# Sharosu-gil gyukatsu lunch set, solo-friendly Japanese spot: Izawa

- By Jina (https://superchart.com/en/@short-meal-trip/)
- Written Sep 6, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Gwanak, Seoul
- Sponsored: This story was written after receiving a complimentary meal from the restaurant.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@short-meal-trip/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@short-meal-trip/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch/index.md)

## In short

Izawa Sharosugil Branch is a Japanese restaurant on the second floor of Sharosu-gil, near Seoul National University Station in Gwanak, Seoul. On an early Sunday lunch the writer and a companion ordered one gyukatsu (breaded beef cutlet) set and one steki (steak) set, cooking the beef on a mini tabletop burner to compare the breaded and unbreaded versions. With single sets, 2-person and 2-3-person sets, and solo diners in the room, Izawa Sharosugil Branch suits almost any group size.

## Good to know

- **Location**: 28 Gwanak-ro 14-gil, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, 2nd floor (Sharosu-gil, near Seoul National University Station)
- **What we ate**: Gyukatsu (breaded beef cutlet) set, steki (steak) set
- **Menu options**: Single sets plus 2-person and 2-3-person sets
- **How to order**: Tablet ordering at the table
- **Group seating**: Parties of 5 or more can ask before visiting and tables will be joined together
- **What comes with the set**: Rice with sesame and seaweed flakes, miso soup, takana and kkakdugi (radish kimchi), tsuyu and wasabi sauces, salad with sesame dressing

*as written by the visitor on Sep 6, 2026*

On a day when I decided to have lunch near Seoul National University Station, I looked around for somewhere to go and ended up at Izawa Sharosugil Branch on Sharosu-gil.

I usually wanted something a bit different from regular donkatsu (breaded pork cutlet), and I'd heard you can grill gyukatsu (breaded beef cutlet) here yourself to your liking — crispy outside, soft inside — so I was curious.

![Signature photo of the gyukatsu set at Izawa Sharosugil Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch-01-1t3vc-1200.webp)

This time I went with a companion and we ordered the gyukatsu set and the steki (steak) set separately. It's an easy walk from Seoul National University Station toward Sharosu-gil, so it was a convenient stop when looking for a lunch spot.

## Where is Izawa Sharosugil Branch?

- Address: 28 Gwanak-ro14-gil, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, South Korea, 2nd floor (Sharosu-gil near Seoul National University Station)
- Dishes tried: gyukatsu set, steki set, and more

## What is the restaurant like inside?

Going up to the second floor and stepping inside, the first thing I noticed was the overall clean, tidy atmosphere.

White walls paired with wood-toned tables gave it a warm feel overall, and the soft lighting made it comfortable to eat here.

![Second-floor interior with white walls and wood tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch-02-hsdhu-900.webp)

![View of the seating area with soft lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch-03-1wngi-900.webp)

Each table has a tablet ordering system, so we could look through the menu slowly and pick what we wanted.

![Mini burner set up at the table for grilling gyukatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch-04-1f8d0-900.webp)
*Gyukatsu burner*

Best of all, once we sat down, a stand that looked like a small charcoal burner was already set up. Being able to grill the gyukatsu yourself at the table, as much or as little as you like, rather than just eating it as-is, was one of Izawa's signature touches.

## Ordering the gyukatsu set and the steki set

That day we ordered one gyukatsu set and one steki set.

![Table set with both the gyukatsu set and the steki set](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch-05-qt0zv-900.webp)

![View of both set meals served together](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch-06-9byhh-900.webp)

Gyukatsu is beef coated in breadcrumbs and fried so the outside turns crispy.

![Gyukatsu set served on a black plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch-07-1jya0-900.webp)
*Gyukatsu set*

Unlike regular donkatsu, which is served fully cooked through, gyukatsu comes with the inside still soft, meant to be finished on the table's mini burner to your own taste.

![Steki set, a grill-it-yourself style meat dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch-08-19z52-900.webp)
*Steki set*

The steki set is also a grill-it-yourself style, so having both on the table let us compare their different charms.

## Set menus for two or three people

Looking through the menu, besides the single sets I'd ordered, there were also a 2-person set and a 2-3-person set.

![Menu listing for the 2-person set](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch-09-hrhnf-900.webp)

![Menu board showing set composition](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch-10-1kuwv-900.webp)

The 2-person set seemed like a good option for splitting several dishes when visiting as a couple — it seemed like it would work well for a Sharosu-gil date, too.

![Menu listing for the 2-3-person set](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch-11-k55pj-900.webp)

![Set menu description good for sharing among several people](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch-12-1m09s-900.webp)

For a group of friends, the 2-3-person set looked good for picking a variety of dishes to share. And they said that even for larger groups, they'll arrange seating if you let them know in advance.

For groups of 5 or more, if you contact the restaurant ahead of your visit, they'll push tables together so everyone can sit together — worth keeping in mind for friend gatherings or larger meals.

### Is it comfortable for eating alone?

We visited on a Sunday during early lunch, and while eating I noticed another guest dining alone.

![View inside the restaurant during early Sunday lunch](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch-13-n7u3e-900.webp)

![Seating atmosphere comfortable for solo dining](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch-14-1ulzg-900.webp)

The clean atmosphere and neatly plated dishes made it seem not at all awkward as a solo dining spot. So I felt this is a place that works for all kinds of visits — couple dates, meals with friends, larger group gatherings, or eating alone at ease.

## The neatly plated side dishes

Before the main dishes arrived, we checked out the side dishes and sauces.

![Side dishes served on a black rectangular plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch-15-1m0y0-900.webp)

Several side dishes were divided across a black rectangular plate, which looked clean and tidy at a glance.

![Tsuyu and wasabi sauce set](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch-16-1dbx4-900.webp)
*Sauces and wasabi*

There were sides like takana (pickled mustard greens) and kkakdugi (cubed radish kimchi) that pair well with meat, plus tsuyu and wasabi sauce. The wasabi sauce in particular cut through the richness of the meat while adding a sharp kick, and it suited the gyukatsu well.

## The gyukatsu that catches your eye first

The gyukatsu sat neatly arranged on the black plate, and the red hue visible on the cut surface made it look quite different from a regular donkatsu.

The outer breading was fried crispy, while the meat inside was still soft.

I first tried a piece as-is, then placed some on the mini burner to grill it little by little. Setting the meat gently on the burner, you could watch it sizzle and cook.

Personally, I found this process pretty fun. Rather than cooking it long, grilling it a little at a time to your preference changed the texture each time, even though it was the same gyukatsu. The crispy breading stayed alive on the outside while the inside kept its soft texture.

## How each sauce changes the flavor

I tried dipping the gyukatsu into each of the sauces served with it one by one.

Dipped in the soy-based sauce, it took on a clean, savory-salty flavor; with the sesame-based sauce, the nutty richness came through more strongly.

![A piece of gyukatsu topped with wasabi](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch-17-8784f-900.webp)
*Gyukatsu with wasabi*

Personally, I liked the combination with a bit of wasabi on top. The pungent kick of wasabi added to the meat's own flavor made my mouth feel clean and refreshed. Placing a piece of gyukatsu over rice with a touch of wasabi also worked really well together.

## The steki set my companion ordered

My companion who came along ordered the steki set.

![Thick-sliced unbreaded steki set meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch-18-7rz2a-900.webp)
*Steki set*

Unlike the gyukatsu, this meat had no breading, so the marbling and surface of the meat were fully visible. Seeing the thickly sliced meat gave a different impression from the gyukatsu.

I tried a bite shared over, and the meat's own flavor came through richly, with an impressively soft texture. It had a different charm from enjoying the gyukatsu's crispy breading together with the soft meat.

## A filling meal with rice and miso soup

True to being a full set meal, rice and miso soup came along with it.

![Miso soup served with the set](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch-19-765ud-900.webp)
*Miso soup*

The rice had a light sprinkling of sesame and seaweed flakes, giving off a nutty aroma and pairing well with the meat.

![Rice topped with sesame and seaweed flakes](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch-20-150e2-900.webp)
*Rice sprinkled with furikake*

The miso soup was warm with a savory depth, and taking a spoonful between bites of meat felt like it cleared my palate.

![Salad with sesame dressing](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch-21-10tis-900.webp)
*Sesame dressing salad*

With a piece of gyukatsu, rice, a bit of wasabi, and a spoonful of miso soup, the meal felt quite filling.

## Worth a trip for gyukatsu near Seoul National University Station?

This time I tried the gyukatsu set and the steki set at Izawa Sharosugil Branch.

What stuck with me was being able to enjoy meat in a different way from a typical donkatsu.

In particular, since gyukatsu isn't served fully cooked but instead lets you control the doneness yourself on the table's mini burner, the eating process itself was fun.

It's a good place to visit on a day when you're craving a Japanese-style meat dish on Sharosu-gil, or when you want something a bit different from your usual donkatsu.

![Gyukatsu being grilled on the tabletop burner](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch-22-wyupk-900.webp)

If you're looking for a lunch spot on Sharosu-gil near Seoul National University Station, this is one I'd recommend to anyone searching for a beef cutlet restaurant in the area.

![Gyukatsu set spread near the end of the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch-23-1vpri-900.webp)

![Full gyukatsu spread at the Sharosu-gil Japanese restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch/izawa-sharosu-gil-gyukatsu-sunday-lunch-24-n2e42-900.webp)

Izawa Sharosugil Branch, the beef cutlet restaurant near Seoul National University Station where I could experience the gyukatsu's crispy breading and soft meat, plus the fun of grilling it to my own taste, all at once. Next time, I'd like to try some of the other menu items too :)

## Where it is

- Izawa Sharosugil Branch (이자와 샤로수길점)
- 28 Gwanak-ro14-gil, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, South Korea, 2nd floor
- 서울특별시 관악구 관악로14길 28 2층
- 37.4789696, 126.9540511
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9D%B4%EC%9E%90%EC%99%80%20%EC%83%A4%EB%A1%9C%EC%88%98%EA%B8%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.4789696,126.9540511,17z

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