# Weekday dinner for two at a Balsan Station gyukatsu spot: Ichigyu - By Gaeul (https://superchart.com/en/@empty-chair-meals/) - Written Sep 23, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangseo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary meal from the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@empty-chair-meals/balsan-gyukatsu-couple-dinner-butter-brazier/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@empty-chair-meals/balsan-gyukatsu-couple-dinner-butter-brazier/index.md) ## In short Ichigyu Balsan Station Branch is a gyukatsu and steki (Japanese steak) restaurant on the 2nd floor of a building near Balsan Station in Gangseo, Seoul. A couple came for a weekday evening dinner and ordered the sirloin gyukatsu set, the sirloin steki set and one Kirin draft beer, melting a third of a butter pat on the personal charcoal grill and searing the slices one at a time. The gyukatsu sirloin was tender, while the steki sirloin had a deeper beefy aroma that felt more like eating straight beef. ## Good to know - **Ordered**: Sirloin gyukatsu set, sirloin steki set, 1 Kirin draft beer - **Rice**: Served to portion yourself; refills available if you run out - **Seating**: Tables for 2, 4 and 6; groups welcome - **Parking**: Large lot with plenty of spaces - **Location**: 2nd floor of a building near Balsan Station, a short walk away - **Visit time**: Weekday evening *as written by the visitor on Sep 23, 2026* Hello! It's the picky Gguul couple! We suddenly had a craving for gyukatsu (breaded, seared beef cutlet), and while searching we found "Ichigyu Balsan Station Branch" near Balsan Station, so we went to check it out. ![Two slices of sirloin with melted butter on a personal tabletop grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-gyukatsu-couple-dinner-butter-brazier/balsan-gyukatsu-couple-dinner-butter-brazier-01-au446-966.webp) We put up two slices first — what do you think, haha? On the grill we melted a third of a butter pat, just as the staff instructed. I remember eating Ingga Gyukatsu in Sinchon a while back, so it was a nice chance to revisit the style after all this time. ![A slice of sirloin steki grilling on the tabletop grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-gyukatsu-couple-dinner-butter-brazier/balsan-gyukatsu-couple-dinner-butter-brazier-02-1guob-966.webp) Looks delicious, right? Haha. We grilled the sirloin steki one slice at a time — you can eat it warm, and it's tender enough to really get your appetite going. ## Gyukatsu or steki sirloin at Ichigyu Balsan Station — which was better? Bottom line up front! The sirloin gyukatsu at Ichigyu Balsan Station Branch was soft and tasty. The sirloin steki felt more like eating straight beef, with a deeper meaty flavor — also delicious. ## Ichigyu Balsan Station: exterior, interior, seating and parking "Exterior" — We visited on a weekday evening. Even from outside, the cozy vibe is nice, isn't it, haha? ![Exterior of Ichigyu Balsan Station Branch on the 2nd floor](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-gyukatsu-couple-dinner-butter-brazier/balsan-gyukatsu-couple-dinner-butter-brazier-03-1u1r5-966.webp) Ichigyu Balsan Station Branch is on the 2nd floor of a building near Balsan Station, just a short walk from the station. The parking lot is big too, so there were plenty of spots! "Interior" — Inside, there are tables for 2, 4, and 6 people, so it works for any gathering — families, friends, and even fairly large group parties can dine here! ![Interior seating at Ichigyu Balsan Station Branch with 2-, 4-, and 6-person tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-gyukatsu-couple-dinner-butter-brazier/balsan-gyukatsu-couple-dinner-butter-brazier-04-g1wt7-966.webp) Looking toward the kitchen, I spotted a Kirin draft beer machine tucked in one corner, which I love, haha. ![Kirin draft beer machine in a corner of the kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-gyukatsu-couple-dinner-butter-brazier/balsan-gyukatsu-couple-dinner-butter-brazier-05-1k1ps-966.webp) The interior is cozy and trendy, clean-looking too, and it genuinely felt like eating in Japan~! ## What the couple ordered: sirloin gyukatsu, sirloin steki and a Kirin draft beer We looked over the menu and, after some thought, ordered Ichigyu Balsan Station Branch's signature sirloin steki and sirloin gyukatsu. We paired it with a glass of Kirin draft beer. ![Menu at Ichigyu Balsan Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-gyukatsu-couple-dinner-butter-brazier/balsan-gyukatsu-couple-dinner-butter-brazier-06-jzejb-966.webp) First, the staff light the personal grill for you. It seems they let it heat up a bit before the food comes out! ![Staff lighting the personal tabletop grill to heat it up](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-gyukatsu-couple-dinner-butter-brazier/balsan-gyukatsu-couple-dinner-butter-brazier-07-znaib-966.webp) Doesn't it have a nice atmosphere? I love this kind of personal grill where you cook things one piece at a time, haha. ![Personal grill and grate set on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-gyukatsu-couple-dinner-butter-brazier/balsan-gyukatsu-couple-dinner-butter-brazier-08-al9id-966.webp) After that they bring out rice, which you serve yourself. And if you run out, refills are available! ![Self-serve rice bowl with refills available](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-gyukatsu-couple-dinner-butter-brazier/balsan-gyukatsu-couple-dinner-butter-brazier-09-10pcd-966.webp) The rice was nice and chewy, pairing really well with the gyukatsu and sirloin! After a short wait, the lightly seared gyukatsu set arrives like this! ![Lightly seared sirloin gyukatsu set served on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-gyukatsu-couple-dinner-butter-brazier/balsan-gyukatsu-couple-dinner-butter-brazier-10-ywvo5-966.webp) And then the sirloin steki set came out too — what do you think? We thought it was delicious, haha. ![Sirloin steki set spread on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-gyukatsu-couple-dinner-butter-brazier/balsan-gyukatsu-couple-dinner-butter-brazier-11-1opi5-1200.webp) So how do you enjoy this delicious gyukatsu and steki sirloin even more? ![A glass of Kirin draft beer ordered alongside the gyukatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-gyukatsu-couple-dinner-butter-brazier/balsan-gyukatsu-couple-dinner-butter-brazier-12-8kf02-966.webp) The draft beer was cold and refreshing — it went down so well! ![Sirloin grilled one slice at a time to personal preference](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-gyukatsu-couple-dinner-butter-brazier/balsan-gyukatsu-couple-dinner-butter-brazier-13-1vm4g-966.webp) Grilling one slice at a time, at your own pace and to your preferred doneness, was such a nice experience!! ![Gyukatsu grilled together with French butter on top](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-gyukatsu-couple-dinner-butter-brazier/balsan-gyukatsu-couple-dinner-butter-brazier-14-1rpq9-966.webp) Grilling the gyukatsu with French butter on top made it even richer and more delicious! ## Who should eat at Ichigyu Balsan Station? If you're craving sirloin gyukatsu near Balsan Station in Seoul, or want to enjoy sirloin steki with a glass of Kirin draft beer, check out Ichigyu Balsan Station Branch — a go-to spot near Balsan Station or Magok Station! ## Where it is - Ichigyu Balsan Station Branch (이치규 발산역점) - 269-15 Gonghang-daero, 2nd floor, Room 211, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 강서구 공항대로 269-15 2층 211호 - 37.5595716, 126.8375443 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9D%B4%EC%B9%98%EA%B7%9C%20%EB%B0%9C%EC%82%B0%EC%97%AD%EC%A0%90/@37.5595716,126.8375443,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@empty-chair-meals/balsan-gyukatsu-couple-dinner-butter-brazier/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt