# Busan donkatsu texture comparison: Kats Kimseondo - By Table Notes (https://superchart.com/en/@southern-table-notes/) - Written Sep 3, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Busanjin, Busan - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@southern-table-notes/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@southern-table-notes/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet/index.md) ## In short Kats Kimseondo is a donkatsu restaurant in Jeonpo-dong, Busan. I compared the tenderloin and limited gabrie sirloin set meals; both had crisp breading and juicy meat, but the gabrie sirloin felt slightly softer to me. Its calm bar seating suited solo meals or a date, though there is no dedicated parking. ## Good to know - **Address**: 16 Seojeon-ro 47beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan, South Korea (부산 부산진구 서전로47번길 16 1층) - **Hours**: According to the source, 11:30 AM–9:00 PM; closed every Tuesday - **Break and last order**: Break time 3:00–5:00 PM; last order 8:00 PM - **Parking**: No dedicated parking; use a nearby public or paid parking lot - **Seating and use**: Bar seating available; takeout and group use available - **Ordered**: Tenderloin donkatsu set meal; gabrie sirloin set meal - **Listed prices**: Tenderloin donkatsu set 14.0; gabrie sirloin set 16.0. The source does not specify the unit. - **Limited menu**: Gabrie sirloin set meal *as written by the visitor on Sep 3, 2026* While looking for somewhere to eat donkatsu in Seomyeon and Jeonpo, I went to Kats Kimseondo (카츠김선도). I ordered the tenderloin donkatsu set meal and the gabrie sirloin set meal to compare the textures of the different cuts. ![Introducing Kats Kimseondo donkatsu in Jeonpo](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet-01-gk0oy-900.webp) ![Visit to Kats Kimseondo, a Jeonpo donkatsu restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet-02-x02s9-900.webp) ## Where is Kats Kimseondo, and is parking available? The restaurant is at 16 Seojeon-ro 47beon-gil, first floor, Busanjin-gu, Busan. There is no dedicated parking, so if you drive, you need to use a nearby public or paid parking lot. ![Kats Kimseondo location and surroundings in Jeonpo](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet-03-snign-900.webp) The hours listed in the source are 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM, and the restaurant is closed every Tuesday. Break time is from 3:00 to 5:00 PM, and last order is at 8:00 PM. Takeout and group use were also listed as available. ## Does the atmosphere suit a solo meal or a date? The restaurant had a clean, calm atmosphere. There was bar seating, so I felt it would be comfortable to eat alone. It also had a pleasant atmosphere for a meal for two on a date. ![Calm interior of Kats Kimseondo in Jeonpo](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet-04-6g9r2-900.webp) ![Dining area inside Kats Kimseondo](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet-05-1sxxl-900.webp) ![Indoor space with bar seating at Kats Kimseondo](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet-06-18agx-900.webp) ## What menu items are available, and how are the prices listed? The donkatsu set meals were divided into sirloin, tenderloin, half-and-half, Kimseondo, and gabrie sirloin. The source listed the prices as follows without specifying the unit, so I have kept the original notation. - Sirloin donkatsu set 13.0 / tenderloin donkatsu set 14.0 - Half-and-half donkatsu set 15.0 / Kimseondo set 17.0 / gabrie sirloin set 16.0 - Katsu sando 9.0 / curry side 3.0 - Fried shrimp, 1 piece 3.0 / potato croquette, 1 piece 2.5 - Additional tenderloin katsu 4.0 - Additional soft-boiled fried egg 2.0 — available only when ordering the Kimseondo set ![Kats Kimseondo donkatsu sets and side menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet-07-1vjrp-900.webp) I ordered the tenderloin donkatsu set meal and the gabrie sirloin set meal. When the food arrived, the breading looked crisp and the inside looked juicy, which made me look forward to the texture. ![Tenderloin and gabrie sirloin sets ordered at Kats Kimseondo](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet-08-1wqai-900.webp) ![Donkatsu set served at the table at Kats Kimseondo](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet-09-18511-900.webp) ## How did I eat the donkatsu with salt and sauce? When the donkatsu arrived, the owner explained how to eat it. I could have it with salt and fresh wasabi, or mix wasabi and mustard into the sauce. ![Kats Kimseondo donkatsu accompaniments and serving guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet-10-1f9ny-900.webp) First, I ground pink salt onto the black plate, then lightly dipped the donkatsu in it and ate it with fresh wasabi. ![Pink salt and black plate for donkatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet-11-1szpz-900.webp) ![Kats Kimseondo donkatsu with salt](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet-12-meu0d-900.webp) I mixed wasabi and mustard into the sauce. Dipping the donkatsu into it added a sharp flavor, making it feel different from eating it with salt. ![Kats Kimseondo donkatsu with fresh wasabi](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet-13-1gjjy-900.webp) ![Sauce served with Kats Kimseondo donkatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet-14-6aaje-900.webp) ## What was the texture of the tenderloin donkatsu? The tenderloin had a contrast between crisp breading and soft meat. The inside was juicy and tender, so I enjoyed the texture throughout the meal. ![Tenderloin donkatsu set ordered at Kats Kimseondo](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet-15-1ljda-900.webp) ![Breading and meat of Kats Kimseondo tenderloin donkatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet-16-1frkb-900.webp) ![Eating tenderloin donkatsu at Kats Kimseondo](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet-17-14ihw-900.webp) ## How was the gabrie sirloin different from the tenderloin? I was curious because the gabrie sirloin was a limited menu item, so I ordered it. The tenderloin was also soft, but to my taste, the gabrie sirloin felt slightly softer. ![Limited gabrie sirloin set at Kats Kimseondo](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet-18-18fmj-900.webp) I first ate one piece without anything added, then lightly sprinkled the next with Himalayan salt and pepper. I liked this combination personally because it brought out the clean flavor of the meat. ![A piece of Kats Kimseondo gabrie sirloin donkatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet-19-1g38m-900.webp) ![Kats Kimseondo gabrie sirloin with salt and pepper](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet-20-1t2iz-900.webp) The cabbage served with it also stood out to me. I usually do not eat much of the cabbage that comes with donkatsu, but this time I liked the sauce, so I finished it all. ![Cabbage and sauce served with Kats Kimseondo donkatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet-21-24r90-900.webp) ## What kind of meal does this suit? I felt it would suit anyone looking for a place to eat donkatsu alone in Jeonpo or have a calm meal for two. Ordering both the tenderloin and gabrie sirloin also made it possible to compare the texture of the different cuts. ![Donkatsu meal at Kats Kimseondo in Jeonpo](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet-22-872dn-900.webp) The softness of the meat was what I remembered most from this meal. The crisp breading and juicy inside worked well together, and I also liked being able to choose between salt and pepper, or sauce mixed with wasabi, depending on my preference. ![Donkatsu tasted during a meal at Kats Kimseondo](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet-23-kerys-900.webp) ## Where it is - Katsu Gimseondo (카츠김선도) (카츠김선도) - 16 Seojeon-ro 47beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan, South Korea (부산광역시 부산진구 서전로47번길 16 1층) - 부산광역시 부산진구 서전로47번길 16 1층 - 35.1584969, 129.0648729 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B9%B4%EC%B8%A0%EA%B9%80%EC%84%A0%EB%8F%84/@35.1584969,129.0648729,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@southern-table-notes/katsu-kimseondo-jeonpo-pork-cutlet/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt