Triple mixed katsu and cold udon combo in Gwangju: Jeongseong Katsu

Basic info for Jeongseong Katsu, Cheomdan Branch

• Address: 81-15 Cheomdanjungang-ro152beon-gil, 118, 119-ho, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju (Ssangam-dong), South Korea
• Hours: Daily 10:00–21:00 (break time 15:00–16:00 / last order 20:00)
• Amenities: Takeout, delivery, group dining available, WiFi, reservations, high chairs, parking available (up to 2 hours free when using the CMC parking tower building)

Today I'm bringing a review of a spot I visited near Cheomdan when I was really craving tonkatsu! Perfect for when you're thinking of crispy-yet-juicy tonkatsu, I went to Jeongseong Katsu, a Japanese tonkatsu restaurant near Cheomdan Hospital in Ssangam-dong, Gwangju haha.

Near Cheomdan Hospital, how to get there

It's only a 3-minute walk from Cheomdan General Hospital, so it's easy to find! It's right on the main road on the first floor of the CMC parking tower, so accessibility was really convenient.

Wood-toned interior and tablet ordering

Stepping inside, the clean, warm wood-toned interior added to the atmosphere, making me think it would be perfect for a date or family meal ^-^

Each table had a tablet menu, so we could check the menu and order comfortably. We wanted to try a bit of everything, so we combined the mixed set with a seasonal special!

1. The ultimate variety! Triple Mixed Katsu set (₩14,900)

When there are too many types of tonkatsu to choose from, a mixed platter is always the answer!

The signature menu of Jeongseong Katsu, a Japanese tonkatsu restaurant in Ssangam-dong, Gwangju, the Triple Mixed Katsu lets you fully enjoy rosu katsu, hire katsu, and cheese katsu — a fantastic value menu haha. It comes with a taste of curry, udon broth, and salad, a really satisfying set!

The difference between hire katsu and rosu katsu

The hire katsu, with its slightly pink, juicy interior, melted softly and cleanly the moment it hit my mouth, while the rosu katsu stood out for its nutty flavor and crispiness.

What does the cheese katsu taste like?

Above all, the cheese katsu was packed with rich, savory cheese that stretched out with every bite — so satisfying lol. Dipping it lightly in wasabi, the special sauce, and salt kept it interesting the whole time!

2. Refreshingly chewy! Cold udon + 4 pieces of hire katsu

With the hot weather, I wanted the broth with ice floating in it, so I chose cold udon paired with a single katsu order! I added ₩1,000 to the base cold udon to add 4 pieces of hire katsu ^-^

The cold udon was topped generously with savory fried tofu, tempura flakes, seaweed flakes, and green onion, and the noodles were so wonderfully bouncy and chewy that I couldn't help but be impressed.

Taking a sip of the refreshing, deeply savory broth and following it with a bite of the juicy hire katsu that came alongside — the pairing was truly perfect!

Jeongseong Katsu, Cheomdan Branch — would I go back?

Living up to its name, Jeongseong Katsu, this Japanese tonkatsu restaurant in Ssangam-dong, Gwangju, felt like it put real care into every menu item. The crispy-outside, juicy-inside katsu had wonderful natural flavor, and having 2 hours of parking support made it so convenient!

It felt like being treated to a hearty, feel-good meal amid a busy day — a satisfying visit to Jeongseong Katsu, Cheomdan Branch, a Japanese tonkatsu restaurant in Ssangam-dong, Gwangju!

Stop by when you're craving fresh, delicious Japanese tonkatsu haha.