# Gyukatsu restaurant across from Gwangmyeong City Hall: Hoka Hoka - By Eungyeol (https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-menu-folds/) - Written Aug 27, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary meal as part of an in-store sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-menu-folds/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@weekday-menu-folds/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen/index.md) ## In short Hoka Hoka Gwangmyeong Main Branch is a Japanese restaurant on the first floor of Bobostel, directly across from Gwangmyeong City Hall in Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi, specialising in gyukatsu (Japanese-style beef cutlet) and cold ramen. Arriving right at the 11:30 opening, the writer ordered 1.5 servings of gyukatsu (₩27,000), seared on a mini charcoal grill just until the pink faded and topped with wasabi, alongside a yuzu-scented cold ramen (₩11,500). The pairing was excellent, though 1.5 servings is not a large portion for a hungry adult, and a lunch queue forms right after opening at Hoka Hoka, so book ahead or arrive early. ## Good to know - **Hours**: 11:30 - 21:00 - **Location**: Cheolsan Station on Line 7; Bobostel unit 101, directly across from Gwangmyeong City Hall - **Gyukatsu**: 1 cutlet 130g ₩19,000 / 1.5 cutlets 195g ₩27,000 / 2 cutlets 260g ₩33,000 - **Ramen**: Cold ramen ₩11,500, tori (chicken breast) cold ramen ₩13,500, chashu ramen ₩12,500, ankake ramen ₩12,500 - **Other dishes**: Gyudon (beef rice bowl) ₩13,500, chicken curry ₩13,500, chicken katsu ₩12,500 - **Sets for two**: Drink set ₩43,000 / ade set ₩47,000 / alcohol set ₩49,000 - **Parking**: Mechanical parking at Bobostel; the underground public lot across the street is recommended (no parking validation) - **Seating**: Bar seats available, so solo diners are welcome - **Price reference**: ₩27,000 ≈ $20 · ₩11,500 ≈ $8.5 · ₩19,000 ≈ $14 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Aug 27, 2026* ## Where is Hoka Hoka Gwangmyeong Main Branch? ⏰️ 11:30 - 21:00 🚉 Line 7 Cheolsan Station Directly across from Gwangmyeong City Hall Hoka Hoka Gwangmyeong Main Branch opened up in Bobostel. I'd been curious about it for a while, passing by on the bus, and finally made it here. ![Exterior of Hoka Hoka Gwangmyeong Main Branch on the first floor of Bobostel, across from Gwangmyeong City Hall](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen-01-17072-900.webp) ほかほか. A comma sitting on top of a bowl in the logo — pretty emotive stuff. Apparently it's not some common franchise but an independent brand built around a chef's own stubborn vision, which got me excited. ![Hoka Hoka logo sign with a comma above the bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen-02-1urxg-900.webp) Bobostel does have parking, but since it's mechanical, I'd actually recommend the underground public lot right across the street instead (no parking support here). ![Street view of the Bobostel building and the area around Hoka Hoka's entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen-03-f11xu-756.webp) Nice touch putting a big, easy-to-see photo menu right out front. Gyukatsu and cold ramen are the stars, with plenty of other Japanese dishes on offer too. ![Photo menu board set up outside showing gyukatsu and cold ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen-04-1248o-900.webp) ![Signage posted near the entrance of Hoka Hoka](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen-05-1np4x-720.webp) They say they carefully select only fresh ingredients every day and prioritize hygiene and cleanliness above all — which makes Hoka Hoka feel even more trustworthy. ## Hoka Hoka menu and prices ![Menu board listing Hoka Hoka's 2-person set menus](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen-06-1hnhj-900.webp) ![Menu board showing gyukatsu prices by weight](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen-07-cp4ok-900.webp) ![Ramen menu board listing cold ramen and chashu ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen-08-187ul-900.webp) ![Meal menu board showing gyudon, chicken curry, and more](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen-09-13p4h-900.webp) ![Side menu board listing fried eggplant and yaki gyoza](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen-10-8kezk-900.webp) ![Hoka Hoka's drink and alcohol menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen-11-1lpsm-900.webp) From discounted 2-person sets with mains and sides, to gyukatsu, cold ramen, gyudon, chashu ramen, plus sides like fried eggplant and yaki gyoza — there's a lot on offer. - 2-person drink set ₩43,000 - 2-person ade set ₩47,000 - 2-person alcohol set ₩49,000 - Gyukatsu (1 cutlet) 130g ₩19,000 - Gyukatsu (1.5 cutlet) 195g ₩27,000 - Gyukatsu (2 cutlet) 260g ₩33,000 - Cold ramen ₩11,500 - Chicken breast cold ramen ₩13,500 - Chashu ramen ₩12,500 - Hoka Hoka ankake ramen ₩12,500 - Gyudon ₩13,500 - Chicken curry ₩13,500 - Chicken katsu ₩12,500 ![Overview of the seating inside Hoka Hoka Gwangmyeong Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen-12-ua0lt-900.webp) ## How long is the lunch wait at Hoka Hoka? Even though I showed up right when they opened, seats filled up so fast that Hoka Hoka — a well-known Cheolsan spot — already had a wait before the lunch peak even hit. If you want to eat here for lunch, better to book ahead on Naver or get there early haha. ![Portable pepper and Himalayan rock salt placed at each table](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen-13-1f4kw-900.webp) Portable pepper and Himalayan rock salt are set at every table, and the pickled radish is decent too. ![A plate of pickled radish](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen-14-82idx-900.webp) Before the main dishes came out, they served complimentary sweet potato fries 🍠 — piping hot, straight out of the fryer. Made a great first impression at Hoka Hoka. ![Complimentary sweet potato fries served before the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen-15-s8jk9-900.webp) ## Gyukatsu 1.5 servings at ₩27,000: portion size and how to grill it Gyukatsu 1.5 servings, ₩27,000. I figured a single serving would feel too small, so I ordered 1.5 — but even that didn't feel like a lot for a hungry adult man ㅜㅠ It comes lightly pre-seared, crispy outside and tender inside, so you finish cooking it yourself on your own personal grill to your liking. ![Cross-section of the pre-seared 1.5-serving gyukatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen-16-hpd95-900.webp) Eaten raw as-is it's tasty in a tataki kind of way ㅋㅋㅋㅋ but I'd still recommend cooking it a bit more. ![A table setting with gyukatsu, salad, wasabi, and mustard](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen-17-1rtxo-1200.webp) Served alongside the gyukatsu are salad, wasabi, whole grain mustard, and grated radish mixed with mustard greens to cut through the richness. ![Grated radish mixed with mustard greens to cut the richness](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen-18-abrnk-900.webp) Rather than a one-size-fits-all flavor, Hoka Hoka's handmade sauces are designed with depth and balance tailored to Korean palates. ![Several kinds of Hoka Hoka's handmade sauces](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen-19-z2pn0-900.webp) A warm broth comes served alongside. The mini grill is just about big enough to fit four pieces at a time. ![Mini grill fitting about four pieces of gyukatsu at a time](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen-20-lya4n-900.webp) Rather than cooking it too much, grilling just until the pink fades and topping it with a little wasabi suited my taste best. Hoka Hoka's gyukatsu has a whole different charm from the regular tonkatsu I'm used to. ![Grilled gyukatsu topped with wasabi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen-21-fihth-900.webp) ## Hoka Hoka cold ramen at ₩11,500: a summer favourite Cold ramen, ₩11,500. With the weather this hot lately, a cold ramen is exactly what you want. A clean yet rich pork-and-chicken broth, with a slight tangy hint of yuzu. Hoka Hoka's cold ramen is finished with the noodles in mind so every last spoonful stays enjoyable. ![A bowl of Hoka Hoka's yuzu-scented cold ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen-22-y8gs8-900.webp) With bar seats available, it's great for solo dining, but the atmosphere also works for a date or a relaxed family meal — Hoka Hoka is a Cheolsan-dong spot where you can enjoy a properly made meal. ![Lifting up a forkful of cold ramen noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen-23-n272l-900.webp) Light and easy to slurp down, Hoka Hoka's cold ramen paired really well with the gyukatsu — a great combination. ![A table set with both gyukatsu and cold ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen-24-k17dx-779.webp) Lunchtime brings a lot of customers and a long wait, so next time I'd love to come back in the evening for a relaxed meal with some fried dishes and a cold beer at Hoka Hoka Gwangmyeong Main Branch. ## Where it is - Hoka Hoka Gwangmyeong Main Branch (호카호카 광명본점) - 887 Oriro, 101ho, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - 경기도 광명시 오리로 887 101호 - 37.4761364, 126.8640619 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%98%B8%EC%B9%B4%ED%98%B8%EC%B9%B4%20%EA%B4%91%EB%AA%85%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.4761364,126.8640619,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-menu-folds/hokahoka-gwangmyeong-lunch-gyukatsu-ramen/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt