Itsuya (이츠야) — Seogyo-dong

Name: Itsuya
Address: 99-9 Yanghwa-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Seoul, KR
Price range: $$

Ratings

Google: ★ 4.4 (37)
DiningCode: 70/100 · ★ 4.8 (3)

Review split — 1,003 on Korean platforms, 37 on Google. In Korea, Google reviews come mostly from visitors and Naver/Kakao/DiningCode mostly from Koreans. See where Koreans eat or where visitors eat.

Average ★ 4.0 across 2 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).

Why here

Itsuya is a walk-in-only, lunch-only tonkatsu tasting counter in Seogyo-dong, run by a Cordon Bleu-trained chef working cuts like tenderloin, sirloin, and pork collar. Queues form by 8:30am for the 11:10 open, with a same-day list taken in person and no reservations accepted. ChopChop University called the course extreme enough to overwhelm the tongue.

Lunch dealWalk-in onlySolo-friendly

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Know before you go

₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person

₩17,000–29,000 per person

Thu–Sun 11:10–15:00 only (lunch service, closed Mon–Wed)

Expect lines

A queue consistently starts well before the 11:10 open; a same-day list is taken in person, no phone or app reservation possible.

Walk-in

Seogyo-dong, Mapo

마포구 양화로6길 99-9, 지하1층 (서교동) — show this to your taxi driver

Open since 2022

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Who's featured this place

From the YouTubers, broadcasters and guides we track — most-trusted first.

ChopChop University — 혀가 못 버틴 극한 돈까스 오마카세 [🥓이츠야] 2025-07-16
Jaeschelin Guide — 대한민국에서 가장 논란이 많은 돈까스, 그런데 하루 웨이팅만 150팀?? [이츠야] 2025-03-15

Good to know

What is Itsuya?

Itsuya is a Japanese restaurant in Seogyo-dong, Seoul, operating since 2022. The dish to order is Ansim-donkatsu (tenderloin cutlet).

Do I need a reservation at Itsuya?

No — Itsuya is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed.

How long is the wait at Itsuya?

At Itsuya: A queue consistently starts well before the 11:10 open; a same-day list is taken in person, no phone or app reservation possible.

How much does Itsuya cost per person?

Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Itsuya. ₩17,000–29,000 per person

Can I order at Itsuya without Korean?

We haven't confirmed whether Itsuya 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.