If you’ve ever tried gyukatsu in Japan and spent years hunting for that same melt-in-your-mouth bite back home, this post is for you.
A friend and I were both craving gyukatsu, so we finally checked out Misyuldang Ulsan, the new specialty spot in Daldong that everyone’s been talking about.
Spoiler alert: their 100% sirloin gyukatsu actually took me right back to Tokyo. Grab a coffee and scroll through; there are plenty of photos below.
Quick Info
- Address: 1F, 23 Jungang-ro 128beon-gil, Nam-gu, Ulsan
- Phone: 0507-1352-8553
- Hours: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM (until 8:00 PM on Sundays)
- Break time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
- Last order: 2:30 PM / 8:30 PM
- Parking: 2–3 spots in front of the restaurant; nearby residential parking or Lotte Mart parking lot
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Misyuldang sits right next to the Lotte Mart Multicultural Park, so it’s super convenient if you’re already running errands.
It’s on the ground floor, and the warm brick facade blends nicely with the neighborhood—you really can’t miss it.
By day, the bright green signboard makes the place easy to spot from down the street.
There’s a clear “gyukatsu specialty” label too, so first-time visitors won’t get confused.
At night the mood shifts entirely.
The lit-up sign feels warm and inviting—perfect if you’re thinking of a date night.
About Parking
There’s room for 2–3 cars right next to the building.
We got lucky on a weekday lunch and snagged a spot easily.
Before 6 PM on weekdays, you can use the resident-priority street parking nearby.
After 6 PM or on weekends, head over to Cheongsol Elementary’s lot or the Lotte Mart garage across the street. Dinner crowds can fill up the front quickly, so plan ahead.
The Menu
The signature dish here is, hands down, the gyukatsu.
You can order it three ways: Set (15,000 won), Double (18,000 won), or Jumbo (24,000 won).
The Double is only 3,000 won more for five extra pieces, so unless you’re flying solo, get the Double.
Beyond gyukatsu, the menu also features Japanese curry, mazesoba, cold soba, and cube steak rice bowls.
We ordered the Gyukatsu Double, curry, and cold soba—it was a lot, but worth it.
Don’t speak Korean? No problem. The menu board has prices in plain numbers, so you can just point at what you want and hold up fingers for the quantity—the staff will catch on right away.
The Space
Walking in feels like stepping into a small Japanese eatery tucked away on a Tokyo side street.
The interior is modern and minimal but warm enough that you settle in right away.
The window-facing counter overlooks the Multicultural Park.
It’s such a peaceful seat that I’d come back just to eat solo here.
There are also two-person tables if you’re on a date or grabbing a meal with a friend.
The spacing is generous, so you don’t catch every word from the next table.
Down one side, there’s a long counter ideal for solo diners.
The staff mentioned they’re seeing more and more people coming in alone these days.
How the Tabletop Grill Works
Each seat has its own small charcoal-style grill.
When you order, the server lights the solid fuel and walks you through how to cook the gyukatsu yourself.
First step: melt a pat of butter on the hot stone.
As it bubbles, the smell alone is enough to make you hungry all over again.
The Gyukatsu Arrives
The Gyukatsu Set comes out beautifully plated.
You get the gyukatsu itself, cabbage salad, miso soup, rice, pajeori (spicy green onion kimchi), pickled radish, and three signature sauces. The presentation alone feels like a proper Japanese teishoku.
From above you can see how thoughtfully everything is arranged.
Rice and miso soup come with one free refill, so don’t worry about running short.
Here’s the Gyukatsu Double.
The extra five pieces are well worth the 3,000 won. For two people sharing, it’s the sweet spot.
For 6,000 won extra, you can add a draft Sapporo or Asahi.
The owner has seven years of beer-management experience, and the pour really shows it.
If you’re coming for dinner, do yourself a favor and order the set.
Look at That Marbling
Up close, the marbling speaks for itself.
Misyuldang uses 100% sirloin (chaekkeut), aged multiple times for tenderness.
You can already tell it’s going to be buttery before you even take a bite.
The Signature Sauces
You get four sauces: a spicy sauce, miso sauce, Maldon salt, and fresh wasabi.
All made in-house daily. My personal winner was wasabi + Maldon salt—simple, but unbeatable.
Cook It Your Way
The stone gets hot fast, and the gyukatsu cooks in seconds.
I’m a medium-rare person, so I just gave each piece a quick sear—the marbling really stays alive that way.
When you pick up a piece, the cross-section is a thing of beauty.
Crisp panko on the outside, blushing pink inside.
Wasabi dabbed on top, then straight into your mouth.
The kick of wasabi cuts through the richness of the beef, and you can’t help but make an “ohhh” sound on the first bite.
This is my favorite way to eat it.
A fresh slice with wasabi keeps the flavor crisp through every bite, so it never feels heavy.
I also dipped a piece into the miso sauce.
It’s savory with a deep nuttiness that pairs wonderfully with the beef—you’ll go back for more.
This is the ideal doneness for me.
A sprinkle of parsley, juicy beef—I was practically salivating before I even lifted the chopsticks.
If you prefer it cooked through, just give each side a little extra time on the stone.
A short flip on both sides warms the inside without drying it out.
What We Ordered on the Side
We also tried the Chaekkeut Steak Set.
Same components as the gyukatsu set, but with grilled veggies (enoki, scallions, garlic) on the side.
A bite of grilled scallion + garlic + beef is honestly elite.
The Cube Steak Rice Bowl is gorgeous, with a glossy yolk on top.
Subtly sweet sauce and tender beef—kids would love this one.
The Japanese curry is 8,000 won, and adding the hanwoo potato croquette brings it to 11,000.
The curry has a thinner, easygoing texture, and the croquette is so soft inside—a perfect pairing.
Can’t forget the cold soba.
The noodles are springy and the broth is well-seasoned—an easy, refreshing slurp.
Pair it with gyukatsu and you’ve got what locals call a “cheat-code combo.”
The rice has a light furikake-style seasoning on top, so it’s tasty even on its own.
The miso soup is clean and gentle, perfect for resetting your palate.
Honest Thoughts
I’d been chasing that Tokyo gyukatsu memory for years without much luck.
Misyuldang Ulsan got me about 90% of the way there, and that’s a win in my book.
The 100% sirloin really makes a difference—it’s noticeably more tender than the gyukatsu I’ve had elsewhere.
The house-made sauces are all worth trying, and the pajeori (green onion kimchi) cuts through the richness in the best way.
The space is calm and clean, so it works for dates, solo meals, or small gatherings.
There are four-tops too, so a family dinner is totally doable.
Next time I’m bringing my husband and our little one for the Jumbo.
🩷 Bonus: post a story or feed photo on Instagram and you’ll get a free drink. Don’t forget to mention it to the staff before you order.
🩷 Card payments are accepted, including international Visa, Mastercard, and Amex—same as almost every restaurant in Korea. No need to stop at an ATM beforehand.
🩷 Skip the tip. Korea doesn’t have a tipping culture, and staff may feel awkward if you try to leave one.
Location & How to Get There
Misyuldang Ulsan is on Jungang-ro 128beon-gil in Daldong, Nam-gu.
There are a couple of parking spots in front.