# Quiet early-lunch gyukatsu in Gwanak, Seoul, plus Hollo Store: Izawa - By Iseul (https://superchart.com/en/@corner-booth/) - Written Sep 18, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gwanak, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as part of a store visit sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@corner-booth/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@corner-booth/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch/index.md) ## In short Izawa Sharosugil Branch is a gyukatsu (Japanese beef cutlet) restaurant on the second floor tucked inside Sharosu-gil near Seoul National University Station in Gwanak, Seoul. At a quiet early lunch, the gyukatsu set (sirloin) and the steki set arrived with a mini tabletop brazier for grilling each bite to taste, and Hollo Store sits a 3-minute walk away. Izawa works well as a solo lunch and a short neighborhood walking course. ## Good to know - **Menu**: Gyukatsu set (sirloin), steki (steak) set - **Location**: Second floor inside Sharosu-gil (28 Gwanak-ro 14-gil, Gwanak-gu, Seoul) - **Ordering**: Table order - **Good to know**: Groups and reservations accepted, mobile payments supported - **Pets**: Pets welcome - **Nearby stop**: Hollo Store, 3-minute walk *as written by the visitor on Sep 18, 2026* It's been like a million years since I've been to Seoul National University Station!!! This day I finally got to check out Hollo Store, which I'd really wanted to visit, and also ate some really delicious gyukatsu. The gyukatsu especially was better than I expected — like, genuinely amazing — and since it had been a while, it somehow tasted even better haha. Seems like a great spot for a solo meal too haha, must be popular with the SNU students. Okay, let me introduce it! ![First shot from the visit to Izawa Sharosu-gil Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch-01-1sl6z-966.webp) ![Signature gyukatsu photo at Izawa Sharosu-gil Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch-02-lxwzw-1200.webp) ![Scene of the meal at Izawa Sharosu-gil Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch-03-101xj-966.webp) ## How to find Izawa Sharosugil Branch and what to know before going Izawa Sharosu-gil Branch is on the 2nd floor of a building tucked inside Sharosu-gil. Being located deep inside Sharosu-gil, it's easy to reach whether you're coming for a date or a lunch spot. Group use and reservations are available, and it even supports easy pay, so it was convenient to use. (Just a note — it's on the 2nd floor!) ![Entrance area of Izawa on the 2nd floor of Sharosu-gil](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch-04-13ldb-966.webp) ## What is Izawa like during early lunch hours? Maybe because it was early lunch, the place was quiet ![Quiet interior of Izawa Sharosu-gil Branch during early lunch](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch-05-1tc6z-966.webp) True to its reputation as a place with good atmosphere, the interior was neat yet cozy. The layout made it easy to eat alone without feeling awkward, so solo lunch visitors could relax and enjoy the meal comfortably. Ordering was easy with the table order system ![Table order screen at Izawa](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch-06-ugk5n-966.webp) ![Seating and interior of Izawa Sharosu-gil Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch-07-11ijq-966.webp) ## What we ordered at Izawa: gyukatsu set (sirloin) and steki set This time I ordered the gyukatsu set (sirloin) and the steki set. Check the menu board in the photo below. ![Menu board at Izawa Sharosu-gil Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch-08-16rpo-966.webp) ![Description of gyukatsu set and steki set menus](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch-09-1u2lo-966.webp) ![The ordered sets laid out on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch-10-10ip3-966.webp) Vi-su-al gorgeousness~ ![Visual of the gyukatsu set and steki set](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch-11-deedb-966.webp) ### Grilling the gyukatsu yourself on a mini tabletop brazier Gyukatsu is a beef cutlet made from carefully selected fresh beef, and it comes with a mini brazier so you can grill it yourself to your own taste ![Mini brazier served with the gyukatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch-12-lmkfv-966.webp) ![Cross-section of the sirloin gyukatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch-13-1egc3-966.webp) The breading was fried up nice and crispy, and the meat inside came out slightly rare, so it was fun grilling it over the brazier as much as I wanted. ![Grilling a piece of gyukatsu over the brazier](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch-14-14ufs-966.webp) I cut off a piece, grilled it lightly on the brazier, and dipped it in the special sauce — crispy outside, tender inside, soft and so delicious ![Gyukatsu dipped in the special sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch-15-a1u0q-966.webp) ### How does Izawa's steki set differ from the gyukatsu set? Personally, the steki set was just as delicious as the gyukatsu. It's a menu where the beef is seared lightly on the outside and sliced, giving it a totally different feel from the gyukatsu. ![Steki set, seared on the outside and sliced](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch-16-1kq1o-966.webp) With no breading, you can taste the meat's natural flavor as it is, so it felt a bit lighter while letting you really enjoy the rich juiciness of the meat itself haha ![Cross-section of the unbreaded steki meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch-17-rmu22-966.webp) What I loved about both dishes is that you can adjust the doneness to your own taste haha. It was so good that I ended up piling everything onto the brazier at once just to eat faster lol, guilty as charged ![All the meat piled onto the brazier at once](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch-18-kly3f-966.webp) ![The table at the end of the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch-19-1ilo3-966.webp) ## After lunch: browsing Hollo Store, 3 minutes from Izawa After eating well, it was fun-time browsing at Hollo Store, just 3 minutes away ![Exterior of Hollo Store, a 3-minute walk away](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch-20-ge725-966.webp) ![Browsing inside Hollo Store](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch-21-1iwxy-966.webp) Seeing it in person, it felt even cozier and nicer, hehe ![Cozy interior space of Hollo Store](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch-22-1xp0p-966.webp) ## Who will enjoy Izawa Sharosugil Branch most? - Anyone wanting to try authentic gyukatsu - Anyone who enjoys adjusting doneness to their own taste while grilling - Anyone looking for a good lunch spot near Seoul National University Station or Sharosu-gil - Anyone looking for a Japanese restaurant that's comfortable for solo dining - Anyone looking for a pet-friendly place to visit ## Where it is - Izawa Sharosugil Branch (이자와 샤로수길점) - 28 Gwanak-ro14-gil, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, South Korea (2F) - 서울특별시 관악구 관악로14길 28 2층 - 37.4789696, 126.9540511 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9D%B4%EC%9E%90%EC%99%80%20%EC%83%A4%EB%A1%9C%EC%88%98%EA%B8%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.4789696,126.9540511,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@corner-booth/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-early-lunch/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt