Mapo · Mangwon / Counter-style katsu shop
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A small katsu shop in the residential streets above Mangwon Market, frying pork fillet to order and serving it as a set with rice and soup. It is one of the highest-rated katsu addresses in Mapo-gu on Korean review sites. The room is small and the kitchen works slowly, which is why the waits run long.
Listed in the Korea on a Plate guide
Hire katsu set · pork fillet cutlet with rice and soup
The hire katsu set for a lean fillet, or the assorted set to compare cuts. Add the cold lemon udon in summer.
What a visitor needs to know before going. Google Maps listing checked 2026-10-04; prices and stations from our own records.
Waits of one to three hours are normal at weekends. Book through the CatchTable app, or come on a weekday at opening time.
For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
FROM OTHER DINERS
Absolutely must visit. After eating here I realised other places I have been to were just imitating the real deal places like this. The meat was so tender and the batter was thin and crispy. The condiments have a great variety and really suit the cutlets well. The cold udon was a
It is definitely the best tonkatsu place in Seoul. Unlike other well-known tonkatsu places, the first impression of Heki's dish maybe plain and bland. However, one can soon realize its true value and taste while chewing a big chunk of well-fried pork(both sirloin & tenderloin) in
A must-try! It's really more like a high-class steak than tonkatsu --- bit through the meat easily and enjoyably. Super value for money at 11,000 won. Cash & Mastercard accepted. Owner was really kind too - taught me how to enjoy the dish and even gave a can of Sprite as "servic
Reviews from Google. Shown in part; read the full reviews on Google.
NEAR YOU
Other guides close to this restaurant, by straight-line distance.
The hire katsu set for a lean fillet, or the assorted set to compare cuts. Add the cold lemon udon in summer.
Expect about ₩15,500 per person. Hire katsu set ₩15,500; chicken katsu set ₩16,000; assorted katsu set ₩17,000; cold lemon udon ₩7,000.
Wed–Sun 11:30–20:30. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Heki is at 33 Donggyo-ro 9-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul in Seoul. In Korean the address is 서울특별시 마포구 동교로9길 33 1층. The nearest station is Mangwon Station (Line 6).
Heki suits Solo dining, First time in Korea, Not spicy.
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