# Gyukatsu grilled in Isigny butter at Ichigyu, a Wonju restaurant - By Suhyeon (https://superchart.com/en/@chungcheong-place-settings/) - Written Sep 8, 2026 - Updated Sep 14, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Wonju, Gangwon - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@chungcheong-place-settings/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@chungcheong-place-settings/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu/index.md) ## In short Ichigyu Wonju is a beef sirloin gyukatsu (breaded beef cutlet) restaurant on the first floor of the Lotte Cinema building in Musil-dong, Wonju. The writer ordered the jumbo sirloin gyukatsu and the steki set, grilling bite-sized pieces on the table's special gyukatsu grill plate with melted Isigny butter to their preferred doneness — crispy outside, juicy inside, with the butter flavor pairing beautifully. A good pick for comparing gyukatsu and steak side by side when you want a hearty meal. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–21:30 (last order 20:30) - **Break time**: 15:00–17:00 - **Parking**: Lotte Cinema building parking - **Location**: Musil-dong, Wonju, 1st floor of the building - **Ordered**: Jumbo sirloin gyukatsu, steki set *as written by the visitor on Sep 8, 2026* ![Table spread of sirloin gyukatsu at Ichigyu Wonju](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu-01-1rgcz-1200.webp) I was craving gyukatsu in Wonju, so I found Ichigyu Wonju. It's known for its sirloin gyukatsu that you grill yourself at the table, and this time I tried the jumbo sirloin gyukatsu and the steki set :) ## Location and hours at Ichigyu Wonju [ Hours: daily 11:00 – 21:30, last order 20:30 ] [ Break time: 15:00 – 17:00 ] Ichigyu Wonju is located in Musil-dong, Wonju. It's right in the main commercial area of Musil-dong, so it's easy to combine with a café or other sightseeing before or after your meal. It's on the first floor of the building, so I found it without any trouble even on my first visit. Whether you're looking for a lunch or dinner spot in Wonju, or a date restaurant in Musil-dong, the location is great. ![First-floor entrance of Ichigyu Wonju in Musil-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu-02-5v8is-m-966.webp) ![Exterior signage of Ichigyu Wonju](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu-03-118qb-966.webp) Gyukatsu is a menu you can enjoy comfortably even alone, so it's a good option if you're looking for a solo dining spot in Musil-dong, and it's also nice for two people to each order a different dish and share. If you visit on weekends or at mealtimes like I did, there may be a wait. 🅿️ You can park in the Lotte Cinema building! ## The interior and the special gyukatsu grill plate ![Wood-toned interior of Ichigyu Wonju](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu-04-174db-966.webp) Stepping inside, the vibe is clean and calm. With its wood-toned Japanese restaurant feel, it wasn't too casual but was still comfortable for a meal. ![Table set with the special gyukatsu grill plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu-05-wqen2-966.webp) Best of all, true to a gyukatsu specialty restaurant, each table has a grill plate so you can cook the meat yourself. This isn't just any ordinary grill plate — apparently it's specially made so you can enjoy gyukatsu at its best. ![Specially made gyukatsu grill plate set on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu-06-al8i8-966.webp) ![Seating and grill plate setup at Ichigyu Wonju](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu-07-1xpkb-966.webp) As the name suggests, Ichigyu is a brand that specializes in gyukatsu! Alongside their signature gyukatsu, they offer a variety of meat-centered dishes like the steki set, so you can pick according to your taste. ![Menu board showing gyukatsu and steki set at Ichigyu Wonju](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu-08-xq7jn-966.webp) ![Menu board listing meat dishes at Ichigyu](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu-09-1vced-966.webp) ## What we ordered — jumbo sirloin gyukatsu & steki set ![Table spread with jumbo sirloin gyukatsu and steki set together](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu-10-wzoe3-966.webp) The two dishes I chose that day were the jumbo sirloin gyukatsu and the steki set! Ordering one of each and eating them together turned out to be a great combo — even though they're both beef dishes, the cooking method and texture were completely different. ![Jumbo sirloin gyukatsu neatly plated](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu-11-1jp6e-966.webp) ![Cross-section of breaded sirloin gyukatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu-12-iysq1-966.webp) ![Sirloin gyukatsu still reddish before grilling](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu-13-djd7f-966.webp) ### Jumbo sirloin gyukatsu True to its jumbo name, the gyukatsu arrived neatly arranged and filling the plate — the portion alone looked pretty hearty. The outside is coated in crispy breading while the inside still has a reddish color, meaning you cook it yourself on the tabletop grill to your preferred doneness. ### Gyukatsu grilled in Isigny butter What especially stood out at Ichigyu was the butter. Apparently they provide Isigny butter, a premium French butter, for grilling the gyukatsu. ![Gyukatsu grilling on the plate with Isigny butter](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu-14-1lcv1-966.webp) Put the butter on the grill plate to melt it slightly, then lay a piece of gyukatsu on top — the sizzle of the meat cooking along with the nutty aroma of the butter rising up was a serious appetite trigger! Compared to just grilling plain, the added butter flavor made the sirloin taste even richer. ### One piece at a time, to your preferred doneness Rather than putting several pieces on at once, I'd recommend grilling just one or two pieces at a time, eating them right away. I cooked mine lightly on both sides rather than well done, and the texture was great — crispy outside, juicy inside. The juiciness of the sirloin, the crispy breading, and the nutty richness of the Isigny butter went really well together. I tried it plain first, and then added sauce or wasabi depending on my mood for a different experience each time. If you're looking for a gyukatsu spot in Wonju, this signature dish is worth trying first! ![A piece of gyukatsu grilled in butter](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu-15-12e1q-966.webp) ![Gyukatsu served with sauce and wasabi](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu-16-tezq5-966.webp) The rice served is Japanese Ichino rice. Placing a well-grilled piece of gyukatsu on top of the warm rice with a bit of wasabi worked really well together. ![Gyukatsu and wasabi over warm rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu-17-5amje-966.webp) ![Rice served with the gyukatsu set](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu-18-efwho-966.webp) ### Steki set If gyukatsu is about the combo of crispy breading and juicy meat, steki lets you enjoy the flavor and juiciness of the meat itself a bit more simply. It was great for a filling meal with rice, and I also liked that it was cut into easy, bite-sized pieces. ![Steki set served in bite-sized pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu-19-gtnu2-966.webp) ![Cross-section of steki set meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu-20-5v7xw-966.webp) ![Steki set eaten together with rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu-21-1hl27-966.webp) ![Side dishes served with the steki set](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu-22-346va-966.webp) ![Table spread with gyukatsu and steki served together](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu-23-pcffo-966.webp) ## Comparing the two dishes and my recommendation Sirloin gyukatsu → crispy + rich butter flavor Steki → clean + the natural flavor of the meat itself If you're looking for a slightly different meat dish in Wonju, Ichigyu Wonju is worth a visit. From the fun of grilling gyukatsu yourself to the steki set, you can enjoy both together for a hearty meal. The attention to detail — the special gyukatsu grill plate and even the Isigny butter — was especially impressive! If you're searching for a good restaurant in Wonju, a good spot in Musil-dong, or a gyukatsu specialty restaurant in Wonju, this one's worth checking out :) ✔ Recommended for - Anyone who enjoys grilling their own gyukatsu - Anyone looking for a good restaurant in Musil-dong, Wonju - Meat-loving couples on a date - Anyone wanting a hearty lunch or dinner - Anyone who wants to enjoy gyukatsu and steki together ![Final photo wrapping up the visit to Ichigyu Wonju](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu-24-1qy40-568.webp) ## Where it is - Ichigyu Wonju (이치규 원주점) - 51 Neungna-dong-gil, Units 135 and 136, 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/@chungcheong-place-settings/ichigyu-wonju-sirloin-gyukatsu/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt