Yongsan restaurant for spicy pork cutlet with cold soba: Onjeong

A spicy pork cutlet dinner after an event in Samgakji

After taking part in an event in Samgakji, I came to Yongsan Donkatsu Onjeong Gyeongyang Sikdang, Yongsan branch (용산돈까스온정경양식당 용산점) for dinner with an acquaintance. It is a Korean-style Western restaurant serving handmade pork cutlets and sauces made fresh every day, and the “Spicy and Crispy, Addictively Hot Pork Cutlet” I ordered was memorable for its crisp coating and spicy sauce. Having cold soba alongside it was a great pairing, clearing away the heat and richness in turns.

There is a self-service bar where you can freely help yourself to rice and side dishes, as well as comfortable seats for solo diners, so I would recommend it for a solo lunch in Yongsan or dinner near Hyochang Park.

Is the spicy pork cutlet very hot?

As its name suggests, it is definitely spicier than a standard Korean-style Western pork cutlet. You first taste the nutty crispness of the fried coating, then the heat comes through afterward, making it nicely addictive if you enjoy spicy food. If that sounds like too much, the standard Korean-style Western pork cutlet or cheese pork cutlet would be a better choice.

Is it okay to visit alone?

Yes. Along with tables for two and four, there are seats where you can eat while looking outside, so dining alone does not feel difficult. You order at the kiosk and use the self-service bar, which also makes it a good fit for anyone wanting a quick, easy solo lunch in Yongsan.

A warm Korean-style Western restaurant after a Samgakji event

After finishing the event in Samgakji, my acquaintance and I were looking for somewhere to talk over dinner. We wanted something familiar and filling rather than an overly heavy meal, and that is how we ended up at Onjeong Gyeongyang Sikdang.

Solo-dining seats and parking information

The neat, tidy interior has both table seating and spaces that work well for eating alone. Some seats have room beneath the chairs for your belongings, which was convenient when visiting with event materials or a bag.

It is close to Hyochang Park Station, and parking is available

The restaurant is in Unit 107 on the first floor of Building B, 341 Baekbeom-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, in an apartment shopping area within walking distance of Hyochang Park Station.

• 341 Baekbeom-ro, B-dong 1F, Unit 107, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (서울 용산구 백범로 341 B동 1층 107호)
• Tue–Sun 11:00–21:00 | Closed Monday
• Break time 15:00–16:30 | Last order 20:00
• Building underground parking available

The spicy pork cutlet and cold soba combination

I chose the boldly named Spicy and Crispy, Addictively Hot Pork Cutlet and cold soba, while my acquaintance ordered warm udon.

The pork cutlet had a clean, crisp coating, and the spicy sauce made me naturally reach for another piece after each bite.

Every so often, a bite of cold soba refreshed my mouth, clearing away both the heat and oily richness.

On the other hand, the udon my acquaintance ordered let them enjoy warm broth and noodles together, and it looked well suited to cooler weather or anyone wanting something milder.

A self-service bar for extra rice and side dishes

At the self-service bar, you can take as much rice, kkakdugi (cubed radish kimchi), danmuji (yellow pickled radish), salad, and more as you need. In particular, being able to add rice when the pork cutlet alone feels a little insufficient was reassuring.

Who I would recommend it to

I would recommend it to anyone looking for handmade pork cutlet near Hyochang Park, or anyone who wants to enjoy a spicy dish with cold soba. From solo-friendly seats to comfortable tables for eating with acquaintances, it seems useful for many occasions: a solo lunch in Yongsan, a workday meal, or dinner after an event in Samgakji.

Rather than somewhere dressed up for show, it felt like a warm Korean-style Western restaurant that gives you a solid, filling meal. Next time, I would like to try the standard Korean-style Western pork cutlet with plenty of its nostalgic sauce, too.