Namsan Donkatsu (Address 101) 101번지남산돈까스
Seoul · Myeongdong & Namsan · Meal
Located near the start of the Namsan climb, this restaurant serves Western-style pork cutlets of a size that few visitors expect. The cutlet comes with a thick brown sauce, a mound of shredded cabbage, soup and rice or bread, and the standard portion could feed a hungry hiker. It is a classic meal before a walk up to N Seoul Tower, and families and office workers eat side by side.
The room is simple, with practical tables and fast service. You order at the table, and photo menus help. Queues build at lunch and on weekends.
Hours may change, and the restaurant may close on certain days, so check ahead. Light eaters can share a single plate.
Myeongdong Station (명동역), Line 4 Exit 3, then walk uphill toward Namsan for about ten minutes. Look for the small sign along the road.
Show this Korean name to your taxi driver or match it to signs: 101번지남산돈까스
- Best time to visit
- Go before 11:30 a.m. or after 1:30 p.m. to skip the line. Best before a Namsan walk.
- Pair it with
- N Seoul Tower and Namsan is up the hill, and Myeongdong Shopping Street and Namsan Sowol-gil Cafes are nearby.
- Great for
- Families with kids
- Local tip
- A huge Western-style pork cutlet near the start of the Namsan climb. Lunch brings a line, so go slightly before or after the rush.