# Mapo Station underground mall gyukatsu, yakiniku set for two: Gyudo - By Jaeha (https://superchart.com/en/@errands-and-meals/) - Written Sep 22, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a sponsored visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@errands-and-meals/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@errands-and-meals/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two/index.md) ## In short Premium Gyukatsu Gyudo Mapo Gongdeok Main Branch is a gyukatsu (Japanese-style beef cutlet) restaurant 29 meters from Exit 1 of Mapo Station, on basement level 1 of the Obelisk apartment shopping arcade in Mapo, Seoul. Two gyukatsu fans ordered the yakiniku set for two, listed at 47,000 won on the menu that day, which came with a smoked gyukatsu sirloin set, a smoked yakiniku sirloin set, gamtae myeongran (pollock roe with seaweed) and drinks. Between the woodfire smoke aroma and the house-made myeong-i wasabi and radish salad, Gyudo is worth a check if gyukatsu is your thing. ## Good to know - **Location**: About 29m from Mapo Station Exit 1, basement level 1 of the Obelisk apartment shopping arcade - **Menu ordered**: Yakiniku set for two - **Price**: Originally 50,000 won / listed at 47,000 won on the menu at the time of the visit - **What the set includes**: Smoked gyukatsu sirloin set + smoked yakiniku sirloin set + gamtae myeongran + drinks - **Holiday notice**: Closed September 25 for Chuseok (holiday hours may change) - **Price reference**: ₩50,000 ≈ $36.5 · ₩47,000 ≈ $34 (2026-09-22) *as written by the visitor on Sep 22, 2026* ![Main photo of Gyudo Mapo Gongdeok Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two-01-1qoux-1200.webp) I really love gyukatsu, so I've been going around trying it at different places. This time I visited Gyudo Mapo Gongdeok Main Branch near Mapo Station. If you like gyukatsu, this is the kind of place that catches your eye the moment you see the menu. > Gyudo Mapo Gongdeok Main Branch ![Entrance of Gyudo Mapo Gongdeok Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two-02-9m1v8-900.webp) ## Finding Gyudo: 29m from Mapo Station Exit 1, basement level 1 of the Obelisk It's only about 29 meters from Mapo Station Exit 1, so it's easy to find. It's on the basement floor of the Obelisk commercial building, and even I, who gets lost easily, found it without much trouble. ![Way to the restaurant on the basement floor of the Obelisk building](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two-03-1beaz-900.webp) ![Signboard for Gyudo Mapo Gongdeok Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two-04-1o1xv-900.webp) ![Interior of Gyudo Mapo Gongdeok Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two-05-1o4x5-900.webp) ## How Gyudo's menu differs from a typical gyukatsu restaurant Looking at the menu, Gyudo is a bit different from a typical gyukatsu restaurant. It bills itself as Korea's only premium gyukatsu spot, and it says it uses custom-made bangjja yugi (hand-forged brassware). The menu also notes its woodfire smoking method using an offset smoker as a signature feature. ![Gyudo's premium gyukatsu menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two-06-1ybdc-900.webp) ![Sign explaining the woodfire smoking method](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two-07-2zgxp-900.webp) ![Set menu page of Gyudo's menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two-08-1c1n3-900.webp) ![Notice about hand-forged brassware and house-made sauces](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two-09-txlmm-900.webp) Best of all, the myeong-i wasabi (wild garlic wasabi), all the sauces, and even the radish salad are made in-house, so it was fun to taste each one as the food came out. ![House-made myeong-i wasabi and radish salad side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two-10-1ma6h-900.webp) There were also personal drawers, custom-made cutlery pouches, and topping-flake bags set at the table, which made the tabletop feel pretty tidy and organized. ![Table with a personal drawer and cutlery pouch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two-11-lv8iu-900.webp) ## What comes with the 47,000 won yakiniku set for two What we ordered that day was the yakiniku set for two. It's originally ₩50,000, but at the time it was listed at ₩47,000 on the menu. The set included smoked gyukatsu sirloin set + smoked yakiniku sirloin set + gamtae myeongran + a drink. ![Order notice for the yakiniku set for two](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two-12-169jl-900.webp) ![Composition of the smoked gyukatsu and yakiniku set](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two-13-u91wx-900.webp) I love gyukatsu, but I also wanted to try the yakiniku together that day, so I picked this menu. The portions were substantial enough for two people to share. ![Full table of gyukatsu and yakiniku set meals](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two-14-lhsj3-900.webp) ![Rice served with side dishes and sauces](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two-15-1rjqy-900.webp) ## How the smoked gyukatsu, yakiniku and gamtae myeongran tasted Once the food arrived, the table was more generous than I expected. Warm rice came with the gyukatsu and yakiniku each served as their own set, plus side dishes and sauces to pair with them, so we tried mixing and matching. The gamtae myeongran in particular kept drawing my chopsticks. Eating gyukatsu alone for too long can get a little heavy, but pairing it with the seaweed and pollock roe completely changed the flavor, so it was great to alternate with it here and there. Maybe because the meat was smoked, it had a different aroma from typical gyukatsu, and the yakiniku was well grilled — eating it with rice felt familiar yet delicious. ![A piece of gyukatsu paired with gamtae myeongran](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two-16-s26cc-900.webp) ![Grilled smoked yakiniku sirloin](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two-17-f8yzx-900.webp) If you like gyukatsu, you probably know that even the same dish can feel quite different depending on the condition of the meat, the batter, and the sauce. That's why I make a point of trying new gyukatsu places myself whenever I find one, and this time felt like I'd added another fun spot to the list. ![Table scene while dining at Gyudo](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two-18-1oiig-900.webp) ## Is Gyudo a good lunch or dinner spot near Mapo and Gongdeok Stations? Being right near Mapo Station, it seems convenient if you're looking for a lunch spot around Mapo Station or Gongdeok Station, or a dinner spot. With options beyond gyukatsu — donkatsu and yakiniku too — it seemed like a good pick even if you're dining with someone whose tastes differ from yours. ![Seating area at Gyudo Mapo Gongdeok Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two-19-uc0bs-900.webp) ![Interior design of Gyudo's dining room](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two-20-1m09e-900.webp) ![Full view of the Gyudo Mapo Gongdeok Main Branch dining hall](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two-21-1hymp-900.webp) If you're someone like me who goes around trying gyukatsu restaurants, this one is worth checking out when you're searching for a good gyukatsu spot near Mapo Station. I ended up staring at the menu for a while, already thinking about what else to try next time. ![Notice posted about the Chuseok holiday closure](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two-22-1ucgq-900.webp) ※ Holiday hours around Chuseok may change, so it's best to check before visiting. September 25 was listed as closed for Chuseok. ## Where it is - Premium Gyukatsu Gyudo Mapo Gongdeok Main Branch (프리미엄 규카츠 규도 마포공덕 본점) - 33 Mapo-daero, Obelisk APT commercial building B1 Unit 138, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 마포대로 33 오벨리스크 APT 상가 지하1층 138호 - 37.539913, 126.9454561 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%94%84%EB%A6%AC%EB%AF%B8%EC%97%84%20%EA%B7%9C%EC%B9%B4%EC%B8%A0%20%EA%B7%9C%EB%8F%84%20%EB%A7%88%ED%8F%AC%EA%B3%B5%EB%8D%95%20%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.539913,126.9454561,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@errands-and-meals/gyudo-mapo-gongdeok-yakiniku-set-two/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt