# Medium-rare steak lunch on Bamridan-gil, Goyang: Upstairs Kitchen - By Dogyum (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-linen-menu/) - Written Sep 8, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Goyang, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This visit was hosted, with the meal provided by the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-linen-menu/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-linen-menu/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch/index.md) ## In short Upstairs Kitchen Bamridan-gil Branch is a Western-style restaurant on Bamridan-gil in Ilsandong-gu, Goyang, Gyeonggi, with the feel of a small European alley eatery. Visiting a bit after lunchtime, the writer ordered the ₩54,000 steak medium and got exactly the tender, not-chewy bite they wanted. The steak itself was memorable, but the slow, unhurried mood of the space stayed with them even more. ## Good to know - **UPSTAIR SHARE COURSE**: Bruschetta (2p) + choice of pasta or risotto + 300g striploin steak + 1 drink: ₩68,000 - **Steak**: Striploin steak 300g: ₩54,000 - **Pasta**: Classic lasagna ₩22,000 / Clam vongole, shrimp oil, tomato basil, mushroom cream, seafood tomato, ragu rosé each ₩21,000 / Pork belly perilla leaf ₩20,000 - **Risotto**: Abalone risotto: ₩23,000 - **Appetizers**: Bruschetta (2p) / tomato bruschetta each ₩6,000, extra bread (2p) ₩2,000, roasted pear salad ₩12,000, Caesar salad ₩17,000 - **Drinks**: Cola/zero cola, cider ₩3,000, Bundaberg ₩5,000, ade (grapefruit/lemon) ₩5,000 - **Hours**: Daily 11:30–21:20, break time 15:00–17:00 - **Reservation**: Available via Naver and Catchtable *as written by the visitor on Sep 8, 2026* ## The Bamridan-gil restaurant's exterior ![Exterior of Upstairs Kitchen on Bamridan-gil](https://img.superchart.com/images/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch-01-f64t4-900.webp) I ended up here while looking for somewhere to have lunch on Bamridan-gil... The moment I stepped inside, the feeling was a little different. What caught my eye first when I walked in was the atmosphere. ## Inside, a space like a European alley restaurant ![Interior seating view at Upstairs Kitchen Bamridan-gil Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch-02-nayfd-900.webp) ![Restaurant interior with the feel of a European alley eatery](https://img.superchart.com/images/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch-03-1pi9y-900.webp) It was a bit different from a typical restaurant... It felt like a small eatery you'd stumble upon down a back alley while traveling in Europe! So even before the food arrived, I was oddly as excited as if I were traveling. It was the kind of space where you'd rather sit a little longer than just eat and leave. ![Interior atmosphere that makes you want to sit and linger](https://img.superchart.com/images/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch-04-1pz9u-900.webp) ![Interior decor details at Upstairs Kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch-05-1jab3-900.webp) Eating steak in that kind of atmosphere felt different from usual. ## Ilsan steak menu and prices ![Menu board showing the course and appetizers](https://img.superchart.com/images/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch-06-1be52-641.webp) ![Menu board listing pasta and steak prices](https://img.superchart.com/images/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch-07-ca2ad-627.webp) UPSTAIR SHARE COURSE menu Bruschetta 2p + choice of pasta or risotto + 300g striploin steak + 1 drink: 68.0 - APPETIZER — Bruschetta (2p): 6.0 / Tomato bruschetta: 6.0 / Bruschetta (2p): 6.0 / Extra bread (2p): 2.0 / Roasted pear salad: 12.0 / Caesar salad: 17.0 - PASTA — Classic lasagna: 22.0 / Clam vongole: 21.0 / Shrimp oil pasta: 21.0 / Tomato basil pasta: 21.0 / Mushroom cream pasta: 21.0 / Seafood tomato pasta: 21.0 / Ragu rosé pasta: 21.0 / Pork belly perilla leaf pasta: 20.0 - RISOTTO — Abalone risotto: 23.0 - STEAK — Striploin steak (300g): 54.0 - DRINK — Cola/zero cola: 3.0 / Cider: 3.0 / Bundaberg: 5.0 / Ade (grapefruit/lemon): 5.0 What I chose that day was the steak. Sirloin steak, ₩54,000. ![A plate of sirloin steak served with potato and broccoli](https://img.superchart.com/images/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch-08-bbja8-900.webp) *Sirloin steak with whole-grain mustard, potato, and broccoli* ![Steak plate on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch-09-p4aj9-1200.webp) Honestly, doneness really matters for steak. Even with the same cut of meat, the texture changes quite a bit depending on how well it's cooked. I tend to prefer a softer bite over meat that's too firm. ![Cross-section of the sliced steak](https://img.superchart.com/images/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch-10-1fy6g-900.webp) ![A piece of medium-cooked steak](https://img.superchart.com/images/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch-11-hvg72-900.webp) So I ordered it medium. Trying it, the texture matched exactly what I wanted. Chewing it, it wasn't tough at all — it went down soft and smooth, and I liked that. ## What doneness should you choose for the steak? ![Close-up of the plate showing the steak's doneness](https://img.superchart.com/images/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch-12-18gj8-900.webp) ![Tender steak with side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch-13-1fqoa-900.webp) A lot of people hesitate over doneness when ordering steak. I paused for a moment too when ordering. Of course, everyone's preferred texture is different... ![Steak cut into bite-sized pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch-14-1uw6p-900.webp) You should just pick whatever suits your taste. But if you like a moist, tender texture like I do, I'd recommend medium. Eating it that day, I found myself thinking, 'I should order it this way again next time.' ## The atmosphere at Upstairs Kitchen, an Ilsan steak restaurant ![Entrance door with the feel of a European street](https://img.superchart.com/images/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch-15-1s8ek-900.webp) *Like in Goblin, it feels like Europe would appear if you opened this door and walked out.* But it's hard to pick a great restaurant based on food alone. Especially for a date. It's disappointing if the food is fine but the space is too chaotic, and just as disappointing if the atmosphere is great but the food doesn't meet expectations. But that day, the two didn't clash at all. Eating steak slowly in an atmosphere like some European city, the meal itself felt like an experience. ## There were still plenty of customers even after lunchtime On the day I visited, even though it was a bit past lunchtime, customers kept coming in. That stuck with me too. ![Dining hall still busy with customers after lunchtime](https://img.superchart.com/images/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch-16-d2vkp-900.webp) There were couples on dates, and also two older guests. ![Window-side table and restaurant atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch-17-15yvg-m-900.webp) ![Customers dining inside the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch-18-1qhfd-m-900.webp) In particular, the two older guests were talking about their trip to Italy. Watching them, I thought it really suited the mood of the space. Chatting about travel while eating at a leisurely pace — in that moment, I felt as if I were briefly in Italy too. ## So it stayed with me even longer ![A table after the meal has finished](https://img.superchart.com/images/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch-19-tq5b8-900.webp) ![Interior decor pieces and lighting at Upstairs Kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch-20-3ttdq-900.webp) After visiting a good restaurant, often only the food sticks in your memory. But this time was different. I remember the texture of the steak, and I remember the space that day too... Above all, I loved the leisure of sitting down and slowly eating steak during lunchtime. I didn't travel far, but it felt like I'd briefly visited another city. I think a meal like this is pretty great too. ## Location and reservations Upstairs Kitchen Bamridan-gil Branch is open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 9:20 p.m., except for break time from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., and reservations can be made via Naver or Catchtable. And one more thing. If you're planning to visit, I'd recommend making a reservation!! Even when I went, customers kept coming even after lunchtime had passed. Especially if you have plans with a partner or want to eat at a specific time, this matters even more... ## Overall ![Closing shot of the steak lunch at Upstairs Kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch-21-146a1-900.webp) This lunch left me remembering the atmosphere just as much as the plate of steak. Eating steak slowly in a space that felt like some European city, it was like a brief trip. Especially the talk of an Italy trip drifting over from the next table. From couples on dates to older guests eating comfortably — each enjoying the space in their own way. It felt less like a place you go just to eat steak and more like a place where you enjoy the atmosphere along with the food. I'll have to come back and eat here again sometime soon... If you're planning a lunch date, making a reservation before visiting seems like a good idea. ## Where it is - Upstairs Kitchen Bamridan-gil Branch (업스테어키친 밤리단길점) - 5-25 Daesan-ro 11beon-gil, 1st floor, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - 경기도 고양시 일산동구 대산로11번길 5-25 1층 업스테어키친 일산점 - 37.6683441, 126.7749661 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%97%85%EC%8A%A4%ED%85%8C%EC%96%B4%ED%82%A4%EC%B9%9C%20%EB%B0%A4%EB%A6%AC%EB%8B%A8%EA%B8%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.6683441,126.7749661,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-linen-menu/upstair-kitchen-bamridan-steak-lunch/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt