Honest Review- CU Big Spicy Pork Cutlet – Is the 'Big' Only for the Rice?

Welcome back to Slurp & Stream. Usually, I love a good underdog story, but today… we have to talk about a “Big” betrayal. I was craving something crunchy and spicy, so I picked up the CU Big Spicy Pork Cutlet (Donkasu) Samgak Kimbap.

At 1,800 KRW (approx. $1.35 USD), the promise of a “Big” spicy pork cutlet sounded like a dream. Unfortunately, it turned out to be a bit of a nightmare. Let’s break down why.

✨ First Impressions: Size vs. Reality

The “Big” label isn’t lying about the overall size—it’s definitely a hefty triangle of rice. But as the saying goes, it’s what’s on the inside that counts. And inside? Well, it was a ghost town.

🥩 The Filling: Where’s the Cutlet?

This is where the frustration began. When you hear “Pork Cutlet,” you expect a thick, breaded, and hopefully somewhat crispy patty.

• The Quality: Instead of a crispy cutlet, I found a soggy, thin patty that felt more like a low-grade processed nugget. There was zero crunch and zero “meat” texture.
• The Ratio: The biggest issue was the balance. It felt like I was eating 90% plain rice and 10% mystery meat. I spent most of the time wondering if I had even reached the filling yet.

🔥 The Taste: A Late, Weak Burn

What about the “Spicy” part?

While eating, I barely tasted any heat at all. It was only after I finished the whole thing that a faint, lingering spiciness showed up in the back of my throat. But it wasn’t a “flavorful” spice—it just felt like a lack of sauce and a late-arriving burn. The plain white rice was incredibly bland, making the whole experience feel like a chore.

💡 Final Verdict: Don’t Waste Your Change

Compared to our current champions, the Soy Sauce Braised Beef (7/10) or the Bulgogi version (7/10), this shouldn’t even be on the same shelf.

• Score: 2 / 10
• Re-purchase intent: Absolute Zero.
• Emergency Survival Tip: If you’ve already bought this, STOP. Go back and buy a cup of spicy ramen immediately. You will need that ramen broth to provide the flavor and moisture that this kimbap is desperately missing.

🏁 Summary

No crunch, no topping, just a mountain of bland rice. This is the definition of a “Big” disappointment. Stick to the Bulgogi version and save yourself the grief!