Emart24 Triple Katsu Dosirak Set Meal Review [Korean Food]

Hello. Today’s new lunchbox menu from Emart24 is a meat-packed entry in the Yukha Wonchik lineup, Katsu Immersion Lunchbox. It’s a “Dachan” lunchbox released with the concept of enjoying several kinds of katsu in one meal. From my perspective as someone who eats convenience store lunchboxes often, the overall quality has improved lately. So I’ve been pretty satisfied. This one also had decent quality, and it felt filling. The value for money was fairly okay as well. Now, let’s take a closer look at what it’s like.

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📋 At a Glance

Product name: Katsu Immersion Lunchbox (Donkatsu Set Meal)
Brand: Emart24 (Yukha Wonchik lineup)
Price: 5,900 KRW
Weight: 426g
Calories: 913kcal
Main components: Pork cutlet (mixed meat: loin + hind leg, katsu sauce), chicken cutlet (ground chicken breast, mustard sauce), spicy menchi-katsu (pork, cheese chipotle sauce), fusilli spaghetti, mac and cheese, stir-fried kimchi
Overall: ★3.5 — You can try three kinds of katsu at once, each with its own character. For a convenience store lunchbox, the quality is pretty solid.

Katsu Immersion Lunchbox Price & Features

As the name Katsu Immersion Lunchbox suggests (it’s written in English as “Donkatsu Set Meal,” haha), this menu packs three kinds of katsu into one lunchbox: pork cutlet, chicken cutlet, and spicy menchi-katsu. So, if you love katsu, this could be a great pick. The price is 5,900 KRW, which feels a bit high. However, if the taste delivers, it seems like a reasonable match for the “three kinds of katsu” concept.

Nutrition Info

The total weight is 426g, and it comes in at 913kcal. Sodium is about 52% of the recommended daily intake. Since this lunchbox includes three different katsu items, the calories are bound to be higher for the portion size. Still, it looks like it would be quite filling for a full meal.

Katsu Immersion Lunchbox Components

Now, let’s check what’s inside. As mentioned earlier, this menu includes three types: pork cutlet, chicken cutlet, and menchi-katsu. In addition, there are three simple side dishes to go with them.

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Three Katsu Items: Menchi-katsu, Chicken Cutlet, Pork Cutlet

First, the left photo shows the spicy menchi-katsu. It’s made with pork, and it seems to be topped with something like a spicy cheese or chipotle sauce. The right photo shows the chicken cutlet topped with mustard sauce. It uses chicken breast and looks fairly thick. However, it doesn’t use a whole chicken breast. As you’d expect for cost reasons, it’s more like one large piece.

Lastly, here’s the pork cutlet, which is arguably the core item among the three. This one doesn’t use a whole pork loin. Instead, it’s a mixed-meat product made by blending loin with hind leg meat. A thick, rich-style katsu sauce is poured on top. The size is one full piece, and it feels nicely middle-of-the-road. Even though it’s made from mixed meat, it looks fine as long as the flavor is good.

How the sides balance out the greasiness of fried food

Sides: Spaghetti, Mac and Cheese, Stir-fried Kimchi

The remaining sides include a small portion of fusilli spaghetti, a macaroni + cheese + ham mix you can think of as mac and cheese, and a bit of stir-fried kimchi. The portions aren’t large, but they’re just right to eat alongside the katsu.

Renewed new-crop rice quality improvement

Notes on the piece sizes of the three katsu items

Overall, the lunchbox is clearly centered around the katsu items, with simple sides to round things out. The amount isn’t huge. Still, considering katsu is fried food, it doesn’t feel too small either. That also shows in the calorie count. Now it’s time to taste it.

Katsu Immersion Lunchbox Taste Test

Let’s start the taste test. I took a bite of the chicken cutlet first since it looked the simplest. As you can see, it uses chicken breast and is fairly thick. Of course, it doesn’t seem to be a whole piece of chicken breast. It feels more like a boneless, ground-meat style cutlet.

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Limits of convenience store katsu when microwaved

Chicken Cutlet: Clean Flavor, Great with Mustard

Still, for what it is, it was pretty decent. Even though it’s a ground-meat chicken cutlet, it didn’t give off a strong nugget-like vibe. If anything, it felt less “nugget-y” than BHC boneless chicken. The seasoning was mild and clean, and it paired perfectly with the mustard sauce. It wasn’t overpowering, so it would have been nice to alternate it with the other katsu items. I actually regret finishing it too early.

Pork Cutlet: Simple, but You Keep Reaching for It

Next up is the pork cutlet. It’s the most basic one, but as the main item, it still needs to taste good. This didn’t stray far from the typical convenience store pork cutlet flavor. It wasn’t a “wow, this is amazing” moment. However, it also wasn’t the kind of taste that makes you frown and think, “Well, convenience store tonkatsu is always like this.”

It went well with rice in a straightforward way. The quality felt suitable for a lunchbox where pork cutlet is the main standalone item. Since they include one whole piece, the portion felt right for eating with rice. It’s basic, yet somehow you keep going back for another bite.

Menchi-katsu: Spicy Cheese Sauce with a Croquette Vibe

Last is the menchi-katsu. The sauce tastes like a slightly spicy cheese-chipotle style sauce. The heat was stronger than I expected. Still, it wasn’t so spicy that it became inedible, unlike super-red “fire chicken” sauces. Since it’s menchi-katsu, the texture was on the softer side. With the sauce, it also gave off a meat croquette kind of feel. I enjoyed it quite a bit.

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Mac and Cheese and the Side Dishes

The portion was a bit small, but the mac and cheese was decent. Since the lunchbox leans heavily toward katsu, it worked well as a little accent. That said, it’s probably best not to expect too much.

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Overall Verdict

Personally, this was a solid lunchbox because you can try three kinds of katsu in one go. At 5,900 KRW, it’s somewhat pricey. Still, considering you get three katsu items, it felt reasonable. Each one had its own distinct character, and the sides were fine. Since it’s a fried-food-heavy set, it can feel a bit greasy. However, I’d recommend it to katsu lovers and anyone looking for a filling meal.

One meal to experience every katsu flavor

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How much is the Emart24 Katsu Immersion Lunchbox?

It’s 5,900 KRW. It weighs 426g and has 913kcal. It’s a Yukha Wonchik lineup menu that includes three items in one lunchbox: pork cutlet, chicken cutlet, and spicy menchi-katsu.

Q. What does the Katsu Immersion Lunchbox taste like?

The pork cutlet is straightforward and pairs well with rice. The chicken cutlet has a clean flavor and goes well with the mustard sauce. The spicy menchi-katsu features a spicy cheese-chipotle style sauce and a soft texture. Since each one tastes different, it’s easy to finish without getting bored.

Q. What comes in the Katsu Immersion Lunchbox?

The main items are three types: pork cutlet, chicken cutlet, and spicy menchi-katsu. The sides include fusilli spaghetti, mac and cheese (macaroni + cheese + ham), and stir-fried kimchi. Since it’s a fried-food-focused set, it makes for a filling 913kcal meal.

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