# Split-egg mix katsu-don at a Yeonnam-dong donburi bar: Jongno Donburi - By Narin (https://superchart.com/en/@warm-gukbap/) - Written Sep 19, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This is a review after visiting and being provided a meal by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@warm-gukbap/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@warm-gukbap/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo/index.md) ## In short Jongno Donburi Yeonnam is a Japanese rice bowl (donburi) restaurant on the basement floor of 9 Donggyo-ro 46-gil in Yeonnam-dong, Seoul, near Hongik Univ. Station, opened by the donburi restaurant long loved in Jongno. Eating alone at the bar table, the writer ordered the mix katsu-don, where the egg white sits on the cutlet and the yolk on the rice — an unusual pairing — and finished the rich soup served before the main even arrived. Jongno Donburi Yeonnam is a good pick when you want a calm room and a generous rice bowl that is not too salty. ## Good to know - **Location**: 9 Donggyo-ro 46-gil, B1, Mapo-gu, Seoul (Hongik Univ. Station, Yeonnam-dong) - **Ordered**: Mix katsu-don (shrimp tempura + pork cutlet) - **Seating**: Tables for two and four, plus a bar (counter) table that is good for solo dining - **Visit tip**: Book on Naver and visit by September 30 to earn 1,000 won, plus another 1,000 won for writing a review (2,000 won total) - **Complimentary**: Barley tea and a soup served before the main dish - **Price reference**: ₩1,000 ≈ $0.7 · ₩2,000 ≈ $1.4 (2026-09-20) *as written by the visitor on Sep 19, 2026* I heard the donburi restaurant that's been loved in Jongno for a long time opened a branch in Yeonnam-dong! I love Japanese rice bowls, so while looking for good Japanese food near Hongik Univ. Station, I stopped by. ![Visit photo of Jongno Donburi Yeonnam, a Japanese rice bowl restaurant in Yeonnam-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo-01-1tnws-668.webp) The place I'm introducing today is 'Jongno Donburi Yeonnam'~! ## Where is Jongno Donburi Yeonnam, and what should you know before going? Jongno Donburi Yeonnam is on the basement level (B1) at 9 Donggyo-ro 46-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, in Yeonnam-dong close to Hongik Univ. Station. One tip: book through Naver Reservation and visit by September 30 to earn ₩1,000 in points~ Writing a review earns another ₩1,000, so you can get ₩2,000 total — worth keeping in mind. ## What does the basement entrance look like? From the entrance alone, Jongno Donburi Yeonnam felt clean and stylish. ![Exterior of the Jongno Donburi Yeonnam entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo-02-jhvx2-900.webp) ![Entrance with soft ambient lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo-03-16hhk-900.webp) The soft lighting spills out gently, so I imagine it feels even better at dinner time. ![Menu board placed outside Jongno Donburi Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo-04-4iqbu-900.webp) There's also a menu board outside~~ ### Inside Jongno Donburi Yeonnam The interior was just as well-designed as the exterior. The wood-toned tables and chairs gave it a comfortable feel. Along with 2-top and 4-top tables, there's a bar table that's great for solo dining. It's a calm, cozy atmosphere whether you come alone, with friends, a partner, or family. ![Coat hooks set up next to the wooden tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo-05-sp5fe-900.webp) *There's a coat hanger too* The staff greeted me kindly too, so I settled in comfortably. Even the restroom had a nice vibe~~ ## What's on the menu at Jongno Donburi Yeonnam? ![Jongno Donburi Yeonnam rice bowl menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo-06-19kfx-900.webp) ![Jongno Donburi Yeonnam menu information board](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo-07-j0xhp-900.webp) ![Salmon bowl menu including sake-don](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo-08-174q0-m-900.webp) ![Menu board listing katsu-don items](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo-09-1xk26-900.webp) ![Page of Japanese rice bowl menu items](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo-10-hi2rs-900.webp) ![Overview of the Jongno Donburi Yeonnam menu lineup](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo-11-1a4vq-900.webp) ![Menu information for the donburi restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo-12-1kntn-900.webp) ![Side dish menu information at Jongno Donburi Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo-13-1eb3a-900.webp) ![Information board with rice bowl descriptions](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo-14-grgjp-900.webp) ![Jongno Donburi Yeonnam menu list](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo-15-5g7rf-900.webp) ![In-store menu information image](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo-16-1ixls-900.webp) ![Additional menu information at Jongno Donburi Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo-17-1n46l-900.webp) ![Final page of the rice bowl restaurant's menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo-18-1y4r7-900.webp) This place specializes in various Japanese rice bowls. From sake-don (aged salmon bowl) to thick katsu-don, the menu had a wide range of options. ## Today's order: the mix katsu-don ![Mix katsu-don with shrimp tempura and pork cutlet served together](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo-19-9bsgt-1200.webp) Since I wanted to try both kinds of tempura, I went with the mix katsu-don, which comes with both shrimp tempura and pork cutlet. ### Bar table setting and the soup served first Once you sit at the bar table, this is the setup you see. Barley tea is love❤️ ![Basic table setting and barley tea at the bar table seat](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo-20-1t617-900.webp) ![Tableware and barley tea cup set at the bar table seat](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo-21-1tlo8-900.webp) The soup served before the main dish was really impressive. ![Rich soup served before the main dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo-22-wuiak-900.webp) It was so rich that I finished it before the rice bowl even arrived. ### How does the mix katsu-don taste? The mix katsu-don's hearty presentation was satisfying. The combo of egg white on the cutlet and yolk on the rice was pretty unique. The shrimp was thick too! Just one piece, but it felt substantial. ![Close-up of mix katsu-don topped with thick shrimp tempura](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo-23-sws58-900.webp) The soy-pickled onions layered under the rice kept the umami going till the last bite. ![Rice bowl with soy-pickled onions layered under the rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo-24-1agfo-900.webp) The portion was almost too much, and the seasoning wasn't salty at all — just right. ## Is Jongno Donburi Yeonnam worth it for solo dining? > ★★★★★ (5.0 / 5.0) Enjoying a tasty rice bowl in a calm atmosphere made for a satisfying visit. Next time, I definitely want to try the sake-don too. 😉 If you're craving good Japanese rice bowls in Yeonnam-dong, definitely check this place out!❤️ ## Where it is - Jongno Donburi Yeonnam (종로돈부리 연남) - 9 Donggyo-ro 46-gil, B1, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 동교로46길 9 B1 - 37.562598, 126.925406 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%A2%85%EB%A1%9C%EB%8F%88%EB%B6%80%EB%A6%AC%20%EC%97%B0%EB%82%A8/@37.562598,126.925406,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@warm-gukbap/jongno-donburi-yeonnam-mix-katsudon-solo/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt