Yongsan pork cutlet sets: Onjeong Gyeongyang Sikdang

I visited Yongsan Donkatsu Onjeong Gyeongyang Sikdang, Yongsan branch for classic Korean-style pork cutlet. There were sets served with udon or buckwheat soba, so we ordered two different ones. With soup and bread as well as pork cutlet, it was a filling meal overall.

How do you get there from Hyochang Park Station, and is parking available?

The restaurant is in Unit 107 on the first floor of Building B in the Yongsan Richesmom building, at 341 Baekbeom-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul. It was listed as a nine-minute walk from Exit 5 of Hyochang Park Station. Building B's underground parking garage offers two hours free, which made visiting by car convenient as well.

The hours listed in the original post were Tuesday through Friday, 11:00–21:00. It listed a break from 15:00–17:00, last orders at 20:00, and closure every Monday. Weekend hours were not separately provided in the original post.

Is there seating for solo diners or families with children?

There was a row of seats by the window, with two- and four-person tables farther inside. There were options for dining alone, sitting as a pair, or visiting as a family.

High chairs were also available for visits with children.

What are the set prices and how do you order?

I ordered through a kiosk. At the time of my visit, there was also a notice saying that one canned drink could be received free through a Naver review event.

There were sets pairing pork cutlet with udon or buckwheat soba. We ordered the following two sets to try both the classic and spicy pork cutlets, along with udon and buckwheat soba.

• Udon & classic pork cutlet set: ₩14,500
• Buckwheat noodle & spicy pork cutlet set: ₩15,000

What can you get more of at the self-service bar?

The self-service bar had kkakdugi (cubed radish kimchi), danmuji (pickled yellow radish), cabbage salad, and rice. You could take additional portions yourself as desired. I liked being able to have more cabbage salad with the pork cutlet.

How filling and flavorful was the udon and classic pork cutlet set?

The pork cutlet and udon came with mushroom soup and a morning roll. The soup and bread immediately gave it the feel of an old-fashioned Korean-style pork cutlet meal.

I sprinkled pepper over the soup. Dipping the morning roll into it made the bread moist and soft.

Strawberry jam also came with the set, so I alternated between having the bread with soup and with jam.

Because it was a set, I expected the pork cutlet to be small, but it was wide enough to fill the plate. It had plenty of sauce, and the crisp coating and tender meat went well with the sweet, old-fashioned-style sauce.

The udon had plenty of fried tofu and fish cake toppings, so there was plenty to eat with the noodles. The noodles were springy and paired well with the pork cutlet.

How spicy is the spicy pork cutlet, and does it pair well with buckwheat soba?

I expected the pork cutlet in the buckwheat noodle and spicy pork cutlet set to be only mildly spicy, but it was hotter than expected.

I usually handle Buldak well, but the heat kept building as I ate. It may be fine for people who enjoy spicy food, but it could feel overwhelming for anyone less comfortable with heat.

The cold buckwheat soba topped with green citrus helped calm the heat. It tasted cool and refreshing, with a bright citrus aroma.

A bite of cold buckwheat soba after the spicy pork cutlet made my mouth feel refreshed. Alternating between the two worked better than I expected.

The pork cutlets were large, and with soup, bread, salad, and rice, the portions felt generous. It is a satisfying combination when you want an old-fashioned Korean-style pork cutlet meal with udon or cold buckwheat soba.