# Solo Friday dinner using the QR katsu-eating guide in Yeonnam - By Hyeon (https://superchart.com/en/@steam-window-seat/) - Written Sep 7, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary visit from the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@steam-window-seat/katsu-monster-yeonnam-friday-solo-dinner/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@steam-window-seat/katsu-monster-yeonnam-friday-solo-dinner/index.md) ## In short Katsu Monster Yeonnam Main Branch is a Japanese pork cutlet restaurant in Yeonnam-dong, Hongdae, Seoul. Visiting alone on a Friday at 6pm, the writer followed the kiosk's QR guide on 'how to eat katsu deliciously,' alternating salt-and-chili-flake and sauce dips with a thick fillet katsu, plus dried radish green miso soup and a rice cracker dessert. With a dedicated solo-dining table, it works equally well for a date or eating alone. ## Good to know - **Location**: 42-6 Donggyo-ro 38-gil, 1F, Unit 101, Mapo-gu, Seoul - **Hours**: Fri–Tue 10:30–23:00 (last order 22:30), Wed–Thu 10:30–21:00 (last order 20:30) - **Service**: Takeout, delivery, and solo dining available / weekday opening-time reservations possible - **Visit time**: Friday, 6pm - **Menu ordered**: Fillet katsu x1 *as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026* I had something come up in Hongdae after ages, so I had to eat—and you know me, I only treat delicious food as a real meal 👀 hahaha! Here's my review after eating katsu happily!! ## Location and hours of Katsu Monster Yeonnam Main Branch - Location: 42-6 Donggyo-ro 38-gil, 1F, Unit 101, Mapo-gu, Seoul - Hours: Fri–Tue 10:30–23:00 (last order 22:30) / Wed–Thu 10:30–21:00 (last order 20:30) - Takeout, delivery, and solo dining available - Weekday opening-time reservations possible My visit was Friday at 6pm. ## Inside, with a dedicated solo-dining table ![Interior of Katsu Monster Yeonnam Main Branch with a home-like feel](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonnam-friday-solo-dinner/katsu-monster-yeonnam-friday-solo-dinner-01-18bio-m-900.webp) ![Interior with regular tables and a solo-dining table](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonnam-friday-solo-dinner/katsu-monster-yeonnam-friday-solo-dinner-02-pmkb4-900.webp) Inside it felt like a home, with regular tables and a table for solo diners, so it was a comfortable vibe haha. ![Various sauces and cups set out at the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonnam-friday-solo-dinner/katsu-monster-yeonnam-friday-solo-dinner-03-2veo6-900.webp) ![Japanese doll decoration in the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonnam-friday-solo-dinner/katsu-monster-yeonnam-friday-solo-dinner-04-c4gum-900.webp) There were various sauces and cups laid out up front, plus a Japanese doll, so it was fun to look around! ![A cute fan set on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonnam-friday-solo-dinner/katsu-monster-yeonnam-friday-solo-dinner-05-10oxk-900.webp) And even a cute fan haha. I came to eat alone, but these little thoughtful touches kept it from feeling dull haha, I liked it! ## Menu lineup ![Katsu Monster menu board with pork cutlet, donburi, and soba](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonnam-friday-solo-dinner/katsu-monster-yeonnam-friday-solo-dinner-06-1u7nf-900.webp) True to its name, pork cutlet is the star, but there's also donburi and soba, so I ended up torn between choices haha. ## The QR-code guide to eating katsu the right way ![QR code guide to eating katsu opened on the kiosk](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonnam-friday-solo-dinner/katsu-monster-yeonnam-friday-solo-dinner-07-nluse-900.webp) ![Katsu Monster character showing the order for eating katsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonnam-friday-solo-dinner/katsu-monster-yeonnam-friday-solo-dinner-08-s32ah-m-900.webp) ![Screen showing how to eat with salt and chili flakes](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonnam-friday-solo-dinner/katsu-monster-yeonnam-friday-solo-dinner-09-1sa49-m-900.webp) ![Screen showing how to dip katsu in sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonnam-friday-solo-dinner/katsu-monster-yeonnam-friday-solo-dinner-10-gxsj1-900.webp) I scanned the QR code on the kiosk for 'how to eat katsu deliciously,' and the cute Katsu Monster character walks you through the order and method to eat it >< I love dipping in salt the most, so I ate it with salt+chili flakes, then dipped in sauce when I wanted a change of pace >< ## The fillet katsu—both the portion and thickness surprised me ![Generous solo serving of Katsu Monster's fillet katsu set](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonnam-friday-solo-dinner/katsu-monster-yeonnam-friday-solo-dinner-11-1tbg2-900.webp) What I ordered was the fillet katsu—wow, so generous +_+ I've never seen a katsu place be this generous! I came because it's supposedly a Yeonnam-dong must-visit, and well~ my choices are always right...♥ ![Cross-section of the fillet katsu showing thick meat and thin breading](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonnam-friday-solo-dinner/katsu-monster-yeonnam-friday-solo-dinner-12-iph0g-900.webp) It wasn't just a big portion—the meat itself was really thick ♥♥ Since the breading was thin, the meat flavor came through even more. Ugh, seeing this makes me want more already..?? Also the rice had furikake sprinkled on it, so it was nicely salty and really delicious haha. ![Furikake-topped rice and dried radish green miso soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonnam-friday-solo-dinner/katsu-monster-yeonnam-friday-solo-dinner-13-10fm7-900.webp) ![Dried radish green miso soup with lean meat mixed in](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonnam-friday-solo-dinner/katsu-monster-yeonnam-friday-solo-dinner-14-1841a-900.webp) I picked the miso soup with dried radish greens, and it even had lean meat mixed in?! The owner is really generous, so nice haha. And for dessert I had something like a rice cracker, which honestly felt a bit like human kibble... hahaha. Even though I was already stuffed, I still had room for it;; ## Overall thoughts A great spot for dates or coming with friends! The vibe is comfortable for solo dining too, so it's easy to visit without pressure. A must-visit when you're craving thick, crispy pork cutlet! Perfect as a Hongdae must-visit, a Yeonnam-dong must-visit! When you're craving Japanese food, you have to come to Katsu Monster—totally recommend!!!!! ![Signature photo of the fillet katsu at Katsu Monster Yeonnam Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/katsu-monster-yeonnam-friday-solo-dinner/katsu-monster-yeonnam-friday-solo-dinner-15-14c3g-1200.webp) ## Where it is - Katsu Monster Yeonnam Main Branch (카츠몬스터 연남본점) - 42-6 Donggyo-ro 38-gil, 1F, Unit 101, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 동교로38길 42-6 1층 101호 카츠몬스터 연남본점 - 37.5610304, 126.9255679 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B9%B4%EC%B8%A0%EB%AA%AC%EC%8A%A4%ED%84%B0%20%EC%97%B0%EB%82%A8%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.5610304,126.9255679,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@steam-window-seat/katsu-monster-yeonnam-friday-solo-dinner/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt