# Jeonpo tonkatsu with green onion kimchi in Busan: Katsu Kitchen

- By Danbi (https://superchart.com/en/@side-dish-plate/)
- Written Sep 14, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Busanjin, Busan
- Sponsored: This post was written as part of a paid restaurant visit sponsorship.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@side-dish-plate/katsu-kitchen-jeonpo-katsu-mix-one/
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## In short

Katsu Kitchen Premium Jeonpo Main Branch is a Japanese tonkatsu restaurant tucked into an alley off Dongseong-ro 25beon-gil in Busanjin, Busan. Even at 2:30pm the restaurant was fully packed, and the Katsu Mix 1 set — fillet and loin cutlets in one plate — eaten with the green onion kimchi side dish stayed easy to finish without feeling greasy. Katsu Kitchen is a 2-minute walk from Jeonpo Station Exit 4, but there is no dedicated parking, so a nearby paid lot is the way to go.

## Good to know

- **What we ordered**: Katsu Mix 1 set (loin + fillet)
- **Location**: 27-6 Dongseong-ro 25beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan — 2-minute walk from Jeonpo Station Exit 4
- **Hours**: Daily 11:30–21:00 (last order 20:30)
- **Parking**: No dedicated parking; use nearby paid or public lots
- **Wait**: Fully booked even at a 2:30pm visit
- **Service**: Ice cream dessert served after the meal

*as written by the visitor on Sep 14, 2026*

![Katsu Kitchen Premium Jeonpo Main Branch Katsu Mix 1 set, main photo](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kitchen-jeonpo-katsu-mix-one/katsu-kitchen-jeonpo-katsu-mix-one-01-13yei-1200.webp)

A few days ago I was out around Jeonpo-dong and suddenly craved proper Japanese food with juices bursting out of every bite. So I went looking for 'Katsu Kitchen Premium Jeonpo Main Branch,' a Busan Jeonpo restaurant that apparently even appeared on SBS's Gosuyeoljeon (a show about master craftsmen).

It's really tucked away in a back alley — I wondered how anyone even finds it — but when I got there at 2:30pm, well past lunch rush, the place was completely packed. One bite in, I immediately understood why people flock here, and why branches keep popping up everywhere. Here's my honest review, told casually.

## Katsu Kitchen Jeonpo in 3 seconds

- 💡 Bottom line: A premium restaurant where the cross-aged tonkatsu's incredible tenderness and the green onion kimchi that cuts through any greasiness come together beautifully.
- 🎯 Go if you: love hunting down real hidden gems in back alleys, or want a solid, filling meal at a proper Busan tonkatsu restaurant.
- 💎 What stands out: the melt-in-your-mouth fillet (hire) paired with the savory loin, and the green onion kimchi that delivers the perfect kick!
- 🚨 Practical tip: there's no dedicated store parking, so if you're driving, search for a public or paid lot near Jeonpo Station ahead of time for peace of mind.

## How to get to Katsu Kitchen from Jeonpo Station, and where to park

![Exterior of Katsu Kitchen in the alley near Jeonpo Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kitchen-jeonpo-katsu-mix-one/katsu-kitchen-jeonpo-katsu-mix-one-02-3wqj8-900.webp)

Katsu Kitchen Premium Jeonpo Main Branch is just a 2-minute walk from Jeonpo Station Exit 4, so it's very easy to reach by public transit.

![Katsu Kitchen entrance in the Dongseong-ro 25beon-gil alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kitchen-jeonpo-katsu-mix-one/katsu-kitchen-jeonpo-katsu-mix-one-03-ny288-900.webp)

![Katsu Kitchen Jeonpo branch sign and alley view](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kitchen-jeonpo-katsu-mix-one/katsu-kitchen-jeonpo-katsu-mix-one-04-7f5q3-732.webp)

That said, there's no dedicated parking lot, so if you're driving you'll need to park at a nearby public lot. (Note: since it's tucked into an alley, finding it can be a little confusing — but if you call the restaurant, they'll give you very friendly directions!)

![View around the entrance of Katsu Kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kitchen-jeonpo-katsu-mix-one/katsu-kitchen-jeonpo-katsu-mix-one-05-1fhzc-878.webp)

## What is the restaurant like inside?

Walking into Katsu Kitchen Premium Jeonpo Main Branch, you immediately feel that clean, calm atmosphere typical of a Japanese restaurant — really pleasant.

![Calm Japanese restaurant interior at Katsu Kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kitchen-jeonpo-katsu-mix-one/katsu-kitchen-jeonpo-katsu-mix-one-06-j2vko-900.webp)

Even in the late afternoon, the place was packed with diners — office workers grabbing a high-quality lunch in the Jeonpo-dong area, and couples on dates, all giving the place a lively energy.

![Katsu Kitchen seating full of customers in the afternoon](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kitchen-jeonpo-katsu-mix-one/katsu-kitchen-jeonpo-katsu-mix-one-07-17kdc-m-900.webp)

![Tables and dining hall view at Katsu Kitchen Jeonpo branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kitchen-jeonpo-katsu-mix-one/katsu-kitchen-jeonpo-katsu-mix-one-08-178b7-900.webp)

## Katsu Kitchen menu

![Katsu Kitchen Premium Jeonpo Main Branch menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kitchen-jeonpo-katsu-mix-one/katsu-kitchen-jeonpo-katsu-mix-one-09-1mcun-900.webp)

![Katsu Kitchen tonkatsu menu lineup](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kitchen-jeonpo-katsu-mix-one/katsu-kitchen-jeonpo-katsu-mix-one-10-1x6xo-900.webp)

## Katsu Mix 1 set: fillet vs loin, side by side

![Katsu Mix 1 set with both loin and fillet cutlets served together](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kitchen-jeonpo-katsu-mix-one/katsu-kitchen-jeonpo-katsu-mix-one-11-1wgj5-900.webp)

I couldn't decide between loin and fillet, so I ordered Katsu Kitchen's 'Katsu Mix 1' set, which gives you both.

![Plate of tonkatsu from the Katsu Mix 1 set](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kitchen-jeonpo-katsu-mix-one/katsu-kitchen-jeonpo-katsu-mix-one-12-1c7c3-900.webp)

The first thing I bit into was the hire (fillet) katsu, and thanks to careful cross-aging of selected cuts, the texture was unbelievably tender!

![Fillet katsu showing its tender cross-section](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kitchen-jeonpo-katsu-mix-one/katsu-kitchen-jeonpo-katsu-mix-one-13-rio6i-900.webp)

There was almost nothing to chew — it just melted in my mouth.

![A piece of fillet katsu picked up with chopsticks](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kitchen-jeonpo-katsu-mix-one/katsu-kitchen-jeonpo-katsu-mix-one-14-j9jgd-900.webp)

The loin katsu, on the other hand, had a perfect balance of lean meat and fat, so with every chew a deep savoriness burst out. Using special breadcrumbs and clean oil, they kept it crispy-on-the-outside, juicy-on-the-inside all the way to the last bite without any sogginess — you could really tell this was a proper Busan tonkatsu restaurant.

![Cross-section of the crispy-outside, juicy-inside loin katsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kitchen-jeonpo-katsu-mix-one/katsu-kitchen-jeonpo-katsu-mix-one-15-v4d27-900.webp)

## The winning touch: green onion kimchi as a side dish

Katsu Kitchen's real genius move is the 'pa-kimchi' (green onion kimchi) side dish!

![Green onion kimchi served as a side dish at Katsu Kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kitchen-jeonpo-katsu-mix-one/katsu-kitchen-jeonpo-katsu-mix-one-16-10gs2-900.webp)

Usually eating Japanese katsu can start to feel a bit heavy toward the end, but pairing it with the spicy, crunchy green onion kimchi meant I finished the whole meal with zero greasiness.

![Tonkatsu plated together with green onion kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kitchen-jeonpo-katsu-mix-one/katsu-kitchen-jeonpo-katsu-mix-one-17-1rb80-900.webp)

The overall balance of side dishes was so well done that it made complete sense why people seek this place out even tucked away in a back alley, and why branches keep opening — a genuinely high-level Japanese restaurant in Busan's Jeonpo neighborhood.

![Full spread of side dishes and the meal at Katsu Kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kitchen-jeonpo-katsu-mix-one/katsu-kitchen-jeonpo-katsu-mix-one-18-gjleb-900.webp)

After the meal they also give you an ice cream dessert, which is a nice clean way to finish up before heading out.

![Ice cream dessert served after the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kitchen-jeonpo-katsu-mix-one/katsu-kitchen-jeonpo-katsu-mix-one-19-liimp-798.webp)

## Waiting times and directions: Q&A

### Is Katsu Kitchen quieter if you skip the lunch rush?

I went around 2:30pm, slightly off peak lunch hours, and it was still full of diners! It's such a well-known lunch hotspot in Jeonpo-dong, Busan, that it's best to expect some wait either way.

### Is the alley hard to find?

It's a little hidden in the alley off Dongseong-ro 25beon-gil, but if you follow a map you'll find it quickly. If you get confused, don't hesitate to just call the restaurant and ask.

## Final verdict on Katsu Kitchen Jeonpo

✔ 'Katsu Kitchen Premium Jeonpo Main Branch' is a great Busan tonkatsu restaurant that nails everything — the distinctly tender aged meat, the crispy breading, and the well-composed side dishes.

The combination of soft fillet katsu and savory loin was excellent, but above all, the pairing of tonkatsu with green onion kimchi was genuinely fresh and appealing. I walked out full and happy, having cleaned my plate. If you want to try a well-fried, high-quality tonkatsu done right in the Jeonpo-dong area, I sincerely recommend giving this place a visit!

![Closing photo from the visit to Katsu Kitchen Jeonpo Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kitchen-jeonpo-katsu-mix-one/katsu-kitchen-jeonpo-katsu-mix-one-20-1u97s-712.webp)

## Hours and parking at Katsu Kitchen Jeonpo

- Hours: Daily 11:30–21:00 (last order 20:30)
- Parking: Not available on-site; use nearby paid parking lots
- Location: 27-6 Dongseong-ro 25beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan, South Korea

## Where it is

- Katsu Kitchen Premium Jeonpo Main Branch (카츠키친 프리미엄 전포 본점)
- 27-6 Dongseong-ro 25beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan, South Korea
- 부산광역시 부산진구 동성로25번길 27-6 카츠키친
- 35.1524799, 129.0668491
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B9%B4%EC%B8%A0%ED%82%A4%EC%B9%9C%20%ED%94%84%EB%A6%AC%EB%AF%B8%EC%97%84%20%EC%A0%84%ED%8F%AC%20%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@35.1524799,129.0668491,17z

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