츠야카츠TSUYAKATSU

Tsuyakatsu Chungmuro main restaurant

Tonkatsu that brings out the best in the pork.
A meal to enjoy to the very last bite.

A thin, crisp coating, delicately flavored pork, and rice and accompaniments prepared with care.

At Tsuyakatsu, we prepare every meal so you can leave feeling satisfied and well fed.

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OPEN DAILY

Daily 11:00–21:00 Open on Sundays, too

Break 15:00–17:00

Tsuyakatsu tonkatsu with a thin, crisp coating and thick-cut pork
Bringing out the best in the porkTSUYAKATSU

02 OUR STORY

Welcome to
Tsuyakatsu.

A note from our owner-chef

Hello. I am the owner-chef of Tsuyakatsu.

The tonkatsu I want to make is light on the palate and enjoyable throughout the meal. I hope you can savor the flavor of good pork and enjoy every piece, right to the last.

That is why I set a standard for every detail: trimming the pork, the thickness of the coating, the flavor of the sauce, and each accompaniment. Tonkatsu, rice, cabbage, kkakdugi and soup should come together as one satisfying meal.

What we want to preserve at Tsuyakatsu is simple: delicious, satisfying food and a comfortable, enjoyable time at the table. I want this to be a place where everyone feels welcome.

100hours

Aging for Boseong Nokdon pork

7days

Shindongjin new rice used within a week of milling

10servings

Rice cooked in small batches

01

Preparing pork to bring out its flavor

We use Boseong Nokdon pork, prepared with salt-koji curing and 100 hours of aging. Every morning, we trim the connective tissue, sinew and fat ourselves.

Cooking begins after you order. Frying temperature, cooking time and resting time are adjusted to each cut, including loin and tenderloin. From preparation to cooking, I personally maintain these standards.

02

A thin coating, a crisp bite

I believe the coating should be crisp and as thin as possible, so the quality of the pork can shine through.

To find the texture I wanted, I compared many kinds of breadcrumbs and repeatedly tested different batter ingredients and proportions. The breadcrumbs and batter we chose bring the pork and its coating into balance.

03

Care in every spoonful of rice

Our rice is newly harvested Shindongjin, known for its large grains and pleasing bite. We use it within one week of milling and cook small batches of just 10 servings at a time.

We select cabbage from Jeju or the Gangwon highlands according to the season. Each morning, we slice it as finely as possible with a dedicated slicer to bring out its natural sweetness and texture, and use it all that day.

04

Sauce and sides that complete the meal

We serve tonkatsu with Himalayan pink salt and our house sauce. Demi-glace softens the sharper acidity of Worcestershire sauce, creating a rich flavor that lingers.

We pay attention to the ripeness of our kkakdugi, made with Jeju radish. Its tangy, gently spicy flavor is meant to refresh your appetite between bites of tonkatsu.

The cabbage is served with an oriental-style dressing, while the miso soup has a subtly spicy finish. Every accompaniment is prepared with the whole meal in mind.

Menu ideas that began with our guests

When Tsuyakatsu first opened, cheese tonkatsu was not on the menu.

After guests asked for cheese tonkatsu, we created our Tenderloin & Cheese Tonkatsu Set. Later, requests for a loin option led us to add the Loin & Cheese Tonkatsu Set.

We keep shaping our menu by listening to what guests enjoy and what they hope to try next.

Good food, a full meal, a comfortable welcome

For dine-in sets, all accompaniments can be refilled, except for the tonkatsu itself. We want you to enjoy your meal and leave feeling satisfied.

Please feel comfortable sharing dishes. When families visit with children, we try to bring small plates and food scissors before they need to ask.

Whether you come alone or with family, we hope you remember Tsuyakatsu as a place for a comfortable meal and a pleasant time.

A restaurant built around food I love

I originally trained in Western cuisine. When preparing to open a restaurant, I wanted to cook something people could keep coming back to as part of everyday life.

The biggest reason I chose tonkatsu is that I love it myself.

Because I love this food, I keep thinking about the flavor I want to create, preparing and cooking it myself as I refine my standards. I hope the tonkatsu I enjoy becomes a meal you enjoy, too.

We look forward to preparing your meal here in Chungmuro.

03 HOURS

See you on Sunday,
at Tsuyakatsu.

We are open every day.
Please check our break and last-order times before visiting.

Open daily11:00–21:00
Break15:00–17:00
Lunch last order14:30
Dinner last order20:30

For holiday hours and temporary closures, check Naver Maps opens in a new tab.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Plan a comfortable visit.

Call +82-70-4821-0729

Takeaway & delivery

Takeaway is available through Naver ordering.
Delivery and takeaway are also available through delivery apps.

On your own or together

Solo diners are welcome.
We have three tables for four and five tables for two.

We do not require one dish per person.
For families with children, we try to have small plates and food scissors ready.

Parking & dogs

Please use a nearby public or paid parking lot.

Only small dogs with a carrier or cage may enter.

04 FIND US

Find us in Chungmuro.

CHUNGMURO, SEOUL
The storefront and entrance of Tsuyakatsu in Chungmuro, Seoul
Tsuyakatsu · Chungmuro main restaurant

Tsuyakatsu · Chungmuro main restaurant

1F, 29 Toegye-ro 31-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

서울 중구 퇴계로31길 29 1층

+82-70-4821-0729
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BEFORE YOU VISIT

Before you visit

Are you open on Sundays?

Yes. Our regular hours are 11:00–21:00 every day, including Sundays, with a break from 15:00–17:00. Before visiting, please check Naver Maps for holiday hours or temporary closures.

Do you have tonkatsu sets for KRW 15,000 or less?

The Pork Loin Set is KRW 12,900 and the Pork Tenderloin Set is KRW 13,900. The Loin & Tenderloin Set and Cheese Set are KRW 14,900 each, based on our September 2026 menu.

How do I reserve or join the waiting list?

Reserve through Naver Booking opens in a new tab. Some Naver offers provide a benefit without reserving a table, so check the conditions of each option. To join the waiting list at the restaurant, use the Catchtable tablet at the entrance. To join remotely, use the Catchtable app.

What comes with a set, and what can I refill?

Each set includes tonkatsu, cabbage salad, newly harvested Shindongjin rice, miso soup, house-made tonkatsu sauce, Himalayan pink salt, pickled chili strips, and kkakdugi made with Jeju radish. For dine-in sets, all accompaniments are refillable; tonkatsu is excluded.

Can I eat alone or bring children?

Solo diners are welcome. We have three tables for four and five tables for two. There is no one-dish-per-person requirement. For families with children, we try to provide small plates and food scissors.

Where can I park?

Please use a nearby public or paid parking lot.

Can I bring my dog?

Only small dogs with a carrier or cage may enter.

Do you offer takeaway or delivery?

Takeaway is available through Naver ordering. Delivery and takeaway are also available through delivery apps. Check booking and ordering on our Naver page opens in a new tab

When is the last order?

Lunch last order is at 14:30 and dinner last order is at 20:30. Our break is from 15:00–17:00.

Is there a multilingual menu?

Our menu is available in Korean, English, Chinese and Japanese. View the multilingual menu opens in a new tab