“Pasta†is a collective Italian dish made by boiling dough made from flour and water in salted water. There are about 150 types of pasta depending on the ingredients and over 600 types depending on the shape of the noodles. Pasta has a wide variety of flavors, depending not only on the type of noodles but also on the sauce and ingredients it contains. Across Seoul, there are dishes that capture the individuality of the store, from unique pastas filled with coriander to authentic pasta presented by Italian chefs There are restaurants you can find. Here are the 5 best places to find the flavors of Italy, the pasta of my life.
1. A unique combination of ingredients, 'Packpy' in Seongsu-dong
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“Packpy†has a strong red entrance that catches the eye. The inside of the store is all made up of bar seats, so it's a great place to enjoy a meal alone. The signature menu “Squid Rigatoni†is a brown butter sauce where nuts, squid, and ragatoni are stir-fried in a brown butter sauce to take advantage of the aroma, then the outside of the pasta Bake with a blowtorch to add flavor. If you like , you can enjoy it a little more fresh by sprinkling the roasted lemon that comes with it. There is also a “coriander spaghetti,†made by putting chicken breast and spaghetti noodles in coconut milk, simmering them, and topping them with lots of cucumber and coriander Popular menu. It is characterized by a refreshing and light taste like eating a salad .
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â–² Location: 136 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
▲ Business hours: Tuesday 18:00 — 22:00, Wednesday — Sunday 11:30 — 22:00, B/T 15:00 — 18:00, closed on Mondays
â–² Price: Squid rigatoni 20,000 won, coriander spaghetti 19,000 won
â–² Review (shikigin bsjkj621): Satisfied Squid rigatoni, a very well-balanced flavor. A pasta restaurant that is familiar but has a completely different feel. Located inside Ttukseom Alley. A house that set a new standard for pasta .
2. Gwangho-mun “Pomodoroâ€, where you can feel 24 years of experience
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“Pomodoro†is a spaghetti specialty store that has been in Gwanghwamun for a long time since 1994. It's located in a place with lots of office workers, so the waiting line is unusually long at lunchtime. The signature menu is “spaghetti with shrimp and garlic cream sauce,†which is rich in broccoli, shrimp, and tomato on top of a rich garlic cream sauce. The characteristic is that the flavor of garlic is added to the cream sauce to minimize the feeling. “Seafood-flavored spaghetti,†which combines red tomato sauce and various types of seafood, is also a popular menu. Packaged purchases are also available for all menus .
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â–² Location: 19-1, Saemunan-ro 9-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
▲ Opening hours: 11:30 — 22:00, B/T 15:00 — 17:00
â–² Price: Shrimp and Spaghetti with garlic cream sauce 16,500 won, spaghetti flavored with seafood 18,500 won
â–² Review (Shikigin Lulouche): Good portion and vegetables for the price It also contains a lot of ingredients such as mushrooms, so I think it's a good value for money.
3. “Mongone†in Apgujeong, where you can feel the smell of the sea in your mouth
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“Mongone†is located near Exit 5 of Apgujeong Rodeo Station. It is a place that perfectly recreates local flavors using Italian ingredients and traditional recipes. The signature menu, “Vongole Pasta,†uses 4 types of seasonal clams, including clams, doughnuts, and lilies sent directly from the production area, and the natural depth of the clams The flavor that makes the most of the flavor is excellent. The chewiness of the clam meat and the softness of the zucchini are added to the noodles cooked al dante, so you can enjoy a variety of textures at the same time. “A.O.C pasta,†which uses pesto made from three ingredients, such as (Anchovy), olive (olive), and caper (caper), is also popular. Please note that it is essential to reserve meals not only on weekends but also on weekdays .
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â–² Location: 5 Seolleung-ro 155-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
▲ Business hours: 12:00 — 22:30 every day, B/T 15:00 — 17:30, closed on Sundays
â–² Price : Vongole pasta 26,000 won, A.O.C pasta 28,000 won
â–² Review (Shikigin Donkey Kong Kong): If you go to Yeonhui-dong to eat vongole in Gangnam, it's really I would go there often, but I finally made it to Gangnam. I really liked it.
4. “Il Chiasso†in Hannam-dong, just like the local flavors of Italy
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“Alchiasso†offers food from Rome and Florence presented in an authentic Italian style. Using interior accessories brought directly from Italy, you can enjoy a luxurious yet cozy atmosphere. The signature menu is “ravioli,†a pasta dough filled with fresh ricotta cheese and spinach and topped with plenty of sauce. You can choose cream or tomato sauce for the ravioli according to your taste. “Parmigiano risotto,†where you can enjoy the performance of stir-frying risotto in large pieces of parmigiano cheese, is also a popular menu. Please note that since it is operated as a no-kids zone, entry is restricted for people under 13 .
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â–² Location: 21, Itaewon-ro 55ga-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
▲ Business hours: Monday — Saturday 18:00 — 23:00, Sunday 17:00 — 23:00
â–² Price: Ravioli 18,000 won, Parmigiano risotto 16,000 won
â–² Review (Shikigami number 730): Interpreting pasta in an authentic Italian way like il chiasso There seem to be a lot more places these days. If you want authentic Italian-style pasta, I think I would recommend it .
5. A unique encounter between pasta and fish, 'Grano' in Dosan Park
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“Grano†is a place run by an owner-chef from Italy. You can enjoy food incorporating Korean ingredients into Italian cuisine, such as black pork from Jirisan and potatoes from Gangwon-do. The signature menu, “Fish and Egg Pasta,†is a thinly sliced fish egg placed on top of spaghetti noodles stir-fried with extra virgin olive oil. The mild oily pasta and salty taste of fish roe lingers pleasantly in the mouth. Note that fish roe pasta blends better with white wine than red wine. There is also a course menu where you can enjoy popular dishes all at once.
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â–² Location: 16, Eonju-ro 168-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
▲ Opening hours: 12:00 every day — 22:00, B/T 15:00 — 17:30, closed on Mondays
â–² Price: Fish and egg pasta 44,000 won, Siciliano pasta 24,000 won ,
â–² Review (Food Explorer): Introduced in the pasta section of the Demand Gourmet Party. It's a restaurant that makes the best Italian pasta. The thick style of raw pasta without a lot of broth stimulates the taste buds. Be sure to try it.