# Yeouido Station Exit 5 gyukatsu restaurant: thick sirloin set at Izawa - By Eunji L. (https://superchart.com/en/@nearby-dining-rooms/) - Written Sep 6, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Yeongdeungpo, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was conducted as a sponsored in-store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@nearby-dining-rooms/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@nearby-dining-rooms/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa/index.md) ## In short Izawa Yeouido Direct Store is a gyukatsu (Japanese deep-fried beef cutlet) restaurant on the 2nd floor of the Yeouido shopping complex, directly in front of Exit 5 of Yeouido Station in Seoul. On a dinner visit with her youngest sibling, the writer ordered two sirloin gyukatsu sets at 18,000 won each and grilled the thick cutlets, whose batter clung tightly to the meat, on a mini tabletop charcoal grill. The portions were generous enough to satisfy two committed meat-eaters, though at Izawa the grill smoke lingers during peak hours. ## Good to know - **Ordered**: Gyukatsu set (sirloin), 18,000 won x 2 servings - **Other menu items**: Steak don, ramen, mazesoba and other Japanese dishes - **Location**: 2nd floor of the Yeouido shopping complex, in front of Yeouido Station Exit 5 - **Seating**: Regular tables and bar seats - **Parking**: Available; the underground lot is paid, so check the ground-level lot on the 1st floor - **Time of visit**: Evening (peak hours) - **Price reference**: ₩18,000 ≈ $13.5 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Sep 6, 2026* ![Signature photo of the gyukatsu set at Izawa Yeouido Direct Store](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa-01-181lu-1200.webp) As a committed carnivore, I love gyukatsu too and eat it often. It had been a while, so when the craving hit again, I went with my youngest sibling to Izawa Yeouido Direct Store. 😍 ![Table setting of the gyukatsu set at Izawa near Yeouido Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa-02-d8lxr-966.webp) ![Cross-section of the sirloin gyukatsu at Izawa Yeouido Direct Store](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa-03-mvhd9-966.webp) ![Izawa gyukatsu placed on the mini charcoal grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa-04-3ljhe-966.webp) - Steps from Yeouido Station Exit 5 - Good for solo meals, dates, and dinner appointments alike - A Yeouido Japanese restaurant known for thick, satisfying sirloin gyukatsu sets and generous portions If you're looking for a restaurant near Yeouido Station that ticks all these boxes, I recommend Izawa Yeouido Direct Store! haha ## Where is Izawa Yeouido Direct Store, and is there parking? Izawa is easy to find — it's on the 2nd floor of the Yeouido general shopping complex, right in front of Yeouido Station Exit 5! ![Entrance to Izawa in the Yeouido general shopping complex in front of Yeouido Station Exit 5](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa-05-1gtlz-966.webp) Parking is available, but the underground lot is paid, so if you're driving, be sure to check the ground-level parking on the 1st floor! haha ## Inside Izawa: bar seats for solo diners ![Seating inside Izawa Yeouido Direct Store](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa-06-1vi6g-966.webp) ![Bar table at Izawa Yeouido Direct Store](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa-07-nqpwq-966.webp) ![Evening atmosphere in the dining room at Izawa Yeouido](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa-08-30es7-966.webp) The interior of Izawa Yeouido Direct Store was pretty ordinary as restaurants go. There's also a bar table, which looked like a great spot for Yeouido office workers to grab lunch or dinner solo. I visited during the evening, a busy time, but the staff were friendly and attentive throughout, so I was able to relax and enjoy the whole meal. ![A table at Izawa set up with a grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa-09-16j1u-966.webp) That said, because the menu involves cooking on a grill, the dining room can feel a bit smoky during peak hours since the smoke doesn't clear that quickly! 😂 hahaha Still, I had a great time chatting away with my sibling over a delicious meal. ## Izawa's menu and how much the gyukatsu set costs ![Menu board at Izawa Yeouido Direct Store](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa-10-ubwe8-966.webp) ![Izawa menu listing ramen and mazesoba](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa-11-40rkc-966.webp) Besides its signature gyukatsu sets, Izawa also serves steak don, ramen, mazesoba, and a variety of other Japanese dishes, so there's plenty to choose from depending on what you're craving. ![Menu page showing the gyukatsu set ordering option](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa-12-9qn8l-966.webp) But my sibling and I didn't even hesitate — we both went straight for the signature gyukatsu set, two orders. Sirloin gyukatsu set: ₩18,000 ## Sirloin gyukatsu set: how thick is the beef, and how much do you get? ![Two sirloin gyukatsu sets set up at Izawa](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa-13-oyech-966.webp) ![Rice and side dishes served with the gyukatsu set](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa-14-134wm-966.webp) ![Plate of thickly sliced sirloin gyukatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa-15-1vdzo-966.webp) The moment Izawa's gyukatsu set arrived, the thickness and quantity of meat already earned it a passing grade in my book! ![Close-up of gyukatsu with breading tightly clinging to the meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa-16-o3uxi-966.webp) You know how at some gyukatsu places the breading separates from the meat and just falls off, or the meat's cut so thin it just tastes greasy? At Izawa Yeouido, though, the breading clung tightly to the meat, sliced nice and thick, and it had a really satisfying bite. ![Cross-section showing the inside of the sirloin gyukatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa-17-1g46j-966.webp) ![A piece of Izawa gyukatsu held with chopsticks](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa-18-1x0ma-966.webp) They must be using fresh sirloin, because there was no gamey smell at all and the nutty flavor really came through. The base seasoning wasn't overly salty either, so I could keep eating without getting tired of it all the way to the end. ![Vertical shot of gyukatsu grilling on the charcoal grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa-19-rx2px-966.webp) ![Sirloin gyukatsu cooking on the mini charcoal grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa-20-1xc3y-966.webp) ![Grilled gyukatsu served with dipping sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa-21-1chyt-966.webp) ### Grilling your own gyukatsu on a mini charcoal grill Personally, I really love the sizzling sound when you put the gyukatsu on the mini grill! If you're impatient it might feel a little slow and frustrating, but chatting quietly with your dining companion while grilling each piece one at a time is honestly pretty fun. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside — grill it just a bit more and you get an even richer, more tender flavor. haha ![Izawa gyukatsu set with a generous portion of meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa-22-x3ebq-966.webp) Above all, Izawa gives you way more meat than other gyukatsu brands, so both my sibling and I, total meat lovers, walked away fully satisfied. hahaha My sibling kept saying the whole meal that this place is seriously good. haha ![The gyukatsu set table near the end of the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa-23-wos0a-966.webp) ![Evening gyukatsu dinner at Izawa Yeouido Direct Store](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa-24-9z9ne-966.webp) If you're near Yeouido Station and want a high-quality, generous gyukatsu set, or you're looking for a relaxed spot for a pleasant dinner appointment, I'd definitely recommend checking out Izawa, a solid restaurant near Yeouido Station! ## Where it is - Izawa Yeouido Direct Store (이자와 여의도직영점) - 42 Yeouinaru-ro, Rooms 203 and 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/@nearby-dining-rooms/yeouido-gyukatsu-dinner-sirloin-set-izawa/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt