Steki over gyukatsu at Hurato Sikdang, an Isu Station beef restaurant

Here's my review of a delicious Japanese-style beef meal I had near Isu Station!

This time I visited Hurato Sikdang (후라토식당) Isu branch. It's usually well known for its gyukatsu, so I'd been curious about it, and I finally stopped by for lunch while I was around Isu Station. To cut to the chase — the steki was so good that I think I'll be ordering steki again next time! 🥹❤️

How to walk to Hurato Sikdang Isu Branch from Isu Station

First, the location! Hurato Sikdang Isu branch isn't hard to walk to from Isu Station. However, when I visited, Exit 9 was under construction and unusable. So I came out through Exit 10 and walked over, which took about 5 minutes.

The route isn't complicated — just come out Exit 10 and walk slowly, and you'll find it quickly. 😊 If you're planning to use Exit 9 when you visit, it might be worth checking whether construction is still going on!

Inside Hurato Sikdang: a spacious, clean dining room

The first thing I noticed walking into Hurato Sikdang Isu branch was, "It's bigger than I expected!" You might picture Japanese restaurants as cozy but somewhat cramped spaces, but this place had a pretty spacious interior. On top of that, the overall atmosphere was clean and tidy, which made it a pleasant place to eat.

The spacing between tables felt less cramped too, so I could sit comfortably and eat. It also seemed like a good spot to visit with friends or a partner for a relaxed meal.

What we ordered at Hurato Sikdang: gyukatsu and steki

That day we ordered two dishes — gyukatsu + steki! You can't talk about Hurato Sikdang without mentioning gyukatsu, so we got one of those, and I was also curious about the steki so I ordered one of those too. 😋 Both are beef dishes and seemed like they'd be similar, but once I actually tried them, the textures felt quite different.

How the steki tasted

The dish I enjoyed most at Hurato Sikdang Isu branch was the steki. It was genuinely delicious…🥹 Above all, the meat was so tender.

With the first bite, there was no chewy toughness at all — it was soft, and you could really taste the flavor of the meat itself, which was so satisfying. I'm someone who really values a tender texture when eating meat, and this steki was exactly my type.

It was delicious with the sauce, and just as delicious eaten plain, so I kept reaching for more. I honestly lost count of how many times I thought to myself, "Ah… I need to order steki again next time I come!" haha 🤭

Gyukatsu or steki: which one to order?

We also tried the gyukatsu we ordered alongside it. I liked the classic gyukatsu combo of a crispy outside and moist inside. But personally, comparing the two, I felt the gyukatsu was a bit less tender than the steki.

Of course the gyukatsu was plenty tasty too, but eating both side by side, the steki's tender texture stuck with me more. So if I go back to Hurato Sikdang again? I don't think I'll even hesitate — I'll order the steki again! 🥩❤️ If you're someone who loves tender meat like me, I'd definitely recommend trying the steki.

Is Hurato Sikdang worth it for a meal near Isu Station?

This was my first visit to Hurato Sikdang Isu branch, and overall the space was spacious and clean, making it comfortable to eat in — and above all, I was so satisfied because the steki was genuinely delicious. It's widely known as a gyukatsu restaurant, but I'm sure there are others like me who'll find the tender steki even more to their taste than the gyukatsu. 🫶🏻

If you're looking for a lunch or dinner spot near Isu Station, it seems like a solid choice for a hearty beef meal in a clean setting. If I visit again, I'll definitely be ordering the steki I enjoyed so much this time. 🤎

Gyukatsu is great, but if you love tender meat, I recommend the steki at Hurato Sikdang! 🥩✨