Cuisine

Japanese Curry (일본식 카레 전문식당)

District

Yongsan (용산구) , Seoul

Address

Seoul Yongsan-gu Usadan-ro 2-1

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A Japanese curry house hidden in Bogwang-dong's alleys near Itaewon, limited to thirty bowls per day, making an opening-time run the only reliable strategy for securing a meal.

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A Japanese curry house hidden in Bogwang-dong's alleys near Itaewon, limited to thirty bowls per day, making an opening-time run the only reliable strategy for securing a meal. The curry is moderately sweet with deeply layered umami, and refills are available for those who want more. The true star, however, is the sirloin cutlet: thick, moist, and carrying a subtle smokiness that earns it praise as a cutlet worthy of a dedicated tonkatsu restaurant, let alone a curry shop. The recommended approach is to eat it four ways, first dipped in Maldon salt, then wasabi, then mild mustard, and finally mixed into the curry, each method revealing a different dimension. The tenderloin cutlet offers a softer texture and is equally popular, while the plain vegetable curry demonstrates strong fundamentals. The house sausage also impresses, drawing diners who pair it with beer. Despite the small space, the owner and staff create a warm, neighborhood-parlor atmosphere, and the pricing remains reasonable for the quality delivered.