# Weekday dinner date near Yeouido Station: Izawa gyukatsu with - By Jieun (https://superchart.com/en/@window-seat/) - Written Sep 9, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Yeongdeungpo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as a paid visit sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@window-seat/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@window-seat/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa/index.md) ## In short Izawa Yeouido Direct Store is a Japanese restaurant near Yeouido Station in Seoul that introduced Korea's first gyukatsu in 2015. On a weekday evening visit, the gyukatsu set (sirloin) and steki set (sirloin) were grilled tableside on mini charcoal braziers, with staff relighting the flame whenever it went out so the meal stayed hot until the end. The calm atmosphere makes it a solid Yeouido date spot — just remember to park on the first floor, not the basement. ## Good to know - **Ordered**: Gyukatsu set (sirloin), Steki set (sirloin) - **Other menu items**: Steki, ramen, mazesoba, and more - **Cooking method**: Grilled at the table on individual mini charcoal braziers - **Condiments**: Izawa's special sauce, fine wasabi - **Parking**: No support for basement parking; use first-floor parking - **Visit time**: Weekday evening *as written by the visitor on Sep 9, 2026* Some days after work you just want a good meal with a light drink, or a date with a bit of atmosphere. On a recent weekday evening I was craving clean, tidy Japanese food, so I headed to Izawa Yeouido Direct Store, famous as the gyukatsu spot near Yeouido Station. ![Visiting Izawa Yeouido Direct Store, a gyukatsu specialist near Yeouido Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa-01-3fzeo-900.webp) ![Vertical shot of the gyukatsu set at Izawa Yeouido Direct Store](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa-02-185xv-1200.webp) ## What is Izawa Yeouido Direct Store? Izawa Yeouido Direct Store, the gyukatsu (beef cutlet) specialist near Yeouido Station, is the standout brand that started Korea's whole gyukatsu culture, introducing it here for the first time in 2015. Under the belief that "good food starts with good ingredients," they use carefully selected beef, a deeply researched aging process, and a special recipe — which made me even more excited going in. ![Introduction image showing the carefully selected beef used at Izawa Yeouido Direct Store](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa-03-1y8rk-900.webp) ## Clean interior, a spot celebrities visit too The moment I stepped into Izawa Yeouido Direct Store, the warm, tidy atmosphere really stood out. The modern but understated Japanese restaurant interior makes it a great choice for a Yeouido date course. ![Interior of Izawa Yeouido Direct Store with its tidy Japanese restaurant atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa-04-amo54-900.webp) On one wall, quite a few celebrity signatures were hanging up, which confirmed this really is a spot celebrities visit — that got me even more excited to order. ![A section of the wall hung with celebrity signatures](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa-05-1gkyp-900.webp) What impressed me especially was the staff's attitude. Even though the restaurant was busy at the time, the staff were friendly from seating through service, which put me in a great mood before the food even arrived. ## Gyukatsu set and steki set — what we ordered ![The gyukatsu set and steki set served as a full table setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa-06-1igta-900.webp) We ordered Izawa's signature, most-recommended dishes: the gyukatsu set (sirloin) and the steki set (sirloin). Both came out as a neat, tidy full table setting — visually a pass from the start. ### Gyukatsu set (sirloin) This is a beef cutlet made from carefully selected sirloin. ![The gyukatsu set made with sirloin, table setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa-07-9koei-900.webp) ![A plate of crisp-battered sirloin gyukatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa-08-123mr-900.webp) ![Cross-section of gyukatsu showing the rosy-pink meat inside](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa-09-1wttk-900.webp) ![Side dishes served with the gyukatsu set](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa-10-uctqz-900.webp) The outside has a savory, crisp batter, and inside the rosy-pink meat stays juicy and moist — genuinely delicious. ![A piece of gyukatsu placed on the mini charcoal brazier](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa-11-1kaa9-900.webp) ![Dipping gyukatsu into the special sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa-12-1d27m-900.webp) ![A juicy piece of gyukatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa-13-if9nq-900.webp) ![Dinner table enjoyed with the gyukatsu set](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa-14-11x3d-900.webp) ### Steki set (sirloin) ![Izawa's steki set, full table setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa-15-174ck-966.webp) ![Thinly sliced sirloin steki](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa-16-17xrn-900.webp) ![A plate of steki set without any batter](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa-17-ftjjd-900.webp) The steki set has no batter — just sirloin lightly seared on the outside and thinly sliced. ![Sirloin steki showing its marbling and meat grain](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa-18-1pjv8-900.webp) ![Close-up of the sirloin steki before grilling](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa-19-fn862-900.webp) The marbling and grain of the meat were fully visible, stirring up my appetite before it even hit the grill. ![Grilling meat on the mini table brazier](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa-20-17okg-900.webp) ## Grill it your own way on the mini brazier, hot to the last bite The biggest draw of Izawa Yeouido Direct Store, also a favorite for lunch in Yeouido, is grilling the meat yourself on a mini charcoal brazier set at each table. Being able to freely choose your doneness — rare, medium, well-done — to your own taste was really appealing. The brazier had strong heat, so the outside crisped up and the inside cooked through soft and moist in no time. Whenever the flame went out, a staff member relit it right away, so the flow of the meal never broke and we could keep enjoying the steak. Taking a bite after grilling, the rich juices melted right in the mouth. Best of all, we could eat it hot all the way through the meal, and adding a bit of Izawa's special sauce and fine wasabi deepened the flavor even more. ![A piece of beef with special sauce and fine wasabi](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa-21-1qgog-900.webp) ![Sirloin grilled just right on the brazier](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa-22-1ihax-900.webp) Chatting in a calm atmosphere while leisurely grilling delicious beef made for a perfect Yeouido date. ## Overall review and who should visit If you're looking for a Japanese restaurant near Yeouido Station, I'd recommend Izawa, the original, without hesitation. ![Table at the end of the meal at Izawa Yeouido Direct Store](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa-23-47fme-1280.webp) ![View of the Izawa restaurant showing its wider menu beyond gyukatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa-24-1aj4g-1280.webp) Beyond the gyukatsu, which shows off the true crisp-outside-tender-inside ideal, there's a wide range of Izawa signature dishes — steki, ramen, mazesoba, and more — so there's plenty of choice. ### Strongly recommended for - Anyone who wants tidy Japanese food and a drink in a good atmosphere after work (great for a Yeouido date) - Office workers who want speed, taste, and tidiness all at once (great for Yeouido lunch) - Anyone who wants to grill beef to their own preferred doneness, hot from start to finish (great gyukatsu near Yeouido Station) - Anyone wanting a top-tier Japanese meal near Yeouido Station Cooking with the same care and standards as when they first started gyukatsu, this is a place worth visiting if you want a truly satisfying meal! One note for anyone driving — the basement parking lot isn't supported, so please park on the first floor instead. ^^ ## Where it is - Izawa Yeouido Direct Store (이자와 여의도직영점) - 42 Yeouinaru-ro, Room 203-204, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 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/@window-seat/yeouido-gyukatsu-weeknight-date-izawa/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt