Euljiro 3-ga gyukatsu restaurant, seared 15 seconds a side: Hurato

Where to eat gyukatsu in Euljiro-3-ga: how is Hurato Sikdang Euljiro?

If you want Japanese-style gyukatsu (breaded beef cutlet) in Euljiro-3-ga, Hurato Sikdang Euljiro (후라토식당 을지로점) is worth a visit. The personal grill is strong, so the meat cooks fast, and if you sear it only briefly it melts in your mouth.

The gyukatsu set is ₩19,500. Not cheap for lunch, but choosing your own doneness is fun enough to justify it. I ate here myself on Monday, October 5, at lunch. I write about saving money, so I'll also note how it stacks up for the price.

Hurato Sikdang Euljiro location and hours at a glance

Hurato Sikdang Euljiro is on the B1 floor of Tower 107 at 27 Mareunnae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, toward Exit 9 of Euljiro 3-ga Station. It's also walkable from Chungmuro Station.

• Address: B1 Tower 107, 27 Mareunnae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
• Location: toward Exit 9 of Euljiro 3-ga Station; walkable from Chungmuro Station
• Hours: weekdays 11:00–21:30 / weekends 11:30–22:00
• Break time: 15:00–17:00
• Last order: weekdays 20:30 / weekends 21:00
• Ordering: table NFC tag (QR if it doesn't work)

Why I picked Hurato Sikdang for lunch in Euljiro-3-ga and Chungmuro

I was craving gyukatsu on a Monday lunch, so I chose Hurato Sikdang Euljiro. Looking for food in Euljiro-3-ga mostly turns up old-school spots and drinking places, and few serve gyukatsu, so I went here.

It's an easy walk from the Chungmuro side too, so it's a fair candidate if you're hunting for a Chungmuro lunch.

Hurato Sikdang Euljiro atmosphere and NFC ordering

It's on the basement level but doesn't feel stuffy. Black walls, wood tones, and Japanese-style paintings on the walls. It opened on June 1 this year, so everything is brand new.

Each table already has a mini grill set up, and with mostly 4-person tables, even two of us had plenty of room. ★ Around 2 p.m., when I went, lots of seats were empty.

You order from your seat. I sat at table 9, unlocked my phone, held it to the tag, and the menu popped right up. No need to call staff, which was convenient.

What comes with the ₩19,500 gyukatsu set

The gyukatsu set at Hurato Sikdang comes on one tray like this.

• A plate of gyukatsu (sliced into two rows)
• Rice sprinkled with furikake (seasoning flakes), and miso soup
• Cabbage salad, 2 pickled shishito peppers, pickled ginger, wasabi
• Kkakdugi (cubed radish kimchi)
• 3 dips: salt / minced seasoning sauce / soy sauce

The coating is thin and the inside is a bright pink rare. You don't eat it like this; you finish it on the grill.

How many seconds to grill gyukatsu? The strong grill makes seconds matter

The best thing about Hurato Sikdang Euljiro was the heat. Put a piece on and the surface changes color quickly. Totally different from places where you wait ages on a lukewarm grill.

Here are the doneness guidelines posted on the table.

• Rare: 10–20 seconds per side, for people who enjoy yukhoe (beef tartare) and tataki
• Medium rare: 20–30 seconds per side, for first-timers
• Medium: 30–40 seconds per side, for those who want just a little red left
• Well done: 40–50 seconds per side, for those who dislike a raw texture

It says to put on only 1–2 pieces at a time. If you get greedy and put on many, the heat is so strong that the ones at the back overcook.

How it tasted at 15 seconds per side

★ I grilled the gyukatsu about 15 seconds per side. Barely cooked, it dissolved in my mouth before I could even chew. Crispy outside, just warm inside.

There's no right answer. Go by taste. If you like a melting texture, keep it short; if you like chewing the meat, go past 40 seconds. I recommend trying the first piece with salt only, then switching to wasabi, then the seasoning sauce.

Side dish: ebi fry for ₩3,500

I also had the ebi fry (fried shrimp) at Hurato Sikdang: 2 fried shrimp with tartar sauce. The coating has a thread-like texture that stays crunchy. ★ Price: ₩3,500.

Hurato Sikdang lunch cost, worked out by situation

₩19,500 for gyukatsu isn't light for a lunch. So I broke it down by situation.

• If gyukatsu is the point: gyukatsu ₩19,500
• If you want to stay in the mid-₩10,000s: omurice, minced curry, or beef belly rice bowl, ₩14,500 each
• If you want a free side: receipt review event (Naver, Kakao Map and Google Maps each count; per review choose one of a canned drink, 1 karaage, 1 onsen egg, or 1 Isigny butter)
• If you work at a Tower 107 tenant: 10% off
• If you're having a drink in the evening: Kirin draft beer 2+1 (until Dec 31, limited quantity)

Checklist before going to Hurato Sikdang Euljiro

• Avoid 15:00–17:00, it's break time
• Turn on your phone's NFC (for ordering)
• Grill only 1–2 pieces at a time
• Be sure to keep your receipt (for the review event)
• If you worry about grease smell on your clothes, hang your jacket on the back of the chair

Hurato Sikdang Euljiro FAQ

Where is Hurato Sikdang Euljiro?

B1 Tower 107, 27 Mareunnae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, toward Exit 9 of Euljiro 3-ga Station.

How much is the gyukatsu at Hurato Sikdang?

The gyukatsu set is ₩19,500, with rice, miso soup and salad included.

Does Hurato Sikdang Euljiro have a break time?

Every day 15:00–17:00. Last order is 20:30 on weekdays and 21:00 on weekends.

How long should you grill gyukatsu?

10–20 seconds per side is rare, 40–50 seconds is well done. The heat is strong, so it's safer to start short and add time.

What if someone in your group can't eat gyukatsu?

Hurato Sikdang has omurice, minced curry, a steak set (sutēki teishoku) and rice bowls, so you can still go together.

Verdict: gyukatsu that lives or dies on heat

Gyukatsu is a dish where satisfaction hinges on how strong the heat is, and Hurato Sikdang Euljiro clearly nailed that. For that melt-in-your-mouth feeling the moment it goes in, I plan to try the steak set next time.

One-line summary: for gyukatsu in Euljiro-3-ga, go to Hurato Sikdang. The grill is strong, so start at 10–20 seconds per side and find your own doneness.