Retro-style pork cutlet restaurant near Hyochang Park, Seoul: Onjeong

Eating the cheddar cheese pork cutlet at Onjeong near Hyochang Park 🧀🍴

Lately I've really been craving that old-school gyeongyang-sik (Western-style Korean) pork cutlet I used to eat as a kid, so I went looking and found Onjeong near Hyochang Park! I came across it while searching for pork cutlet places near Hyochang Park, and it looked like a solid pick when you're in the mood for gyeongyang-sik style cutlet, haha. The reviews weren't bad either, so I decided to give it a try!!

Overall verdict on Onjeong's cheddar cheese pork cutlet

The cheddar cheese pork cutlet I tried at Onjeong should really suit anyone who loves that gyeongyang-sik pork cutlet vibe!! The cheddar cheese especially was delicious. Pork cutlet + sauce + cheddar cheese — how could that not be good…

📍 Onjeong in one line

• ✔️ For anyone looking for pork cutlet near Hyochang Park
• ✔️ For anyone looking for a Yongsan pork cutlet restaurant
• ✔️ For fans of gyeongyang-sik pork cutlet
• ✔️ For fans of pork cutlet with cheddar cheese
• ✔️ For anyone craving old-school pork cutlet with lots of sauce

Why Onjeong feels like an old-school gyeongyang-sik diner

Onjeong is a place where even the name itself gives off that old-school gyeongyang-sik vibe. These days there are so many Japanese-style tonkatsu places serving thick cutlets, but personally, there are times I just want that gyeongyang-sik pork cutlet style……..ha

I like the style where a crispy fried cutlet comes piled with plenty of sauce, so I went in with high hopes, haha.

Onjeong Gyeongyang Sikdang menu and prices

There are so many pork cutlet options, and the prices weren't bad either..!

• Classic pork cutlet ₩13,000
• Cheddar cheese pork cutlet ₩13,500
• Onjeong spicy pork cutlet ₩13,500
• Onjeong curry pork cutlet ₩13,500
• Fried fish cake udon ₩9,000

There seem to be a lot of daycares or academies nearby, since there were plenty of parents dining with kids!!

Cheddar cheese pork cutlet with rice and plenty of sauce

What especially caught my eye on the menu was the cheddar cheese pork cutlet 🧀 I just couldn't pass up a pork cutlet and cheese combo... So that day I ordered the cheddar cheese pork cutlet without a second thought!

These days a lot of pork cutlet restaurants emphasize thick meat with a crispy coating, but Onjeong isn't that style — it's more of that familiar gyeongyang-sik pork cutlet feel. I think people who love old-school pork cutlet would really enjoy this style, haha. Especially if you like eating pork cutlet together with rice, this should suit you well!

Eating pork cutlet alone can get a bit greasy partway through, but pairing it with rice and sauce kept me going. And with the cheese added, there's definitely an extra nutty richness. If you like cheddar cheese, it might be worth choosing the cheddar cheese pork cutlet over the regular one.

Is Onjeong worth it for a Yongsan pork cutlet meal? 🍴

Since Hyochang Park itself is in the Yongsan area, I thought this would also be worth checking out for anyone searching for Yongsan pork cutlet restaurants.

The flavor felt familiar overall, but a bit richer thanks to the cheese. Personally I like adding cheese when I eat pork cutlet, so I was satisfied, haha.