Gyukatsu restaurant near Pangyo Station: Catch Table waitlist, Ichigyu

What kind of place is Ichigyu Avenuefrance Pangyo?

Ichigyu Avenuefrance Pangyo is a gyukatsu specialist near Pangyo Station Exit 1, where you grill the meat yourself on a mini charcoal stove. It apparently has a special backstory: a son who grew up helping out at his parents' butcher shop, combining the warmth of a traditional market with fresh techniques.

The moment I walked in, I loved the cozy yet clean, stylish wood-tone interior. It's a perfect atmosphere for a date or a meal with someone special. Grilling meat at my own pace on a mini stove filled me up with little everyday happiness and comfort, so let me tell you all about this Pangyo favorite, Ichigyu 🤤🤤

Entrance and interior

📍 Ichigyu Avenuefrance Pangyo sits neatly in Unit 220 on the 2nd floor of Avenuefrance, a hot spot in Pangyo. The menu is posted outside too, so it was easy to pick what to order before going in!

How can you cut the wait at Ichigyu Pangyo?

A wait is the default at Ichigyu Avenuefrance Pangyo, so the easiest way is to join the waitlist on the Catch Table app before you go. It really lives up to its reputation as a famous Pangyo spot, so popular!! I put my name down on Catch Table and arrived at the right time, no stress. It's such a hot place that walking in at peak time can mean a long wait on site, so I recommend checking ahead.

How is the Ichigyu menu organized?

The Ichigyu menu centers on tender tenderloin and rich striploin gyukatsu, with steak, rice bowls, ramen and curry too, a solid lineup covering the Japanese classics.

• 🥩 Gyukatsu & steak: tender tenderloin and rich striploin gyukatsu, plus a juicy striploin steak. These are Ichigyu's signature main plates.
• 🍳 Teppan dishes & rice bowls: steak served on a hot iron plate, striploin steak rice bowl with a special sauce, truffle gyudon (beef rice bowl) and other hearty, flavorful rice dishes.
• 🍜 Noodles (à la carte): spicy tantanmen, sweet-salty Japanese curry, a visually stunning cloud udon and mentaiko (pollock roe) cream udon, treats aimed squarely at noodle lovers.
• 🍤 Sides & drinks: crispy potato croquette, karaage (Japanese fried chicken) and shrimp tempura, with cold Kirin draft beer or a highball to round out the meal.

What did I order at Ichigyu?

At Ichigyu Avenuefrance Pangyo I ordered three things: tenderloin gyukatsu, striploin gyukatsu and a 200ml Kirin draft beer. Here's what I got 💁🏼‍♀️

• Tenderloin gyukatsu ₩23,000
• Striploin gyukatsu ₩19,000
• Kirin draft mini beer 200ml ₩4,000

How does the tenderloin gyukatsu taste?

Thanks to the clean flavor and extreme tenderness of the tenderloin cut, Ichigyu's gyukatsu melts away the moment it hits your mouth, no chewing needed 🤤 Dipping it in Ichigyu's special sauce or a light shoyu (soy) sauce deepens the meat's flavor, and a little sharp wasabi on top or just a dab of salt brought out the meat's natural savoriness really nicely!

How do you grill the striploin gyukatsu on the stove?

For Ichigyu's striploin gyukatsu, you melt a little butter on the mini stove, lay the meat on it and grill it to your liking. When the meat hits the butter, you get a sizzle and a seriously rich meaty aroma. Lightly grilled to your preferred doneness, every bite bursts with savory juices, and the umami of the garlic-scented special sauce was so good.

Does the 200ml Kirin draft beer go well with gyukatsu?

Ichigyu's 200ml Kirin draft beer (₩4,000) is a size that's easy to pair with rich gyukatsu, a total stroke of genius. With savory, oily gyukatsu sizzled on the mini stove, a cold fizzy drink or beer to reset your palate is an absolute must 🍺

In that sense, the 200ml "Kirin mini beer" added just a pleasant bit of refreshment without feeling heavy. Behind the fine, soft foam comes Kirin's clean, deep malt flavor, which blends perfectly with the savory juices of the gyukatsu ⋆｡°✩

Who should you bring to Ichigyu Avenuefrance Pangyo?

Ichigyu Avenuefrance Pangyo is a Pangyo favorite where you can taste the essence of crispy-outside, juicy-inside gyukatsu, carefully grilled on your own mini stove. It was a special space where I felt treated like a guest the whole meal.

With its cozy, stylish wood-tone interior, it's great for a date, and also for settling in for a chat with close friends or family. It's such a popular hot spot that a wait is a must on weekends and at peak times, so I strongly recommend joining the waitlist on the Catch Table app before you visit and coming at your ease!