# Gyukatsu restaurant in Musil-dong, Wonju with curry refills: Ichigyu

- By Jiyul Kang (https://superchart.com/en/@donghae-salt-table/)
- Written Sep 16, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Wonju, Gangwon
- Sponsored: This post was written after the restaurant provided the visit.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@donghae-salt-table/ichigyu-wonju-gyukatsu-curry-with-kid/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@donghae-salt-table/ichigyu-wonju-gyukatsu-curry-with-kid/index.md)

## In short

Ichigyu Wonju is a gyukatsu (fried beef cutlet) restaurant on the first floor of the Lotte Cinema building in Musil-dong, Wonju, Gangwon. After a movie with her daughter, the writer came downstairs for the signature gyukatsu and Japanese-style curry, melting Isigny butter in a mini tabletop brazier to sear each slice for 7-8 seconds, and got refills of both rice and curry. A first taste of gyukatsu for her and an easy curry for her daughter made Ichigyu Wonju a satisfying meal out with a child.

## Good to know

- **Address**: 1857-10 Musil-dong, Wonju, Gangwon (135, 136 Neungna-dong-gil 51), 1st floor of the Lotte Cinema building
- **Hours**: Daily 11:00-21:30
- **Break time**: 15:00-17:00 / Last order 20:30
- **Amenities**: Reservations and group bookings available, high chairs, separate men's and women's restrooms, parking available
- **Ordered**: Gyukatsu, Japanese-style curry
- **Refills**: Rice and curry refills available
- **Service**: Free shrimp tempura available when you write a receipt review

*as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026*

## Where is Ichigyu Wonju?

Ichigyu Wonju is a gyukatsu (fried beef cutlet) restaurant on the first floor of the Lotte Cinema building in Musil-dong, Wonju. It's often recommended as a top Wonju restaurant, and it's a great spot to eat right after a movie 🎥

![Exterior of Ichigyu Wonju on the first floor of the Lotte Cinema building](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-wonju-gyukatsu-curry-with-kid/ichigyu-wonju-gyukatsu-curry-with-kid-01-1qwtg-1200.webp)

Looking through reviews, I noticed a lot of people follow the same course — watch a movie, then eat here ✔️ My daughter and I did exactly that this time, and the layout made it so convenient.

![Entrance area of Ichigyu Wonju](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-wonju-gyukatsu-curry-with-kid/ichigyu-wonju-gyukatsu-curry-with-kid-02-1ncag-900.webp)

I've had plenty of tonkatsu, but this was my first time trying gyukatsu, so I was curious what it would taste like. From the gyukatsu sizzling on a mini brazier to the Japanese-style curry, here's my honest write-up of a delicious meal.

> 📍 Address: 1857-10 Musil-dong, Wonju, Gangwon / ⏰ Hours: Daily 11:00–21:30, break time 15:00–17:00, last order 20:30 / 📌 Amenities: Reservations and group bookings available, kids' chairs, separate men's/women's restrooms, parking available

![Interior of Ichigyu Wonju with wood-tone decor](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-wonju-gyukatsu-curry-with-kid/ichigyu-wonju-gyukatsu-curry-with-kid-03-be0ep-900.webp)

## Inside Ichigyu Wonju: the mini brazier on every table

Walking into Ichigyu Wonju, I found a stylish yet clean wood-toned interior with accents that gave it its own distinct color. Quite a few people were already eating, confirming it really is a popular local spot — and luckily the timing worked out so we got a table right away without waiting 🍀

![Table at Ichigyu Wonju with a mini brazier](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-wonju-gyukatsu-curry-with-kid/ichigyu-wonju-gyukatsu-curry-with-kid-04-3z8gh-900.webp)

![Menu board at Ichigyu Wonju](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-wonju-gyukatsu-curry-with-kid/ichigyu-wonju-gyukatsu-curry-with-kid-05-1kpb2-900.webp)

Every table had its own mini brazier, and the menu was laid out nicely. After some deliberation, we ordered Ichigyu's signature gyukatsu and Japanese-style curry. Since it was my first time trying the dish, I was even more excited to see how it would taste 😁

After we ordered, the staff lit the mini brazier and brought the rice out in its own small bowl 🍚 The dishes started arriving one by one, and the staff kindly explained how to eat them.

![Table set with gyukatsu and rice in a small bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-wonju-gyukatsu-curry-with-kid/ichigyu-wonju-gyukatsu-curry-with-kid-06-1k2ui-900.webp)

I thought I roughly knew how to eat it from other people's reviews, but once it was actually in front of me, I had a brief 'wait, how do I do this?' moment 😅 Thankfully the menu had detailed instructions too, and with another kind explanation from the staff, I could follow along step by step without worry 👏🏻

![Full spread of gyukatsu with accompanying sauces](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-wonju-gyukatsu-curry-with-kid/ichigyu-wonju-gyukatsu-curry-with-kid-07-1mbrq-900.webp)

## How to eat Ichigyu's gyukatsu: Isigny butter and 7-8 seconds a side

Ichigyu Wonju's gyukatsu is fried crisp on the outside while staying rare and moist inside, and the tender sirloin was clearly visible 👀

![Cross-section of rare sirloin gyukatsu showing the moist interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-wonju-gyukatsu-curry-with-kid/ichigyu-wonju-gyukatsu-curry-with-kid-08-o12x8-900.webp)

The Isigny butter that came with it is meant to be melted slightly on the mini brazier, then you place each slice of gyukatsu on top to sear it 🧈 I love Isigny butter so much that I got greedy and dropped it all on at once — which turned into a full-on butter party 🎊

![Gyukatsu searing in Isigny butter on the mini brazier](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-wonju-gyukatsu-curry-with-kid/ichigyu-wonju-gyukatsu-curry-with-kid-09-1673u-900.webp)

Tip 💡 Instead of melting all the butter at once, split it into about three portions and melt it gradually as you sear ✔️ The menu spells this out in detail too, so don't get greedy like I did at first, haha.

As the meat hit the mini brazier, it sizzled away while the nutty aroma of the butter drifted up 😋 Ichigyu's tip for the best flavor is to sear it for about 7–8 seconds — rather than cooking it too long, keeping it brief lets the outside stay warm while the inside stays moist, which is apparently the best way 👍🏻

I tried a well-seared piece of gyukatsu straight off the brazier — crisp outside, really tender meat, and coated in butter so the nutty flavor came through even richer. It was my first time trying this dish, and it really is a different experience from tonkatsu!

The special sauce and assorted sides that came with it can be mixed and matched to taste; after comparing a few combinations, I personally liked wasabi with the special sauce best ✔️ It was clean and really brought out the nutty flavor of the meat.

My daughter was fascinated watching it sizzle right in front of her and kept staring for a while 🤩 After one bite she said 'It's delicious!' and happily dipped it in a generous amount of salt to eat with her rice.

![Side dishes of pickled cabbage and miso soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-wonju-gyukatsu-curry-with-kid/ichigyu-wonju-gyukatsu-curry-with-kid-10-vdmpg-900.webp)

### Pickled cabbage and miso soup to cut the richness

As you eat, it can get a little rich at times, and that's when the pickled cabbage and miso soup side dishes come in handy for a clean palate cleanse ✔️ The pickled cabbage in particular had a nutty note from sesame oil along with a sharp hint of pepper, and its tangy, crunchy texture paired really well with the gyukatsu 👏🏻

![Japanese-style curry topped with shrimp tempura and a fried egg](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-wonju-gyukatsu-curry-with-kid/ichigyu-wonju-gyukatsu-curry-with-kid-11-1ibsb-900.webp)

## Japanese-style curry for kids, with free refills

Ichigyu Wonju's Japanese-style curry came generously topped with chopped scallions, garlic flakes, shrimp tempura, and a fried egg.

The flavor was lighter than I expected — mild and smooth, easy to eat without feeling heavy 🍛

![A plate of Japanese-style curry piled high with toppings](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-wonju-gyukatsu-curry-with-kid/ichigyu-wonju-gyukatsu-curry-with-kid-12-1ufc4-900.webp)

It's just the right flavor for kids too, and my daughter ate it happily. The staff also let us know that rice and curry can both be refilled 👏🏻 If you're searching for a Wonju restaurant and wondering what to order for kids, this curry is worth considering!

![Scene of eating the curry together](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-wonju-gyukatsu-curry-with-kid/ichigyu-wonju-gyukatsu-curry-with-kid-13-1ks11-780.webp)

The shrimp tempura on top of the curry deserves a mention too — it's a whole shrimp fried up, so the crisp batter really let the shrimp's nutty flavor shine through, and the texture was great, so my daughter enjoyed it a lot 🍤 By the way, they said you can sometimes get shrimp tempura for free if you write a receipt review, so keep that in mind if you visit ✔️

![Close-up of whole shrimp tempura on top of the curry](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-wonju-gyukatsu-curry-with-kid/ichigyu-wonju-gyukatsu-curry-with-kid-14-upzml-900.webp)

## A Musil-dong Japanese restaurant to hit right after a movie

Next time I'd love to bring my son along too, so he can enjoy the fun of grilling it himself 👦🏻👧🏻 From the buttery, crisp-outside-tender-inside gyukatsu that melts in your mouth, to the Japanese-style curry that's easy for everyone from kids to adults to enjoy — it was my first time trying gyukatsu, but I really enjoyed the meal 😋

![Table spread of gyukatsu and curry together at Ichigyu Wonju](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-wonju-gyukatsu-curry-with-kid/ichigyu-wonju-gyukatsu-curry-with-kid-15-npcms-900.webp)

If you're looking for a Wonju restaurant or want to try proper Musil-dong Japanese food, Ichigyu Wonju is worth a visit 🙌🏻 It's also a solid option for anyone searching for a Musil-dong restaurant in general. Since you can catch a movie at Lotte Cinema and follow it up with a great meal right there, I'd recommend it for a date or a family outing with kids ✔️

## Where it is

- Ichigyu Wonju (이치규 원주점)
- 51 Neungna-dong-gil, Wonju, Gangwon, South Korea (135, 136)
- 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

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