# Ingye-dong cutlet spot with sauce choice, free parking: Gyewondang - By Jihye (https://superchart.com/en/@tone-swatch-desk/) - Written Sep 20, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Suwon, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This post was written following a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@tone-swatch-desk/gyewondang-ingye-yangnyeom-sauce-parking/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@tone-swatch-desk/gyewondang-ingye-yangnyeom-sauce-parking/index.md) ## In short Gyewondang Ingye Branch is a single-tray cutlet restaurant in Ingye-dong, Suwon, a 5-minute walk from Suwon City Hall Station Exit 7. The Grilled Salt Chicken Steak Set and the Gyewon Fried Chicken Steak cost 12,500 won each, the sweet-and-spicy yangnyeom chicken sauce can be chosen as a topping, and the building offers free basement parking along with free corkage and pet-friendly seating. The chicken steak, fried in a donut shape so it stays crisp to the last bite, is the highlight at Gyewondang. ## Good to know - **Hours**: 11 AM to 9 PM - **Location**: 5-minute walk from Suwon City Hall Station Exit 7 - **Address**: 9 Ingye-ro 138beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi - **Parking**: Free basement parking in the building; street parking also possible at lunchtime - **Grilled Salt Chicken Steak Set**: 12,500 won - **Gyewon Fried Chicken Steak**: 12,500 won - **Good to know**: Naver reservations, free corkage, pets welcome - **Price reference**: ₩12,500 ≈ $9 (2026-09-20) *as written by the visitor on Sep 20, 2026* ![Signature solo tray at Gyewondang Ingye Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyewondang-ingye-yangnyeom-sauce-parking/gyewondang-ingye-yangnyeom-sauce-parking-01-ksn7i-1200.webp) ## Gyewondang Ingye Branch in one line > A solo tray full of old-school Western-Korean charm — also a great spot for an Ingye-dong date. Recommended for: - Anyone hunting for cutlet restaurants near Ingye-dong or Suwon City Hall Station - Anyone weighing date spot options in Ingye-dong or Suwon - Chicken cutlet fans who want an unusual sauce combo - Fans of a retro, atmospheric Suwon spot - Solo diners or families wanting a tidy, complete set meal - Anyone building a Suwon lunch recommendation list - Hours: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM - Location: 5-minute walk from Suwon City Hall Station Exit 7 - Address: 9 Ingye-ro 138beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - Features: Naver reservations, pets welcome - Parking: free basement parking in the building ## How to reach Gyewondang from Suwon City Hall Station, and where to park ![Exterior view of Gyewondang Ingye Branch in Ingye-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyewondang-ingye-yangnyeom-sauce-parking/gyewondang-ingye-yangnyeom-sauce-parking-02-1g1wi-966.webp) ![Entrance of Gyewondang Ingye Branch near Suwon City Hall Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyewondang-ingye-yangnyeom-sauce-parking/gyewondang-ingye-yangnyeom-sauce-parking-03-417cs-966.webp) Gyewondang Ingye Branch is an Ingye-dong restaurant that reinterprets the spirit of 1980s Western-style Korean dining and the neat single-tray culture in a modern way. I stopped by for lunch while passing through the Ingye-dong area. There are several ordinary cutlet franchises and Western-Korean specialty shops around Ingye-dong and Suwon City Hall Station, but compared to those, Gyewondang's donut-shaped frying of whole chicken thigh meat was a clear standout. Unlike typical franchise cutlets fried as thick solid rounds, here the center is hollowed out so the inside cooks evenly — a real point of difference among the cutlet restaurants of Ingye-dong. It's a 5-minute walk from Suwon City Hall Station Exit 7, so accessibility is great. You can park in the building's own lot, and street parking is possible during lunch hours too. ## Inside Gyewondang Ingye Branch: seating and bringing a pet ![Retro Western-Korean interior at Gyewondang Ingye Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyewondang-ingye-yangnyeom-sauce-parking/gyewondang-ingye-yangnyeom-sauce-parking-04-gxdz5-966.webp) ![Clean interior seating at Gyewondang Ingye Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyewondang-ingye-yangnyeom-sauce-parking/gyewondang-ingye-yangnyeom-sauce-parking-05-1kqn9-966.webp) ![Table view inside Gyewondang Ingye Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyewondang-ingye-yangnyeom-sauce-parking/gyewondang-ingye-yangnyeom-sauce-parking-06-1hyr3-966.webp) Gyewondang has a retro vibe but the space was very clean. It's a space that reinterprets the warm feel of 1980s Western-Korean dining in a modern way, so the interior had that old-school charm alongside a tidy finish. ![Store signage at Gyewondang Ingye Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyewondang-ingye-yangnyeom-sauce-parking/gyewondang-ingye-yangnyeom-sauce-parking-07-e67g4-966.webp) ![Sign noting free corkage and pets welcome](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyewondang-ingye-yangnyeom-sauce-parking/gyewondang-ingye-yangnyeom-sauce-parking-08-1mrfn-m-966.webp) ![Interior decor and atmosphere at Gyewondang Ingye Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyewondang-ingye-yangnyeom-sauce-parking/gyewondang-ingye-yangnyeom-sauce-parking-09-1j10r-966.webp) Corkage is free, and pets are welcome too, so it's a comfortable spot for a wide range of visitors. ## Gyewondang menu and prices True to its name, Gyewondang's menu centers on chicken. Steaks and cutlets, of course, but also stews and butter chicken curry — plenty of variety to order a few dishes and share. Every menu item comes as a solo tray with the main dish plus rice, soup, salad, and seasonal side dishes. On this visit I ordered the Grilled Salt Chicken Steak Set and the Gyewon Fried Chicken Steak. Both are priced the same at ₩12,500, so for ₩12,500 per person you get a full, satisfying tray from the main dish to soup, rice, and sides. A comfortable price for an Ingye-dong date lunch too. ## What does the Grilled Salt Chicken Steak Set taste like? ![Solo tray setup of the Grilled Salt Chicken Steak Set](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyewondang-ingye-yangnyeom-sauce-parking/gyewondang-ingye-yangnyeom-sauce-parking-10-1urxj-966.webp) ![Sun-salt seasoned grilled chicken thigh steak](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyewondang-ingye-yangnyeom-sauce-parking/gyewondang-ingye-yangnyeom-sauce-parking-11-1cyc5-966.webp) ![Stir-fried bean sprouts served with the Grilled Salt Chicken Steak](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyewondang-ingye-yangnyeom-sauce-parking/gyewondang-ingye-yangnyeom-sauce-parking-12-cfcox-966.webp) ![Chicken thigh steak pulled apart to show soft fibers](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyewondang-ingye-yangnyeom-sauce-parking/gyewondang-ingye-yangnyeom-sauce-parking-13-1f18t-966.webp) Grilled Salt Chicken Steak Set (a chicken thigh steak that keeps its natural flavor with a subtle char and juicy meat, seasoned with sun-dried salt, ₩12,500): served with crunchy stir-fried bean sprouts. This dish tasted somewhat healthy. Seasoned with sun-dried salt only, it wasn't overpowering — and maybe because it used thigh meat, the fibers pulled apart softly while staying juicy. A faint smoky aroma drifted by, leading into a clean savory finish, and the crunchy bean sprouts on the side lightened the richness of the meat nicely. ## Gyewon Fried Chicken Steak with yangnyeom chicken sauce ![Full tray of the Gyewon Fried Chicken Steak](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyewondang-ingye-yangnyeom-sauce-parking/gyewondang-ingye-yangnyeom-sauce-parking-14-1xp7l-966.webp) ![Fried Chicken Steak fried in a donut shape](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyewondang-ingye-yangnyeom-sauce-parking/gyewondang-ingye-yangnyeom-sauce-parking-15-qa4w0-966.webp) ![Chicken steak topped with spicy-sweet chicken sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyewondang-ingye-yangnyeom-sauce-parking/gyewondang-ingye-yangnyeom-sauce-parking-16-zej9n-966.webp) ![Cross-section showing thick chicken thigh meat inside crispy batter](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyewondang-ingye-yangnyeom-sauce-parking/gyewondang-ingye-yangnyeom-sauce-parking-17-s08eu-966.webp) Gyewon Fried Chicken Steak (thick whole chicken thigh meat fried into a steak-like dish with rich juices and a crispy coating, ₩12,500): this signature menu item is fried in a donut shape, keeping it crispy right to the last bite. You can pick an extra sauce for it, and I chose the spicy-sweet chicken sauce — it was genuinely delicious. The outside was evenly crispy all the way to the center, likely thanks to the donut shape, and one bite released the thick juiciness typical of whole thigh meat. The spicy-sweet chicken sauce coated the outside, and its flavor blended well with the crispy coating — impressively, it stayed crunchy right to the last bite without going soggy. Served as a full tray, it was easy to eat neatly, which makes me want to recommend it as an Ingye-dong date spot too. If I had to name a foolproof combo, I'd suggest the Fried Chicken Steak with the spicy-sweet sauce, and the Grilled Salt Chicken Steak plain for a cleaner flavor. Splitting the two lets you alternate between bold and light flavors. ## What I liked, what fell short, and the verdict on Gyewondang ![Final table setting at the end of the meal at Gyewondang Ingye Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyewondang-ingye-yangnyeom-sauce-parking/gyewondang-ingye-yangnyeom-sauce-parking-18-1fcnf-966.webp) 👍 What I liked - A convenient location, 5-minute walk from Suwon City Hall Station Exit 7 - The Gyewon Fried Chicken Steak stays crispy to the last bite thanks to the donut-shaped frying - The Grilled Salt Chicken Steak Set is clean-tasting, seasoned with sun-dried salt - A complete solo tray with main dish, soup, rice, and sides - A retro yet clean interior - Free corkage, pets welcome 👀 What fell short - Street parking can be hard to find outside lunch hours, so it's worth checking the timing - Flavor varies a lot depending on the sauce, so it's worth thinking ahead about which sauce suits your taste 🧾 Final verdict: Gyewondang Ingye Branch is a worthwhile cutlet restaurant recommendation near Ingye-dong and Suwon City Hall Station. From the crispy chicken steak fried in a donut shape to the clean-tasting Grilled Salt Chicken Steak, the neat tray-style meal made it a solid choice for an Ingye-dong date too. If you're looking for a Suwon spot with atmosphere, I'd recommend it — and I think I'll be back for lunch. ## Where it is - Gyewondang Ingye Branch (계원당 인계점) - 9 Ingye-ro 138beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - 경기도 수원시 팔달구 인계로138번길 9 1층 102호 - 37.2666055, 127.0327088 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B3%84%EC%9B%90%EB%8B%B9%20%EC%9D%B8%EA%B3%84%EC%A0%90/@37.2666055,127.0327088,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@tone-swatch-desk/gyewondang-ingye-yangnyeom-sauce-parking/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt