# Seocho katsudon restaurant with lotus root kushikatsu: Kosi Gyodae - By Yerin (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-curtain-table/) - Written Sep 6, 2026 - Updated Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seocho, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary meal from the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-curtain-table/koshi-gyodae-katsudon-renkon-kushikatsu/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-curtain-table/koshi-gyodae-katsudon-renkon-kushikatsu/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@seoul-curtain-table/koshi-gyodae-katsudon-renkon-kushikatsu/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@seoul-curtain-table/koshi-gyodae-katsudon-renkon-kushikatsu/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@seoul-curtain-table/koshi-gyodae-katsudon-renkon-kushikatsu/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@seoul-curtain-table/koshi-gyodae-katsudon-renkon-kushikatsu/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@seoul-curtain-table/koshi-gyodae-katsudon-renkon-kushikatsu/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@seoul-curtain-table/koshi-gyodae-katsudon-renkon-kushikatsu/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@seoul-curtain-table/koshi-gyodae-katsudon-renkon-kushikatsu/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@seoul-curtain-table/koshi-gyodae-katsudon-renkon-kushikatsu/index.md) ## In short Kosi Gyodae Branch is a Japanese restaurant in Seocho, Seoul, specialising in house-made udon and katsu, tucked into an alley a 3-4 minute walk from Exit 14 of Gyodae Station. At Kosi Gyodae the writer added tonkatsu to the tori-ten bukkake udon, paired the katsudon with a set udon to share, and found the lotus root kushikatsu — layered with a thick round of minced meat — the most memorable dish of all. For cold udon with crisp katsu, Kosi Gyodae Branch is a 100% return visit. ## Good to know - **Location**: 32 Seocho-daero 48-gil, 1F, Seocho-gu, Seoul (Kosi Gyodae Branch) - **Access**: 3-4 minute walk from Gyodae Station Exit 14, inside an alley - **How to order**: Add katsu or a mini udon to any main dish - **Dishes tried**: Tori-ten bukkake udon with added tonkatsu, katsudon with set udon, lotus root kushikatsu - **Good to know**: Naver receipt review guide and easy payment set up at every table *as written by the visitor on Sep 6, 2026* Today I want to introduce Kosi Gyodae Branch, a Japanese restaurant near Gyodae Station, where I went with a friend who just wrapped up a busy lecture schedule and, even while holding down a regular job, keeps throwing herself into all kinds of new challenges. 🍜 A different friend once raved about this place, saying "the udon and katsu here are the real deal," and I'd had it saved on my map ever since. I finally got the chance to visit. 😆 ## What is on the menu at Kosi Gyodae Branch: add katsu, add mini udon At Kosi Gyodae Branch, after picking a main dish, you can add katsu or a mini udon depending on your taste. That means even a single udon order can turn into a full, filling meal. I really liked how easily you could build a hearty spread to your own liking. ![Kosi Gyodae Branch menu board and interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/koshi-gyodae-katsudon-renkon-kushikatsu/koshi-gyodae-katsudon-renkon-kushikatsu-01-1kyh8-1200.webp) ![Menu at Kosi Gyodae Branch showing katsu and mini udon add-ons](https://img.superchart.com/images/koshi-gyodae-katsudon-renkon-kushikatsu/koshi-gyodae-katsudon-renkon-kushikatsu-02-7q1cf-900.webp) ![Udon and katsu menu guide at Kosi Gyodae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/koshi-gyodae-katsudon-renkon-kushikatsu/koshi-gyodae-katsudon-renkon-kushikatsu-03-919m7-900.webp) ![Table setting at Kosi Gyodae Branch before ordering](https://img.superchart.com/images/koshi-gyodae-katsudon-renkon-kushikatsu/koshi-gyodae-katsudon-renkon-kushikatsu-04-ttu78-900.webp) ## Tori-ten bukkake udon with tonkatsu added: how did it taste? The tori-ten bukkake udon at Kosi Gyodae Branch comes with chewy, well-tightened udon noodles topped with a big, golden-fried chicken (tori-ten). Adding the tonkatsu on top made it look, and feel, seriously filling! ![Tori-ten bukkake udon topped with fried chicken](https://img.superchart.com/images/koshi-gyodae-katsudon-renkon-kushikatsu/koshi-gyodae-katsudon-renkon-kushikatsu-05-vcxx5-900.webp) ![Close-up of bukkake udon with tsuyu poured on](https://img.superchart.com/images/koshi-gyodae-katsudon-renkon-kushikatsu/koshi-gyodae-katsudon-renkon-kushikatsu-06-6ojbj-900.webp) ![Full spread with added tonkatsu and udon](https://img.superchart.com/images/koshi-gyodae-katsudon-renkon-kushikatsu/koshi-gyodae-katsudon-renkon-kushikatsu-07-m89hh-900.webp) ![Chewy self-made udon noodles and tori-ten](https://img.superchart.com/images/koshi-gyodae-katsudon-renkon-kushikatsu/koshi-gyodae-katsudon-renkon-kushikatsu-08-1ixdu-900.webp) ![Inari sushi served alongside bukkake udon](https://img.superchart.com/images/koshi-gyodae-katsudon-renkon-kushikatsu/koshi-gyodae-katsudon-renkon-kushikatsu-09-1xitc-900.webp) Texture & flavor balance: The first taste, once you pour in the tsuyu, is clean and savory, with a briny tang that freshens the palate. As time passes, the fried chicken's oil and crunch melt into the tsuyu, and the broth turns richer and deeper — that's really the charm here! The fried chicken soaks up the tsuyu until it's chewy on the outside and tender inside. Just when it starts feeling like something's missing, one bite of the tonkatsu — crisp coating, juices locked in — doubles the satisfaction. The inari sushi (fried tofu rice) on the side pulled its weight too, packed with rice and plump tofu skin! ![Katsudon topped with thick katsu and egg](https://img.superchart.com/images/koshi-gyodae-katsudon-renkon-kushikatsu/koshi-gyodae-katsudon-renkon-kushikatsu-10-18w8v-966.webp) ![Katsudon served with added side udon](https://img.superchart.com/images/koshi-gyodae-katsudon-renkon-kushikatsu/koshi-gyodae-katsudon-renkon-kushikatsu-11-1004j-966.webp) ## How much food is katsudon plus a set udon at Kosi Gyodae? My companion ordered the katsudon at Kosi Gyodae Branch — rice soaked in a sweet-salty sauce, topped with thick katsu and soft egg. Adding a warm side udon on top made for a genuinely generous spread. Honest impression: After finishing off the udon too, my companion said, "Wow, eating the udon on top of everything really fills you up!" and looked completely satisfied. The warm udon that came alongside had a subtle, distinctive depth unlike a typical bonito broth — a character-filled flavor that kept pulling the spoon back in. ![Lotus root kushikatsu with minced meat attached](https://img.superchart.com/images/koshi-gyodae-katsudon-renkon-kushikatsu/koshi-gyodae-katsudon-renkon-kushikatsu-12-14dm8-900.webp) ## The side to order: lotus root kushikatsu with thick minced meat The lotus root kushikatsu (skewered fried lotus root) at Kosi Gyodae Branch comes fried with a thick patty of minced meat pressed onto crunchy lotus root. Usually "fried lotus root" means thin slices fried on their own, so this felt refreshingly different! One bite gives you the crisp crunch of lotus root and the rich juiciness of the meat at once — I'd strongly recommend it as a side. ### My favourite combination and tips for eating it at its best With the tori-ten bukkake udon, eat half the fried chicken right away while it's crispy, and let the other half soak in the tsuyu before eating it. Roll the now-moist chicken up with the chewy noodles for one bite, then pair it with the savory tonkatsu topped with a touch of wasabi for a perfect balance. ![Review and payment guide on the table at Kosi Gyodae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/koshi-gyodae-katsudon-renkon-kushikatsu/koshi-gyodae-katsudon-renkon-kushikatsu-13-1p6fi-900.webp) Every table has Naver receipt review guidance and easy payment options set up, so be sure to check for the receipt photo review event or payment reward perks when you visit — don't miss out on the extra benefits! ## How to walk to Kosi Gyodae Branch from Gyodae Station, and the mood inside Access: Coming out of Gyodae Station Exit 14 and walking into the alley, it's just 3-4 minutes on foot — very convenient as a meeting spot. Atmosphere & convenience: The clean, tidy interior makes it great for solo dining as well as relaxed conversation with coworkers or friends. ### Who will enjoy Kosi Gyodae Branch most - Japanese food fans who want properly aged, springy self-made bukkake udon noodles - Office workers and students near Gyodae Station looking for thick, crispy-outside-tender-inside tonkatsu Revisit intent: 100%! I'll be back the moment I crave that combo of cold, chewy udon and crispy tonkatsu on a hot day. ## Where it is - Kosi Gyodae Branch (코시 교대점) - 32 Seocho-daero 48-gil, 1F, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 서초구 서초대로48길 32 1층 - 37.4914437, 127.0116951 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%BD%94%EC%8B%9C%20%EA%B5%90%EB%8C%80%EC%A0%90/@37.4914437,127.0116951,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-curtain-table/koshi-gyodae-katsudon-renkon-kushikatsu/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt