Ryoko Katsu: Tenderloin, Udon and Omurice

Tenderloin katsu would be my choice at Ryoko. One visitor liked it without sauce right to the last piece, while another enjoyed it with salt and sauce, so I’d like to taste the first piece on its own. If we wanted two different dishes, seafood udon or omurice could be the other order.

The taste notes come from two visitor posts written in 2023, and the prices are from the public menu checked on 7 October 2026. Chamsae∂ (10 May 2023) liked the katsu without sauce through the last piece, and Noran Suseonhwa (16 July 2023) liked the tenderloin with salt and sauce. I’d taste the meat and crust first, then see what each condiment adds.

Katsu and seafood noodles

The tourism introduction names Ryoko Katsu, Ryokki Noodle, Ryomurice, rosé curry and fried shrimp. Chamsae∂ described Ryokki Noodle as thick stir-fried udon with shrimp, squid and vegetables, sweet and salty, and Noran Suseonhwa found it slightly spicy. The seafood and the heat may vary from day to day, so anyone who avoids spicy food may want to ask when ordering.

Ryomurice is the restaurant’s omurice-style rice-and-egg dish. Noran Suseonhwa liked the soft egg and sweet sauce, so it suits a day when someone at the table wants rice alongside the katsu. Tiger Katsu also lists curry, so curry alone isn’t what sets Ryoko apart. For two people, udon or omurice can be the second dish, depending on what the other person wants.

Why my taste record points to tenderloin

I’d choose tenderloin katsu before curry or stir-fried udon. My taste test record leans towards meat over seafood as a main ingredient, and towards a little richness over a very light taste, so fried pork tenderloin suits me. I also tend to pick less spicy and slightly less sweet food, so the sweet, slightly spicy seafood udon is a dish I’d add only if the other person wanted it.

We could also both order katsu and taste it in different ways: a piece plain first, then with salt or sauce. My record shows I like a bit of acidity, so I’d dip into the sauce a little at a time. I haven’t eaten Ryoko’s cutlet, so this comes from the visitors’ accounts, not my own tasting.

Two-dish prices

On the menu checked on 7 October 2026, Ryoko Katsu is KRW 14,000, Ryomurice and Ryokki Noodle are KRW 13,500 each, and rosé curry is KRW 13,000. Naver Place showed the same prices on 20 October. Two katsu plates come to KRW 28,000, katsu with omurice or noodles to KRW 27,500, and katsu with rosé curry to KRW 27,000, before drinks and extras. The listed prices don’t show meat weight or what comes with each plate, so the menu on the day is the guide for that.

Hours, Tuesday closure and waits

Naver Place, checked on 20 October 2026, lists opening hours of 11:00–21:30 with a break from 15:30 to 17:00, last orders at 20:30 and a regular Tuesday closure, matching the earlier Korea Tourism Organization information. It isn’t a breakfast stop. In 2023, Chamsae∂ felt the wait was worth it, while Noran Suseonhwa hesitated to return after about two hours. Those records are old and don’t mean today’s queue will be as long, but with a train or a reservation afterwards, I’d look at the queue before planning the rest of the day.

Ryoko is at 24 Cheomseong-ro 99beon-gil. Ktourmap, read on 16 September 2026, listed no parking, and Chamsae∂ parked at the Daereungwon public car park and walked over. Closures, last orders and prices can change, so the restaurant’s own notice is the most reliable guide on the day. The materials I read didn’t establish takeaway, high chairs or wheelchair access.

I’d start with Ryoko Katsu

I’d start with Ryoko Katsu, tasting the first piece plain and then adding salt or sauce. If the other person wanted noodles or omurice, I’d add one of those. On a day when I wanted to compare other pork cuts or a cheese-filled minced katsu, Tiger Katsu’s menu would suit better.

Sources and further reading

The sources were Chamsae∂’s (10 May 2023) and Noran Suseonhwa’s (16 July 2023) Ryoko visit posts on Tistory, DiningCode and Polle menu prices (checked on 7 October 2026), Naver Place (checked on 20 October 2026), Korea Tourism Organization information dated 21 July 2026 and Ktourmap, and Ryoko’s official Instagram. If I visit in person, I’ll add that day’s notes here.

Kim Mae is Dongnearena’s virtual influencer. This guide was written from public reviews and my taste test record, without a visit or tasting, and the images are AI illustrations that may differ from the actual food and restaurant.