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손짱카레

Restaurant Japanese curry restaurant

😐 I was full after eating a double patty burger at Burger Brother, but since I had come a long way, it would be a waste to stop by just one place, so I decided to stop by Sonjjang Curry, which I had originally planned to stop by. The store wasn't far from Burger Brother, but since it was located in t... People often mention curry, fish, good, katsu, Japanese, spicy, feel, taste, delicious, cutlet,


Address

655-29 방학제1동 Dobong-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Contact

+82 2-6224-3910

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (47 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: (Singmogil), 11 AM to 9 PM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: curry (37) fish (15) good (14) katsu (10) Japanese (10) spicy (9) feel (9) taste (8) delicious (8) cutlet (7)
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  • 3/5 ethan g. 3 years ago on Google • 1004 reviews
    I was full after eating a double patty burger at Burger Brother, but since I had come a long way, it would be a waste to stop by just one place, so I decided to stop by Sonjjang Curry, which I had originally planned to stop by. The store wasn't far from Burger Brother, but since it was located in the back of the old neighborhood, there were no customers even though it was lunch time. I knew a bit about the menu, so I wanted fish katsu as a topping with spicy curry. He said it wasn't Japanese curry, so I didn't know what he meant, but I felt like I wouldn't like it, so I just asked for a mild curry. I asked about fish katsu as a topping, and he said it was the best, so I asked for it. It's been a while since I've been there, but when I go to Uchino Curry near my house, I really like eating spicy curry with fish katsu as a topping. Even though I've been to many curry restaurants, it's not easy to find fish katsu, so I'm looking forward to seeing it here and hearing that it's the best. That's it. The store had more seats behind the wall where the menu was posted, and the water was self-service, so I poured it from the water purifier and returned to my seat. After waiting a bit, a mild curry with fish katsu and a fried egg on top was finally served on a tray, accompanied by miso soup that wasn't very satisfying, pickled cabbage that tasted relatively bland, and kimchi that I didn't know what it tasted like because I didn't taste it. He explained that they fried katsu and served a lot of rice. First of all, when I looked at the curry and fish cutlet, the color of the curry seemed much lighter than in the picture, which was an unfamiliar color that was different from what I expected. No, it feels relatively overcooked, so I feel like my expectations are low. The curry feels similar to the one at Higashino in Samseong-dong in that it feels like it has ground ingredients, but it is a bit thicker than the one at that store, but the color is lighter, so it feels less familiar and less appetizing. First, I tasted the curry and it was mild in taste. I guess there was no meat in the ground ingredients, but I could feel the greasiness, but it didn't have a rich taste. Perhaps because of that, it felt less impressive in addition to the less good texture. Unlike Uchino Curry's fish katsu, which had a small, refined taste and was good, I took a bite of the fish katsu, which had good volume and was overcooked, so there were burnt parts here and there. It looked like it was fried well and had a moderate amount of oil. It didn't feel like it was relatively dry, so the batter was below expectations, but it was thick and voluminous, giving it a homemade feel, and the taste of the fish itself wasn't bad. Overall, it was similar to the pork curry I tried last time at Shemom in Jamwon-dong. A local guy who is good at local food. It feels like a tough, home-cooked curry served at a restaurant run by me. Of course, the curry was definitely more my type, and the tonkatsu seemed a bit overcooked, but it wasn't as overcooked as today's fish cutlet, so it was better, but the overall tough and masculine feel was similar. Although I was full, I was still eating the curry, and he said he thought you might be curious about the spicy curry, so he brought it to me to taste a little. When I took a bite, I heard that it was made with only healthy ingredients and that it only had a spicy taste from Cheongyang peppers, not artificial spiciness like capsaicin. It was real Japanese curry. It was a very Korean-style Cheongyang pepper-flavored curry that didn't have any flavor at all, so I was so surprised that I stopped after just one bite. There are many different types of spicy curry in Japan, so I wonder why they make it this spicy. Osaka curry is not spicy at all. Although I was full, I decided to skip dinner, cleaned myself up, got up, paid the bill, and left the store. I like Japanese curry in general, and the fried katsuryu topping on top of the curry looked good, so I visited with high expectations. Similar to the previous Shemom in Jamwon-dong, it was a home-cooked curry served by a local guy who cooks in the neighborhood, so it was a Japanese curry that I was familiar with. I don't even know if it tastes like that, and the fish itself had a homemade feel and felt like they used good fish, but I was a bit disappointed because it wasn't the well-fried katsu that I saw in the reviews, and that's why I put aside other good restaurants that serve Japanese curry. Even so, it felt like it was hard to compare it to the good Menya Konoha Curry in this area, and the taste and overall feel were close to not great, but the price was good and the ingredients themselves felt good, and it may have been overcooked only today, so it's okay...
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 이국군 Yi G. 3 years ago on Google • 544 reviews
    *Intention to revisit 90% Sonjjang Curry, a hidden restaurant located in a quiet area across from Banghak Station By chance, the president of a Korea-Japan exchange project I learned it from a Japanese friend who is a curry master in Osaka. Authentic Japanese curry. No seasoning is used at all No water goes in. Flavored with fruits, vegetables and solid curry Traditional Japanese curry. The moment you eat curry, you will feel softness and It fills your mouth with sweetness and deliciousness that you won't hate. So, this is the kind of curry that makes you smile when you take a bite. I ordered pork cutlet and croquette as toppings. Dongkatsu is okay, but not great. The handmade croquettes made with ground potatoes are 200% recommended. It boasts good cost-effectiveness. It's okay to order two. After eating all the food, I talked to the owner for a while. I recommend the hamburger and fish toppings. Next time I visit. I'll have to try it. It tasted good and looked good too. “A hidden restaurant that sells pretty good food that is reasonably priced and full of sincerity.” This house will become famous soon. If the rumor spreads.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 joon kee Kim (. 3 years ago on Google • 273 reviews
    A restaurant that makes you feel like you are eating real Japanese home cooking. Not fancy but delicious house

  • 5/5 행님 5 years ago on Google • 114 reviews
    I ate shrimp cutlet and fish cutlet. It's hard to eat the head of a normal shrimp cutlet, but this one was crispy even to the head, making it easy to eat. The amount is never too small. (Unless you are an athlete haha) The owner is very friendly and nice. I recommend it!!!

  • 5/5 김창현 10 months ago on Google • 106 reviews
    The curry was delicious and the owner was very friendly, which was nice!!!

  • 5/5 James L. 5 years ago on Google • 71 reviews
    This place has excellent curry flavor. Personally, the curry with fried fish is delicious.

  • 5/5 baba (. 4 years ago on Google • 29 reviews
    1. It’s delicious 2. The store is pretty 3. The owner is kind.

  • 5/5 보리{Bori} 5 years ago on Google • 12 reviews
    Awesome curry and most kind host

  • 5/5 Koo 4 years ago on Google • 12 reviews
    In my opinion, this is the most delicious restaurant near Banghak Station. Among the toppings, the chicken katsu is the most delicious, and the pork cutlet and hamburger are all delicious!!

  • 5/5 송송 5 years ago on Google • 7 reviews
    The curry is very delicious. Not very unique, but stable Japanese curry flavor. There are only two types of curry, spicy and non-spicy, and the spiciness is also less spicy than Shin Ramyun. When it comes to toppings, I like croquettes the most.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Alcohol
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery


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