# Sinnonhyeon Japanese restaurant chapsteak vs steki-don for 3: Ichigyu - By Jimin R. (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-meal-shape/) - Written Sep 13, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-meal-shape/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-meal-shape/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch/index.md) ## In short Ichigyu Gangnam Sinnonhyeon Branch is a gyukatsu and hotplate steak restaurant on the second floor of a building three minutes from Exit 4 of Sinnonhyeon Station in Gangnam, Seoul. Three adults came for lunch and ordered one dish each — steki-don (19,500 won), Ichigyu gyukatsu (19,500 won) and hotplate chapsteak (18,000 won) — grilling the beef with butter on individual tabletop braziers. All three plates at Ichigyu were generous and the beef was never tough, making it an easy choice for a work lunch or a date in Gangnam. ## Good to know - **Location**: About 3 minutes from Sinnonhyeon Station Exit 4, 2nd floor (stairs or elevator) - **Hours**: Mon–Sun 11:00–21:30 - **Parking**: Not available; nearby public parking lot recommended - **Steki-don**: 19,500 won - **Ichigyu gyukatsu**: 19,500 won - **Hotplate chapsteak**: 18,000 won - **What comes with it**: Pickled cabbage, sauces, clear broth soup, butter for grilling, white rice in a separate bowl - **Price reference**: ₩19,500 ≈ $14.5 · ₩18,000 ≈ $13.5 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Sep 13, 2026* It's near my office so I've gone for business meetings often, and whenever I craved gyukatsu I'd head here — my personal go-to Gangnam Sinnonhyeon date restaurant, Ichigyu. ![Gyukatsu table setting at Ichigyu Gangnam Sinnonhyeon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch-01-1qsia-1200.webp) Beef that's generous in portion and delicious too! Here's my review of the special flavor I got to enjoy in a Japanese-style atmosphere. ## Where is Ichigyu Gangnam Sinnonhyeon Branch, and when is it open? - 🕰️ Hours: Mon–Sun 11:00–21:30 - 🚗 Parking: Not available (recommend using a nearby public parking lot) - 🎊 Draw: Not only is the meat quality good, but most of the food is tasty and well put together ![Exterior of Ichigyu Gangnam Sinnonhyeon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch-02-12yxy-900.webp) Located within about 3 minutes of Exit 4 of Sinnonhyeon Station, this Gangnam Sinnonhyeon date restaurant Ichigyu is easy to find. ![Entrance to the Ichigyu building near Sinnonhyeon Station Exit 4](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch-03-1gzmc-900.webp) ![Stairs and signage leading up to the 2nd-floor Ichigyu](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch-04-109qi-900.webp) It's on the 2nd floor, so you can either climb the stairs or take the elevator. The interior has a nice atmosphere for gatherings and meetings too — clean, with a Japanese feel. ![Japanese-style seating inside Ichigyu](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch-05-n2t4h-900.webp) ![Table setting at Ichigyu Gangnam Sinnonhyeon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch-06-ld5r5-900.webp) ![Instructions for how to enjoy the meal placed on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch-07-1sbxl-900.webp) Each table has a guide on how to eat the food for maximum enjoyment. Honestly, the meat had better be good... ## Lunch order for three: gyukatsu, steki-don and hotplate chapsteak > Ordering Ichigyu gyukatsu, steki-don, and teppan chapsteak! ![Full spread of Ichigyu's steki-don](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch-08-1i25i-900.webp) ![Full spread of Ichigyu's gyukatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch-09-icabz-900.webp) ![Full spread of Ichigyu's teppan chapsteak](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch-10-1uf9g-900.webp) We visited as three adults and ordered one dish per person. In photo order: steki-don, Ichigyu gyukatsu, and teppan chapsteak. ![Three menus laid out for a lunch for three](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch-11-16pxu-900.webp) All three menus came with the same sides aside from the main dish: pickled cabbage, sauce, clear soup, and butter for grilling the meat. ![Standard sides of pickled cabbage, sauce, clear soup and butter](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch-12-o3wdg-900.webp) First up, the signature dish of Gangnam Sinnonhyeon date restaurant Ichigyu — steki-don (₩19,500). A special bowl where you grill thick-cut sirloin steak one piece at a time and enjoy it as you go. ![Thick-cut sirloin steak steki-don](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch-13-ojqe6-900.webp) Also a signature item, Ichigyu gyukatsu (₩19,500). Savory sirloin cutlet served with Ichigyu's special sauce, known for its garlicky aroma and tangy kick. ![Ichigyu gyukatsu served with special sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch-14-p6qpv-900.webp) Lastly, a dish I tried for the first time — teppan chapsteak (₩18,000). A hearty plate of tender steak grilled on a hot iron plate, paired with fresh vegetables. Ta-da! The three dishes came out looking almost identical, which made for great photos and easy eating. ![Three dishes lined up side by side](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch-15-107b3-900.webp) White rice is served in a separate container. It was warm and sweet, like it had just been cooked. ![White rice served separately in its own container](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch-16-1bxho-900.webp) Alright, time to add the butter and start grilling!!! You haven't really had gyukatsu until you've seen this grill plate! ![Personal burner topped with butter](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch-17-144n4-900.webp) ## Steki-don: grilling the beef one piece at a time on your own brazier We decided to start with the steki-don. It's thinly sliced sirloin steak, but the portion was huge — filling enough on its own! The quality looked really good too. It practically dripped with freshness! As the butter aroma spreads, they grill the sirloin steak for you piece by piece. You just sizzle it up — and since it's a personal burner, it's hygienic and you can cook it to exactly the doneness you want. ![Sirloin steak grilling on the burner](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch-18-1ahnq-900.webp) Pop the egg yolk for an even richer, more savory steki-don. ![Steki-don with the egg yolk popped](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch-19-19beh-900.webp) ![Grilled sirloin steak placed over rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch-20-5nrjf-900.webp) The butter itself was so good that the meat alone tasted great, but piling it onto the rice made it even heartier and richer. Why go all the way to Japan when you can eat like this in Gangnam... ## How was the hotplate chapsteak at Ichigyu? Tender steak grilled on a hot iron plate! Paired with fresh vegetables, it's truly a nostalgic dish. ![Chapsteak and grilled vegetables on the hot iron plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch-21-vevoo-900.webp) ![Bite-sized pieces of teppan chapsteak](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch-22-1jcsz-900.webp) The steak comes in bite-sized pieces rather than something you have to cut yourself, which made it really easy to eat. Not tough at all, and it had that exact same sauce flavor I remember from childhood. With the grilled vegetables on top, I got my fiber in too! ## Ichigyu gyukatsu with its special sauce and wasabi And now, the star of the show — Ichigyu gyukatsu! A savory cut of sirloin. Dip it in the special sauce unique to Gangnam Sinnonhyeon date restaurant Ichigyu, known for its garlic aroma and tanginess, and it's game over. ![Cross-section of gyukatsu dipped in special sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch-23-1qstb-900.webp) Crispy on the outside, packed with juices inside. Since the outer coating is fried thin, the first bite was incredible. Man, I wanted a beer but held off... Wasabi is essential here. Pile it on the sweet white rice and you honestly don't need any other side dish. It melts the moment it hits your mouth and disappears in a flash — my number one vanishing dish. ![A piece of gyukatsu with wasabi on white rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch-24-8xy3s-900.webp) ## Verdict: Ichigyu Gangnam Sinnonhyeon works for both work lunches and dates Great meat quality, rice served separately, and truly generous portions at Gangnam Sinnonhyeon date restaurant Ichigyu. The meat wasn't tough, it was tender, and the sauce was so good I scraped my plate clean. No gamey smell at all, and if it feels a bit rich, just add some wasabi! The atmosphere was clean and the staff were friendly at this Gangnam Sinnonhyeon date restaurant Ichigyu. I felt good the whole time I was eating — it's become my own personal favorite spot. ## Where it is - Ichigyu Gangnam Sinnonhyeon Branch (이치규 강남신논현점) - 19 Bongeunsa-ro 4-gil, 2nd floor, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 강남구 봉은사로4길 19 2층 - 37.5035097, 127.0266393 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9D%B4%EC%B9%98%EA%B7%9C%20%EA%B0%95%EB%82%A8%EC%8B%A0%EB%85%BC%ED%98%84%EC%A0%90/@37.5035097,127.0266393,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-meal-shape/ichigyu-sinnonhyeon-gyukatsu-chop-steak-lunch/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt