Korean Japanese pork cutlets, which are deep-fried by tapping the pork loin with a cooking hammer or the like, are spread thinly, covered in tempura batter, and deep-fried, became difficult to find easily in the surrounding area because they were pushed into thick Japanese pork cutlets that were deep-fried using tenderloin. However, Korean gyeong-sik food, which is eaten with soup, bread (or rice), and salad on pork cutlets topped with plenty of sauce, still stimulates the nostalgia of older generations. Although the number of stores has shrunk a lot, the SNS Food Appraisal Group will introduce restaurants that still maintain their memorable flavors. Recently, Japanese pork cutlet has appeared frequently in dramas and has rapidly increased in popularity. If you want to fully enjoy it, check out today's recommended restaurants.
1. Answer Me 1988 filming location, “King of England Tonkatsuâ€
England's Wang Tonkatsu, famous as a filming location for the drama “Answer Me 1988,†which has recently become popular, is one of the famous pork cutlet restaurants in Incheon. There are many regular customers that are as old as their long history, but recently the number of new customers has increased significantly due to TV appearances. The atmosphere created by the antique props makes you feel like you've traveled to the 1980s in a time machine the moment you enter the store. There are only two options on the menu: king pork cutlet and cheese pork cutlet, and if you order cheese pork cutlet, they put a lot of mozzarella cheese on top of the king pork cutlet. “England King Tonkatsu,†which maintains the same recipe from 1981, uses pork sirloin from a pristine region in Gangwon Province, and it is said that the sauce is also made from fresh vegetables and fruits. For dessert, you can enjoy unlimited coffee, ice cream, and carbonated drinks at the self-service bar.
2. The taste and price are 1988! Busan, 'Eunhwa Soo Restaurant'
“Eunhwasu Restaurantâ€, which incorporates the dining philosophy of “a meal with love and sincerity,†is a popular brand in Busan, Gyeongnam, and Gyeongbuk regions, and its main menu is memorable Japanese pork cutlet and curry. The pork cutlet, which is deep-fried with bread crumbs directly from the store using domestic sirloin, recreates the appearance of traditional Japanese food along with soup, cabbage salad, and macaroni. Another popular menu item at Eunhwasu Restaurant is the Hawaiian pork cutlet with a sweet sauce topped with pineapple and a variety of toppings. You can see food being cooked through the open kitchen, and visitors are very satisfied with the cute interior that captures women's hearts.
â–²Shikigami Mochine Butcher's review: The pork cutlet is cheap, but it's so delicious!!! â–²Business hours: 11:30 ~ 22:00 Break time:
15:30 ~ 17:00 â–²Location: 687-14 Jeonpo-dong, Busanjin-gu, Busan â–²Price range: 5,500 won to 6,000 won
3. “My wife's pork cutlet†is not a waste of time standing in line
There are people who have never eaten it, but no one has eaten it at least once. It has a thicker thickness compared to regular Japanese pork cutlets, and is characterized by wrapping boiled tofu in cotton cloth to remove the water from the tofu, then pre-salting the meat with ingredients mixed with rosemary, turmeric, and milk to keep it moist. Also, since tofu powder and bread crumbs are mixed to make fried batter for pork cutlets, it goes well with soft meat. In particular, the demi-glace sauce made using a hotel-style technique has a savory flavor with the addition of rice flour. There is also a spicy pork cutlet for those who like spiciness, but it's more irritating than you might think, so it's a good idea to check it out.
4. Seongsu's rising morning star, 'Yoon Kyung-yang Diner, '
'Yoon Kyung-yang Diner, 'an interesting name that can be interpreted in various ways depending on the spacing, is a small restaurant near Seoul Forest that has been rapidly rising recently. Takeout is available, so if the weather is nice, it's a great place to enjoy a picnic with your family, partner, or friend at nearby Seoul Forest. Pork cutlets, which are the main menu, are deep-fried in a thick shape without stretching using a hammer or machine to preserve their chewy flavor and moist juiciness. Hamburg steak is also one of the popular dishes here, and it has a soft texture using pure Australian beef that is minced and kneaded by hand. They also have craft beer and a snack menu that you can enjoy with your meal, and we recommend grilled pork aged in miso and yuzu as a snack. It's also a good idea to casually enjoy “Tonmak.â€
â–²Shikigami Shrimp Can Burger's review: It's nice that it's small and cozy, and the salad that comes with the pork cutlet is also delicious, so overall I'm very satisfied!! â–²Business hours: 11:30 ~ 22:00 â–²Location: 2nd floor, 96 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul â–²Price range: 8,500 to 11,500 won
5. 'Seaside Kyungsiyok', the fourth king of Incheon's Korean pork cutlet
Seaside Kyungyo-sik, which first opened its doors in 1989, still maintains its retro interior as if time had stopped. If you order pork cutlets, peanut soup is served as an aperitif, but unlike the cream soup you usually eat, it's even more savory when you make it yourself. The price went up to 10,000 won this year, but it makes sense when you look at that size. The thin deep-fried pork cutlet is topped with plenty of sauce, and the macaroni mixed with baked beans, sweet peas, and mayonnaise also plays a strong supporting role. A small piece of spam and a daint-sized french fries are also highlights. If you want to enjoy the taste of memories that have not changed as if time has stopped, I recommend this place.