Fireplace decor, medium-rare sirloin gyukatsu in Seolleung: Gyuen Dang

There's a gyukatsu place in Gangnam near Seolleung that I had to check out.

Gangnam gyukatsu and omurice restaurant: Gyuen Dang Seolleung Branch

Did you know there's a place in Gangnam that's just as good as the gyukatsu you'd eat in Japan~ (●ˇ∀ˇ●)! Let me introduce Gyuen Dang Seolleung Branch, known for its tender gyukatsu.

Where is Gyuen Dang Seolleung Branch, and its hours and parking

Gyuen Dang Seolleung Branch is on the 2nd floor at 26 Seolleung-ro 86-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea. Hours are weekdays 11:00–21:30 and weekends 11:30–22:00. It's 269m, about a 5-minute walk, from Exit 1 of Seolleung Station (Line 2, Suin-Bundang Line).

• 🚌 Transit: Seolleung Station Exit 1 (Line 2, Suin-Bundang Line), 269m (5 min walk)
• 🚗 Parking: No dedicated lot / use nearby public parking

Second floor of a red brick building: exterior and interior of Gyuen Dang

Come out of Seolleung Station Exit 1, head into the alley, and you'll spot the sign right away on the 2nd floor of a red brick building!

It's only about 10 days old, so this is a very fresh, brand-new gyukatsu spot (●ˇ∀ˇ●)~

Walking inside, I was greeted by a bright, warm-toned, clean modern interior.

Large Japanese calligraphy on the wall gives it the feel of a real restaurant in Tokyo (‾◡◝)

Tables for 2 up to 4 people have generous spacing, so it was really nice to eat without worrying about the people next to you~

Every table comes neatly set with a mini brazier for grilling your gyukatsu to your liking, plus cups and a menu.

Window bar seats for solo diners at Gyuen Dang Seolleung Branch

There's also a separate window bar perfect for eating alone! During the busy lunch hour, Seolleung office workers came in and it looked like an easy, no-pressure spot to grill meat solo :)

And a fireplace object installed in one corner burns softly, completing the cozy atmosphere!

Thanks to the warm, sentimental feel, it's a great date-course spot too, and a perfect place to enjoy a good meal ƪ(˘⌣˘)ʃ

Gyuen Dang Seolleung Branch menu and how QR ordering works

Here's the Gyuen Dang menu! Gyukatsu and omurice are the mains, with rice bowls and other à la carte items too~ (oﾟvﾟ)ノ My favorite thing on it was the mini Kirin beer haha, seriously the best,, you have to order it!!

You order via QR code scan, and thanks to a review event I also got a mini okonomiyaki (savory pancake) :)

💟How to eat gyukatsu💟 Brush butter on the hot plate so it doesn't burn, then top with salt, wasabi, or the special sauce.

💟How to eat omurice💟

Sirloin gyukatsu 19.0: how to grill it medium-rare on the mini brazier

Sirloin gyukatsu 19.0. Aaah... isn't the look of this sirloin gyukatsu just amazing? It comes with rice, soup, salad, and an assortment of sauces and side dishes!

They prepare the sirloin at its tastiest point — 'medium-rare' :)

I cooked it just a bit more to lock in the juices, then took the first bite — the juices burst in my mouth and it just melted away.. seriously so good!!!

Best combinations: salt, wasabi and cabbage salad

Once it's lightly grilled, you can pair it many different ways. Personally my favorite combos are 😉❤️ just a light dip in salt to taste the meat's natural flavor, or a generous load of pungent wasabi eaten with rice~

Or toss the cabbage salad in sauce and eat it alongside, refreshing your palate every so often.

Every so often, add in the red-seasoned pickled radish side dish.

It cuts through the richness completely, and o((>ω< ))o you can enjoy every last bite. That's my little tip.

Oh! And of course! Pair it with a cold draft beer and all your work-week lunch stress will vanish haha🤗🤗

Verdict: Gyuen Dang Seolleung Branch for solo meals and dates

Whether you're eating solo around Seolleung Station or planning a date or small gathering, this is a place I can confidently recommend to everyone. Come meet the juiciest gyukatsu of your life at Gyuen Dang Seolleung (oﾟvﾟ)ノ