LG Building basement gyukatsu near Seoul Station: Ichigyu Set 1

I visited a Japanese restaurant near Seoul Station that's become popular for its savory gyukatsu (grilled beef cutlet), which you grill yourself on a mini brazier. Being able to cook tender beef sirloin exactly to your liking on the cast-iron plate made for a hearty, satisfying meal — here's my review of Ichigyu Seoul Station Branch.

Inside Ichigyu Seoul Station Branch: layout and opening hours

Ichigyu Seoul Station Branch is a gyukatsu restaurant on the basement floor of 98 Huam-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul. It's open daily from 11:00 to 21:30, with a break time from 15:00 to 17:00. Walking in, I was greeted by the calm, neatly arranged, cozy atmosphere typical of a Japanese restaurant.

Every table had a mini cast-iron brazier neatly set up, comfortable for 1 to 4 people to grill at, which got me excited before the meal even started. It's a great spot near Seoul Station for a date or a relaxed meal with friends.

Here's the basic info on the restaurant's hours — good to keep in mind!

• Hours: Daily 11:00 – 21:30
• Break time: 15:00 – 17:00
• Last order: 14:00, 20:30

Ichigyu menu prices and what each set includes

The menu at Ichigyu Seoul Station Branch lists à la carte items like sirloin gyukatsu (₩19,000) and tenderloin gyukatsu (₩23,000) alongside set combos. It offered a good range, from value-for-money sets to a wide variety of Japanese à la carte dishes.

À la carte gyukatsu and noodle dishes

Sirloin gyukatsu (19.0), tenderloin gyukatsu (23.0), steak set, hamburg steak omurice, yakisoba Napolitan, cold soba with fried shrimp, cloud udon, mentaiko cream udon, and more.

Set menus at Ichigyu: Sets 1 to 4

• Set 1 (two sirloin gyukatsu + two drinks / ₩42,000)
• Set 2 (sirloin gyukatsu + hamburg steak omurice + two drinks / ₩39,500)
• Set 3 (sirloin gyukatsu + steak-don + two drinks / ₩42,000)
• Set 4 (sirloin gyukatsu + pan-grilled chop steak + two drinks / ₩40,500)

There was also a sign showing how to eat gyukatsu the best way: melt French Isigny butter on the plate, grill each side for about 7 to 8 seconds, then dip in wasabi, chili sauce, salt or the house sauce for the best flavor.

What ₩42,000 Set 1 looks like on the table

We ordered the well-rounded Set 1 (₩42,000)! It's a solid combo of two servings of sirloin gyukatsu with two cold canned drinks.

The rice had free refills!

Sirloin gyukatsu: thin, crispy breading wrapped around moist, rosy-red sirloin, neatly sliced medium-rare. You could tell the meat quality was good just from the look of it.

How the sirloin gyukatsu tastes grilled on the brazier

After grilling it lightly and taking a bite, the outside was crisp while the inside stayed juicy and melted away. It was clean and light with a dab of sharp wasabi and a pinch of salt, and it also paired wonderfully with the sweet-savory house sauce or the spicy chili sauce.

Being able to adjust the grilling to your taste and eat it warm meant every last piece was enjoyable — a meal that lived up to its reputation as a Seoul Station favorite.

Is Ichigyu Seoul Station Branch worth it?

Ichigyu Seoul Station Branch delivered on every front — a neat table setting, quality tender sirloin gyukatsu, and the fun of grilling it yourself on the mini brazier. They also run various events, including a receipt review perk, so if you're near Seoul Station and craving a hearty, clean Japanese meal, or just thinking about tender gyukatsu, I'd recommend stopping by Ichigyu Seoul Station Branch! 👍