“Pasta†is a representative Italian dish made by putting dough mixed with flour and water and boiling it in salted water. It is a long-standing food that has developed as a staple food for Italians since around the 1st century BC. Depending on the type of noodles, sauce, and toppings, pasta is transformed into as few as hundreds or even thousands of types. Even if the same sauce is used, various flavors are produced depending on the thickness and shape of the noodles, such as thin and long spaghetti, cylindrical penne, screw-shaped fusilli, and wide, square-shaped lasagna. When ingredients such as clams, garlic, and beef are added to this, various types of pasta such as vongole, aglio olio, and ragu pasta are created.
Pasta is the most popular and well-known Italian dish in Korea, but the world of flavors is still evolving endlessly. After a long period of research, restaurants offering pasta that can't be easily found elsewhere are on the rise. Special ingredients and unique recipes, such as fish roe with an excellent salty flavor, bisque sauce that gives the smell of the deep sea, and sriracha sauce that adds addictive spiciness, will lead you to a gourmet path you have never experienced before. Here are 5 of the best emerging pasta restaurants that bless your mouth with a variety of toppings and rich flavors.
Pasta restaurants in Seoul include Itaewon Maremma, Itaewon IL CHIASSO, Cheongdam-dong Tok Tok, Dosan Park Beuljae, Apgujeong Mongone, Seongsu Packpy, Sangam Trattoria Malto, Seorae Village Dourroom, Haebangchon Kuchoro, Hannam-dong Osteria Orjo, Yeonnam-dong Alcheok, Volfino in Cheongdam, Terra13, Seongsu Rock Pasta Bar, Hannam-dong Orzo After-8, Hannam-dong La Sandok Osteria, Hanam-dong Oman Ah, Apgujeong Peach, Bangbae Pasta Popo, Seocho TAVERN38, Gwanghwamun Boomro Road, Seochon Duomo, Mangwon-dong Bruserie Seogyo, Seongsu Ku-na, Cheongdam Shigoro, Euljiro Target, Seongsu-dong TBD, Seongsu Chicharo, Cheongdam Pasto, Hapjeong Osteria Samkim, Ikseon-dong Leblancer, Songpa Songridan-gil Kongme, Haebangchon Ragu, Euljiro Otrek, Apgujeong Osteria Cotto, Hapjeong Centopercen, Doppelcen San Park The Kitchen Salvatore Cuomo, Dosan Park El Omino, Euljiro Immagino, Garosu-gil Ilmuretto, Cheongdam-dong Titolo, Dosan Park Conpier, Cheongdam Epanu, Hannam-dong Komad, Dosan Park Melting Shop, Cheongdam-dong Mipiace, Yeouido Ristorante Eo, Cheongdam-dong Fairing Room, Namsan Engill, Gyeongridan-gil Torreen, Jangchung-dong Festabaimingu, Jangchung-dong Shilla Hotel, Konnendi Hotel Jamsil STAY Signiel Seoul, City Hall Pierre Garnier Seoul, Seorae Village Swaniye, Cheongdam Restaurant, Garosu-gil Lunique, Nonhyeon Alaprima, Hoehyeon Zero Complex, Seoul Station La Mansique, Hannam-dong El Choco de Tereno, Jongno Michael Baihaevich, City Hall Deerwild, Kumho Local, Itaewon Antitrust, Hannam-dong Maison Antitrust, Hannam-dong Maison Antibes, Hannam-dong Mutang, Myeongdong Room 201, Hancheong-dong Gallo-dong, Saenam-dong Condo Kitchen, Hongdae Goertz, Hongdae The Dining Lab, Hannam-dong Royal Mansion, Yeoksam Alta Cucina by Target, Jongno Ida, Yeonnam-dong Classroom, Baratier in Yeonnam-dong, Hapjeong Bret Pizza, Seongsu Osteria Jeanni, Seongsu Numerodos, Apgujeong Bottarga, Haebangchon Egg & Flower, Yeonhui-dong Zelenotecaoto, Seongsu Yeong-eum, Seochon Gosma, Yeonnam-dong Tritoria Yeonnam, Camiljeong Lazaneria, Sinchon Ragu Restaurant, Yangjae Minimalist Kitchen, Seorae Village Rassaber, Seorae Village July, Cheongdam-dong Respect Dueve, Dosan Park Pasione, Seorae Village Re Jiu, Dosan Park Ramitier, Daechi-dong Grand Gusto, Apgujeong The Green Table, Dosan Park Boto Maison, Cheongdam-dong Exquisine, Seoul Arts Center Opre, Cheongdam Muoki, Sinsa Garosu-gil Chan-soo, Mosko-hyeon, Mosko-hyeon Ra, Cheongdam Seventh Door, Cheongdam Evidence, Dosan Park TritoriaSam Kim, Cheongdam Tread, Yeouido Ola, Yangjae Star Chef, Yangjae Quichon 82, Delicious Italian in Dogok, Dosan Park Grand Ciel, Songpa Saint Clair, Dosan Park Gardner Adria, Seorae Village Bistro, Garosu-gil Brundam, Cheongdam Luca 511, Songpa Ellis Little Italy, Songpa Osteria Sekondi, Seorae Village Yoon, Hapjeong Osteria Ora, Seochon Galinadaeji, Dongdaeji, Dongchon Moon Deepin, Euljiro Jewelry, Euljiro Bonus, Kumho JADE&WATER, Geumho-dong Noodle, Haebangchon Commoa, Hannam-dong Gnocchi, Yeonnam-dong Gentle Kitchen, Nonhyeon-dong Ichi, Seongsu Darobe, Banpo Ettore, Yangjae Roman Ok, Hannam-dong Pipeground, Sinchon Whale Pasta, Samcheong-dong Italijae, Millennium Hilton Seoul Ilfonte, Seongsu Boyer, Ikseon-dong no signboard shop, Seorae Village Restaurant, Seorae Village, Seorae Village Restaurant, Seorae Village, Su-gil Rim Italy, Seorae Village Volare, Dosan Park Lazy Cuore, Cheongdam Darobe, Dosan Park Bespoke 420, Dosan Park Test Kitchen, Seochon Enoteca Chinchin, Seochon Casa Chef, Itaewon Itaewon, Samcheong-dong Tereno, Cheongdam-dong Kucholo Terraza, Seorae Village Tombola, Kondae Dawon Restaurant, Yeonnam-dong Yun Sung-yong Restaurant, Seochon Bistro Chinchin, Hongdae Sangsu Trattoria Chao, Seorae Village La Siete, La Siete Seorae Village La Mora Restaurant, Hapjeong Panello, Nonhyeon-dong Hongshin Asalt, Dosan Park Coemo, Apgujeong Cheese Room, Songpa VABENE, Songpa Sea Gemmjour, Eunpyeong Trattoria Piu, Chungmuro Pasta Market, Seochon Cadelupo, Buam-dong Paolo de Maria, Gwanghwamun Four Seasons Hotel Seoul Boccarino Wine Bar, Seochon Gastrotong, Euljiro Grand Blue, Yeonnam-dong Sea Pasta, Buam-dong Stone Hill, Gwangjang-dong Vista Kerhill Seoul Delvino, Hannam-dong Yoon Se-young Restaurant, Hongdae ALLTORRE, Apgujeong Bistro Spark, Cheongdam Centro, Cheongdam Scopa The Chef, Yeonnam-dong Gamchil, Itaewon Trevia, Gyeongridan-gil Matilda, Nonhyeon PDR, Bundang Sorella, Cheongdam Restaurant Owai, Magok Magok Table, Samcheong-dong The Restaurant, Cheongdam-dong Restaurant On, Gyeongridan-gil La Cucina, Itaewon Coutijardang, Hannam Itae-dong, Ikseon-dong Lee Bachelorette, Hannam Borgo Hannam, Seongsu Conviviale, Gunja Amni, Hapjeong Topa, Hannam Maison Hannam, Kumho Obu Yong, Hannam Corso, Hapjeong Pepperoni, Yeonnam-dong Milan Restaurant, Hannam Rossini, Yeonnam Oma, Jayang-dong Chaoyang House, Ikseon-dong Two-story Yangok, Eunpyeong Laura, Seongsu Chamanda, Samcheong-dong Mangata, Gwanghwamun D-Style Kitchen, Yeonhui-dong Maudi, Hannam-dong Restaurant, Hannam-dong Restaurant, Monthly Restaurant Seongsu Sorang Hozen, Dongdaemun Dipin, Sookdae Doosumeng, Hannam-dong Sesta, Euljiro Eulji Mood, Mangwon-dong Your Dining, Seochon Seochon Seochon Kitchen, Kondae Ho Pasta, Gyeongri Dan-gil Polsteiner, Seongsu Corner Room, Yeonnam Yeonnam Chi-hyang, Seodaemun Osteria Gosma, Hannam-dong Sensitive Seoul, Hannam-dong Dtempo, Seocho Yoyoma's Kitchen, Seorae Village Dining Vians, Bangbae Wildflower, Seoul Mohing University, Seoul Yeoksam Station Sturban, Cheongdam-dong Willot, Isu Olaabo, Cheongdam Bottegaro, Seorae Village Restaurant, Cheongdam Solay, Yangjae Marine, Cheongdam Restaurant Dexter, Gangnam Station Thiello, Cheongdam Terrace Room, Garosu-gil, Nonhyeon Dido, Yeoksam Bosquet, Seolleung Chez Alex, Nonhyeon Eviba, Cheongdam Claro, Dosan Park Sio, Yeoksam Park Sio, Yeoksam Giannis Napoli, Yeoksam Station Distint, Banpo Inn, Doosan Park Beauty Grocery, Yangjae Liberté, Yangjae Ladresse, Yangjae Rabidcoon, Samseong-dong Blue Lapin, Yangjae Sherami, Cheongdam Onette Hall, Yeongdeungpo Hello Pomelo, Apgujeong Maison Southcape, Banpo Deriverhirota, Cheongdam Benbene 2010, Banpo Monarch Bistro, Songpa Lovanrose, Wirye Obop Restaurant, Yeouido Fairmont Ambassador Seoul Mariposa, etc. are famous.
1. Apgujeong's “Botarga†with a luxurious flavor added with fish roe
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“Botarga†stands out for its dark blue exterior and the letters on the yellow English sign stand out. Chef Son Young-chul, head chef of the Italian restaurant 'Grano', and the service team of 'Tuttovene' gathered to open a new door. The signature menu “BOTTARGA†offers pasta based on unsalted butter and Moresca extra virgin olive oil topped with thinly sliced fish roe by famous Kim Kwang-ja. The salty flavor of fish roe penetrates through the thin spaghetti noodles, providing a rich flavor. The butter sauce, which adds a savory overall flavor, and the fish roe, which contains a rich ocean scent, meet to further enhance the deep, green flavor.
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â–²Location: 16, Eonju-ro 170-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
â–²Business hours: 12:00 – 22:00, B/T 15:00 – 17:30
â–²Price: BOTTARGA 36,000 won, LASAGNE AL FORNO 39,000 won
â–²Review (Shikigami Larvahunt): Be sure to order the bottarga pasta mentioned in the name of the store! They will put up plenty of precious fish eggs. It was sliced to take advantage of the shape of the fish, so the chewy flavor was still alive. The fish has a strong ocean scent and saltiness, so I think there might be some dislikes and dislikes, but everyone in the group that went together enjoyed it!
2. 'Egg & Flower' in Haebangchon, bisque sauce with the smell of the deep sea
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'Egg & Flower' has a panoramic window where you can enjoy a meal with a view of downtown Seoul and Namsan Mountain. It is run by Chef Yoon Dae-hyeon, the owner and chef of 'Soul Dining' and 'Doughroom', and his wife, Chef Kim Hee-eun. They serve pasta made with raw noodles made from eggs and flour, just as they do. The signature menu is “Red Prawn & Ink Cappellini,†which stands out for the contrasting colors of the yellow bisque sauce and the black capellini noodles. On top of the pasta noodles, place 3 delicious grilled red prawns and serve them to the guests. The prawn-based bisque sauce, simmered deep into the capellini, and you can enjoy the pleasant smell of the sea in your mouth.
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â–²Location: 35, Sinheung-ro 26-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: 12:00 — 22:00, B/T 15:00 — 18:00
â–²Price: Red prawn & ink capellini 25,000 won, salsiccia lemon butter & yolk pappardelle 23,000 won
â–²Review (shikigin hj9969): I ate Egg & Flower's signature menu, prawn & ink capellini. I really liked the soft texture of the thin ink noodles. The red prawns on top were browned and had a bad taste. The sauce is also full of seafood flavors, so if you like shrimp, be sure to try it!
3. 'La Mora Restaurant' in Seorae Village, with a gentle scent of green onions
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“La Mora Restaurant†was ambitiously opened by the sommelier brother and the chef's brother. It is an Italian cuisine that has been selected by the Michelin Guide for 4 consecutive years from 2018 until now. The brick-finished wall in the middle and the table made of solid elm create a classic atmosphere. The signature menu, “CIPOLLOTTO,†adds the aroma of green onions and garlic to raw pasta made from Reggiano cheese sauce. The thick sauce seeps through the thin noodles and adds a rich cheesy flavor. The combination of the sweet and rich flavor of green onions, which is subtle on the thin surface, and peperoncino, which has a spicy flavor in the middle, is appealing.
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â–²Location: 50 Donggwang-ro 39-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: 18:00 – 22:00 every day, closed on Sundays
â–²Price: CIPOLLOTTO 27,000 won, POLPO 35,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigin Flat-Balm Marathoner): CIPOLLOTTO is often called green onion pasta. When I come to La Morra, I always make green onion pasta a basic. I also liked the texture of the well-picked raw noodles. The sauce penetrated well on the thin side, and it was full of the flavor of Regiano cheese. It's hard to find green onion papasta anywhere else, so I definitely recommend it to my friends.
4. 'Enoteca Otto' in Yeonhui-dong, with a heavy truffle flavor
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â–²Location: 17-18 Yeonhuima-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: 12:00 — 21:30 every day, B/T 15:00 — 18:00, closed on Mondays and the first and third Tuesdays
â–²Price: Tayarin 19,000 won, bolognese lasagna 18,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigin Ondong is small and pretty): If you want to enjoy authentic pasta, try Tayarin. The smooth texture of raw noodles and the savory egg yolk went really well together. I ate it while tasting the subtle truffle scent that comes up the whole time I eat it, and I inhaled it in an instant! The size of the store is smaller than I thought, so I think I'll have to make a reservation on the weekend!
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“Yeong-eum†offers fusion Asian cuisine by a chef who is the Minister of Defense's personal chef. The interior of the store, filled with small items such as chandelier lights, dried flowers placed on each table, and wooden pianos, creates an antique atmosphere. The signature menu “Spicy Sriracha Carbonara†is divided between carbonara pasta and cream with sriracha sauce added spiciness based on lightly sprinkled cheese. You can enjoy two versions by first tasting the savory carbonara and then mixing the savory sriracha sauce. The pasta mixed with sriracha sauce has an excellent flavor that is as soft as eating rose pasta. “Katsusando,†which is a Japanese-style raw sirloin pork cutlet filled between white bread covered with a sweet and sour sauce, is also popular. The soft white bread cozily wraps around the juicy white bread and blends harmoniously together.
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â–²Location: 26-24, Seoulsup 4-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: 12:00 — 20:00 on weekdays, 12:00 — 20:00 on weekends, B/T (weekdays) 15:00 — 17:00, no B/T on weekends
â–²Price: Spicy Sriracha Carbonara 16,000 won, Katsusando 9,500 won
â–²Testimonial (Honey chestnut flavor): When you eat carbonara, you feel it at the end, but the spicy sriracha carbonara is slightly spicy, so you can eat it until the end without getting bitten. It was nice that the rich sauce combined with salty bacon and plump shrimp had a much richer texture.
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