Namsan · Myeongdong / Donkatsu and bibimbap restaurant
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Namsangol Sanchaejip is on the Namsan side of Myeongdong, about 460 m from Myeongdong Station, and is listed on DiningCode for donkatsu and bibimbap. The menu pairs pork cutlets with mountain-vegetable bibimbap, and reviewers most often describe it as lively, casual, down-to-earth and clean.
Listed in the Korea on a Plate guide
Namsan donkkaseu · breaded pork cutlet, made with antibiotic-free pork per the menu
Order the Namsan donkkaseu (₩12,800), or the donkatsu and bibimbap set (₩15,500) to try both.
What a visitor needs to know before going. Google Maps listing checked 2026-10-04; prices and stations from our own records.
Open 10:30–20:50 with no listed break. Free and valet parking, terrace seats and private rooms are available.
For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
FROM OTHER DINERS
I came after watching Yeonjun’s vlog and ordered the cheese tonkatsu he had. The portion sizes in Korea never fail to amaze me, huge portion - super filling. The food was solid, just not particularly special. When the staff knew I was a fan, they immediately guided me to the exac
Casual delicious meals. A nice young server on a new year's day evening. Prices matched the quality and quantity. And the chive pancake is a little on the greasy side as it is deep fried, but it gives an interesting texture. Stay away from the pushy neighboring pork katsu diner
Really busy restaurant. But they offered us a private room so we could enjoy our meal. I love buchujeon it's thick but crispy and really tasty.
Reviews from Google. Shown in part; read the full reviews on Google.
NEAR YOU
Other guides close to this restaurant, by straight-line distance.
Order the Namsan donkkaseu (₩12,800), or the donkatsu and bibimbap set (₩15,500) to try both.
Expect about ₩12,800 per person. Namsan donkkaseu (pork cutlet) ₩12,800; Sanchae bibimbap (mountain vegetable bibimbap) ₩10,000; Donkkaseu bibimbap jeongsik (cutlet + bibimbap set) ₩15,500; Cheese donkkaseu ₩14,800 (DiningCode menu, Oct 2026).
10:30–20:50. Closed on some days.
Namsangol Sanchaejip (Namsan Valley Mountain Greens House) is at 95 Sopa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul in Seoul. In Korean the address is 서울특별시 중구 소파로 95 1층. The nearest station is Myeongdong Station — about 470 m.
Namsangol Sanchaejip (Namsan Valley Mountain Greens House) suits First time in Korea, Near the sights, Not spicy.
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