High chairs and mushroom soup at Onjeong, a Sanbon pork cutlet spot

If you're looking for a good pork cutlet place in Gunpo, Onjeong Gyeongyangsikdang is worth a visit. It's the kind of restaurant that serves crispy gyeongyangsik (Western-style) pork cutlet alongside udon and soba, so it works whether you're craving cutlet or a warm noodle dish or a cool bowl of soba.

Where is Onjeong Gyeongyangsikdang Sanbon Academy District Branch?

Onjeong Gyeongyangsikdang Sanbon Academy District Branch sits in the alley behind the Sanbon academy district, right in front of Gwangjeong Elementary School! The address is 5-11 Sanbon-ro 386beon-gil, Samdae Building 1F, Gunpo-si.

Onjeong's menu lineup and kiosk ordering

Walking into Onjeong Gyeongyangsikdang, I noticed the menu is built around gyeongyangsik pork cutlet, with udon and soba served alongside. These days plenty of cutlet specialists offer all sorts of styles, but sometimes you just crave the old-school gyeongyangsik cutlet — thin, wide, with crispy breading and a soft sauce, that particular flavor.

I came in wanting a filling but easy meal, and I was already looking forward to it while ordering and waiting for the food. The staff were friendly too, which put me in a good mood before the meal even started. Ordering and having the food arrive both felt comfortable and easy — the whole atmosphere was warm and welcoming!

This time I visited with family and ordered a variety of dishes — one pork cutlet and udon set, one soba and pork cutlet set, one plain udon, and one plain pork cutlet. Ordering was simple through the kiosk at the entrance, where you can also pay.

Since I wanted both cutlet and noodles, it was great to be able to sample a bit of everything. Being able to choose according to each person's taste, rather than sticking to one dish, was especially nice.

Free rice refills at Onjeong's self-serve bar

At Onjeong Gyeongyangsikdang's self-serve bar, diced radish kimchi, pickled radish, salad, and even rice were all free to refill! I'm not sure exactly which type of fryer they use, but apparently Onjeong Gyeongyangsikdang uses a milk-fed frying oil system, which is said to keep the oil clear longer, fry things crispier, and reduce harmful byproducts!

The cutlet must have been so good that everyone went back for rice refills. Looking at the nearly empty rice pot, I honestly can't imagine how good it was...

The pork cutlet and udon set at Onjeong

First I tried the pork cutlet I'd been most looking forward to. Plated, it looked appetizing enough to stir up an appetite on sight. Cutting it with a fork and knife, the crispy breading felt satisfying — crunchy, yet pairing well with the meat in terms of texture.

Taking a bite of the cutlet and then sipping the udon broth cleaned the palate of the fried richness, making the next bite of cutlet taste as good as the first. Ordering the pork cutlet and udon set together made for a satisfying meal from start to finish. I'd especially recommend this combo for anyone who loves a warm broth dish — you get the cutlet's crunch and the udon's warmth in one meal, more than enough for a full lunch.

The buckwheat soba and pork cutlet set

For another dish, I ordered the soba (buckwheat noodle) and pork cutlet set. It had a different charm from the warm udon — the cold soba paired nicely with the crispy cutlet. Taking a bite of cutlet, then a chopstick's worth of cool soba, refreshed my palate each time. The chewy noodles with cold broth complemented the cutlet's savory flavor well. If the udon set felt cozy and filling, the soba set was a bit lighter and more refreshing. Having both udon and soba on the same table meant everyone could eat in their own preferred style — warm broth lovers and cold noodle lovers both left satisfied.

Every meal comes with mushroom soup

It's not that common these days to get soup with your cutlet, but Onjeong Gyeongyangsikdang serves mushroom soup alongside the meal. It was really savory and delicious!

The udon was fun to eat, with warm broth and chewy noodles. Slurping the noodles and then taking a spoonful of broth felt comforting. The crispy texture of the cutlet paired well with the soft, warm udon broth, so switching back and forth between the two was enjoyable. With each bite, the savory breading blended nicely with the sweet, mellow cutlet sauce. It had that familiar, comforting gyeongyangsik-style flavor that anyone could enjoy without hesitation. When the sauce soaked into the crispy breading it took on another charm — you get a different taste depending on whether you eat it with sauce or savor the breading on its own.

How clean was the frying oil?

The frying oil is something I quietly pay attention to when eating cutlet. The cutlet at Onjeong Gyeongyangsikdang didn't have a strong oily smell — it felt clean. The savory flavor of the breading came through well, and I didn't feel that heavy oiliness lingering in my mouth. No matter how crispy a cutlet is, a strong oil smell can be a letdown, but this one was satisfyingly clean.

Of course I didn't personally check the actual oil-change cycle or maintenance, but given the posted notice that the oil is changed once a week, the cleanness and savory flavor I tasted while eating made an impression. I think anyone who loves cutlet would appreciate this detail too.

Onjeong Gyeongyangsikdang's soba had a subtle hint of yuzu, giving it an even fresher, cleaner taste. Twirling the noodles in the cold broth felt refreshing all the way down!

The salad topped with yuzu dressing was tasty too.

What a family of four ordered at Onjeong

The cutlet is genuinely, genuinely good! On this visit we ordered a mix of set and single menu items, including two pork cutlets. With a udon and cutlet set, a soba and cutlet set, a plain udon, and a plain cutlet, the table ended up pretty full.

The mushroom soup was also rich and excellent! Even our picky-eater baby ate it right up~

The fish cake that came with the udon was generous too. The cutlet offered a familiar, comforting flavor from the crispy breading and soft sauce, while the udon felt filling thanks to the warm broth and chewy noodles. The soba had a cool, refreshing charm that reset the palate when eaten alongside the cutlet.

Is Onjeong worth a second trip for pork cutlet in Sanbon?

Ordering several dishes together, rather than sticking to just one, let us enjoy a variety of flavors and textures — the crispiness of the pork cutlet, the warm broth of the udon, and the cool noodles of the soba, each with its own clear appeal. Good food matters, but friendly service from the staff makes the whole meal so much more satisfying. At Onjeong Gyeongyangsikdang, everything from ordering to the food arriving felt comfortable, and the staff's friendliness made for a pleasant meal.

If you're craving pork cutlet in Gunpo and want that familiar, comforting gyeongyangsik-style flavor, Onjeong Gyeongyangsikdang is worth a visit. Whether you want cutlet with udon or cutlet with cool soba, there's something here for every taste. It's a place I'd happily return to next time I'm craving pork cutlet in Gunpo.