Kid-friendly mild udon and onion cutlet in Yuseong, Daejeon: Gatjidong

A meal record from Gatjidong Noeun Branch near Noeun Station in Jijok-dong, Daejeon — handmade whole mozzarella cheese pork cutlet, onion pork cutlet, and fish cake skewer udon.

Where is Gatjidong Noeun Branch in Daejeon?

Gatjidong Noeun Branch is a pork cutlet and udon restaurant 3 minutes on foot from Noeun Station Exit 2, right in front of the Yeolmaemaeul Complex 4 main gate commercial area. It's also close by car to Daejeon World Cup Stadium and Daejeon National Cemetery, making it convenient for anyone looking for a meal in the area.

This is my Nth visit to Gatjidong Noeun Branch, our go-to pork cutlet spot in Jijok-dong. The name Gatjidong means "a delicious meal freshly made," and true to that, they serve pork cutlets, udon, rice bowls, and curry at reasonable prices with generous portions — making it our family's regular spot for lunch through dinner.

For parking, you can use the space in front of the restaurant or the nearby alleys.

Gatjidong Noeun Branch / 53 Eungubinam-ro 7beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, South Korea (formerly Jijok-dong 885-9, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon) / 11:00 - 21:00

Inside Gatjidong Noeun Branch: atmosphere and seating

Gatjidong Noeun Branch stands out with a yellow sign visible from far away, and inside, a clean wood interior with solo, 2-person, and 4-person tables spread out comfortably. The relaxed vibe makes it great for solo dining, and it's popular for office lunches and family dinners alike.

How do you order at Gatjidong Noeun Branch?

Ordering and payment are both done through the tablet installed at each table. Every menu item has a photo and description, which made picking dishes easy.

• Whole mozzarella cheese pork cutlet ₩14,800
• Spicy onion pork cutlet ₩13,800
• Fish cake skewer udon (mild) ₩11,500

Free self-bar and extras for kids and older diners

A special touch at Gatjidong Noeun Branch!! Visit with an elderly guest and you get a yeot-yangaeng (sweet jelly bar) gift; visit with a kid and you get a children's set, furikake rice, character vitamins, a baby-sized dish set, and a bib.

Warm your stomach with old-school soup first — that's the Gatjidong way!! The self-serve corner has broth soup, cream soup, white rice, kimchi, and pickled radish, all free to use as much as you like. Since soup and rice — essentials with pork cutlet — are both free, even a hungry adult man can eat well and feel full.

Before the food arrives, the warm soup works as a little appetizer to warm you up. Sprinkled with lots of pepper, it was delicious haha.

Whole mozzarella cheese pork cutlet, 14,800 won

Soon enough, our order comes out one by one. We picked according to our family's taste: handmade whole mozzarella cheese pork cutlet, onion pork cutlet, and fish cake skewer udon.

The whole mozzarella cheese pork cutlet is served uncut, and after resting for a minute before slicing, you get the fullest chewy, stretchy texture that natural cheese is known for.

Crispy outside, tender inside — the cheese cutlet, fried just right, oozes cheese the second you cut into it~~ Packed with cheese. The crunchy texture with savory cheese and tender pork combo is just so good.

Spicy onion pork cutlet, 13,800 won

The onion pork cutlet, its spicy sauce full of flavor from green onion and onion stir-fried on high heat, doesn't get tiring and can be enjoyed all the way to the last bite — a good pick for anyone who dislikes greasy food.

The thick loin cutlet is topped generously with onion, green onion, and sauce, so it looks appetizing right off the bat. Loaded with well-stir-fried sweet onion and green onion plus a slightly spicy sauce, it's addictive — a pork cutlet you can finish cleanly to the last piece.

Fish cake skewer udon in mild spice, 11,500 won: can kids eat it?

The fish cake skewer udon, topped with fish cake skewers matched to a bonito-based soy broth, brings the chewy texture of fish cake and the softness of udon together for a comforting meal. You can choose the spice level, so since our kid was eating it, we went with mild.

The bouncy udon noodles get more addictive the more you eat!! With meat in it, the broth is rich with a hint of sweetness, and our kid ate it up happily.

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Gatjidong Noeun Branch near Noeun Station, a favorite in Yuseong, Daejeon — with pork cutlet, udon, rice bowls and more, all wallet-friendly, it's a solid recommendation for a family meal out!!