# Basil ramen with rice added to curry near Yeouido Station: Izawa - By Hyeon Dam (https://superchart.com/en/@toasted-mug-seoul/) - Written Sep 7, 2026 - Updated Sep 14, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Yeongdeungpo, Seoul - Sponsored: This is a visit review written after receiving a meal provided by the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@toasted-mug-seoul/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@toasted-mug-seoul/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@toasted-mug-seoul/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@toasted-mug-seoul/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@toasted-mug-seoul/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@toasted-mug-seoul/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@toasted-mug-seoul/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@toasted-mug-seoul/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@toasted-mug-seoul/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@toasted-mug-seoul/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch/index.md) ## In short Izawa Yeouido Direct Store is a Japanese restaurant on the 2nd floor of Yeouido Jonghap Sangga, right in front of Exit 5 of Yeouido Station in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul. The writer ordered the steki set (sirloin, ₩18,000) grilled on a mini brazier, basil ramen (₩12,000) with a bowl of rice stirred into the savory broth, and Japanese-style curry (₩4,000) as a side. Between the location, prices, and the fun of grilling at the table, it's a solid recommendation for a Yeouido office lunch. ## Good to know - **Steki set (sirloin)**: ₩18,000 - **Basil ramen**: ₩12,000 - **Japanese-style curry (side)**: ₩4,000 - **Address**: 2nd floor, Yeouido Jonghap Sangga, 42 Yeouinaru-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–21:00, break time 15:00–17:00, last order 20:30 - **Parking**: 1 hour free at the ground-floor lot (basement parking is paid) - **Location**: Right out of Exit 5, Yeouido Station, on the right *as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026* ![Lunch table setting at Izawa Yeouido Direct Store](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch-01-no8f3-1200.webp) ## Izawa, a good lunch spot for Yeouido office workers I was looking for a filling but slightly different lunch option in Yeouido, so I visited Izawa Yeouido Direct Store. ![Japanese menu lineup at Izawa Yeouido Direct Store](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch-02-1qsgw-966.webp) This place serves a variety of Japanese dishes including gyukatsu (breaded fried beef cutlet), steki (steak), ramen, and mazesoba. ![Grilling meat on the mini brazier at the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch-03-1qh3b-966.webp) What makes it stand out is that you grill the meat yourself on a mini brazier at the table, which makes for a different kind of lunch experience. ![A full lunch spread at Izawa near Yeouido Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch-04-ni877-966.webp) If you're looking for a lunch spot right in front of Yeouido Station, this place is worth recommending for the taste, price, and location alike. ## How to get there ![Entrance to Izawa on the 2nd floor of Yeouido Jonghap Sangga](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch-05-lk45w-900.webp) True to its name, Izawa Yeouido Direct Store has a really great location. ![Izawa sign as seen from Exit 5 of Yeouido Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch-06-m6dtd-900.webp) Come out of Exit 5 of Yeouido Station and look to your right — it's right there. (Above the Yeouido Jonghap Sangga sign, it's written in Japanese as Izawa.) - Address: 2nd floor, Yeouido Jonghap Sangga, 42 Yeouinaru-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - Hours: Daily 11:00–21:00 - Break time: 15:00–17:00 / Last order 20:30 - Parking: 1 hour free at the building's ground-floor lot ※ The basement parking lot is paid! ## Restaurant atmosphere If you go for lunch, expect the place to be packed pretty much guaranteed. ![Crowded interior of Izawa during lunch hour](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch-07-ny2n4-869.webp) Given how great the location is, it's an easy place for anyone to drop into while passing by, so it's best to go expecting a bit of a wait. ![Seating area at Izawa Yeouido Direct Store](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch-08-1ezup-900.webp) ![Tables and waiting area at Izawa](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch-09-1f10n-900.webp) There was a mix of customers — students, office workers, and small family groups. ![A celebrity autograph on the wall at Izawa](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch-10-b6jad-m-900.webp) Even the hero Lim Young-woong stopped by and left his autograph on the wall. ## Steki set, seared just on the surface ![Steki set with sirloin, plated](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch-11-11002-952.webp) The main dishes I ordered this time were the steki set (sirloin) for ₩18,000 and the basil ramen for ₩12,000. ![Sliced steki beef seared only on the surface](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch-12-1cgf9-966.webp) The steki set is a dish where the beef is lightly seared only on the surface, then sliced and served. ![Side dishes served with the steki set](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch-13-1wxt7-900.webp) ![Mini brazier set up at the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch-14-k3sgk-966.webp) The special feature is that you use the mini brazier set up on the table to grill it to your own preferred doneness. ![A piece of sirloin placed on the mini brazier](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch-15-8g0s3-966.webp) Putting a piece of meat on the brazier and cooking it to your taste made the meal fun in itself. ![Cross-section of sirloin cooked to preferred doneness](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch-16-9kyeq-966.webp) ![Close-up of grilled sirloin](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch-17-e8rn1-966.webp) If you want to enjoy the tender texture and natural flavor unique to sirloin, this is a solid choice. ## Basil ramen with an appealing basil aroma ![Basil ramen topped with basil pesto](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch-18-4jwpf-966.webp) ![The look of Izawa's basil ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch-19-cep9n-900.webp) The basil ramen I ordered alongside it was ₩12,000. At first, seeing its unusual look, I wondered if it was really worth the adventure. ![Lifting up the thin noodles from the basil ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch-20-1ik4g-900.webp) But it turned out the savory broth and thin noodles, well cooked, were delicious! Highly recommend it if you're a ramen fan. Apparently it's ramen topped generously with a basil pesto made by combining a special seasoning with a broth simmered using their secret recipe. From the look of it to the taste, it felt different from regular ramen, with the fragrant flavor of basil added in for something new. ![The savory broth of the basil ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch-21-qrqt2-890.webp) The broth was quite savory, with a healthy, bone-broth kind of feel. I thought, what if I stirred some rice into this? So I ordered a bowl of rice and had it together. ## Japanese curry on the side too ![Japanese-style curry ordered as a side](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch-22-10q3w-900.webp) For a side dish, I added Japanese-style curry for ₩4,000. ![Rice paired with Japanese-style curry](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch-23-1l7wo-884.webp) Since we already had meat and rice, adding the curry into the mix let us enjoy a different flavor combination, which was nice — the curry had a bit of a spicy kick and paired well with the steki set. ## Izawa, a recommended lunch near Yeouido Station ![Full lunch table view at Izawa Yeouido Direct Store](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch-24-ob9av-966.webp) Izawa is said to be the brand that started Korea's gyukatsu culture, introducing it to the country for the first time in 2015. Based on good ingredients, aging processes, and a special sauce and recipe, they offer a range of dishes including gyukatsu. Having tried the steki set and basil ramen this time, I can see why it's always crowded — it's tasty and the location is especially good. It seems like a great fit for Yeouido office workers' lunch, solo dining, or even a date. ## Where it is - Izawa Yeouido Direct Store (이자와 여의도직영점) - 42 Yeouinaru-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (Rooms 203, 204) - 서울특별시 영등포구 여의나루로 42 203호, 204호 이자와 - 37.5214704, 126.9249738 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9D%B4%EC%9E%90%EC%99%80%20%EC%97%AC%EC%9D%98%EB%8F%84%EC%A7%81%EC%98%81%EC%A0%90/@37.5214704,126.9249738,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@toasted-mug-seoul/yeouido-izawa-basil-ramen-steki-lunch/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt