Choice Steak
초이스스테이크
About
Cozy and casual Western dining spot in Ilsan's Bamridan-gil, known for tender steaks, pasta, and excellent value set menus.
Tucked along Goyang’s Bamridan-gil, Choice Steak provides a warm, restrained setting designed around shared meals and unhurried conversation. South-facing but built with modest windows, the dining room trades harsh sunlight for a quiet, moody glow cast over wood-toned tables. It is an intimate yet family-friendly bistro where locals routinely book ahead for birthdays and low-key weekend dates, especially appreciating the rear and basement parking—a rarity in this bustling neighborhood. Meals open with warm, crusty bread spooned with a tangy tomato sauce before shifting to a focused Italian-leaning menu. The Caesar salad arrives topped with sliced avocado, crisp bacon chips, and a soft poached egg, finished at the table with house-made balsamic dressing. For pasta courses, diners gravitate toward the baked lasagna layered with hearty bolognese, tender eggplant, and melted cheese, alongside a clean seafood oil pasta tossed with thick rigatoni, squid, and shrimp. Another comfort staple is the nutty brown rice risotto, slow-simmered with savory bacon and cream until richly cohesive. True to its name, the kitchen centers on precise butchery and grilling. The signature tenderloin steak, cooked to a rosy medium, is plated beside silky mashed potatoes, roasted mushrooms, and grilled asparagus spears. Diners can also opt for thick grilled lamb chops, either ordered à la carte or incorporated into generous multi-course sets that bundle salad, pasta, beef, and drinks at price points that undercut standard Western fine dining. With tables spanning intimate two-tops to larger seating areas accommodating strollers and family gatherings, Choice Steak remains a grounded, welcoming culinary outpost in Ilsan.
Menu
- Tenderloin Steak₩55,000
- 채끝 2-3인 세트₩67,000
- 등심 2-3인 세트₩73,000
- Caesar Salad₩13,000
- 채끝 스테이크 (250g)₩48,000
- 양갈비 스테이크 (260g)₩38,000
- 안심 2-3인 세트₩78,000
- Fresh Tomato Pasta₩21,000
- 해산물 오일 파스타₩20,000
- Risotto₩18,000
- Lasagna₩19,000
Local tips
- Book ahead via Naver Reservation, especially for weekends or family gatherings.
- Parking is available at the back of the building and in the underground lot.
- If bringing a baby stroller, call ahead since stroller-accessible seating is limited.
Details
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 12:00–22:00
- Monday
- 12:00–22:00
- Tuesday
- —
- Wednesday
- —
- Thursday
- 12:00–22:00
- Friday
- 12:00–22:00
- Saturday
- 12:00–22:00