Today, I revisited the Food Place food court, located at Pavilion Mall. The food court is located beside the Oriental Kopi Restaurant.
This time I ordered Pork Cutlets Dosirak from the K Dosirak stall, it cost RM19.00 per box. This Korean-style lunchbox is a complete, colourful tray packed with Pork Cutlets Dosirak, Steamed White Rice, Spicy Kimchi, Stir-fried fish cake, stir-fried green bean, Watermelon Slice and Miyeok-guk (Seaweed Soup)
This set meal is both filling and well-balanced, and it’s also affordable, especially considering its premium location in Pavilion Mall. Whether you’re a fan of Korean food or just need a solid lunch without breaking the bank, this is a meal worth considering. I enjoyed it a lot and would recommend it to anyone craving Korean flavours on a budget. It’s also a great intro meal for those new to dosirak!
This dish is the Korean adaptation of the Japanese tonkatsu, which itself was a Japanese take on a Western-style breaded cutlet (like the German schnitzel) from the late 19th century. Introduced to Korea during the Japanese occupation, it was embraced and evolved into a distinctly Korean style. Korean donkkaseu is often pounded thinner and wider than its Japanese counterpart, prized for its extra-crispy texture. It became a staple of gyeongyangsik (경양식), or Korean-style Western food, restaurants in the 20th century and remains a beloved comfort food for people of all ages.
“Dosirak” (도시락) is the Korean term for a packed lunch or lunchbox. Traditionally, dosirak was prepared at home by parents for schoolchildren or workers. It typically consists of rice, a main protein source, and several side dishes (banchan), making it a well-rounded and portable meal. Today, commercial dosirak has evolved into a convenient, restaurant-style offering that balances variety and nutrition, popular in Korea and across Asia.
The concept likely took influence from Japanese bento during the Japanese occupation of Korea (1910–1945), but Korea has deeply localised it with ingredients like kimchi, gochujang-seasoned meat, and seaweed soup.
