# Hapjeong risotto restaurant in Seoul: short rib basil risotto at Riike - By Yujin (https://superchart.com/en/@booklist-drawer/) - Written Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@booklist-drawer/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@booklist-drawer/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike/index.md) ## In short Riike is an Italian restaurant on Poeun-ro 2ga-gil near Hapjeong Station in Mapo, Seoul. Two diners ordered the bread spread (7,000 won), gamtae vongole pasta (17,000 won) and short rib basil risotto (19,000 won), and the truffle-scented spread and deeply basil-flavored short rib risotto were the standouts. With its relaxed mood, Riike is an easy recommendation for a date, a first meeting or a small group dinner in Hapjeong. ## Good to know - **Address**: 65 Poeun-ro 2ga-gil, Building B, 1F Unit 102, Mapo-gu, Seoul - **Hours**: 11:30–22:00 (break 15:00–17:00) - **Closed**: Every Monday - **Bread spread**: 7,000 won - **Gamtae (green laver) vongole pasta**: 17,000 won - **Short rib basil risotto**: 19,000 won - **Facilities**: Reservations, groups welcome, Wi-Fi, separate men's and women's restrooms - **Ordering**: QR code ordering at the table - **Price reference**: ₩7,000 ≈ $5.2 · ₩17,000 ≈ $12.5 · ₩19,000 ≈ $14 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Sep 15, 2026* Today I'm introducing a pasta spot near Hapjeong Station — Riike! ![Exterior of Riike, an Italian restaurant near Hapjeong Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike-01-k1b3y-966.webp) ![View of the entrance to Riike](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike-02-51bsi-966.webp) It's close to Hapjeong Station and has such a great atmosphere that I'd recommend it for dates or blind dates. The food was delicious... and the vibe was so good I'm definitely coming back!!!!! ## Where is Riike, and what are its hours? - Riike / 65 Poeun-ro 2ga-gil, B-dong 1F 102, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - Hours 11:30–22:00 (break time 15:00–17:00) - Closed every Monday - Reservations, group-friendly, WiFi, separate men's/women's restrooms ![Cozy interior view of Riike](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike-03-1qbbs-m-966.webp) The inside is cozy but well laid out — since it's such a popular pasta spot near Hapjeong, the tables were completely full. ![Riike's dining hall full of tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike-04-1tqmi-966.webp) The interior atmosphere is really nice, so it's a good fit for a date, blind date, or a group hangout near Hapjeong :) You can also book through Naver Reservations, FYI ♥ ![Table setting at Riike with QR code](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike-05-8rffh-966.webp) ![Riike's mobile order menu screen viewed on a phone](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike-06-xebzs-960.webp) ## QR code ordering and the menu at Riike At Riike, you order easily via a QR code on each table. You can even check menu photos on your phone, which made ordering really convenient! ![Riike's pasta and risotto menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike-07-13al2-966.webp) I thought about just screenshotting the whole app menu, but I took a photo of the printed menu board too so it's easier to see at a glance :) There were two of us, and we ordered the bread spread, short rib basil risotto, and gamtae (seaweed) vongole pasta. ![Food served on the table at Riike](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike-08-tub9s-966.webp) ## Best starter: Riike's bread spread, 7,000 won Bread Spread (₩7,000) — the best starter dish. ![Plate of rye bread with Riike's bread spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike-09-1a4r6-966.webp) This came with rye bread, truffle, and ricotta cheese. Doesn't it just look delicious? ![Close-up of truffle and ricotta cheese spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike-10-94ku9-966.webp) ![Rye bread spread with the truffle mixture](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike-11-1i9yo-966.webp) I lightly spread it on the rye bread at first to try it, and it was so good...!! Full of truffle aroma... absolutely delicious... After that I piled it on generously every time. Highly recommend the bread spread as a starter!! ![A piece of bread piled high with spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike-12-x31qn-966.webp) Right after, the table filled up with the gamtae vongole pasta and short rib basil risotto. ![Gamtae vongole pasta and short rib basil risotto set on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike-13-zjb92-1200.webp) Isn't this a mouth-watering visual!!! And even before eating, the smell got me... it smells that good.... 🤍 ![A plate of Riike's gamtae vongole pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike-14-6umtt-966.webp) ## Gamtae vongole pasta, 17,000 won: how did it taste? Gamtae Vongole Pasta (₩17,000) — I heard this was the best menu item at this Hapjeong pasta spot, so I ordered it! Gamtae (seaweed) + vongole (clams) is a can't-miss combo, and there were plenty of clams too. ![Gamtae vongole pasta loaded with clams](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike-15-2qsrf-966.webp) There was also a generous amount of gamtae, which made it even more satisfying!! ![Vongole pasta topped generously with gamtae](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike-16-17bwm-966.webp) ![Close-up of noodles in gamtae pesto sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike-17-5vtbj-966.webp) The gamtae vongole pasta uses a gamtae pesto that gives it a savory, umami depth with a slight kick of spice, so you can enjoy it to the last bite without it feeling heavy! ![Picking up seafood from the pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike-18-qa7ur-966.webp) There was also plenty of seafood inside, and eating it all together was so good...!!! It made total sense why Riike is famous as a pasta spot near Hapjeong. ![A plate of Riike's short rib basil risotto](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike-19-100uk-966.webp) ## Short rib basil risotto, 19,000 won: the dish of the day Short Rib Basil Risotto (₩19,000) — we both love basil, so we ordered this, and the visual was so satisfying..!! (great call ordering this) ![Basil risotto piled high with short rib](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike-20-17rw5-966.webp) Just look at this risotto piled high with short rib... the visual is unreal ㅠㅠ!! ![Close-up of basil pesto risotto](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike-21-qrie9-966.webp) ![A spoonful of short rib basil risotto lifted up](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike-22-1qse3-966.webp) If you like basil, you absolutely have to order this. It uses basil pesto, so it's packed with basil aroma!! This risotto was seriously delicious! I think it might be the best risotto I've ever had!!! ![A spoonful of risotto eaten together with short rib](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike-23-qrhwn-966.webp) It's already amazing on its own, but eating it together with the short rib on top made it even better!!! My sister and I were genuinely marveling over every last spoonful... of this short rib basil risotto. ![A nearly empty plate of Riike's risotto](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike-24-f9nsc-966.webp) ## Why Riike works for a date or first meeting near Hapjeong Station Not just the pasta but the risotto too was delicious, so I highly recommend Riike to anyone looking for a good restaurant near Hapjeong Station! The atmosphere is great too, so I'd suggest Riike to anyone looking for a date spot, blind date spot, or group meeting place near Hapjeong Station! ## Where it is - Riike (리이크) - 65 Poeun-ro 2ga-gil, B-dong 1F 102, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 포은로2가길 65 B동 1층 102호 - 37.5495311, 126.9101522 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A6%AC%EC%9D%B4%ED%81%AC/@37.5495311,126.9101522,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@booklist-drawer/hapjeong-pasta-galbi-basil-risotto-liike/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt