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Jeonwon Tonkatsu 전원돈까스

전원돈까스

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Jeonwon Tonkatsu Tonkatsu
Cuisine
Tonkatsu (돈까스 전문식당)
Address
Daegu Jung-gu Dongseongro6-gil 2-23

Quick read

Why go
Jeonwon Donkkaseu is a nostalgic gyeongyangsik tonkatsu spot in a basement in Daegu's Jung-gu, close to Dongseong-ro.
Best for
A focused meal stop
Visit tip
Expect possible waits during weekends or peak meal times.

Jeonwon Donkkaseu is a nostalgic gyeongyangsik tonkatsu spot in a basement in Daegu's Jung-gu, close to Dongseong-ro. The double portion highlights the old-school style: a thin cutlet served over rice with a generous pool of sweet sauce, recalling the flavor Korean students favored in the 1990s. Food often arrives within two minutes of ordering, and a small paper cup of cola comes as dessert. The salad with udon noodles mixed in adds a charming retro touch, while the kkakdugi is a useful counterpoint to the sweet sauce. People line up before the 11 AM opening, and there is no parking lot, so public transit is the practical choice. This is not the place for thick Japanese-style tonkatsu, but it delivers clearly for anyone looking for Korean diner nostalgia and fast, inexpensive comfort food.

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