Weekend Getaway: Delicious Tonkatsu and Art at Seoul Station
Off to Seoul Station for a weekend outing, including a visit to a kids cafe and an art exhibition!
The weather was scorching... Where did the 'Cheoseo Magic' go? (Cheoseo is the end of summer in the lunar calendar, traditionally bringing cooler weather.)
My son wanted tonkatsu, so we headed to Katsu Shoshin after a long time.
Katsu Shoshin is located close to Seoul Station, in the Grand Central building which is also conveniently located to Namdaemun Market and Hoehyeon Station.
Situated in the basement food court of the Grand Central building, it's easily accessible and, most importantly, pleasant!
It's a great place to stop by if you have plans near Seoul Station or are looking for a casual meal.
Since there's a photo exhibition on the 3rd floor, it's a bonus to enjoy both a meal and some culture!
There are also cafes like Starbucks and Tim Hortons.
Hours: Daily 11:00 - 21:30
Break Time: 15:00 - 17:00
Last order one hour before closing.
Parking is available in the Grand Central building; inquire after your meal for free parking support.
They don't have a reservation system, but if you have any questions before visiting, it seems best to call.
The service is fast, and the food comes pre-cut, so the table turnover is relatively quick.
You can't miss Katsu Shoshin even from far away! :)
Katsu Shoshin is a premium tonkatsu restaurant created by Michelin one-star chef Cho Young-dong. It's so good that once you eat it, you'll keep coming back!
The name 'Shoshin' embodies the chef's commitment to never lose his initial passion, and you can feel that dedication through the food.
The interior has a modern and stylish vibe, decorated with clean wood tones.
If you go during lunchtime, it can be crowded, so it's best to go a little early.
It's also a great place to eat alone or with a friend!
The seating is well-arranged to accommodate various group sizes.
Going after the break time, at a slightly ambiguous mealtime, was nice and quiet.
Each table is neatly set with napkins, water glasses, and a menu!
Truffle oil, Maldon salt, and salad dressing – perfectly ready to eat!
The menu is limited to katsu, but it's composed to let you taste various cuts.
If you're still hungry, you can add sides.
A katsu set meal is priced at around 10,000 won, so the price isn't too burdensome.
Considering the quality, it's a good value for money.
What we ordered:
✔ Hire Katsu Set (tenderloin)
✔ Special Rosu Katsu Set (premium loin)
It has a fine dining feel! Beyond just simple tonkatsu, the attention to detail stands out with various sauces, accompaniments, and sophisticated plating.
It comes as a set meal, uniquely including salted shrimp, thick mustard sauce, and salt, which you add from the table.
Since I went with my son, they provided separate tableware for children.
Most of the businesses around here are office-related, and I am a working mom living in the Jung-gu district, so this thoughtfulness was so appreciated!
The boss... I would even walk this far from my office for lunch, I'm a regular now!
Of course, I would like to come without my child, to have lunch with colleagues or eat alone. ^_^
You started devouring it without even letting Mom taste it...?
But it's really delicious!
The cutlet has a glossy shine and a crispy crust!
A crispy and moist tonkatsu restaurant!
As a Japanese-style tonkatsu restaurant, it emphasizes neatness and cleanliness to accurately meet the needs of its customers.
For office workers, it's important to have food that comes out quickly, can be eaten quickly, and leaves you feeling clean.
(Not smelling of food is also a plus!)
The tenderloin had a really good soft and moist texture.
Our son liked the tenderloin more than the premium loin.
It's a matter of personal preference, but I liked the special rosu (premium loin) more.
There's no gamey smell at all, and the meat itself is so savory that it's delicious even with the various sauces prepared, but it's also tasty on its own!
Even though it's cut thick, it's not tough and goes down smoothly.
The loin has the savory flavor of fat, but the fat content wasn't excessive and just right, so it wasn't greasy.
Adding truffle oil to this was amazing!
I tried all four ways to eat it that they offered, and dipping it in salted shrimp made it feel like eating boiled pork, giving it a different charm.
The salad was also refreshing and went really well with the oily katsu, and the miso soup was especially rich and delicious to the very end.
It had a slightly spicy flavor and the soup contained lots of ingredients.
I tried it in various ways, but our son was just busy dipping it in tonkatsu sauce!
A sophisticated taste is too much for a 5-year-old, haha.
There is an exhibition on the 3rd floor of the same building.
The Yosigo photo exhibition is at Grand Central.
I've seen it before at the Daelim Museum and Seochon, and the works are not difficult, so it's nice to look around with a happy heart.
Recommended as a date course!
When you think of tonkatsu at Seoul Station, I really recommend Katsu Shoshin!
The tenderloin is savory, and the premium loin is nutty, so it's good to be able to choose according to your taste.
I recommend ordering a variety of dishes and sharing them with the people you go with. *
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