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- 2
193m from Sinchon Station
Lunch 20,000 won range·Dinner 20,000 won range
Open Now ~ Closes at 21:50
- Free Wi-Fi
- Take-Out Available
Introduction
Katsu Up is a handmade pork cutlet specialty restaurant that uses premium first-grade Jeju pork, aged at low temperature for 150 hours and cooked to order. Boasting a tender texture and rich umami flavor thanks to fresh ingredients and delicate cooking methods, it offers a comfortable space perfect for solo dining in Sinchon.
Seasonal menus include udon in winter and cold soba in summer, and the meal is completed with carefully prepared cabbage salad and spicy young napa cabbage miso soup. Rice, soup, and salad are refillable, making it a satisfying and hearty meal.
Visitor Characteristics
Visitors to Katsu Up are almost evenly split between men and women, with a wide range of ages from teens to those in their 60s. It is especially popular among younger customers in their teens and twenties, and is highly favored by those who enjoy dining alone.
With a steady rate of repeat visits and positive solo dining reviews, the friendly staff service, generous portions, and reasonable prices have made it a representative pork cutlet restaurant in the Sinchon area.
Key Features
Only premium Jeju pork is used, and the 150-hour low-temperature aging technique ensures tender texture and outstanding flavor. The handmade curry menu, made with fresh beef, caramelized vegetables, and butter, is popular, and a variety of cutlet menus as well as seasonal udon and cold soba are available.
Wireless internet and takeout services are provided, and the table layout is convenient for solo diners, making it a favorite among those dining alone. Friendly service and quick preparation guarantee a pleasant dining experience.
User Reviews
Customers praise the quality and taste of various menu items such as Kimchi Pork Cutlet Nabe and Curry Pork Cutlet, and express satisfaction with the friendly staff, short wait times, and generous portions. The good atmosphere for solo dining and great value for money are also frequently mentioned.
Some regulars visit once a week, attesting to its steady popularity, and as a restaurant known for lines out the door, many say you can expect food and service that exceed expectations.
Nearby Transportation
Katsu Up is located near Sinchon Station on Line 2, making it very convenient for public transportation. Situated in the heart of Sinchon, it boasts excellent accessibility, with many commercial facilities and universities nearby, attracting many visitors.
It is easy to visit by public transport, and even those without a car can find it conveniently located.
Menu
- Spicy Half & Half Katsu: KRW 14,900
- Kimchi Katsu Nabe: KRW 10,500
- Loin Katsu Mini Cold Soba Set: KRW 13,500
- Mixed Katsu: KRW 11,000
- Loin Pork Katsu: KRW 9,500
- Tenderloin Katsu: KRW 10,500
- Double Loin Katsu: KRW 11,500
- Chicken Katsu: KRW 10,500
- Assorted Katsu: KRW 14,900
- Cheese Fire Katsu: KRW 13,900
- Cream Katsu: KRW 12,000
- Spicy Seasoned Katsu: KRW 11,500
- Cream Omelet Curry: KRW 13,900
- Pork Katsu Curry: KRW 9,900
- Cream Chicken Katsu Curry: KRW 11,500
- Spicy Cream Curry Udon: KRW 12,900
- Loin Katsu Mini Udon Set: KRW 11,900
- Katsu Up Udon: KRW 7,000
- Cold Soba: KRW 8,900
- Western-Style Pork Katsu: KRW 10,500