Ryokatsu Jeonju: The Best Tonkatsu Near Jeonbuk University

Near Jeonbuk National University & Jeonju Express Bus Terminal

I just stumbled upon my new favorite Tonkatsu spot!〰️〰️

Both Jeonju locals and travelers visiting the city

have been buzzing about this place for its incredible flavor,

and I'm only just now getting around to trying it out.🥹

Jeonbuk University's Top Tonkatsu Restaurant

Ryokatsu

📍Location: 1F, 400-29 Girin-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si

Located in the Tuna No.1 building

✅️Operating Hours: 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM (Closed every Sunday)

Break Time: 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM

✅️No parking available

Ryokatsu Visit Tips‼️

Ryokatsu is known for its delicious and reasonably priced Tonkatsu made with domestic pork.

Since the restaurant gets quite busy during peak meal times,

we recommend visiting right at opening, after 1:00 PM for lunch,

or after the main dinner rush, around 7:00-8:00 PM.💓

Jeonju Tonkatsu Hotspot: Ryokatsu

Ambiance & Atmosphere

(A shot of the dining area after the peak rush)

Ryokatsu operates with a cozy setup of 11 counter seats.

During lunch, it was completely full,

with a short wait, but the queue moved quickly.

It's a great spot for solo diners,

a meal with friends, or a date.

I even saw families with children enjoying their meals!

Truly a beloved local gem in Geumam-dong, a representative restaurant of Jeonbuk University.

The interior of Ryokatsu exudes a charming, Studio Ghibli-esque vibe.

For a moment, I wondered if I was in Japan, or even Tokyo!

The thoughtful arrangement of props, posters, and postcards

made me want to pull out my camera even when the place was bustling,

capturing every delightful detail.

They've clearly thought about customer convenience during your visit,

offering chargers, wet wipes, and even after-meal candies

right by the entrance!💓

Even the Crayon Shin-chan clock is adorable!

Ryokatsu Menu & Offerings

Great Value Options &

Spicy Pasta with a Kick

They offer tenderloin (Ansim), sirloin (Deungsim), sweet potato cheese, and a half-and-half cheese option.

For those who can't decide, there's the Assorted Katsu.

Ryokatsu's popular menu item, Donpasu

(Tonkatsu + Pasta), is also available, along with Curry Rice.

They also have a single-person set that includes a drink and shrimp tempura.

You can also enjoy a free drink with a review event,

or upgrade your Cheese Katsu to Sweet Potato Katsu when ordering! 🍠🍠

✅️ Don't forget to check the origin of ingredients‼️

When you can't decide between tenderloin, sirloin, cheese, or sweet potato,

the Assorted Katsu is your best bet!🍽

I ordered the Assorted Katsu and a soda, then settled into my seat.

Ryokatsu, Jeonbuk University's Hotspot

Assorted Katsu: My Honest Review

With an open kitchen, you can watch the cooking process directly,

and each dish is meticulously prepared right after you order.

The kitchen hood was also sparkling clean!🩵

They prepare fresh ingredients every morning

and sell them the same day,

so please note that some menu items might sell out in the evening.

Before the meal arrived, wasabi and mustard

were already set on the tray.

📍Ryokatsu Tip

Read thoroughly before dining!

Tonkatsu sauce, pickled radish, and rakkyo (pickled shallots)

were provided, and I even requested Maldon salt!

(Just how delicious do I want this to be...?)

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Ta-da!

The magnificent Assorted Katsu made its grand entrance.

It included sirloin, tenderloin, cheese katsu, and sweet potato katsu,

served with refillable cabbage salad, miso soup, and rice.

Each piece was bursting with juicy flavor,

the meat was incredibly tender,

and absolutely free of any gamey taste.

Adding a sprinkle of pepper and a generous dab of wasabi,

I finished a truly perfect meal.