# Yeouido gyukatsu restaurant with a Sunday lunch wait: Izawa - By Moa (https://superchart.com/en/@folded-napkin-2b79/) - Written Sep 14, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Yeongdeungpo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written with support from the restaurant for the visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@folded-napkin-2b79/izawa-yeouido-gyukatsu-double-sunday-lunch/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@folded-napkin-2b79/izawa-yeouido-gyukatsu-double-sunday-lunch/index.md) ## In short Izawa Yeouido Direct Store is a Japanese restaurant near Yeouido Station in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, known for gyukatsu (breaded beef cutlet) that guests grill themselves on a mini charcoal brazier. A couple came for Sunday lunch and ordered the gyukatsu double (sirloin), pan-momil (cold buckwheat noodles) and a draft beer; there was a wait, but the tables turned over quickly. With free parking in the ground-level lot, Izawa works well for a Yeouido date or a meal out for two. ## Good to know - **Ordered**: Gyukatsu double (sirloin), pan-momil (large portion), draft beer - **Time of visit**: Sunday lunchtime - **Wait**: There was a wait, but tables turned over quickly, so it was short - **Parking**: Free, but only when parked in the ground-level lot - **Grilling style**: Gyukatsu grilled by guests on a mini charcoal brazier *as written by the visitor on Sep 14, 2026* My husband and I had a dermatology date even on the weekend, and you've got to eat something good after a skin treatment, right? This time we went to Izawa Yeouido Direct Store, a famous restaurant near Yeouido Station. I'd had gyukatsu (beef cutlet) there once back when we were dating, and the memory came back to me, so we returned after a long while — both the nostalgia and the taste made it a satisfying trip. ## Does Izawa in Yeouido have a wait at Sunday lunch? Izawa Yeouido Direct Store had a wait even at Sunday lunchtime — no surprise for such a famous spot. Luckily the turnover was decent, so we didn't wait as long as I expected. ### Did singer Lim Young-woong really eat at Izawa? While looking around, I spotted a trace of a visit — it looked like singer Lim Young-woong had been here. If you're a fan, that's a little detail that might make you smile. ![Trace of a celebrity visit inside Izawa Yeouido Direct Store](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-yeouido-gyukatsu-double-sunday-lunch/izawa-yeouido-gyukatsu-double-sunday-lunch-01-a3iz5-900.webp) ![Visit memento hanging on the wall at Izawa Yeouido Direct Store](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-yeouido-gyukatsu-double-sunday-lunch/izawa-yeouido-gyukatsu-double-sunday-lunch-02-neeez-900.webp) ## Parking at Izawa: free only in the ground-level lot One reason I picked Izawa Yeouido Direct Store was the free parking. Parking fees in Yeouido can be a real burden, so free parking felt like a real win. ![Parking information sign at Izawa Yeouido Direct Store](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-yeouido-gyukatsu-double-sunday-lunch/izawa-yeouido-gyukatsu-double-sunday-lunch-03-1bgwz-900.webp) One important thing, though — the free parking only applies if you park in the ground-level lot. If you're planning a visit, keep that in mind :) ## What we ordered at Izawa: gyukatsu double and pan-momil My husband and I ordered the gyukatsu double (sirloin) and pan-momil at Izawa. - Gyukatsu double (sirloin) - Pan-momil (cold buckwheat noodles) We're both big meat lovers, so choosing the double gyukatsu was a no-brainer. We used to come here often for gyukatsu when we were dating, and eating it again after so long brought back a wave of memories. ![Table setting for the gyukatsu double sirloin at Izawa Yeouido Direct Store](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-yeouido-gyukatsu-double-sunday-lunch/izawa-yeouido-gyukatsu-double-sunday-lunch-04-74q5j-900.webp) ![Gyukatsu double and pan-momil placed together on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-yeouido-gyukatsu-double-sunday-lunch/izawa-yeouido-gyukatsu-double-sunday-lunch-05-10rne-1200.webp) ## Grilling the gyukatsu yourself on a mini brazier The moment the gyukatsu double arrived, I was impressed by how it looked. Made with fresh beef, it looked seriously appetizing — a true signature dish of Izawa. The biggest charm of gyukatsu is that you get to grill it yourself on a mini brazier! ![Izawa gyukatsu served with a mini brazier](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-yeouido-gyukatsu-double-sunday-lunch/izawa-yeouido-gyukatsu-double-sunday-lunch-06-1n77r-900.webp) ![Cross-section of sirloin gyukatsu on a plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-yeouido-gyukatsu-double-sunday-lunch/izawa-yeouido-gyukatsu-double-sunday-lunch-07-1x7r3-900.webp) ### Izawa's unusual garlic and soy sauces The sauces served with the gyukatsu were impressive too. I expected something like tonkatsu sauce, but it was completely different. One had a garlicky flavor, and the other seemed like a soy-based sauce with oil mixed in. Both went so well with the meat that we had fun alternating dips. ![Garlic sauce and soy sauce served with the gyukatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-yeouido-gyukatsu-double-sunday-lunch/izawa-yeouido-gyukatsu-double-sunday-lunch-08-zo1e0-900.webp) Being meat lovers, we happily grilled each piece on the brazier ourselves. ![Gyukatsu being grilled on the mini brazier](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-yeouido-gyukatsu-double-sunday-lunch/izawa-yeouido-gyukatsu-double-sunday-lunch-09-1lj8b-900.webp) But whenever I got a piece perfectly cooked, my husband would sneak it before I could eat it...? It was definitely my piece of meat, and then suddenly — gone. Huh...? 😂 ![A piece of gyukatsu grilled on the brazier](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-yeouido-gyukatsu-double-sunday-lunch/izawa-yeouido-gyukatsu-double-sunday-lunch-10-a810d-900.webp) ## A draft beer with the gyukatsu Honestly, my husband and I had a little tiff that day. Nothing serious, but the mood was a bit off. So I ordered a draft beer. With delicious meat and a cold beer, my mood lifted a little — good food really does soothe the heart too. ## Pan-momil at Izawa: a generous portion The pan-momil we ordered alongside was satisfying too. We got the large portion, and it turned out to be more generous than expected. Eating only meat can feel a bit heavy, but the cool buckwheat noodles in between made for a great combination. Gyukatsu and pan-momil together really never fail. ![Large portion of pan-momil as ordered](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-yeouido-gyukatsu-double-sunday-lunch/izawa-yeouido-gyukatsu-double-sunday-lunch-11-6hdla-900.webp) The quality of the meat was really good too. The texture was tender and clearly fresh, and lightly grilling it on the brazier kept the juices in. If you're a gyukatsu fan, I think you'll be satisfied. ![Close-up of juicy sirloin gyukatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-yeouido-gyukatsu-double-sunday-lunch/izawa-yeouido-gyukatsu-double-sunday-lunch-12-1xewe-900.webp) ## Is Izawa worth it for a Yeouido date? Returning to Izawa Yeouido Direct Store after a long while, we had fun grilling the meat ourselves, the quality was satisfying, and the pairing with pan-momil worked well — we ate well and enjoyed ourselves. It has a good atmosphere for couples on a date or spouses out for a meal, so if you're looking for a restaurant near Yeouido Station or a Yeouido date spot, it's worth a visit. We finished a delicious Sunday lunch and wrapped up the day on a happy note :) ## Where it is - Izawa Yeouido Direct Store (이자와 여의도직영점) - 42 Yeouinaru-ro, Room 203-204, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 영등포구 여의나루로 42 203호, 204호 이자와 - 37.5214704, 126.9249738 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9D%B4%EC%9E%90%EC%99%80%20%EC%97%AC%EC%9D%98%EB%8F%84%EC%A7%81%EC%98%81%EC%A0%90/@37.5214704,126.9249738,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@folded-napkin-2b79/izawa-yeouido-gyukatsu-double-sunday-lunch/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt