What's in it
Pork loin, breadcrumbs, egg, flour, brown sauce, rice, cabbage.
More about Donkatsu
Donkatsu came to Korea from Japan and became a comfort food of its own. The old-fashioned "gyeongyang-sik" style is pounded thin, covered in brown sauce and eaten with a knife and fork, often after a small bowl of cream soup. You will find it at snack bars, donkatsu specialists and in school and office cafeterias.
Good to know
Menus also spell it 돈까스. Cheese (치즈돈가스) and fish (생선가스) versions are common.
Special diets and allergies
- Vegetarian: no — pork is part of the dish.
- Vegan: no — contains egg.
- Pork: contains pork.
- Allergens: Wheat / gluten, Soy, Egg, Milk.
Recipes vary between restaurants. If an ingredient matters to you, ask before you order — or show a diet card.
Quick answers
What is Donkatsu?
A thin pork cutlet, breaded and deep-fried, with a sweet brown sauce, rice and a little cabbage salad. Korean-style is flatter and saucier than Japanese tonkatsu.
Is Donkatsu spicy?
No — it is not spicy.
Is Donkatsu vegetarian?
No — pork is part of the dish.
Does Donkatsu contain pork?
Yes — it contains pork.
Is Donkatsu gluten-free?
No — it usually contains wheat (gluten). Recipes vary, so ask if you need to avoid it.
What is Donkatsu called in Korean?
돈가스, pronounced “dongaseu”.