# Tadao Ando-designed Italian restaurant in Magok, Seoul: Romaok Magok

- By Dahyeon (https://superchart.com/en/@dawn-stool-seoul/)
- Written Sep 17, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Gangseo, Seoul
- Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@dawn-stool-seoul/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@dawn-stool-seoul/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner/index.md)

## In short

Romaok Magok is an Italian restaurant on the 3rd floor of LG Art Center Seoul, directly connected to Magoknaru Station in Gangseo, Seoul. Booking a late dinner with a friend, the writer ordered abalone geou (abalone innards) pasta and fresh truffle Hanwoo white ragu pasta, and received the dessert of the day, a meringue ice cream cake, on the house. Romaok Magok is not cheap, but the Tadao Ando-designed space makes the price feel worth it.

## Good to know

- **Location**: 3F LG Art Center Seoul, 136 Magok Jungang-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
- **Ordered**: Abalone geou pasta, fresh truffle Hanwoo white ragu pasta, cola
- **Cola**: 5,000 won
- **Parking**: 2 hours free in the underground lot (register your plate number on the way out)
- **Freebie**: Dessert of the day with a late dinner reservation
- **How to order**: Tablet at the table

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

Today I visited Romaok Magok, a well-known spot near Magongnaru Station! I wanted pasta in a beautiful space after a while, so I went to Romaok Magok, also famous as a Seoul Botanic Park restaurant haha.

## What the Tadao Ando space at Romaok Magok feels like

Romaok Magok is on the 3rd floor of the LG Art Center Seoul building, directly connected to the subway station, so it was really easy to find.

![The path to Romaok Magok on the 3rd floor of LG Art Center Seoul](https://img.superchart.com/images/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner-01-1js0e-m-900.webp)

The moment I stepped into the LG Art Center building, the tall ceilings and exposed concrete arches caught my eye. Since the space was designed by world-renowned architect Ando Tadao, it felt like walking into a giant gallery — the sleek ceiling lighting harmonized with natural light to create a luxurious, sophisticated atmosphere all its own.

![Interior of LG Art Center with tall ceilings and exposed concrete arches](https://img.superchart.com/images/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner-02-1jqri-900.webp)

![Ando Tadao-designed space with natural light and lighting in harmony](https://img.superchart.com/images/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner-03-dn0ic-900.webp)

True to its Michelin Blue Ribbon status in Magok, the exterior alone stood out, and it looked perfect for a blind date or date course. Stepping inside, the signature round tables and lighting, reinterpreting a European plaza, welcome you. I really liked how the spacious table spacing let us eat comfortably without worrying about other guests.

## Romaok Magok's menu and how the table is set

![Menu board at the entrance of Romaok Magok](https://img.superchart.com/images/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner-04-ll63y-900.webp)

![Romaok Magok's menu lineup blending Korean and Italian cuisine](https://img.superchart.com/images/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner-05-1p037-900.webp)

You can check the menu lineup at the entrance and at the table — there are many fusion dishes blending Korean savoriness with Italian cuisine.

![Table seating at Romaok Magok with tablet ordering](https://img.superchart.com/images/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner-06-jv7x0-900.webp)

We ordered easily via the table tablet, and the basic tableware was set on a clean marble table.

![Basic tableware set on a marble table](https://img.superchart.com/images/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner-07-1nbms-900.webp)

![Round tables and lighting inside Romaok Magok](https://img.superchart.com/images/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner-08-1mkvr-m-1200.webp)

![Spaciously arranged tables at Romaok Magok](https://img.superchart.com/images/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner-09-kvf73-900.webp)

While we waited for our order and looked around, the interior of Romaok Magok really stood out haha.

![Romaok Magok interior reinterpreting a European plaza](https://img.superchart.com/images/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner-10-rhr6k-900.webp)

![Overview of the Romaok Magok dining hall](https://img.superchart.com/images/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner-11-1jkqb-900.webp)

![Pre-meal bread served with olive oil](https://img.superchart.com/images/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner-12-1bef4-900.webp)

Soon, golden-baked pre-meal bread was served — crisp outside and chewy inside, the texture was just art. Dipped in fresh, herb-scented olive oil, it whetted our appetite well before the main dishes arrived.

## Honest review: abalone geou pasta and truffle Hanwoo ragu

- Abalone geou pasta (rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐)
- Fresh truffle Hanwoo white ragu pasta (rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)
- Cola ₩5,000

Honestly, the prices are a bit steep so I hesitated while ordering, but the moment the food arrived and I took a bite, I let out an audible 'oh?!' ㅠㅠㅠㅠ

![Abalone geou pasta with green sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner-13-ulydb-900.webp)

![Pasta topped with golden-seared abalone](https://img.superchart.com/images/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner-14-m4dzi-900.webp)

![Close-up of abalone innard sauce soaked into the noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner-15-nlo3b-900.webp)

The abalone geou pasta had a base of green geou (abalone innard) sauce topped with golden-seared abalone, dazzling from the first look. The chewy texture of the abalone paired with the rich innard sauce soaked deep into the noodles for an explosion of umami. (There's clearly a reason it earned that Magok Blue Ribbon...)

![Hanwoo white ragu pasta topped with fresh truffle slices](https://img.superchart.com/images/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner-16-1kiwf-900.webp)

![White ragu pasta covered generously with cheese](https://img.superchart.com/images/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner-17-zimqf-900.webp)

![Thick ragu sauce clinging to the noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner-18-1ni85-900.webp)

The fresh truffle Hanwoo white ragu pasta comes topped with generous fresh truffle slices and cheese.

![A plate of pasta with truffle aroma spreading](https://img.superchart.com/images/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner-19-1vq62-900.webp)

![Fresh truffle Hanwoo ragu pasta twirled on a fork](https://img.superchart.com/images/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner-20-vkczg-900.webp)

The truffle aroma spread richly, and the thick ragu sauce clung to the noodles perfectly — genuinely so good. My friend, who'd said 'shouldn't it taste even better if it's this pricey,' nodded after tasting it haha. If you're only thinking value for money it might feel slightly disappointing, but with this level of taste and atmosphere, the price feels fully justified.

## Free late-dinner dessert, parking and ordering tips

![Today's dessert, a meringue ice cream cake](https://img.superchart.com/images/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner-21-1jghj-900.webp)

![Dessert with caramelized nuts and berry sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner/romaok-magok-truffle-ragu-pasta-late-dinner-22-j4lba-900.webp)

Since we reserved a late dinner slot, we received today's dessert complimentary. It's an ice cream cake made of meringue, and the look alone was so refreshing and pretty 🎀 The combination of sweetly caramelized nuts with a tangy berry sauce was so, so good.

Before visiting I'd read some posts about service and was a little worried, but when I went, the staff were so kind. (We had already paid and were heading out without realizing there was a post-meal dessert, but a staff member came back out to tell us about the ice cream dessert, apologizing that they should have mentioned it sooner ㅜㅜ) From the basic table setting to the food serving, they took such careful care of us that we enjoyed the whole meal feeling well looked after.

Since it's an LG Art Center restaurant, it's a perfect stop before or after a performance, or after a walk around Seoul Botanic Park. If you're driving, you can register for 2 hours of free parking in the underground lot — just don't forget to register your license plate on the way out!!!

With a special sense of space and atmosphere plus excellent food, this is a Magok restaurant I'd love to return to whenever I want to treat myself.

## Where it is

- Romaok Magok (로마옥 마곡)
- 136 Magok Jungang-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (3F LG Art Center Seoul)
- 서울특별시 강서구 마곡중앙로 136 LG아트센터서울 3층 로마옥
- 37.5648409, 126.8292275
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A1%9C%EB%A7%88%EC%98%A5%20%EB%A7%88%EA%B3%A1/@37.5648409,126.8292275,17z

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