# Japanese restaurant near Balsan Station for raw-egg steak-don: Ichigyu - By Mina Cho (https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-fork-stops/) - Written Sep 18, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangseo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary meal as part of a restaurant visit sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-fork-stops/balsan-ichigyu-stekidon-date-night/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@weekday-fork-stops/balsan-ichigyu-stekidon-date-night/index.md) ## In short Ichigyu Balsan Station Branch is a gyukatsu (Japanese beef cutlet) restaurant on Gonghang-daero in Gangseo, Seoul. A husband and wife ordered the gyukatsu set, a steak-don and Kirin Ichiban draft beer, grilling the beef at the table over a mini solid-fuel burner with French Isigny butter, then mixing the steak-don with raw egg yolk and sauce for a sweet-and-salty bite. With its quiet wood-toned interior, Ichigyu is an easy pick for a date night near Balsan Station. ## Good to know - **Address**: Unit 211, 2nd Floor, 269-15 Gonghang-daero, Gangseo-gu, Seoul - **Menu ordered**: Gyukatsu set, steak-don, Kirin Ichiban draft beer - **Rice**: Served in a small pot, refills available - **Table setup**: Mini solid-fuel burner and personal griddle at every table - **Grilling butter**: French Isigny butter - **Set composition**: Salad, clear soup, side dishes, wasabi, sauces - **Parking**: Basement parking at the Hillstate Eco officetel building where Ichigyu is located; mention it when paying to have your parking time registered *as written by the visitor on Sep 18, 2026* ![Signature table spread of gyukatsu at Ichigyu Balsan Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-ichigyu-stekidon-date-night/balsan-ichigyu-stekidon-date-night-01-ix5ig-1200.webp) > A review of the mood and vibe at Ichigyu, a Balsan Station Japanese restaurant, after a date-night visit ![Storefront of Ichigyu, a Japanese restaurant near Balsan Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-ichigyu-stekidon-date-night/balsan-ichigyu-stekidon-date-night-02-12c1n-900.webp) ![View near the entrance of Ichigyu Balsan Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-ichigyu-stekidon-date-night/balsan-ichigyu-stekidon-date-night-03-1md6u-900.webp) ![Interior atmosphere at Ichigyu Balsan Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-ichigyu-stekidon-date-night/balsan-ichigyu-stekidon-date-night-04-1es37-900.webp) I wanted to enjoy something special and delicious with my husband, so today I'm sharing our review of Ichigyu near Balsan Station. From the calm, atmospheric interior to the neatly composed menu, this place lived up to its reputation as a great Balsan Station date spot — we had a really enjoyable meal. ## What Ichigyu Balsan Station Branch looks like inside: wood tones and a mini burner per table Ichigyu Balsan Station Branch is a Japanese restaurant where the soft wood-toned interior and warm lighting catch your eye first. The tables were spaced generously and everything was kept spotless, making it a really nice spot for quiet conversation. ![Interior with wood-toned decor and warm lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-ichigyu-stekidon-date-night/balsan-ichigyu-stekidon-date-night-05-tmbi5-900.webp) ![Generously spaced table setting at Ichigyu](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-ichigyu-stekidon-date-night/balsan-ichigyu-stekidon-date-night-06-jt5oh-900.webp) Each table came set up with a mini grill for cooking your own gyukatsu and steak, which really carried through that neat, refined feel unique to Japanese dining. ![Mini solid-fuel grill on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-ichigyu-stekidon-date-night/balsan-ichigyu-stekidon-date-night-07-1jhxn-900.webp) *They use small solid-fuel grills* ## The gyukatsu set: beef grilled in Isigny butter and dipped in wasabi At Ichigyu we ordered a nice variety of their signature dishes. First off, they bring the rice out in an adorable little pot (and apparently it's refillable!). The gyukatsu set. Crisp on the outside, tender on the inside — Japanese-style beef cutlet, gyukatsu! Fresh beef coated in a thin layer of breading and fried briefly at high heat, so the crust stays crunchy and savory while the inside comes out medium-rare. ![Full gyukatsu set spread at Ichigyu](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-ichigyu-stekidon-date-night/balsan-ichigyu-stekidon-date-night-08-1xcc8-900.webp) *Gyukatsu set* Inside the crisp crust sits a thick, soft slab of medium-rare beef with that bright pink center. You can grill it on the personal griddle over the mini fire to whatever doneness you like, ![French Isigny butter served with the gyukatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-ichigyu-stekidon-date-night/balsan-ichigyu-stekidon-date-night-09-gc4n9-900.webp) *French Isigny butter* and once you add a bit of French Isigny butter, it sizzles as it melts and the beef's rich, juicy flavor really comes through. ![Gyukatsu being grilled in butter on the personal griddle](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-ichigyu-stekidon-date-night/balsan-ichigyu-stekidon-date-night-10-6ttpo-900.webp) *Lightly cooked in butter* The savory flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture, paired with a dab of wasabi, deepened the whole flavor even more. ![A piece of gyukatsu topped with wasabi](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-ichigyu-stekidon-date-night/balsan-ichigyu-stekidon-date-night-11-1jekt-900.webp) *Adding wasabi brings out more flavor* ## The steak-don: sirloin mixed with raw egg yolk for a sweet-and-salty rice bowl Steak-don (grill-your-own beef rice bowl) comes with thick-cut sirloin steak piled generously on top of the rice. ![Steak-don topped with sirloin steak](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-ichigyu-stekidon-date-night/balsan-ichigyu-stekidon-date-night-12-15l5w-900.webp) *Steak-don* The outside is lightly seared, almost tataki-style, so you can grill it to your liking on the mini fire, or mix it all together with the raw egg yolk and sauce that come alongside for the perfect sweet-and-salty combo. ![Steak-don meat grilled on the mini fire](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-ichigyu-stekidon-date-night/balsan-ichigyu-stekidon-date-night-13-a6hap-900.webp) ![Steak-don topped with a raw egg yolk](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-ichigyu-stekidon-date-night/balsan-ichigyu-stekidon-date-night-14-1d6g1-900.webp) *Topped with raw egg and mixed into the sauce* The chewy texture of the meat paired beautifully with the sharp bite of the garlic flakes. ### An ice-cold Kirin Ichiban draft beer No good meat dish is complete without a cold beer! A glass of Kirin Ichiban draft, with its soft foam and clean finish, paired wonderfully with both the gyukatsu and the steak-don. ![A glass of Kirin Ichiban draft beer](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-ichigyu-stekidon-date-night/balsan-ichigyu-stekidon-date-night-15-1kfe9-900.webp) *That smooth finish 👍* ## Why Ichigyu works for a meal near Balsan Station - Mini grills: the fun of cooking the meat yourself and the satisfaction of eating it warm all the way through - A clean, complete set: salad, miso soup, tidy side dishes, wasabi and sauces all neatly arranged - Great for dates and gatherings: the clean, quiet interior makes it a good spot for a couple's date or a special meal — we saw plenty of couples on dates, and even a few on blind dates ### How to get to Ichigyu and where to park Ichigyu Balsan Station Branch is located at 269-15 Gonghang-daero, Unit 211, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea. You can park in the basement of the Hillstate Eco officetel building where Ichigyu is located — just mention it at checkout so they can register your parking time. Ichigyu, a gyukatsu specialist near Balsan Station, delivers on taste, atmosphere, and friendly service alike. If you're near Balsan Station looking for something special in Japanese food or a great date spot, this one's worth a visit. ## Where it is - Ichigyu Balsan Station Branch (이치규 발산역점) - 269-15 Gonghang-daero, 2nd Floor, Unit 211, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 강서구 공항대로 269-15 2층 211호 - 37.5595716, 126.8375443 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9D%B4%EC%B9%98%EA%B7%9C%20%EB%B0%9C%EC%82%B0%EC%97%AD%EC%A0%90/@37.5595716,126.8375443,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-fork-stops/balsan-ichigyu-stekidon-date-night/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt