# Gangdong tonkatsu with Tokyo Spicy Curry on the side: Riae Premium - By Yerin Baum (https://superchart.com/en/@seochang-late-noodle/) - Written Sep 16, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangdong, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary meal in exchange for a store visit review. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seochang-late-noodle/lie-premium-olympic-park-duo-katsu-curry/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seochang-late-noodle/lie-premium-olympic-park-duo-katsu-curry/index.md) ## In short Riae Premium Olympic Park Branch is a premium Japanese tonkatsu restaurant in Seongnae-dong, Gangdong-gu, Seoul, near Olympic Park. The order was the Premium Sirloin (deungsim) & Tenderloin (hire) Katsu duo plus a cold soba tenderloin set, with Tokyo Spicy Curry as a side, shared between two, and rice and miso soup came with free refills. The pork at Riae Premium stayed tender and full of flavor, making it a good reference for a tonkatsu lunch near Olympic Park. ## Good to know - **Ordered**: Premium Sirloin Katsu (deungsim) & Tenderloin Katsu (hire) duo, cold soba tenderloin set, Tokyo Spicy Curry - **Set includes**: Cabbage salad, pickles, rice, miso soup / free refills on rice and soup - **Sauces**: Truffle oil, Maldon salt, yuzu soy sauce and more - **Seating**: Bar-style solo seats, tables for 2–4, high chairs available - **Pork**: K-Berkshire, Kagoshima black pork, domestic top-3% premium YLD Jirisan handon (Korean pork) / signage said aged over 336 hours *as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026* Today I'm writing about my lunch at Riae Olympic Park Branch, where I went for tonkatsu near Olympic Park. ![Featured photo from the visit to Riae Premium Olympic Park Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/lie-premium-olympic-park-duo-katsu-curry/lie-premium-olympic-park-duo-katsu-curry-01-f7bf3-1200.webp) ## Inside Riae Premium Olympic Park Branch: mood and seating Riae Premium Olympic Park Branch was a clean, comfortable space with wood-toned tables and soft lighting. I usually like crispy Japanese-style tonkatsu, so I searched for Gangdong-gu Office area restaurants and found this place — walking in, the atmosphere was cleaner and cozier than I expected. There were tasteful paintings on the walls too, which added to the mood. ![Interior with wood-toned tables and soft lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/lie-premium-olympic-park-duo-katsu-curry/lie-premium-olympic-park-duo-katsu-curry-02-1sboe-900.webp) ![Tonkatsu restaurant atmosphere with paintings on the wall](https://img.superchart.com/images/lie-premium-olympic-park-duo-katsu-curry/lie-premium-olympic-park-duo-katsu-curry-03-15sjf-900.webp) ![Interior seating view at Riae Olympic Park Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/lie-premium-olympic-park-duo-katsu-curry/lie-premium-olympic-park-duo-katsu-curry-04-7hymi-900.webp) On one side there was a long bar-style seating area, which looked great for eating solo, and on the other side there were tables for 2–4 people, good for friends or family visits. There were even high chairs for kids. The kitchen was open, so I could catch glimpses of the food being prepared, and the whole place felt well-kept. ![Long bar-style seats good for solo dining](https://img.superchart.com/images/lie-premium-olympic-park-duo-katsu-curry/lie-premium-olympic-park-duo-katsu-curry-05-1xaxb-900.webp) ![Table seating area for 2–4 people](https://img.superchart.com/images/lie-premium-olympic-park-duo-katsu-curry/lie-premium-olympic-park-duo-katsu-curry-06-hqbyo-900.webp) ![Interior view showing the open kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/lie-premium-olympic-park-duo-katsu-curry/lie-premium-olympic-park-duo-katsu-curry-07-a3qsy-m-900.webp) ## Which pork Riae Premium uses and what 336-hour aging means Inside the restaurant, I noticed a sign explaining Riae's cooking philosophy. ![Signage describing Riae's cooking philosophy](https://img.superchart.com/images/lie-premium-olympic-park-duo-katsu-curry/lie-premium-olympic-park-duo-katsu-curry-08-14zmg-900.webp) ![Signage listing the pork used and aging time](https://img.superchart.com/images/lie-premium-olympic-park-duo-katsu-curry/lie-premium-olympic-park-duo-katsu-curry-09-y6b99-900.webp) It talked about cooking with real dedication to the meat in order to make delicious tonkatsu, and noted that they use K-Berkshire, Kagoshima black pork, and domestic 3% premium YLD Jirisan hanwoo pork. It also said the meat is aged for over 336 hours, which made me curious about the texture. With that much care going into it, how could it not taste good, haha! Riae says they focus on the balance of meat flavor, aroma, and texture, and eating it myself, I could really feel the tenderness and depth of flavor in the meat itself. ## What to order at Riae Premium: choosing the menu combination Once I sat down, I looked over the menu first — there were so many types of tonkatsu that I spent a good while deciding, haha. ![Page of Riae's tonkatsu menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/lie-premium-olympic-park-duo-katsu-curry/lie-premium-olympic-park-duo-katsu-curry-10-xpr4g-900.webp) ![Menu page showing premium tonkatsu options](https://img.superchart.com/images/lie-premium-olympic-park-duo-katsu-curry/lie-premium-olympic-park-duo-katsu-curry-11-siaun-900.webp) ![Menu page listing set meals](https://img.superchart.com/images/lie-premium-olympic-park-duo-katsu-curry/lie-premium-olympic-park-duo-katsu-curry-12-79gpz-900.webp) ![Menu page showing side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/lie-premium-olympic-park-duo-katsu-curry/lie-premium-olympic-park-duo-katsu-curry-13-ifcek-900.webp) ![Menu being reviewed while deciding on an order](https://img.superchart.com/images/lie-premium-olympic-park-duo-katsu-curry/lie-premium-olympic-park-duo-katsu-curry-14-5vkwc-900.webp) After much deliberation, I ordered the Premium Sirloin Katsu (deungsim) & Tenderloin Katsu (hire) duo, plus the cold soba tenderloin set and Tokyo Spicy Curry. ![Table setting with the sirloin and tenderloin katsu duo](https://img.superchart.com/images/lie-premium-olympic-park-duo-katsu-curry/lie-premium-olympic-park-duo-katsu-curry-15-7zc8o-900.webp) ![Set meal with cabbage salad, rice, and miso soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/lie-premium-olympic-park-duo-katsu-curry/lie-premium-olympic-park-duo-katsu-curry-16-1vzon-900.webp) ![Tonkatsu plate served with various sauces](https://img.superchart.com/images/lie-premium-olympic-park-duo-katsu-curry/lie-premium-olympic-park-duo-katsu-curry-17-1fusc-900.webp) ## How does the sirloin and tenderloin katsu duo taste? I tried the tenderloin (hire) first, and as expected of tenderloin, the meat was really soft. The cross-section showed how moist it was, and when I chewed it, it wasn't tough or dry at all — it just went down smoothly. It had a mild, clean flavor, so it was delicious whether dipped in tonkatsu sauce or eaten plain. ![Tenderloin katsu with a moist cross-section visible](https://img.superchart.com/images/lie-premium-olympic-park-duo-katsu-curry/lie-premium-olympic-park-duo-katsu-curry-18-s2ea4-900.webp) The sirloin (deungsim) had a slightly deeper meat aroma and savory richness than the tenderloin, and the breading wasn't too thick, so the tender texture of the meat came through well. It was tasty dipped in sauce, but eating it with a bit of wasabi and salt brought out the meat's flavor even more. There were also many sauces to choose from — truffle oil, Maldon salt, yuzu soy sauce, and more — so I could try dipping it in each one, haha. The cabbage salad and pickles that came with the tonkatsu were nice to nibble on in between bites, and with rice and miso soup included, it made for a pretty filling meal. The fact that rice and soup were refillable was a nice touch too! ![Tonkatsu meal served with rice and miso soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/lie-premium-olympic-park-duo-katsu-curry/lie-premium-olympic-park-duo-katsu-curry-19-ucdz5-900.webp) ## Cold soba tenderloin set and Tokyo Spicy Curry The cold soba set comes with cold soba and tenderloin tonkatsu together. The cold soba had buckwheat noodles in a cool broth, so it was clean and refreshing from the first bite. The noodles were chewy with the distinct mild flavor of buckwheat — a great combination for when you want both cold soba and tonkatsu. Taking a bite of cold soba in between bites of tonkatsu cleared my palate, so I ended up alternating between the two dishes, haha. ![Buckwheat noodles and tenderloin katsu from the cold soba set](https://img.superchart.com/images/lie-premium-olympic-park-duo-katsu-curry/lie-premium-olympic-park-duo-katsu-curry-20-d59vn-900.webp) I ordered the Tokyo Spicy Curry as a side just out of curiosity about the flavor, and it turned out to be rich curry with a subtle kick of spice, good with rice. Paired with the tonkatsu, it seemed to cut through the richness nicely. Overall, ordering a variety of dishes to share made for a hearty, satisfying meal. ## Is Riae Premium worth it for a tonkatsu lunch near Olympic Park? I visited while looking for tonkatsu near Olympic Park, and the flavor and tender texture of the meat itself made a strong impression — I think it's also a good reference for anyone looking for Japanese food in Seongnae-dong. If you're near Olympic Park trying to figure out what to eat for lunch, ordering tonkatsu with cold soba seems like a good idea. If you like tonkatsu, give Riae a try 🤍 ## Where it is - Riae Premium Olympic Park Branch (리애 프리미엄 올림픽공원직영점) - 46 Seongnae-ro 18-gil, 1st floor, unit 1-1, Gangdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 강동구 성내로18길 46 1층 1-1호 - 37.5250204, 127.1280784 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A6%AC%EC%95%A0%20%ED%94%84%EB%A6%AC%EB%AF%B8%EC%97%84%20%EC%98%AC%EB%A6%BC%ED%94%BD%EA%B3%B5%EC%9B%90%EC%A7%81%EC%98%81%EC%A0%90/@37.5250204,127.1280784,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seochang-late-noodle/lie-premium-olympic-park-duo-katsu-curry/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt