# Gyukatsu grilled with butter and draft beer at Gyuen Dang, Seolleung - By Doha (https://superchart.com/en/@aisle-end-lunches/) - Written Sep 7, 2026 - Updated Sep 14, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This review is based on a meal provided by the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@aisle-end-lunches/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@aisle-end-lunches/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@aisle-end-lunches/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@aisle-end-lunches/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@aisle-end-lunches/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@aisle-end-lunches/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@aisle-end-lunches/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@aisle-end-lunches/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@aisle-end-lunches/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@aisle-end-lunches/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu/index.md) ## In short Gyuen Dang Seolleung Branch is a gyukatsu (beef cutlet) restaurant on the second floor of the Seolleung Station food alley in Gangnam, Seoul. Tenderloin and sirloin gyukatsu are grilled at the table on a mini brazier with butter, paired with draft beer, and the ginger-laced special sauce cuts the richness while the beef quality shines through. A satisfying lunch spot worth going back to. ## Good to know - **Menu**: Tenderloin gyukatsu, sirloin gyukatsu - **Drinks**: Draft beer - **Grilling style**: Grill it yourself with butter on a mini brazier - **Location**: 2F, 26 Seolleung-ro 86-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Seolleung Station food alley) *as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026* Ta-da Gyuen Dang, the gyukatsu spot near Seolleung Station This branch seems pretty new, but the Seongsu location and others seem super famous already haha ![Full table spread of gyukatsu at Gyuen Dang Seolleung Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu-01-r5rdp-900.webp) A neat, well-arranged spread right off the bat. Great spot for a solid lunch near Seolleung Station. Honestly might be too busy grilling for a blind date though haha ![Cross-section of a well-colored piece of gyukatsu meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu-02-14ztj-900.webp) The meat color looks so good! Really has that gyukatsu vibe going on ## Interior and seating at Gyuen Dang Seolleung ![Exterior of Gyuen Dang inside the Seolleung Station food alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu-03-13rkg-900.webp) Gyuen Dang, tucked inside the Seolleung Station food alley ![Newly renovated interior of Gyuen Dang Seolleung Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu-04-cqbyo-900.webp) Feels newly renovated, so it's really clean and nice ![Seating area at Gyuen Dang Seolleung Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu-05-hxk8y-900.webp) There's also this kind of seating area ## What should you order? ![Menu board listing tenderloin and sirloin gyukatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu-06-1y4sd-900.webp) The menu has tenderloin gyukatsu and sirloin gyukatsu, but honestly they taste similar so go for the sirloin ![Draft beer served alongside the gyukatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu-07-1cm6i-900.webp) And drink some beer. Knocking back a draft beer really hits the spot ## Tenderloin gyukatsu ![Tenderloin gyukatsu with special ginger sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu-08-vytam-900.webp) The gyukatsu was so good!!! Especially that special sauce, absolutely delicious. The ginger sauce works with it and cuts the richness completely ![A piece of tenderloin gyukatsu dipped in sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu-09-3xk5s-900.webp) You can really feel the quality of the meat with this Seolleung Station gyukatsu!!! ![Cross-section of gyukatsu showing the red center](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu-10-1v92x-900.webp) Look at that, the color is so good ![Gyukatsu grilling with butter over the brazier](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu-11-1ijtr-900.webp) You can grill it with butter, which makes it nutty and delicious ![A piece of gyukatsu grilled in butter](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu-12-1pu19-900.webp) Ugh, looking at this again makes me want to eat it once more ## Sirloin gyukatsu with rice, soup, and cabbage ![A plate of sirloin gyukatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu-13-jvouk-900.webp) This time I tried the sirloin gyukatsu ![Sirloin gyukatsu placed on the brazier](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu-14-pzaiq-900.webp) Threw it onto the fire, sizzling away ![Sirloin gyukatsu cooking over the flame](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu-15-oysx1-900.webp) The rice was tasty too, kind of a Japanese style??? ![Bowl of rice served with the gyukatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu-16-1i6ll-900.webp) The soup was piping hot and cut through the richness ![Hot soup served as part of the gyukatsu set](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu-17-9ghth-900.webp) The cabbage sauce tastes a bit different from the usual sauce we're used to, in a good way ![Cabbage salad topped with sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu-18-1otkc-900.webp) Sizzling and bubbling all over again ![Final shot of gyukatsu sizzling on the brazier](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu-19-1izdx-1200.webp) It was such a delicious meal!!! ## The history of gyukatsu Gyukatsu's history can be traced back to tonkatsu (とんかつ), Japan's iconic Western-style dish. As Western food culture entered Japan during the Meiji era, deep-fried pork cutlets developed and later evolved into various forms as they met Japan's distinctive food culture. One of those forms is gyukatsu (牛カツ). Instead of pork, it uses beef — fried crispy on the outside while kept nearly rare on the inside. The method of frying briefly to preserve the beef's flavor and tender texture became popular, and gyukatsu established itself as a menu item in its own right. Recently, gyukatsu restaurants have been increasing not just in Japan but in Korea too, and gaining a lot of love. The combination of crispy batter and red, juicy beef, plus the way you grill it yourself at the table to your preferred doneness — that's the charm of gyukatsu, a dish that started from tonkatsu and added the appeal of beef. ## The nutritional benefits of gyukatsu Gyukatsu itself doesn't have special 'benefits' as a dish per se, but there are nutritional advantages that come from its main ingredient, beef. - 🥩 Protein boost: Beef provides quality protein needed to build muscle and body tissue. - 💪 Iron intake: The iron abundant in beef is a nutrient related to oxygen transport in the blood. - ⚡ B vitamins: Contains vitamin B12 and others that help with energy metabolism and nervous system health. - 🧠 Zinc intake: Beef supplies zinc, needed for immune function and cell growth. - 🍽️ High satiety: With both protein and fat, it makes for a relatively filling meal. That said, gyukatsu is a fried food, so the fat and calorie content can be high. It's best enjoyed in moderate portions alongside vegetables or rice >< ## Overall review This was really my first time properly trying gyukatsu, and it was so much better than I expected — I was very satisfied! The outside was fried nicely crispy while the inside stayed moist and tender, so the texture was really great. Especially with the first bite, I could taste the savory juices and the clean beef flavor right away, which kept me reaching for more. It was also nice being able to grill it a bit more on the hot plate to your own taste. Eating it with the sauce added extra umami, and paired with rice it made for a filling meal. Satisfying from the visuals to the taste — if I'm ever back in the area, I'd love to visit again. If you like gyukatsu, I highly recommend giving this place a try! ## Where it is - Gyuen Dang Seolleung Branch (규엔당 선릉점) - 2F, 26 Seolleung-ro 86-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 강남구 선릉로86길 26 2층 - 37.5035296, 127.0518602 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B7%9C%EC%97%94%EB%8B%B9%20%EC%84%A0%EB%A6%89%EC%A0%90/@37.5035296,127.0518602,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@aisle-end-lunches/gyuendang-seolleung-butter-grilled-gyukatsu/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt