# Date-night izakaya in Songpa, Seoul: mentaiko pasta at Motokurashi

- By Seomun (https://superchart.com/en/@choosing-a-bar/)
- Written Sep 17, 2026
- Local places › Bars › Songpa, Seoul
- Sponsored: This post was written after visiting the restaurant as part of a sponsored store visit.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@choosing-a-bar/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@choosing-a-bar/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta/index.md)

## In short

Motokurashi is a quiet Japanese-style izakaya on the second floor of an alley off Songni-dan-gil, near Seokchon Station in Songpa, Seoul. The motoku moriawase sashimi platter (39,000 won) and the mentaiko flying fish roe pasta (18,500 won) covered drinks and dinner in one calm sitting. On a night when you want to talk instead of shouting over a crowded bar, Motokurashi works well for a first date or date night.

## Good to know

- **Location**: Second floor, in an alley off Songni-dan-gil (Songpa-dong), Exit 1 of Seokchon Station
- **Address**: 27 Baekjegobun-ro 41-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul (Unit 202, wooden door)
- **Hours**: Mon–Fri 17:30–24:00 / Sat–Sun 17:00–24:00
- **Last order**: 23:00
- **Parking**: No parking available
- **Motoku moriawase (assorted sashimi platter)**: 39,000 won
- **Salmon sashimi**: 30,000 won
- **Beef tataki**: 25,000 won
- **Yeonmeojang (soy-marinated salmon)**: 32,000 won
- **White fish tossed with mentaiko (pollock roe)**: 32,000 won
- **Mentaiko flying fish roe pasta**: 18,500 won
- **Basil pesto vongole pasta**: 18,500 won
- **Abalone innards pasta**: 21,000 won
- **Truffle scallop pasta**: 21,000 won
- **Seating**: Small dining room plus counter (dachi) seats facing the kitchen
- **Price reference**: ₩39,000 ≈ $28 · ₩18,500 ≈ $13.5 (2026-09-19)

*as written by the visitor on Sep 17, 2026*

![Atmosphere at Motokurashi, an izakaya in Songni-dan-gil](https://img.superchart.com/images/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta-01-jg02a-966.webp)

> A quiet, atmospheric izakaya in Songni-dan-gil
> A blind-date course I want to keep to myself

It had been a while since we wanted to sit somewhere quiet and drink well, just the two of us. Not somewhere loud — somewhere we could actually talk while drinking. That's how I found Motokurashi, a hidden izakaya in Songni-dan-gil. Feeling a little nervous like it was a blind date, my husband and I held hands and went, let's go!

![Calm wood interior of Motokurashi](https://img.superchart.com/images/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta-02-10ixl-1200.webp)

## What kind of izakaya is Motokurashi? Location, hours and parking

Motokurashi is an izakaya on the 2nd floor of an alley in Songni-dan-gil (Songpa-dong), near Seokchon Station. The address is 27 Baekjegobun-ro 41-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, unit 202, wooden door. It's open Mon–Fri 17:30–24:00 and Sat–Sun 17:00–24:00, with last order at 23:00. No parking available.

- A hidden izakaya in Songni-dan-gil
- Calm, zen Japanese-style interior
- Specializes in fresh sashimi moriawase platters
- Pasta menu that pairs well with the sashimi
- Recommended as a date or blind-date course
- Also fits a wedding-invitation gathering vibe
- A place good for talking quietly
- Located on the 2nd floor

## How to walk to Motokurashi from Seokchon Station, and the wooden-door entrance

Motokurashi sits in an alley off Songni-dan-gil, a short walk from exit 1 of Seokchon Station. It's tucked just off the main street, so the noise fades and a quiet alley atmosphere begins.

![View of the Songni-dan-gil alley near Seokchon Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta-03-f088b-966.webp)

![Quiet alley leading to Motokurashi](https://img.superchart.com/images/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta-04-1y73w-966.webp)

![Wood-toned exterior of the Motokurashi building](https://img.superchart.com/images/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta-05-18kfs-m-966.webp)

So woody and zen, so neat and tidy, haha. The building's exterior is so understated you'd barely guess it's an izakaya.

![Stairs leading up to the 2nd floor where Motokurashi is located](https://img.superchart.com/images/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta-06-2va7j-966.webp)

![Wooden entrance door of Motokurashi on the right side of the 2nd floor](https://img.superchart.com/images/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta-07-1gou3-966.webp)

As soon as you go up to the 2nd floor, the wooden door on the right is the izakaya!

## Inside Motokurashi: is it quiet enough for conversation?

The inside of Motokurashi is quiet, calm, and has that neat Japanese sensibility right away. The place isn't big, on the smaller side, but that actually made it feel cozy — I liked it.

![Cozy seating inside Motokurashi](https://img.superchart.com/images/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta-08-1kyqr-966.webp)

![Zen-toned lighting inside Motokurashi](https://img.superchart.com/images/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta-09-o9puq-966.webp)

Zen-toned lighting plus quiet background music adds up to a mood that's really good for talking. Not a loud bar — exactly the kind of place for a night you want to have a quiet conversation. The atmosphere was so good it felt like a blind date all over again ♥︎

The counter seats connected to the kitchen prep area — the daji seats — looked like they'd offer a different kind of mood too.

My husband loves that Gyeongseong-era (colonial-period Japan) izakaya feel, so he really loved the vibe.

![Japanese-style decor pieces inside Motokurashi](https://img.superchart.com/images/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta-10-vva0v-966.webp)

![Table seating at Motokurashi, good for conversation](https://img.superchart.com/images/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta-11-fc5fs-966.webp)

![Counter seats at Motokurashi connected to the kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta-12-18dwq-966.webp)

Feels like a date would go well here, haha.

## Motokurashi menu and prices

> SASHIMI
> Motoku moriawase (sashimi platter) — ₩39,000
> Salmon sashimi — ₩30,000
> Beef tataki — ₩25,000
> 
> SIGNATURE
> Salmon jang — ₩32,000
> White fish with mentaiko — ₩32,000
> 
> PASTA
> Mentaiko flying fish roe pasta — ₩18,500
> Basil pesto vongole pasta — ₩18,500
> Abalone innard pasta — ₩21,000
> Truffle scallop pasta — ₩21,000

![A cold draft beer at Motokurashi](https://img.superchart.com/images/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta-13-ccuiv-966.webp)

Of course, we started with a cold beer!

## Motoku moriawase sashimi platter (39,000 won)

Motokurashi's sashimi platter, the motoku moriawase, is ₩39,000. The moment you pick up a piece, you feel a soft yet chewy texture hit your mouth right away.

![A plate of motoku moriawase sashimi platter at Motokurashi](https://img.superchart.com/images/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta-14-1sxs7-966.webp)

![Various kinds of sashimi in the moriawase platter](https://img.superchart.com/images/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta-15-u3txg-966.webp)

![A thick-cut piece of sashimi at Motokurashi](https://img.superchart.com/images/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta-16-1fqb2-966.webp)

The moment you pick up a piece, you feel a soft yet chewy texture hit your mouth right away.

![Sashimi picked up with chopsticks](https://img.superchart.com/images/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta-17-17xbx-966.webp)

The more you chew, the more it melts, so the chopsticks kept reaching back for more.

![Close-up of the sashimi selection on the moriawase plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta-18-1xly4-966.webp)

Getting to try a variety of fish on one plate meant we never got bored and enjoyed it all the way through.

![Motokurashi's sashimi platter, savored piece by piece](https://img.superchart.com/images/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta-19-19qjt-966.webp)

If you want to enjoy several kinds of fresh sashimi at once, I'd strongly recommend starting with the moriawase. The kind of taste that makes you savor each piece.. 🖤

## Mentaiko flying fish roe pasta (18,500 won)

Motokurashi's mentaiko flying fish roe pasta is ₩18,500, an oil-based dish topped with plump mentaiko (seasoned pollock roe). A savory aroma, and a look that's obviously delicious.

![A plate of mentaiko flying fish roe pasta at Motokurashi](https://img.superchart.com/images/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta-20-1fjcy-966.webp)

![Plump mentaiko piled on an oil-based pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta-21-8k9ap-m-966.webp)

Lean in close and a subtle garlic-and-oil scent rises up, mixed with a savory hint of gim (dried seaweed).

![Close-up of the mentaiko flying fish roe pasta topped with gim](https://img.superchart.com/images/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta-22-2k4e4-966.webp)

The first bite is salty and savory — the umami unique to mentaiko spreads right away.

![Noodles twirled on a fork from the mentaiko pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta-23-ekysx-966.webp)

The noodles were cooked just right, with a springy chew, and the oil wasn't overdone, so it stayed light all the way to the last bite.

![Mentaiko flying fish roe pasta served alongside sashimi](https://img.superchart.com/images/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta/motokurashi-songridangil-izakaya-myeongnan-pasta-24-sh9i4-966.webp)

It paired seamlessly with the sashimi too, so it worked great both as a drinking snack and as a proper meal. 🫶 My husband said he didn't need to go to Japan anymore, haha. If you like mentaiko and oil-based pasta, this is completely your thing!!

## Why Motokurashi suits a first date or date night in Songpa

On a night when you want to talk somewhere quiet and calm, Motokurashi is the place that comes to mind. It's not a noisy bar but a space full of zen Japanese sensibility, so it fits really well as a date or blind-date course. Enjoying fresh sashimi with the motoku moriawase, then finishing off filling with the mentaiko flying fish roe pasta — a night when both the drinks and the meal were perfect. If you're looking for an izakaya for a date or blind-date course around Seokchon Station in Songni-dan-gil, Jamsil, I'd recommend Motokurashi. ♥︎

## Where it is

- Motokurashi (모토쿠라시)
- 27 Baekjegobun-ro 41-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- 서울특별시 송파구 백제고분로41길 27 202호 나무문
- 37.5082612, 127.1066245
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%AA%A8%ED%86%A0%EC%BF%A0%EB%9D%BC%EC%8B%9C/@37.5082612,127.1066245,17z

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