11:00-21:00 - **Break time**: 15:00-17:00 (last order 20:20) - **Closed**: Every Tuesday - **Parking**: In-building parking available - **Seating**: Baby chairs available - **Address**: 1F, 28 Songjeonggwangeogol-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea *as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026* If you're looking for a good tonkatsu spot in Songjeong, I recommend Hana Donkatsu Songjeong Beach Branch. Hana Donkatsu is famous as one of Busan's top 3 tonkatsu places, but honestly, since I lived near the Oncheon branch as a kid, I just thought of it as "the big tonkatsu place near my house" haha. But I recently read something along the lines of "if something's survived this long, it's because it's genuinely good enough to hold up" — and that's exactly this place. It was delicious back then and it's still delicious now! ## Near Songjeong Beach, in a spot that's easy to park at The address is 1F, 28 Songjeonggwangeogol-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan. ![Exterior of Hana Donkatsu in the Songjeong Gwangeogol area](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set-01-1x603-900.webp) The Gwangeogol area itself is a bit inconvenient without a car, but you can park right in the building, so it's one of the easier restaurants to park at in Songjeong. I came via the Donghae Line and walked 20 minutes, which actually worked out well since it gave me time to digest before eating haha. ![Entrance to the building housing Hana Donkatsu Songjeong Beach Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set-02-1cwkk-900.webp) ![View of the building with parking space in front of the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set-03-ljfqq-900.webp) ## The most upscale Hana Donkatsu location I've been to The moment I walked in, I felt like this was the most upscale-feeling Hana Donkatsu branch I've been to. The interior is clean and gave off that trendy, high-end Japanese-style tonkatsu restaurant vibe. ![Clean interior with the feel of a Japanese-style tonkatsu restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set-04-oaoqe-900.webp) ![Table seating at Hana Donkatsu Songjeong branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set-05-pd91a-900.webp) ![Upscale-feeling restaurant interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set-06-ttc3n-900.webp) ![Interior lighting and design details](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set-07-20d7l-900.webp) If you want that completely classic Japanese-style tonkatsu taste, Hana Donkatsu really nails it! ![The dining hall during a quiet, customer-free hour](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set-08-12ycr-900.webp) ![A table seat that's comfortable for solo dining](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set-09-hkh6t-900.webp) ![Seating area with a baby chair set up](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set-10-bzj1e-900.webp) There are also baby chairs, in case you need one! Ordering is done via a kiosk attached to the table, so you just sit down, order, and pay right at your seat. ![Order kiosk mounted on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set-11-13qqc-900.webp) It's convenient for solo dining too — no need to call a staff member over, which I really appreciated! I visited at 1pm to avoid the crowds, and I was the only one there, so I thought "yes, perfect, I can take more photos of the interior" — and then customers started pouring in right after. My timing was pretty great! ## Menu lineup and set options There's a wide range of tonkatsu options, and the set menus include a soba set, an udon set, and more. You don't have to get a set — you can also order items à la carte and mix and match as you like. Overall, the quality relative to the price is quite good! ![Menu board showing à la carte and set tonkatsu options](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set-12-1qicd-626.webp) ![Menu listing the soba set and udon set](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set-13-82jm6-626.webp) ![Hana Donkatsu price list](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set-14-184uk-626.webp) ![Menu selection screen on the kiosk](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set-15-d8hpo-626.webp) ### Tenderloin cutlet + soba set (₩15,000) I wanted soba (buckwheat noodles) instead of rice, so I ordered the tenderloin cutlet + soba set (₩15,000). ![Table spread with tenderloin cutlet and soba set](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set-16-w5d5e-1200.webp) I've actually been really into soba lately, and the soba here is so good. ![A bowl of soba noodles served as part of the set](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set-17-1cu7z-900.webp) ![Soba noodles dipped in the accompanying broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set-18-rz0xd-900.webp) I get why it's the most ordered item now! Having soba instead of rice made it go down smoothly, and it was perfect for finishing the meal cleanly. ![A soba bowl finished off cleanly](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set-19-167q9-900.webp) The tenderloin cutlet itself was also really tasty. ![Tenderloin cutlet with crispy breading intact](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set-20-1jxzu-900.webp) ![Cross-section of the sliced tenderloin cutlet](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set-21-17bdv-900.webp) ### The fun of grinding sesame seeds yourself into the sauce The real charm here is grinding sesame seeds yourself and mixing them into the tonkatsu sauce. ![Grinding sesame seeds in a mortar to make the tonkatsu sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set-22-w6tp5-900.webp) Here, the fun part is grinding the sesame yourself and adding it into the sauce. Eating it with the sauce doubled the nuttiness. ![Tenderloin cutlet dipped in the sesame sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set-23-1mb2d-900.webp) As always, the flavor you already know and love is the most dangerously delicious kind. This is classic Japanese-style tonkatsu, through and through! ## Final verdict I didn't realize it as a kid, but there's a reason this place has survived so long. It's got that completely classic Japanese-style tonkatsu flavor, easy ordering through the table kiosk, and the fun of grinding your own sesame seeds. ![Table after finishing the tenderloin cutlet and soba set](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set-24-1li9l-900.webp) It's perfect for solo dining and good value for money too, so if you're visiting Songjeong, I highly recommend Hana Donkatsu! ## Visit information - Hana Donkatsu Songjeong Beach Branch / 1F, 28 Songjeonggwangeogol-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea - Daily 11:00-21:00 (break time 15:00-17:00, last order 20:20) - Closed every Tuesday - In-building parking available ## Where it is - Hana Donkatsu Songjeong Beach Branch (하나돈까스 송정해수욕장점) - 1F, 28 Songjeonggwangeogol-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea - 부산광역시 해운대구 송정광어골로 28 1층 - 35.1789157, 129.197556 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%95%98%EB%82%98%EB%8F%88%EA%B9%8C%EC%8A%A4%20%EC%86%A1%EC%A0%95%ED%95%B4%EC%88%98%EC%9A%95%EC%9E%A5%EC%A0%90/@35.1789157,129.197556,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@menu-margin-places/songjeong-hana-tonkatsu-solo-lunch-soba-set/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt