Gyukatsu Jeong Daehakro Branch
규카츠정 대학로점
About
A hanok-style Japanese restaurant in Daehangno where rare beef cutlets are finished to your liking on individual tabletop grills.
Tucked into an alleyway near Hyehwa Station, Gyukatsu-jeong Daehakro marries traditional Korean architecture with Japanese sizzling beef cutlets. Housed behind a tiled giwa roof, red brick accents, and a wooden gate, diners pass a small, stone-paved inner courtyard before entering a clean interior defined by exposed timber rafters and wooden posts. The setup suits the theater district’s steady stream of theatergoers, students, and couples, offering both solo-friendly counter seating and multi-person tables. Ordering happens immediately at the entryway kiosk before guests settle in front of their individual tabletop stone braziers. The signature Gyukatsu Tamago Tendon Teishoku arrives as a meticulously arranged tray centered around thick, rare beef—crusted in a fine, crisp panko breading while revealing a marbled, ruby-red interior. Diners sear each cutlet slice by slice over the personal mini-fire, dialing in their preferred doneness. As the fat renders on the hot plate, the meat retains a remarkably tender, melt-in-the-mouth texture. Dip the seared beef into the provided soy sauce before grilling for a caramelized yakitori flavor, or accent the crust simply with dabbed fresh wasabi and Himalayan pink salt. The accompanying tamago tendon holds its own beside the meat. Topped with a deep-fried, crisp-edged egg, the bowl releases rich yolk across seasoned rice at the poke of a chopstick. Alternating between the savory egg-drizzled grains, thinly sliced fresh cabbage salad, and bites of beef creates a balanced rhythm. When the richness peaks, a sip of the spicy miso soup or a bite of kimchi cleanses the palate. For theater patrons planning dinner before a curtain call or university students escaping lectures, Gyukatsu-jeong delivers an intimate, hands-on feast where every slice stays warm until the very last bite.
Menu
- Gyukatsu Tamago Tendon Set₩17,500
- Gyukatsu Set₩16,500
- 규카츠 카레정식₩18,500
- 규카츠 점보정식₩26,500
Local tips
- Order at the entrance kiosk before entering.
- Try the signature gyukatsu tamago-tendon set, served with a fried egg over rice.
- Cook the rare gyukatsu gradually on the personal brazier for your preferred doneness.
- Visit between 11:00–15:00 or 17:00–21:00; the restaurant closes for a 15:00–17:00 break.
- Parking is unavailable; nearby paid parking lots are about 1–2 minutes away on foot.
Details
- Hyehwa Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:00–21:00
- Monday
- 11:00–21:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00–21:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00–21:00
- Thursday
- 11:00–21:00
- Friday
- 11:00–21:00
- Saturday
- 11:00–21:00