Yedon is one of those places that keeps things incredibly simple - they serve just one thing: pork katsu (donkatsu). There's no overthinking and no real decisions to make, which is part of the appeal. You start with a comforting cream soup, then the Korean-style pork cutlet comes out golden and crispy. It's served with a full spread of simple sides - two baby scoops of rice, corn, yellow pickled radish, cucumbers, beans, cabbage salad, mini rice cakes, and a slice of orange. The space itself is simple and homey. It's quiet and not fancy at all, but that's kind of the point. It's a family-run spot focused on doing one thing well rather than trying to be everything. If you're someone who gets stuck deciding what to order, this place makes it easy! read more

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One menu restaurant - simplicity is key here! I order takeout here frequently and it never fails to satisfy my katsu cravings. Only wish there was more soup per serving because it's just THAT good! read more

They sell one thing here its Korean Family Restaurant Style Donkatsu. Theres cream soup to start and then a platter w donkatsu plus sides like veggies, corns, rice. The food comes out super fast and is really delicious and nostalgic. The only downside is it was fairly cold in the restaurant. read more

YeDon - Korean Near Me - Bayside, New York

A cute little spot- not that big but can accommodate small parties if it's not busy. Clean inside. Each pork tonkatsu 9/10 meal comes with a cream soup 9/10. If you want, you can get more rice but it's an extra charge. The portions are a decent size for one person but if you order to go - it seems like they give you less and it doesn't taste as good as with any crisp and fried food items - so I don't recommend it. read more

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This place has only one item on the menu which means they do it well! Large fried pork cutlets served with a delicious savory and sweet demi glaze sauce and an array of sides, including a classic Korean cream soup, corn, beans, cabbage salad with cucumbers, and rice. Really homey and perfect if you're looking for a quick meal in/out! read more

YeDon - Donkatsu - Korean Near Me - Bayside, New York

Ordered it for takeout for my husband's dinner. He loves donkatsu. Considering this is the one and only item on the menu and costs $20, I was expecting at least a healthy portion of food and katsu. I was also expecting the katsu to taste at least per the usual from any other restaurant. When we opened the container, there were 2 baby scoops of rice, the meat portion was half of what we normally get when we order katsu at a restaurant. It was nothing spectacular and no wow factor. We were both really disappointed. The only "good" thing abt it was the sauce was on the side and came in a plastic little bottle that you can store the extra sauce in. I wouldn't spend $20 for their dish here. I can get something double its size and much tastier for a little over half that price. read more

YeDon - Their one and only menu - Korean Near Me - Bayside, New York

Our first time here was just as I had anticipated - effortless. Sure, I wish the price had stopped creeping (sitting currently at $20.14 including tax), but a pork katsu like this is hard to come by and, for me, this is what I pay for. The authentic touches include the cream soup, what I'm convinced is a homemade katsu sauce, baked beans, and sweet corn. Service is quick and efficient, and I'm sure having only one thing on the menu helps a lot with this. I'd go back...of course. read more

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Coming back here after nearly a decade and I can say nothing has really changed except the price here. I always get super excited when I see these restaurants with one item only since chances are the owner usually has perfected or elevated the item somehow, this place is especially disappointing since it does neither, showcases a fairly average to almost mediocre katsu, yet charges an almost obscene price for them. But maybe I'm just drinking too much haterade on this one, they've survived for this long for a reason right? I just can't figure out why. read more

YeDon - Korean Near Me - Bayside, New York

This is a family-owned restaurant that specializes in pork cutlets. You first get served with some creamy soup (tastes better with some pepper) and soon after your plate of korean pork cutlet will come out. The plate includes a variety of side dishes and I like how you're not just getting rice and pork cutlet. You can ask for more picked radish if you want, but they do give in smaller portions to make sure you don't leave any leftovers. The portion sizes of the pork cutlets are pretty big, as my friend and I could not finish them all. Note: they prefer cash!! read more

YeDon - two plates of food on a table - Korean Near Me - Bayside, New York

I crave Yedon every few weeks and really enjoy their donkatsu and soup that it comes with. Their spicy diced radish kimchi I like a lot too, goes well with the donkatsu. I love how thin it is- it's easier to eat, not overly fried- I prefer thin donkatsu over thick ones. Home made sauce is 10/10. I always order extra mini rice cakes on the side bc it's yummy. Price increase comes with inflation right? So I'm paying for what I get and have no regret :) it's a small family owned restaurant and I support them! read more

YeDon - Korean Near Me - Bayside, New York

Overall, I really love this spot. I feel like the taste is very subtle and I feel good after eating the Katsu. Their Katsu feels "healthy" for me. The soup may be bland for many people but I personally enjoy it, it's "just right" for me. It's a good spot to get when you feel like cheating on your meal but at the same time don't want to over eat and feel disgusted after! The only downside is the price keeps going up, I love supporting small businesses but the price makes it very hard to get this more often because it is at the end of the day just Katsu. read more

Our favorite Korean donkatsu restaurant!! The owners are so nice and friendly. Food is always excellent!!

YeDon Donkatsu is a small-family owned restaurant has one item on their menu. Can you guess what it is? Donkatsu! Each plate comes with 2 pork cutlets, rice, rice cake, beans, corn, pickled radish, salad, and a slice of orange. If you want extra items/portions, there will be an additional charge (about $1.50 unless you want extra meat, which is an additional $6 when I visited). You also get served soup prior to getting your meal. Shake some black pepper in it and drink it up! The pork cutlet is on the thinner side when you compare it to other restaurants, but their sauce is delicious! I only wish I had a bit more extra sides (like the rice cake and beans). When I order donkatsu from other restaurants, rice cakes and beans are not included so that was definitely a nice surprise! Many places usually include a salad, fruit, and corn. The meal was ready quickly and the family who runs this restaurant is friendly. Would I come back again? Sure will! read more

YeDon - Soup - Korean Near Me - Bayside, New York

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Great Katsu restaurant in Bayside. Whenever we crave Katsu we come to this place because they specialize in it, and actually they only sell Katsu so it's easy to decide! I enjoy the taste and texture and the side dishes. They provide a good amount of food and I often have leftovers. Located conveniently on Northern Blvd. The only thing is that the price has steadily increased, while the portion has gotten smaller. Nowadays it's pretty pricey at almost $18 per order and not as worth it anymore. And remember, cash only. read more

YeDon - a meal in a plastic container - Korean Near Me - Bayside, New York

TLDR: If you're craving hot, crispy, pork tonkatsu - YeDon does this dish only and they do it well. I've always appreciated restaurants that have a menu that serves only one thing. As you might expect, YeDon's only offering of pork tonkatsu is what's made them successful. For $12, you get two large pork cutlets, rice, beans, salad, soup. It's a small family-run restaurant and they're incredibly accommodating. If you want an extra piece of pork, you can order that too. So if you find yourself in the mood for tonkatsu, YeDon is a spot worth checking out. read more

Yedon offers a solid tonkatsu. The pork is perfectly fried to a crispy, golden-brown crust while remaining tender and juicy inside. The sauce has just the right amount of tang to complement the dish without overpowering it. It's a satisfying meal that I'd definitely recommend if you're a fan of tonkatsu. read more

Food tasted average honestly and seemed low effort for the price I pay. Price is on the high side with tax you are looking at 20 cash per person. The amount of rice was small and the meat was skinny and dry instead of juicy and tender. The side dishes were meh. read more

YeDon - Meh - Korean Near Me - Bayside, New York

This place is well-known for their one dish consisting of 2 pork katsu, and sides of veggies, corn and beans, fried rice cake, and a slice of orange. This is a nice meal when you cannot decide on what to eat on a cold day, and want something home-y. Also comes with a simple white chowder as appetizer. Make sure to get the inside seats since it could get a bit chilly to eat in the restaurant! read more

YeDon - One and only dish - Korean Near Me - Bayside, New York

I love the food from this restaurant. Whenever I come to NY, I wouldn't miss coming to this place. The meat is crispy and juicy. The meat portion is good enough to feed me and my husband. Also, the sides come with the meat are so fresh and tasty. I trust this restaurant for the quality of food and the service they provide. Btw, I also love the soup they provide before the main meal. read more

Donkatsu gotten thinner and thinner. One thing didn't change over the years is owner lady's attitude. She charges $35 for 2 orders. When I ordered 3, she charged $53. Really? I'm not going back again. read more

This place serves 1 dish, and they do it well. I enjoyed the donkatsu pork cutlet, it was sliced thin and crispy. It was a filling dish and while the price is not cheap, I am happy to pay for a quality meal. There were a lot of customers coming into the restaurant, so the food quality is fresh. The service was quick and attentive. I would say it's a no frills establishment, so you're not here for the ambiance. read more

Haven't been here for years but wow $20 per dish and cash only? Not only do they no longer give the small hot dogs and the rice cakes which is an extra $2.50 for anything extra... the pork cutlet was so thin barely even realized if there was any pork meat in my donkatsu. I know times have changed and everything went up but wow this was quite shocking ... and the soup my goodness I thought it was the left over residue of soup that's how little they gave... and did I mention cash only?!! Sorry but will not be coming back here. read more

They're open during COVID (now September)! I haven't been here in years but decided to support local. They're only taking to go orders and the usual one thing on the menu is still so tasty. The sauce comes in such a cute bottle! I awed at it for a minute but then had to chow down. Each order came with a soda too! Two huge cutlets, corn, beans, salad, rice, mini rice cakes, daikon, orange and soup. They don't give the sausages any more but everything is still amazing. You see the small family owned business hard at work in the back. Support local, their food is awesome. read more

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Family owned business small quite spot. They literally only sell one thing and it's good decent 8/10 it's Aii. If the katsu ever turns bad one day then it's clipped season read more

Excellent service and food is so delicious. Just the way and how they make it in Korea and the sauce was so delicious. Very clean and well managed family restaurant. Loved it and I recommend highly to try. read more

Only 1 item to order in this establishment and it's the pork katsu aka fried pork cutlets, topped with sauce with some small sides. I'll dive into detail: Place - very small place that wouldn't be good for large groups. It gives off a very homey feel and it's very no frills to me. They have a sign that stated a parking lot is available around the corner, check around if you plan to drive. Some decor on the walls but of course the thing that stands out is the handwritten menus posted up. Don't expect fancy. Service - friendly staff that was always there to get you want you need. Not that you would need much, since they provide you a small basket of napkins, utensils and a jug of water with the exact amount of cups for your party. Good - the 1 dish is OK. Yes, it's a mom & pop spot and of course I support but it was nothing that amazed me. You'll be first served a small bowl of soup (reminds me of clam chowder) not sure exactly what it is but it was good and a tease because of the amount. The pork came shortly after and is good, the sauce is good as well but everything else that accompanies it was just normal. You'll get 2 cutlets, some corn, some beans, 2 small hot dog links shaped like octopus, salad with a house dressing, couple of sad pieces of dukboki (rice roll with a red sauce), slivers of cucumber, yellow radishes and a slice of orange. You can add an additional cutlet for $5.50. For one person dining in you're looking to spend close to $20 including tip and that is pretty steep for what you're getting. At the end of the meal the total was around $14-15. I tried to use my credit card but the lady told me cash please. I had both so I didn't care to ask for the minimum or if they even accept. Bring cash in case. Overall, very regular here. Doubt I'll be back because if I was in the mood for katsu, I have plenty of other options at a better price point. Not a bad cutlet here but you can be the judge. read more

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Best tonkatsu in NY! It's a small, apparently family owned business that only accepts cash. It's my go to spot for tonkatsu.

After only hearing about this "one menu donkatsu place," I finally got to check it out with a friend. The outside looks like a regular store-- maybe like a convenience store or even a hair salon (idk why) but don't be fooled, it's a legitimate place with good food. As soon as I walked in, the worker asked how many people and when I said 2, he immediately started preparing the meal. I was afraid that this place only accepts cash; however, I was relieved to see that they accept card (thank God) and the meal is only $12.99 plus tax/tip. They first served us porridge and they provide you with a pepper shaker on the table so you can flavor it according to your tastebuds. The porridge was a nice appetizer. Soon enough, the meal came: it consisted of 2 medium sized donkatsu pieces with 2 small scoops of white rice, salad with ketchup/mayo dressing, small pieces of rice cakes, corn/beans, and a slice of orange. The presentation was great, the taste was great, and the portions were great (it was huge!) Overall, considering the price, taste, quantity of the meal, it was totally worth it and I would highly recommend anyone to come here! Thank you for having us :) read more

YeDon - Korean Near Me - Bayside, New York

This place is a winner. They do one thing and they do it well. The basically only serve a katsu platter but it is done very very well. The pork is fresh, it is fried well and the brown sauce on top is top notch without making it too soggy. The dish also comes with a few things on the side to make it a balanced dish with some fresh veggies and such. The price is a tad high but its a mom and pop operation so i'm fine paying a little bit extra for it. They also provide a cream soup in the beginning which is also really good. They're extremely nice here and service is always delightful. Give this place a try if youre ever in the mood for a great katsu. I will mention that its a korean version; it's not super authentic japanese katsu but its an excellent korean rendition of the dish. read more

This is the place for you if: - you like katsu - have $15 (for food and tip) - you're an indecisive person If you're the type of person who's spends a solid 10 min scanning through the menu, then welcome to yedon where you only got 1 dish on the menu. For $15 ,you get a plate filled with 2 huge slabs of pork katsu fried to crispy perfection smothered in gravy/brown sauce. If that alone, didn't fill you up, you also got a variety of small sides: salad, baked beans and corn (from a can...?), small tteok (rice cakes) that are extremely chewy (not sure if it was fried or microwaved to death)... Long story, short: huge portions, good katsu, cheap read more

YeDon - Katsu ($11.99) - the one and only item on the menu - Korean Near Me - Bayside, New York

Good quality and good taste. After the pandemic they reopened but the price is much more than it was. At 14.99 it was worth it - now at 18.99 it is too pricey to enjoy. read more

Yedon is a good place to go to if you look donkatsu. They only have one thing on the menu so don't expect anything else but donkatsu. You just go in and tell them how many plates you want. There is a small parking lot on the side. They give you soup in the beginning and then a big plate filled with goodies. Check the picture I attached! If you like donkatsu this is a cute place to try. I believe It was $12-$13. read more

YeDon - Korean Near Me - Bayside, New York

The waiter came by and asked in Korean, "one or two?" My friend asked if we could see a menu, the waiter said we serve one thing lol It's a small place but it serves one thing and serves it well. It's by no means fancy, it's a casual mom and pop kinda place, I don't remember there being much of a staff. The food: Donkatsu- it's either this or bupkis lol This is their one item. It's a good homey dish. The cutlets are slightly crisp since there is a sauce on top but the flavors are nice. http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=xF4LkSQRT7aleFKTScgi7Q read more

YeDon - Donkatsu or nothing! Lol - Korean Near Me - Bayside, New York

FYI, this restaurant only have one item on their menu! That item is tonkatsu and it's delicious. I think it's family owned and the staff are very friendly. Super hot weather both times I went and when my group and I were seated they would direct the fans to us. Not sure what the soup is that comes before the tonkatsu but it's creamy and taste like corn. I drink it with a little bit of pepper. I would definitely recommend this place! read more

YeDon - Korean Near Me - Bayside, New York

slightly better than any other donkatsu I've had so far. Sauce is on the watery side, not in a bad way. Rather than being amazing, I feel it's 5 star because it tastes ridiculously textbook ... what donkatsu should taste like. Like I'm eating right out the dictionary. read more

This restaurant only serves 1 dish This is an interesting little local spot that serves only 1 dish (they do have an array of soft drinks). They do offer additional meat but they serve 1 dish lol. Did I mention they serve only 1 dish here? All Jokes aside... They serve a tonkatsu (fried chicken tendered breast) with a side of rice, beans. salad and creamy soup. It's very homely and tastes good. It's also picturesque and the dish is plated nicely. I don't think it is worth the price point though (it's like eating in the city- $12 +$5 if you want extra meat). As this was manhattan or astoria prices, I was expecting an amazing top notch experience (especially since they only have 1 dish). Good experience yes, amazing top notch experience- unfortunately no. The food taste good and the service is quick. For the price/ taste experience balance... I feel it's over priced. I know it's a small family operated business and I for one recommend this place to check out to support local businesses! BUT Does it have the gripping power and does the gimmick hook me to return at this price point - no. I would definitely recommend anyone to go try it out and make your own judgements, but for me- I'm comfortable with a lukewarm review. read more

This place never fails to satisfy. It's definitely a family owned restaurant seeing there's always a child drawing and doing homework on the tables where we eat. And this makes it feel even cozier and at home. First off, I'm a very indecisive person so I love how they specialize in just one thing, Donkatsu!!!!! Not much to select from, but it ain't about the quantity of the menu but the quality. The donkatsu is HUGE and has some side dishes plus rice to eat with the main dish. And let me tell you, it is filling. The food is obviously fresh and delicious and I am always satisfied by the meal there. Yedon is my go to place when I am nearby on bell or studying in a cafe! Please try it out!!:) read more

YeDon - Authentic donkatsu :p - Korean Near Me - Bayside, New York

This restaurant has a very simple concept which I enjoy: they only serve one dish. I have never been to a place like that before; the idea was refreshing to me. They are able to keep their costs low and be known instantly for their food. I don't usually order katsu so I decided to give it a try. I really enjoyed my meal. The portion size was big. The donkatsu was served so hot and crispy and covered in a lot of savory gravy sauce. They had other side dishes like thinly sliced cabbage salad with a light dressing, two tiny hot dogs, two slices of pickled daikon, these potato things set aside in cupcake tin covered with special sauce, and two scoops of white rice. A slice of orange was on the plate- I considered it fruit to end the meal. I enjoyed my meal. The difference in textures and varying levels of sweetness with the saltiness made this dish great! The katsu was done nicely; not overcooked at all, and fresh, not frozen. To cleanse your taste buds they offer Korean barley tea. They offer some type of white creamy looking soup as appetizer, but I could not try it due to lactose intolerance. I can't wait to return for another helping! read more

YeDon - Korean Near Me - Bayside, New York

Top 2 on my search for "Tonkatsu" list as of right now. It's between this place and another place in Fresh Meadows. But first and foremost. This is as close to home comfort food as it gets. I'm not Korean at all but this place is about as close to home as it can. Run by a nice couple in Bayside. They only serve Tonkatsu. This is all they serve. It's one menu. And I love it. They serve you the class rice water. A side of cream soup. Basically enough to keep you waiting until your main course arrives. Your Tonkatsu comes in a thinly slice pork chop. Crisped to perfection. Their sauce. Their sauce is the real winner here. It compliments the pork chops and rice real well. If ever in Bayside I would always try to make an attempt to visit. They recently raised their price, but they are a local small business and it's worth it. read more

Great place for pork cutlets! They only have pork cutlets on the menu and only accept cash. Service is fast and I love their rice cakes so I always get some extra! read more