# À la carte gyukatsu, 18,000 won, at Cheonan Japanese spot Izawa - By Yerin Bang (https://superchart.com/en/@suseong-late-noodle/) - Written Sep 23, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Cheonan, Chungnam - Sponsored: This review was written after the restaurant provided the meal free of charge. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@suseong-late-noodle/cheonan-sinbu-gyukatsu-steakidon-izawa/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@suseong-late-noodle/cheonan-sinbu-gyukatsu-steakidon-izawa/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@suseong-late-noodle/cheonan-sinbu-gyukatsu-steakidon-izawa/index.md) ## In short Izawa Cheonan Sinbu-dong Branch is a Japanese home-style restaurant on the second floor of the food alley across from Cheonan Terminal in Cheonan, Chungnam. Arriving at 1:30pm on a weekend with no wait, I ordered the gyukatsu (breaded beef cutlet, striploin) at 18,000 won and the steki-don (steak rice bowl) at 18,000 won à la carte and grilled each piece to taste on the mini brazier set on the table. The gyukatsu stayed tender whether barely seared or cooked through, and the garlic flakes on the steak rice bowl cut the richness. ## Good to know - **Address**: 2nd floor, 18-1 Meokgeori 10-gil, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do - **Hours**: Tue–Sun 11:30–21:00 (break 14:40–16:30) - **Closed**: Mondays - **Parking**: Sinbu Public Parking Lots No. 4 and 5 (first 30 minutes free); the restaurant registers a 1-hour parking pass - **Gyukatsu (striploin)**: 18,000 won - **Steki-don (steak rice bowl)**: 18,000 won - **Seating**: Tables for 2 to 4, plus bar seats at the back - **Price reference**: ₩18,000 ≈ $13 (2026-09-24) *as written by the visitor on Sep 23, 2026* Izawa ![Izawa Cheonan Sinbu-dong Branch signboard](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonan-sinbu-gyukatsu-steakidon-izawa/cheonan-sinbu-gyukatsu-steakidon-izawa-01-3c2i3-900.webp) Today I want to give you my honest review of Izawa Cheonan Sinbu-dong Branch, a go-to Sinbu-dong date spot near Cheonan Terminal where you can enjoy properly made Japanese-style gyukatsu (beef cutlet) 🤎 ## Where Izawa Cheonan Sinbu-dong Branch is, opening hours and parking - 📍Address: 18-1 Meokgeori10-gil, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea, 2nd floor - ⏰ Hours: Tue–Sun 11:30–21:00 / break time 14:40–16:30 / closed Mondays - 🚘 Parking: Sinbu Public Parking Lots No. 4 & 5 (first 30 min free), register for a 1-hour parking pass ![Exterior of the Izawa building in the Sinbu-dong food alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonan-sinbu-gyukatsu-steakidon-izawa/cheonan-sinbu-gyukatsu-steakidon-izawa-02-glzsf-900.webp) It's right in the Sinbu-dong food alley across from Cheonan Terminal, so it's a great spot for meeting friends or going on a date! ![Izawa brand information sign posted beside the entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonan-sinbu-gyukatsu-steakidon-izawa/cheonan-sinbu-gyukatsu-steakidon-izawa-03-115te-900.webp) — A bit of Izawa's history — Starting with its flagship store near Sungshin Women's University in June 2015, Izawa is known as the original Japanese home-style brand that first introduced gyukatsu and steak rice bowls to Korea. The sign posted next to the entrance reads, "We will always strive to make sure every guest has a satisfying meal," which made me trust the food even before taking a bite! ![Wood-toned interior of the Izawa restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonan-sinbu-gyukatsu-steakidon-izawa/cheonan-sinbu-gyukatsu-steakidon-izawa-04-16do8-900.webp) ![Interior with cherry blossom decor and Japanese atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonan-sinbu-gyukatsu-steakidon-izawa/cheonan-sinbu-gyukatsu-steakidon-izawa-05-1aoxc-900.webp) ## Inside Izawa: bar seats that work for solo diners The cozy, warm wood-toned interior paired with bright cherry blossom decor gave off that unmistakable romantic Japanese feel at first glance 🌸 The interior is so full of Japanese atmosphere it almost felt like being on a trip to Japan ••• ![Spacious dining hall with 2- and 4-person tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonan-sinbu-gyukatsu-steakidon-izawa/cheonan-sinbu-gyukatsu-steakidon-izawa-06-pmtyp-m-900.webp) ![Restaurant seating with no wait on a weekend afternoon](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonan-sinbu-gyukatsu-steakidon-izawa/cheonan-sinbu-gyukatsu-steakidon-izawa-07-18ha9-900.webp) I visited around 1:30pm on a weekend and luckily there was no wait! Seating ranges from 2-person to 4-person tables and the restaurant is spacious, so it felt really comfortable. ![Bar seats in the back of the restaurant, good for solo dining](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonan-sinbu-gyukatsu-steakidon-izawa/cheonan-sinbu-gyukatsu-steakidon-izawa-08-1h4op-900.webp) There are also bar seats in the back, which are great for solo dining — and there were actually quite a few people eating alone. If you're looking for a solo dining spot near Cheonan Terminal, highly recommend!✨ ![Table setting at Izawa](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonan-sinbu-gyukatsu-steakidon-izawa/cheonan-sinbu-gyukatsu-steakidon-izawa-09-1twnm-900.webp) ## Gyukatsu (striploin), 18,000 won: grilled to taste on a mini brazier If you come to Izawa, you absolutely cannot miss the signature Sinbu-dong specialty: gyukatsu 🤎 Gyukatsu (striploin) — ₩18,000 ![Tray of striploin gyukatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonan-sinbu-gyukatsu-steakidon-izawa/cheonan-sinbu-gyukatsu-steakidon-izawa-10-9rw91-900.webp) On the tray, the neatly sliced gyukatsu comes out beautifully plated with cabbage salad tossed in a savory sesame dressing, wasabi, and pickled ginger. ![Gyukatsu served with cabbage salad, wasabi, and pickled ginger](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonan-sinbu-gyukatsu-steakidon-izawa/cheonan-sinbu-gyukatsu-steakidon-izawa-11-71sqr-1200.webp) Each table has its own mini brazier, so it's fun to grill it to your own taste 😝 When you place the gyukatsu on the well-heated stone plate, there's a sizzling sound and a savory meaty aroma rises up!!! I grilled half lightly and cooked the other half a bit more, and both were tender and delicious ✨ Being able to grill it exactly how you like is a huge plus✨ ![Gyukatsu grilling on the mini brazier's stone plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonan-sinbu-gyukatsu-steakidon-izawa/cheonan-sinbu-gyukatsu-steakidon-izawa-12-ej1hg-900.webp) The outside keeps its crispy breading while the inside still has that tender texture of beef with a vivid pink marbling. The mini brazier uses solid fuel, and staff check in and swap in a new one partway through, so you can grill without any worries 👍🏻 ![A piece of gyukatsu showing crispy breading and pink marbling](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonan-sinbu-gyukatsu-steakidon-izawa/cheonan-sinbu-gyukatsu-steakidon-izawa-13-kjqdy-900.webp) Take a well-grilled piece of gyukatsu, add a touch of sharp wasabi, dip it in the special sauce, and eat it with plain white rice — the savory juices burst in your mouth and you really taste what makes gyukatsu special! ![A piece of gyukatsu topped with wasabi and dipped in sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonan-sinbu-gyukatsu-steakidon-izawa/cheonan-sinbu-gyukatsu-steakidon-izawa-14-1pjvi-900.webp) ## Steki-don (steak rice bowl), 18,000 won: garlic flakes make it The second main dish, a perfect combo with the gyukatsu, is the steak rice bowl (steki-don). Steki-don — ₩18,000 🤎 On top of the rice sits tender beef seared briefly on the surface like tataki, curled into rounds, with a generous amount of savory garlic flakes and chopped scallions scattered over the center. ![Steak rice bowl topped with garlic flakes and scallions](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonan-sinbu-gyukatsu-steakidon-izawa/cheonan-sinbu-gyukatsu-steakidon-izawa-15-1hzyy-900.webp) The crispy, sharp flavor of the garlic flakes pairs so well with the sweet-savory special tare sauce! A flavor you keep eating even when you're full ❤️ The crunchy garlic flakes with every bite cut cleanly through what could otherwise be a rich, heavy meat flavor. ![A spoonful of rice, beef, and garlic flakes](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonan-sinbu-gyukatsu-steakidon-izawa/cheonan-sinbu-gyukatsu-steakidon-izawa-16-hzylt-900.webp) Scoop up some warm rice on a spoon, top it with a piece of tender beef, wasabi, and garlic flakes, and pop it all in your mouth at once — an explosion of umami!!! I was thoroughly satisfied with both dishes. ## Who should eat at Izawa Cheonan Sinbu-dong Branch? - ✔️Restaurants near Cheonan Terminal - ✔️Recommended Sinbu-dong date course - ✔️A Cheonan restaurant with great Japanese-style interior atmosphere - ✔️Gyukatsu spot where you grill it yourself on a mini brazier, to your own taste ## Where it is - Izawa Cheonan Sinbu-dong Branch (이자와 천안 신부동점) - 18-1 Meokgeori10-gil, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea - 충청남도 천안시 동남구 먹거리10길 18-1 - 36.8177884, 127.1558004 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9D%B4%EC%9E%90%EC%99%80%20%EC%B2%9C%EC%95%88%20%EC%8B%A0%EB%B6%80%EB%8F%99%EC%A0%90/@36.8177884,127.1558004,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@suseong-late-noodle/cheonan-sinbu-gyukatsu-steakidon-izawa/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt