# Jongno gyukatsu dinner: jumbo upgrade and yakisoba Napolitan, Ichigyu - By Ruyeon (https://superchart.com/en/@golmok-bowl-seoul/) - Written Sep 8, 2026 - Updated Sep 14, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This is a review written after a complimentary meal provided by the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@golmok-bowl-seoul/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@golmok-bowl-seoul/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@golmok-bowl-seoul/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@golmok-bowl-seoul/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@golmok-bowl-seoul/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@golmok-bowl-seoul/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@golmok-bowl-seoul/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@golmok-bowl-seoul/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@golmok-bowl-seoul/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@golmok-bowl-seoul/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba/index.md) ## In short Ichigyu Gwanghwamun Branch is a gyukatsu restaurant in the basement level of Leumierre Jongno Town near Jongno, Seoul. Upgrading one gyukatsu to jumbo for an extra ₩12,500 and pairing it with yakisoba Napolitan made for a satisfying dinner, with the striploin gyukatsu crisp outside and juicy inside, and the griddle-fried Napolitan well-seasoned thanks to sausage and bacon. Wide table spacing makes it a solid pick for a date, too. ## Good to know - **Hours**: 11:00–21:30 - **Parking**: Free for 2 hours in the building's basement lot - **Jumbo upgrade**: Extra ₩12,500 - **Seating**: Tables for 2 and 4 - **Amenities**: High chairs, group seating, accessible parking, separate restrooms - **Event**: One shrimp tempura per receipt review, stackable with the QR event *as written by the visitor on Sep 8, 2026* ![Signature gyukatsu photo at Ichigyu Gwanghwamun Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba-01-18ry2-1200.webp) *Japanese restaurant near Jongno Station* Today I want to introduce Ichigyu Gwanghwamun Branch, where I had dinner after hanging out near Gwanghwamun! It had been a while since I last had gyukatsu (fried beef cutlet) in Japan, and honestly, this was better than what I had there 🤍 Let's get into the review 🤓 ## Location and hours of Ichigyu Gwanghwamun Branch - 📍Location: B123, B1, Leumierre Jongno Town, 19 Jongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - ⏰Hours: 11:00–21:30 - 🅿️Parking: Free for 2 hours in the building's basement lot - ✅Note: high chairs, group seating available, accessible parking, separate restrooms for men and women ## Finding it from Jongno Station and the wait ![Exterior of Ichigyu Gwanghwamun Branch on B1 of Leumierre Jongno Town](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba-02-v3zo6-900.webp) *Storefront* For this Japanese restaurant near Jongno Station, head into the B1 building of Leumierre Jongno Town and go down to the basement level! There's an A1 building right next to it that's easy to confuse it with, so keep that in mind~ On weekends it gets busy, so I'd strongly recommend remote waiting! Just install the Catch Table app and put your name down for Ichigyu Gwanghwamun Branch~ ![Deodorizer placed at the entrance to remove clothing odor](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba-03-85qkr-900.webp) *Deodorizer* You know how your clothes end up smelling after grilling meat? Having a deodorizer right at the entrance was a nice touch 💯 ## What's the seating like inside? ![Interior of Ichigyu Gwanghwamun Branch with widely spaced tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba-04-1vhm8-900.webp) ![Store interior with tables for two and four](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba-05-1sdba-900.webp) The tables were spaced far apart, which made it really easy to talk. I get why this place has a reputation as a date spot! With tables for 2 and 4, it's perfect for coming with family or a partner! ![Disposable aprons hanging on the wall](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba-06-1i2d9-900.webp) *Aprons* Disposable aprons were hanging on the wall too, so it was easy to just grab one and go haha ## Menu and the jumbo upgrade ![Menu board at Ichigyu Gwanghwamun Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba-07-1d48d-900.webp) ![Menu page listing gyukatsu options](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba-08-nonmh-900.webp) ![Menu page listing noodle dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba-09-uhfiu-900.webp) ![Menu page describing set compositions](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba-10-1py3q-900.webp) ![Menu page for add-on items](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba-11-1jnty-900.webp) ![Menu page for drinks and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba-12-1v8bb-900.webp) I was thinking of ordering two gyukatsu, but I was curious about the other menu items too, so I upgraded one gyukatsu to jumbo and ordered yakisoba Napolitan instead! If you want to upgrade to jumbo, it's just an extra ₩12,500 😉 ### Our order and the shrimp tempura event ![Table sign showing order details](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba-13-coz7b-900.webp) ![Sign explaining the receipt review and QR events](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba-14-1e6pz-900.webp) If you write a receipt review, they say you get one shrimp tempura per review. And the QR event on the right can be combined separately with the shrimp tempura event! Definitely try to take part in both haha ## How does the double (jumbo) gyukatsu taste? ![Double jumbo gyukatsu made with striploin, served on a platter](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba-15-ctphh-900.webp) *Double (jumbo) gyukatsu* The gyukatsu came out made with striploin, crispy on the outside and moist and tender on the inside! ![Cross-section of gyukatsu, crispy outside and moist inside](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba-16-14j7s-900.webp) *Gyukatsu cross-section* Placing it on the tabletop grill for a quick sear brought out a deeper, savory meaty aroma! It tasted best when lightly grilled just until the outside turned golden brown while the inside stayed moist 🤍 ![Gyukatsu being grilled on the tabletop grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba-17-l5kbm-900.webp) ![Three sauces: salt, chili sauce, and wasabi](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba-18-18bn9-900.webp) ![A piece of gyukatsu dipped in sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba-19-xpxjf-900.webp) ![Pickled cabbage served as a side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba-20-1t5xn-900.webp) There were three sauces prepared — salt, chili sauce, and wasabi — and personally, I liked it best paired with either the salt or the wasabi! And the pickled cabbage served alongside was a surprisingly nice touch ⭐️ When you're a few bites into the gyukatsu, it can start feeling a bit rich, and that's when the tangy, crunchy pickled cabbage cleans your palate right up haha ## How does the yakisoba Napolitan taste? ![Yakisoba Napolitan stir-fried on a hot griddle](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba-21-rwhqm-900.webp) *Yakisoba Napolitan* The yakisoba Napolitan was a Napolitan-style dish made by stir-frying yakisoba noodles with various vegetables on a hot griddle! Since it was griddle-fried, the sauce was well soaked into the noodles, and the chewy texture typical of yakisoba noodles paired nicely with the sweet, savory Napolitan sauce. ![Napolitan noodles lifted up together with sausage](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba-22-1ntu8-900.webp) *A bite of yakisoba Napolitan* Eating the sausage together with the noodles was especially great. The salty, juicy flavor of the sausage blended perfectly with the noodles, making each bite so much tastier. There was bacon in there too, adding an extra savory, meaty depth, and the overall seasoning was spot on! ![Cabbage salad served alongside the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba-23-1jc42-900.webp) ![Clear soup served as part of the set](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba-24-1r741-900.webp) The yakisoba Napolitan also came with a cabbage salad and a clear soup~ ## Final thoughts - A Japanese restaurant near Jongno Station worth visiting - Great atmosphere for a date - Solid quality gyukatsu, too! - Kept bringing back memories of Japan..☁️ ## Where it is - Ichigyu Gwanghwamun Branch (이치규 광화문점) - B123, B1, Leumierre Jongno Town, 19 Jongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 종로구 종로 19 르메이에르종로타운 지하1층 B123호 - 37.5708344, 126.9798606 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9D%B4%EC%B9%98%EA%B7%9C%20%EA%B4%91%ED%99%94%EB%AC%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.5708344,126.9798606,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@golmok-bowl-seoul/ichigyu-gwanghwamun-jumbo-gyukatsu-yakisoba/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt