# Sookmyung Station pasta bar for a weekday date: shrimp pasta at B421 - By Apron Peg (https://superchart.com/en/@apron-hook/) - Written Sep 30, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Yongsan, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as a sponsored review after a store visit campaign, with the visit provided by B421. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@apron-hook/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@apron-hook/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date/index.md) ## In short B421 is a wine bar and dining pub in a Namyeong-dong alley in Yongsan, Seoul, close to Sookmyung Women's University Station Exit 6. On a reserved weekday dinner date, the couple ordered duck steak, a ₩15,000 shrimp oil pasta with four shrimp, a side of grilled napa cabbage, white port wine and cocktails. With dim, cozy lighting and good-value Western food, B421 is worth returning to for a Sookmyung Station date or a Christmas dinner. ## Good to know - **Location**: 1F, 278-7 Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, under a minute's walk from Sookmyung Women's University Station Exit 6 - **Duck steak**: ₩25,000 (signature) - **Shrimp oil pasta**: ₩15,000 - **Naya, Albaechu (grilled napa cabbage)**: ₩11,000 - **421 Plate**: ₩42,000 - **Mushroom cream pasta**: ₩17,000 - **Melon prosciutto**: ₩19,000 - **Flat iron steak**: ₩25,000 - **Drink policy**: One drink per person - **Seating**: Tables for two and group tables; reservations for 1–2 people up to groups - **Price reference**: ₩15,000 ≈ $11 · ₩25,000 ≈ $18.5 · ₩11,000 ≈ $8.1 (2026-09-30) *as written by the visitor on Sep 30, 2026* My partner and I were looking for a spot for a weekday dinner date near Sookmyung Station and ended up making a reservation at B421~ B421 is a place with decent value from pasta to steak, and they have not just wine but non-alcoholic cocktails too, so it was great for pairing a drink with the meal. Most of all, the interior is cozy and perfect for conversation, so it's a restaurant I want to revisit for Christmas! ![Sookmyung Station B421 pasta main photo](https://img.superchart.com/images/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date-01-12atu-1200.webp) *Sookmyung Station pasta restaurant* ## How close is B421 to Sookmyung Station? B421 is a wine bar less than a minute's walk from Exit 6 of Sookmyung Station. The transit access was great. ## A Sookmyung Station spot with a great date atmosphere ![Sookmyung Station B421 exterior](https://img.superchart.com/images/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date-02-b1ly7-966.webp) *Store exterior* B421 is close to Sookmyung Station, but it's also walkable from Namyeong Station and Samgakji Station. You go through a small alley wondering 'is this really the way in?' and then the entrance appears with a whole atmosphere to it! ![B421 entrance and storefront in the alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date-03-1ukyy-966.webp) B421 has seating good for two as well as tables for groups, so it looked like a good fit not just for dates but for pre-parties or second rounds too! ![B421 interior with seating for two and group tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date-04-ewqu8-966.webp) The lighting was dim and the seats were cozy, so it was great for talking with my partner. Perfect for a blind date or a date vibe~ ![Cozy B421 seating under dim lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date-05-1wyfz-966.webp) ![B421 interior with a date-friendly atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date-06-1ufew-966.webp) Once we sat down, a small yogurt came out first as a welcome food haha ![B421 welcome food yogurt and menu-related photo](https://img.superchart.com/images/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date-07-pgkc7-966.webp) ![B421 menu composition photo](https://img.superchart.com/images/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date-08-10e8t-966.webp) ![B421 menu board photo](https://img.superchart.com/images/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date-09-1gnty-966.webp) ### B421 menu and prices - 421 Plate ₩42,000 - Mushroom cream pasta ₩17,000 - Melon prosciutto ₩19,000 - Skirt steak ₩25,000 B421 has pasta, steak, and pizza dishes good enough for a proper meal on the first round, plus light cheese or fruit plates, making it a Namyeong-dong bar that works well for a second round too. ![B421 meal and side dish menu photo](https://img.superchart.com/images/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date-10-r6slm-966.webp) ![Namyeong-dong bar B421 menu photo](https://img.superchart.com/images/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date-11-1cvqr-966.webp) ## What does B421's signature duck steak taste like? ![B421 signature duck steak](https://img.superchart.com/images/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date-12-ddmv8-966.webp) *Duck steak ₩25,000* B421's duck steak is ₩25,000, and it was the signature dish I picked first when looking at the menu! ![A plate of B421 duck steak](https://img.superchart.com/images/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date-13-rkp44-966.webp) ![B421 duck steak with crispy skin](https://img.superchart.com/images/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date-14-a440b-966.webp) The duck steak had really tender meat and crispy skin, so the texture was great. Personally, I liked this duck steak even more than the beef steak haha ![Duck steak eaten with perilla pesto](https://img.superchart.com/images/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date-15-hhbkw-966.webp) ![Perilla pesto underneath the duck steak](https://img.superchart.com/images/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date-16-1s45g-966.webp) Eating it together with the perilla leaf pesto underneath was really the kicker. The kind of flavor that makes you keep scraping up the sauce..! ## ₩15,000 shrimp oil pasta — is it actually good value? ![B421 shrimp oil pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date-17-1d0rh-966.webp) *Shrimp oil pasta ₩15,000* B421's shrimp oil pasta is ₩15,000, and I ate it thinking it tasted better than most Western restaurants. ![Oil pasta topped with plump shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date-18-14915-966.webp) ![Oil-soaked noodles of B421's shrimp pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date-19-1igk3-966.webp) The savory oil was well soaked into the noodles, and there were a whopping four plump shrimp! Considering the ₩15,000 price, both the portion and the quality were pretty good value. ## An unexpectedly great side dish, grilled napa cabbage ![B421 side dish, Naya Albaechu napa cabbage](https://img.superchart.com/images/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date-20-gri7v-966.webp) *Naya, Albaechu ₩11,000* Last up was B421's side dish with the cute name, 'Naya, Albaechu' (나야, 알배추, napa cabbage) at ₩11,000~ Even my partner, who isn't really into vegetables, asked why this was so delicious! ![Grilled napa cabbage topped with aioli sauce and bacon chips](https://img.superchart.com/images/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date-21-18zsn-966.webp) ![B421 grilled napa cabbage side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date-22-5djw2-966.webp) The sweet flavor of the grilled napa cabbage combined with aioli sauce and bacon chips turned out to be a much better combination than I expected. ## Drinks at B421: from port wine to non-alcoholic cocktails ![Wine and cocktail ordered at B421](https://img.superchart.com/images/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date-23-hrruy-966.webp) ![A glass of B421's white port wine and a cocktail](https://img.superchart.com/images/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date-24-ulcbd-966.webp) Since B421 is a wine bar near Sookmyung Station, it's one drink per person, so we ordered wine and a cocktail! The white port wine went quite well with the duck steak and shrimp oil pasta combo. At 19.5% ABV it's on the strong side, and it's sweet so it goes down easily, but it's stronger than expected, so it was perfect for pairing lightly with the meal~ ## B421 at a glance - Menu: the duck steak is recommended, the key is eating it with the perilla pesto - Value: the ₩15,000 shrimp oil pasta had four plump shrimp and tasted good too - Groups: reservations possible from 1-2 people up to large groups, a comfortable vibe for dates, pre-parties, or second rounds - Recommended as a Christmas dinner restaurant in Seoul ## Where it is - B421 (비421) - 1F, 278-7 Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 용산구 한강대로 278-7 1층 - 37.5433383, 126.9731491 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%B9%84421/@37.5433383,126.9731491,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@apron-hook/sookmyung-shrimp-oil-pasta-date/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt