# Basic vs double gyukatsu sets with free rice refills in Wonju: Ichigyu - By Somin Jang (https://superchart.com/en/@chuncheon-lake-plate/) - Written Sep 20, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Wonju, Gangwon - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@chuncheon-lake-plate/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@chuncheon-lake-plate/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju/index.md) ## In short Ichigyu Wonju is a gyukatsu (Japanese-style fried beef cutlet) restaurant in the Lotte Cinema building in Musil-dong, Wonju. Visiting as a pair, the writer ordered one basic gyukatsu set and one double set to compare the portions, grilling each slice on a personal tabletop stove so every bite stayed warm. With free rice refills and underground parking, Ichigyu Wonju is a filling meal worth coming back for. ## Good to know - **Address**: 51 Neungnadong-gil, Units 135 and 136, Wonju, Gangwon - **Hours**: 11:00–21:30 - **Break time**: 15:00–17:00 - **Parking**: Underground parking in the Lotte Cinema building - **Ordered**: 1 basic gyukatsu set, 1 double gyukatsu set - **Rice refill**: Free - **Event**: Free shrimp tempura for writing a receipt review *as written by the visitor on Sep 20, 2026* I'd been craving crispy fried gyukatsu (breaded beef cutlet) for a while, so I headed to Ichigyu Wonju. The outside is crispy while the inside stays pink, and you grill each slice yourself on a personal tabletop stove — which makes eating here fun in itself. ![Signature gyukatsu photo at Ichigyu Wonju](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju-01-1p38a-1200.webp) ## Where is Ichigyu Wonju, and what are the hours? - Location: 51 Neungna-dong-gil, 135, 136-ho, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea - Hours: 11:00–21:30 (break time 15:00–17:00) - Parking: use the underground parking at the Lotte Cinema building ### What Ichigyu Wonju looks like from outside ![Exterior of Ichigyu Wonju inside the Lotte Cinema building](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju-02-vb79w-966.webp) This Wonju favorite sits inside the building that houses Lotte Cinema. If you're driving, you can use the underground parking there, so parking wasn't a hassle despite being a downtown restaurant. It's also convenient if you're grabbing a meal before or after a movie, or just looking for lunch or dinner nearby. ![Area around the entrance of Ichigyu Wonju](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju-03-16w93-966.webp) ## Inside Ichigyu Wonju: tables with personal grills The interior is done up in wood tones, giving it a natural Japanese-restaurant feel. The tables weren't cramped, and there was seating for everything from two people up to larger groups. ![Wood-toned interior seating at Ichigyu Wonju](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju-04-12m07-m-966.webp) There were plenty of other diners when we visited, but it felt clean and comfortable rather than crowded. Each table has its own small stove, so you can grill your gyukatsu to whatever doneness you like. ![Table with a stove at Ichigyu Wonju](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju-05-155o3-m-966.webp) ## What's on the menu at Ichigyu Wonju ![Gyukatsu set menu board at Ichigyu Wonju](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju-06-lg034-966.webp) Gyukatsu is naturally the main event at Ichigyu. The gyukatsu set comes in basic or double, and beyond that there's a good range — steki set, hamburg omurice, steak-don, hot-plate ham steak, Japanese curry, and more. ![Side menu board with karaage and mini curry](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju-07-irmkw-966.webp) There are side dishes too, like karaage, mini curry, and fried egg, which looked like good add-ons to the mains. ## One basic and one double gyukatsu set for two people There were two of us, so we ordered one basic gyukatsu and one double. ![Gyukatsu set spread with rice, soup, and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju-08-xqkwk-966.webp) The gyukatsu set came with rice, soup, and a few light side dishes. Cabbage, gyukatsu sauce, and wasabi were also served, so you could mix and match to your taste with each slice. Eating meat alone can get a bit heavy after a while, but the cabbage cleared the palate nicely between bites — a great pairing. ![Cabbage and sauce served alongside the gyukatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju-09-1nzc8-966.webp) ![Side dishes served with the gyukatsu set](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju-10-1c6w2-966.webp) Rice refills are free, which is great if you want to eat until you're full! ![Free-refill rice and soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju-11-1l8fw-966.webp) On the plate sat the crispy fried gyukatsu with shredded cabbage, wasabi, and sauce, and the whole spread — warm rice, soup, and sides — came out neatly together. ![Crispy fried gyukatsu with wasabi and shredded cabbage](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju-12-2jhyt-966.webp) ## How you grill the gyukatsu yourself at the table It doesn't come fully cooked from the start — instead, you grill it yourself on the stove in front of you, as much as you like. Lay a slice down, flip it briefly on each side, and the surface turns golden while the inside stays moist. ![A slice of gyukatsu browning on the tabletop stove](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju-13-1ab2g-966.webp) The breading wasn't thick either, so you could really taste the texture and flavor of the meat. A certified Wonju favorite 👍🏻 ![Cross-section of gyukatsu showing thin breading](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju-14-hbf58-966.webp) ### How much more beef does the double set give you? True to its name, the double came with a much more generous portion. It nearly filled the plate, so if you usually eat a lot or really want to dig into gyukatsu properly, the double is worth choosing. ![Double gyukatsu set filling the plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju-15-xpq3k-966.webp) Even just from the photos, the portion difference from the basic set was obvious. The outside was fried crispy, while the cut cross-section looked moist and tender. ![Portion comparison of basic and double gyukatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju-16-yip6w-966.webp) Grilling one slice at a time on the stove meant we could eat it warm from start to finish, which was great. A little wasabi on top cut through the richness and brought out the clean flavor of the meat even more. ![A slice of gyukatsu topped with wasabi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju-17-15qfs-966.webp) ![Gyukatsu grilling on the stove](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju-18-8sa5r-966.webp) ![Picking up a slice of gyukatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju-19-8k18a-966.webp) The biggest highlight of Ichigyu's gyukatsu is definitely grilling it yourself on your own stove. You cook each slice to whatever doneness you prefer. ![Adjusting the doneness of gyukatsu on the personal stove](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju-20-1fn6d-966.webp) Grilling one piece at a time, matched to how fast you're eating, meant even the last bite came out warm. ## Free shrimp tempura for a receipt review 🎁 Receipt review event — write a receipt review and you'll get a free shrimp tempura, so it's worth taking part if you can. ![Sign about the shrimp tempura receipt review event](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju-21-o3vhl-966.webp) ## Is Ichigyu Wonju worth a visit? This Wonju favorite, Ichigyu, satisfied on every front — a clean interior, easy parking, and the fun of grilling your own gyukatsu. You can choose the portion between basic and double, and the free rice refills make it a filling meal too. It's a great spot to come back to whenever a gyukatsu craving hits in Wonju :) ![Final shot of the finished gyukatsu meal at Ichigyu Wonju](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju-22-11t1j-966.webp) ## Where it is - Ichigyu Wonju (이치규 원주점) - 51 Neungna-dong-gil, 135, 136-ho, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea - 강원특별자치도 원주시 능라동길 51 135호, 136호 - 37.3348376, 127.9301516 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9D%B4%EC%B9%98%EA%B7%9C%20%EC%9B%90%EC%A3%BC%EC%A0%90/@37.3348376,127.9301516,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@chuncheon-lake-plate/gyukatsu-basic-vs-double-wonju/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt