# Gangnam Japanese restaurant beef cutlet grilling guide: Gyuen Dang - By Yeobaek (https://superchart.com/en/@restaurant-doorways/) - Written Sep 12, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@restaurant-doorways/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@restaurant-doorways/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang/index.md) ## In short Gyuen Dang Seolleung Branch is a Japanese restaurant in Gangnam, Seoul, where you grill tenderloin and striploin gyukatsu at your table. Tenderloin stayed soft with a quick sear, while striploin was easier to chew cooked to medium. Verdict: order one of each to compare the ideal doneness. ## Good to know - **Address**: 2F, 26 Seolleung-ro 86-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 강남구 선릉로86길 26 2층) - **Subway**: 269 m from Exit 1 of Seolleung Station on the Suin–Bundang Line - **Weekday hours**: Mon–Fri 11:00–21:30; break 15:00–17:00; last order 20:30 - **Weekend hours**: Sat–Sun 11:30–22:00; last order 21:00 - **Amenities**: Group seating, reservations, Wi-Fi, separate restrooms, and high chairs *as written by the visitor on Sep 12, 2026* I was craving gyukatsu (Japanese breaded beef cutlet), looked it up, and found that one had opened in Seolleung 👍🏻 So off I went right away. ![Introduction photo from a gyukatsu visit in Seolleung](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang-01-1ncj1-900.webp) ![Signature gyukatsu at Gyuen Dang Seolleung Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang-02-1xefe-1200.webp) ## Gyuen Dang Seolleung Branch location and visitor information Gyuen Dang Seolleung Branch (규엔당 선릉점) is on the second floor at 26 Seolleung-ro 86-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. It is 269 m from Exit 1 of Seolleung Station on the Suin–Bundang Line. Hours are 11:00–21:30 Monday through Friday, with a break from 15:00–17:00 and last orders at 20:30. On Saturday and Sunday, it is open 11:30–22:00, with last orders at 21:00. Group visits, reservations, Wi-Fi, separate men's and women's restrooms, and high chairs are available. ![Visitor information for Gyuen Dang Seolleung Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang-03-1prci-900.webp) It is on the second floor, with stairs leading straight up from the street, so you will not be wandering around trying to find it. ![Stairs leading to the second-floor restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang-04-114bh-900.webp) When I entered, the space was divided into two sides, and I was shown to the left-hand side. ![Entrance area at Gyuen Dang Seolleung Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang-05-15p9z-900.webp) ![Restaurant interior divided into two sides](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang-06-8bvdw-900.webp) It was spacious and tidy, with plenty of room between the tables. ![Restaurant tables with generous spacing](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang-07-1dp3s-900.webp) ![Calm restaurant atmosphere suited to solo dining](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang-08-s6jy3-900.webp) It has an atmosphere where solo diners can eat comfortably, too. The calm setting makes for an easy, relaxed meal. ![Interior of Gyuen Dang Seolleung Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang-09-125t3-900.webp) ![Calm dining area at the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang-10-ljpv8-900.webp) ## Ordering tenderloin and striploin gyukatsu I came for gyukatsu, but once I got there, the brie cheese omurice looked seriously delicious too. I will try that next time! Today, I ordered one tenderloin gyukatsu and one striploin gyukatsu. ![Tenderloin and striploin gyukatsu order](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang-11-1bivp-900.webp) ### How do you grill gyukatsu? - Try two pieces of meat on the heated tabletop grill first, just as they are, for their natural flavor. - Add one-quarter of the Isigny butter and grill it for extra richness. - Bring out different sides of the meat with wasabi, salt, and the house sauce, in that order. - If you need the grill plate replaced, please press the call button. ![Guide to eating gyukatsu on the tabletop grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang-12-10jyc-900.webp) Not what I was eating today, but I did sneak a look at the brie cheese menu. ![Brie cheese omurice menu guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang-13-l9ubb-900.webp) Ramune ordered! Ramune bottles are hard to open, but our little one is really good at it 👍🏻 Earned the right to drink it. ![Ramune drink with a gyukatsu meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang-14-ljvvj-900.webp) ## Tenderloin or striploin: which doneness works better? Comparing the tenderloin and striploin, the striploin was longer in size. ![Size comparison of tenderloin and striploin gyukatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang-15-5fl2t-900.webp) At the very first bite, the difference in flavor is not huge. ![Texture comparison of tenderloin and striploin gyukatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang-16-dn1j1-900.webp) There is a bit of a difference in texture, though, and the tenderloin is much softer. Gyukatsu is meant to be cooked just on the outside, then lightly grilled inside, right? Tenderloin especially shines the closer it is to rare, because that softness really comes through. Even with just a little grilling, it is not tough and chews easily. Striploin, on the other hand, seems to need a little more grilling. When rare, it feels just slightly harder to chew. Striploin has more muscle grain and spring than tenderloin, so if you eat it too rare, it can be a little chewy. Grill it a little longer, though, and the fat melts, the grain softens, and it becomes easier to chew. ![Striploin gyukatsu doneness comparison](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang-17-1t9en-900.webp) It felt just like the difference between raw beef cuts even outside of gyukatsu, so I understood it quickly as I ate. ![Cross-section comparison of tenderloin and striploin gyukatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang-18-1h75y-900.webp) Grilling one each of tenderloin and striploin makes the comparison really clear. Just looking at the cross-sections, the tenderloin looks soft. > Tenderloin is soft with just a light sear; cook striploin to around medium for fuller beef flavor and an easier texture. I think this will be helpful when you order and eat yours! ![Recommended doneness for tenderloin and striploin gyukatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang-19-sgge7-900.webp) ![Gyukatsu grilling on a tabletop charcoal grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang-20-1oquw-900.webp) ## Eating it your way with butter and sauces Put a little butter on, grill the gyukatsu, then dip it in whichever sauce suits you at that moment. We ate so slowly that I felt bad about the flame underneath going out all the time, so later I just grilled everything at once. I am on team wasabi. The tenderloin and striploin came with different sauces. Striploin had a sweet house sauce, and tenderloin came with ginger sauce; oddly enough, my child liked the ginger sauce. ![Ginger sauce for tenderloin and house sauce for striploin](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang-21-c48ec-900.webp) Gyukatsu is delicious however you eat it, whenever you eat it. ![Salad served with gyukatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang-22-1n6pb-900.webp) The salad that came with it was really good. I want to know what that cabbage dressing was so I can have some. It is a great menu for dining alone, dates, or a family meal. They even had a high chair ready. ![Gyukatsu menu suited to a family meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang-23-19xbm-900.webp) ![Restaurant dining area with a high chair available](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang-24-1galu-900.webp) ## Where it is - Gyuen Dang Seolleung Branch (규엔당 선릉점) (규엔당 선릉점) - 2F, 26 Seolleung-ro 86-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 강남구 선릉로86길 26 2층) - 서울특별시 강남구 선릉로86길 26 2층 - 37.5035296, 127.0518602 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B7%9C%EC%97%94%EB%8B%B9%20%EC%84%A0%EB%A6%89%EC%A0%90/@37.5035296,127.0518602,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@restaurant-doorways/seolleung-gyukatsu-doneness-gyuendang/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt