Gyukatsu restaurant in Seoul Station with cheese and mochi: Ichigyu

Ever struggle to decide what to eat near Seoul Station? I'm the type who searches endlessly and still can't decide, so I totally get it haha. This weekend I went to lunch at Ichigyu Seoul Station, and to cut to the chase — it was a solid pick for a work lunch or a Seoul Station date course!! There's also the fun of grilling gyukatsu yourself over a brazier, so let me walk through the full review.

What is Ichigyu Seoul Station Branch like?

Ichigyu Seoul Station Branch is a Japanese-style beef restaurant where you grill your own gyukatsu (breaded beef cutlet) over a tabletop brazier. The whole cuts of aging beef hanging at the entrance caught my eye right away — the beef is breaded and deep-fried rare, then each guest grills it to their own liking at the table.

If you need a lunch spot near Seoul Station for a work meetup, want a quick meal at Seoul Station, or are looking for something a little different for a Seoul Station date, I'd recommend Ichigyu Seoul Station.

Menu and prices at Ichigyu Seoul Station Branch

The menu at Ichigyu Seoul Station Branch centers on gyukatsu but also includes steak, hamburg omurice, steak-don, hotplate chateaubriand steak, yakisoba Napolitan, cold soba with fried shrimp, Japanese curry, and karaage with fried shrimp.

This time I went with the most basic option — gyukatsu! There are set menus that pair gyukatsu with other dishes too, which is great for sharing with company. The standard set comes with rice, miso soup, and side dishes, and you can choose how to dip it — soy sauce, wasabi, salt, and more were all prepared to suit your taste.

Weekend lunch gyukatsu: honest taste review

I visited for weekend lunch, and what I liked best was how tender and juicy the meat was. Grilling the rare gyukatsu just lightly on the brazier kept the outside crispy while the inside stayed moist and juicy.

Grilling it with butter on the brazier let a subtle buttery aroma soak in, really boosting the flavor. The sauce lineup was solid too — personally, the wasabi and chili sauce combo suited my taste best.

Joining the store event let me grill cheese and mochi (rice cake) alongside my meal — the cheese stretched beautifully, great for photos too.

One drawback was that the last order time is fixed, so it was a bit tricky to plan a leisurely visit time. So if you're planning to go, I'd recommend using Naver Reservation!

Waiting time and parking at Ichigyu Seoul Station Branch

Ichigyu Seoul Station Branch can have a wait during weekend lunch hours, so I'd recommend checking Naver Reservation ahead of time. Parking is available in the building's paid underground lot. It's on basement level 1 of the LG Seoul Station Building, so it was easy to find!!

Would I go back to Ichigyu Seoul Station Branch?

If you're looking for a good restaurant near Seoul Station, Ichigyu Seoul Station Branch! Personally, I was satisfied enough that I'd revisit more than other places. The fun of grilling it myself over the brazier, the tender juiciness, and that subtle buttery aroma all came together well. They must be using good beef!! The gyukatsu practically melts in your mouth, making it a fully satisfying choice for a work lunch or a Seoul Station date course.