Saboten COEX
Restaurants · Seoul
Grind roasted sesame into your tonkatsu sauce, then alternate crisp pork cutlet with finely shredded cabbage dressed in yuzu or sesame. Saboten’s COEX sets let you compare loin, tenderloin and prawn, making this a shopping-day stop for crunch and a little tableside preparation.
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The Table-Side Ritual
- Every meal at Saboten begins with signature table rituals that set the tone before the cutlets arrive. Guests receive a small ceramic mortar filled with whole roasted sesame seeds to grind by hand with a wooden pestle before pouring in rich, savory tonkatsu sauce. Piles of finely shredded cabbage arrive promptly, ready to be tossed with table condiments like refreshing citrus yuzu or creamy roasted sesame dressing.Naver Blog+3
- The crisp shredded cabbage is refillable, offering a light, crunchy palate cleanser that balances each fried bite throughout the meal.Naver Blog
Signature Sets and Hearty Katsu
- The menu spans classic Japanese cuts and indulgent variations. The Saboten Special combination set features a generous spread of crispy pork loin (rosu katsu), tender pork fillet (hire katsu), and a plump whole king prawn cutlet. Cheese lovers gravitate toward the Double Up Mozzarella Katsu, which packs thick slabs of melted mozzarella cheese inside golden-breaded meat.Naver Blog+2
- For a comforting alternative to dry cutlets, the Tamago Modum Katsudon combines prawns, mushrooms, and pork katsu over savory simmered eggs, while hot pots like the Kimchi Katsu Nabe provide a gentle, brothy broth option.Naver Blog+1
Vibe and Practical Mall Logistics
- Located on floor B1 near Uniqlo and the passage to the City Airport food zone, the restaurant handles steady mall traffic smoothly. Individual tables are equipped with digital ordering tablets, making solitary dining completely stress-free without language barriers. High chairs are available for families.Naver Blog+2
- Peak weekday lunch hours can bring brief waits, though turnover is fairly brisk. Note that the dining room floor can feel somewhat slick from kitchen oil, so step carefully when heading to your seat.Naver Blog+1
