Sio Katsu
📍 131, Jinjae-ro, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, Republic of Korea
⏰ Tue – Sat 11:00 – 20:30 Break Time 14:30 – 17:30
📕 Cheese Pork Cutlet : 3,000 won
📕 Tenderloin Pork Cutlet : 15,000 won
📕 Sirloin Pork Cutlet : 14,000 won
I’m in Cheongju gearing up for the highly anticipated Daejeon next week. And what better way to kick off the festivities than with some good ol’ pork cutlet? It’s like soul food for the spirit, and I’m all in for this pork cutlet tour.
This spot is buzzing with energy, and as soon as you take a seat, the place fills up with eager customers. Parking’s a breeze—just head to the basement and make your way up to the first floor. Looks like there are about eight tables here. Oh, and did I mention how friendly the owner is? They’re the real MVP.
Now, let’s talk sauces—black sesame dressing and yuzu dressing. Personally, I’m all about that black sesame dressing life. And the meat? It’s aged to perfection before hitting the fryer. You can even spot their motto plastered somewhere—’aging is life.’
Now onto the star of the show—the cheese pork cutlet. The cheese? It’s delightfully springy, and that mild flavor? It’s like a flavor explosion in your mouth. Just a heads up, though—eat it slowly or risk burning your taste buds. But trust me, cheese pork cutlet lovers, this one’s worth the wait. It’s so perfectly balanced, you won’t even notice the time flying by. It’s like indulging in a top-notch pizza.
And let’s not forget about the tenderloin cutlet—so soft it practically melts in your mouth. You could even chew it with your gums (although I wouldn’t recommend it). Personally, I like to sprinkle a bit of salt on it to really bring out the flavor. And that mustard on the side? Absolute perfection. Pair it with a bite of tenderloin and a salad drizzled with black sesame dressing for the ultimate flavor harmony. With each chew, the flavor just keeps on building, leaving you eagerly anticipating the next bite.
