Ratings
Average ★ 4.4 across 3 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A basement cheese-pork-cutlet specialist in the Le Meilleur building near Gwanghwamun/Jonggak, known for its signature cheese pork cutlet paired with cold buckwheat noodles with a free refill. It draws steady weekday lunch queues from nearby office workers and is a common solo-dining spot. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
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₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
Cheese donkatsu ₩15,000; crispy donkatsu ₩10,500; cold buckwheat noodles ₩9,500 (2026)
11:00-20:00 (break 14:30-16:00), last order 14:00 & 19:30, closed Sat-Sun
Short waits at peak
Weekday lunch queues are common (often the longest line in the Le Meilleur basement food court) but tend to move quickly, roughly 10-30 minutes; staff take orders while guests wait in line. Going right at open or after 1:30pm tends to avoid the worst of it.
Walk-in
No reservations; walk-in queue only, order is taken while waiting in line to speed turnover.
Jongno 1-ga, Jongno
종로구 종로 19, 지하1층 비113-5호 (종로1가, 르메이에르) — show this to your taxi driver
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Who's featured this place
From the YouTubers, broadcasters and guides we track — most-trusted first.
- Kim Three Meals✓ — 치돈 매니아들의 성지, 마지막 남은 '연돈' 대항마, 서울 치즈 돈까스 맛집 [광화문 후니도니] 2020-02-29
Good to know
What is Hoonidoni?
Hoonidoni is a Japanese restaurant in Jongno 1-ga, Seoul, operating since 2016. The dish to order is Cheese pork cutlet (chijeu-donkkaseu).
Do I need a reservation at Hoonidoni?
No — Hoonidoni is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. No reservations; walk-in queue only, order is taken while waiting in line to speed turnover.
How long is the wait at Hoonidoni?
At Hoonidoni: Weekday lunch queues are common (often the longest line in the Le Meilleur basement food court) but tend to move quickly, roughly 10-30 minutes; staff take orders while guests wait in line. Going right at open or after 1:30pm tends to avoid the worst of it.
How much does Hoonidoni cost per person?
Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Hoonidoni. Cheese donkatsu ₩15,000; crispy donkatsu ₩10,500; cold buckwheat noodles ₩9,500 (2026)
Can I order at Hoonidoni without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Hoonidoni keeps an English menu — most neighbourhood spots in Seoul don't. This page lists what to order in English, and the restaurant's Korean name is printed on it, so you can show the name at the door and order by pointing at the counter. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, and there is no tipping.
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