# Seoul Station gyukatsu restaurant with no 6pm wait: Ichigyu - By Dahye (https://superchart.com/en/@simple-seoul-servings/) - Written Sep 13, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jung-gu, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving support for a store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@simple-seoul-servings/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@simple-seoul-servings/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu/index.md) ## In short Ichigyu Seoul Station Branch is a Japanese gyukatsu restaurant near Seoul Station in Jung-gu, Seoul, where each table grills its own beef cutlets on a small brazier. Arriving at 6pm meant walking in with no wait, and the basic gyukatsu at 19,500 won each, eaten with Izny butter and wasabi alongside firm short-grain rice, tasted clean and light. Ichigyu offers no parking validation, but it is a solid choice when you are craving Japanese-style gyukatsu. ## Good to know - **Hours**: 11:00–21:30 - **Break time**: 15:00–17:00 - **Last order**: 14:00 and 20:30 - **Ordered**: Basic gyukatsu 19,500 won × 2 - **Parking**: Underground parking available, no parking validation (writer paid 5,000 won for 1 hour) - **Brazier**: One brazier shared by two people - **Price reference**: ₩5,000 ≈ $3.7 · ₩19,500 ≈ $14.5 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Sep 13, 2026* ## Where is Ichigyu Seoul Station Branch? ![Ichigyu Seoul Station Branch store information](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu-01-1h7a1-1200.webp) It's at B116, basement level 1, 98 Huam-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, 101m from Exit 10 of Seoul Station. Hours are 11:00–21:30, break time is 15:00–17:00, and last order is at 14:00 and 20:30. ## Underground parking and walking in at 6pm with no wait ![Underground parking at Ichigyu Seoul Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu-02-1cpqf-900.webp) There's a parking lot underground! But there's no parking fee support! I paid ₩5,000 for an hour! In Myeongdong, everywhere starts at ₩5,000 an hour no matter where you go... haha ![Waiting information at Ichigyu Seoul Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu-03-1bdyb-900.webp) I came around 6pm and there was no wait! But there were a lot of people inside! I feel like there would definitely be a wait at lunch... haha ## Ordering two basic gyukatsu at 19,500 won each ![Ichigyu menu displayed outside the store](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu-04-t2pj1-900.webp) It was so nice to be able to see the menu setup from outside while deciding! ![Basic gyukatsu order menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu-05-1sxuo-900.webp) I ordered the gyukatsu basic, ₩19,500 × 2. There was a review event where you get shrimp for free! I didn't bother participating since it was too much of a hassle. ## Does Ichigyu feel like a gyukatsu shop in Japan? ![Large meat prop at the store entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu-06-kxyz0-900.webp) Right when you walk in, this big piece of meat is hanging there and totally steals your attention... It looks like real meat but it's a prop! It really does look like real meat... Everyone who walks by asks, 'is that real?' ![Atmosphere of a Japanese gyukatsu restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu-07-lna9w-900.webp) ![Interior of Ichigyu Seoul Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu-08-1jnuh-900.webp) Doesn't this look exactly like a real Japanese gyukatsu restaurant? ## Grilling gyukatsu with Izny butter and wasabi ![Table setting with gyukatsu and rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu-09-413ij-900.webp) ![Firm rice served with gyukatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu-10-rfg6n-900.webp) The rice is totally Japanese-local style too... firm and chewy, a perfect match with gyukatsu! ![Izny butter served with gyukatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu-11-1un1r-900.webp) I love Izny butter, and it's Izny butter!!!!! Since they use good butter from the start, my expectations were really high. ![Izny butter melting on the brazier](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu-12-1lbkg-900.webp) They melt the butter carefully so it doesn't burn! But apparently they don't use butter in Japan, so Korean gyukatsu must be different! ![Sauce spread served with gyukatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu-13-q32cs-900.webp) Cabbage kimchi? The setup consists of chili sauce, salt, Izny butter, cabbage, sauce, wasabi, and broth. ![Gyukatsu table setting with side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu-14-285ny-900.webp) ![A full spread of clean-tasting gyukatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu-15-20yf6-900.webp) Not much oil came out, which I think is why they give you Izny butter! If Japan is all sizzling oily richness, Ichigyu Seoul Station Branch feels more like a clean, light flavor. ![Beef gyukatsu grilling on the brazier](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu-16-1fjec-900.webp) It wasn't quite the gyukatsu flavor I expected, but I really, really wanted beef. I was so happy just thinking about eating tons of beef. ![Cabbage kimchi that cuts the richness](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu-17-1mg7j-900.webp) I absolutely love this cabbage kimchi. I had it twice! It cuts through the richness completely. ![A brazier shared by two people](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu-18-tuiew-900.webp) Two people share one brazier! ![Staff relighting the brazier](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu-19-1y8c2-900.webp) The flame kept going out, but the staff stayed on standby and relit it right away! The AC blows really cold air, which keeps putting the brazier out! ![Grilling a large batch of gyukatsu at once](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu-20-eyhmy-900.webp) Later on, since I couldn't be bothered, I just grilled a whole bunch at once! ![Gyukatsu served with wasabi](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu-21-1klvv-900.webp) I'm totally team wasabi! I even got a refill without hesitation. Personally, loading up on wasabi with the sauce combo is great, and the plain salt combo is also so good! Chili wasn't my thing, so I only tried it once haha I came here after searching for good restaurants near Seoul Station, and I'm so satisfied 🥰. I normally love gyukatsu a lot. It's even better with a cold beer haha. Eating gyukatsu makes me feel like I've had a solid, filling meal. It was a bit disappointing that there's no parking fee support, but well, you all know Myeongdong land prices, right?? Parking starts at ₩5,000 an hour wherever you go. I understand where the owner's coming from haha. If you want gyukatsu right now but going to Japan feels like too much of a hassle and too far, I recommend Ichigyu Seoul Station Branch. From the atmosphere to the taste, it's completely like being in Japan. ## Where it is - Ichigyu Seoul Station Branch (이치규 서울역점) - 98 Huam-ro, B116, B1F, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 중구 후암로 98 지하1층 B116호 - 37.5538652, 126.9746174 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9D%B4%EC%B9%98%EA%B7%9C%20%EC%84%9C%EC%9A%B8%EC%97%AD%EC%A0%90/@37.5538652,126.9746174,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@simple-seoul-servings/seoul-station-evening-gukatsu-ichigyu/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt