# Italian restaurant for a Myeongdong date: shrimp crab pasta, squid-ink - By Sumin (https://superchart.com/en/@dongne-mealtime/) - Written Sep 8, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jung-gu, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@dongne-mealtime/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@dongne-mealtime/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano/index.md) ## In short Mano di Chef Myeongdong Branch is an Italian restaurant on the 11th floor of the Unesco Building in Myeongdong, Jung-gu, Seoul, certified by the Blue Ribbon Survey. Two of us shared the shrimp and crab cream pasta and the squid-ink dough steak pizza, and the thick cream sauce and generous steak topping stood out. With private, room-like seating and a table for six, it works equally well for a Myeongdong date or a group gathering. ## Good to know - **Location**: 11th floor, Unesco Building, 26 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea - **Seating**: Room-like private space and a group table seating up to 6 - **Ordered**: Shrimp and crab pasta, steak pizza - **Note**: A few steps at the entrance; certified by the Blue Ribbon Survey *as written by the visitor on Sep 8, 2026* ![Main image of Mano di Chef Myeongdong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano-01-1l8qn-900.webp) The weather's been so nice lately and I've been craving something delicious, haha. I had plans in Myeongdong and was trying to figure out where to go, and I finally found a place with genuinely perfect vibes and taste! It's a real, certified favorite endorsed by the Blue Ribbon Survey, so my expectations exploded the moment I walked through the door. Today I'm introducing Mano di Chef, a Myeongdong restaurant that nailed both atmosphere and taste! ## The Blue Ribbon-endorsed spot: Mano di Chef in Myeongdong ![Entrance to Mano di Chef on the 11th floor of the Unesco Building](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano-02-5od2g-1200.webp) ![Blue Ribbon Survey certification mark at the entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano-03-1811v-900.webp) If you're standing in the middle of Myeongdong wondering where to go and want a place that won't disappoint, I can confidently recommend this one. It's on the 11th floor of the Unesco Building, and there are a few steps at the entrance, just so you know. The Blue Ribbon Survey certification mark greets you right at the entrance, which already had me trusting the place before I even walked in. Once you step inside, the lighting is soft and the interior is genuinely upscale, so just sitting down puts you in a good mood. ![Interior of Mano di Chef Myeongdong Branch with soft lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano-04-vxw10-900.webp) ![Upscale interior of the restaurant hall](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano-05-9ilmv-900.webp) ### Private room and a table for six There's a private space that's slightly separated like a room, plus a spacious group table that seats up to six. ![Room-like private seating area](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano-06-1gmdl-900.webp) For a wedding invitation gathering, an end-of-year meetup, or any meal where you need to talk quietly, booking here would honestly earn you compliments! ![Group table seating up to six](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano-07-1imja-900.webp) They also have great set menus with steak or lobster, so it'd be perfect for an elegant, knife-and-fork company dinner too. ![Set table by the window](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano-08-1xgjz-900.webp) ![Tableware set for a course meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano-09-1u2cv-900.webp) ## Mano di Chef Myeongdong menu and prices ![Mano di Chef Myeongdong Branch menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano-10-1mzft-900.webp) ![Price list for pasta and pizza menu items](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano-11-1vt83-900.webp) ![Steak and lobster set menu information](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano-12-1fn4a-900.webp) ![Vertical page of the menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano-13-dndmu-900.webp) ![Menu page listing single dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano-14-1u9n1-660.webp) ![Menu composition guide image](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano-15-1fyy6-840.webp) ## Thick and creamy done right: shrimp and crab pasta Okay, let me calm down now and go through today's dishes one by one. The first star is the shrimp and crab pasta! ![Shrimp and crab pasta with thick cream sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano-16-1ndl5-900.webp) The sauce was so thick and rich it hit my taste exactly right. A cream pasta should have a rich, thick sauce, right? The thick cream sauce coated everything perfectly and I honestly gasped out loud. On top of that, both plump large shrimp and regular-sized ones were packed in generously, no holding back. Shrimp kept coming no matter how much I ate, and as a shrimp lover I nearly cried tears of joy. If you like cream pasta, ordering this will absolutely not disappoint you! ![Close-up of plump shrimp on the cream pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano-17-1l3lk-900.webp) ![Cream pasta noodles twirled on a fork](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano-18-wltcf-900.webp) ## Squid-ink dough meets steak: the steak pizza The second dish we ordered alongside the pasta was the steak pizza! ![Whole squid-ink dough steak pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano-19-m6v87-900.webp) I was genuinely shocked by the amount of beef steak topping on the pizza. Every slice had steak piled generously on top, so each bite burst with juices. ![Pizza slice piled high with steak topping](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano-20-2p7g2-900.webp) The dough here isn't regular dough — it's squid-ink dough, so it's light and thin and easy to keep eating without feeling heavy. The combination of pizza cheese and the special sauce was so perfect, it was totally my style. Pairing it with crisp, refreshing pickles made it absolutely perfect. The two of us came for a Myeongdong date and ordered one pasta and one pizza to share, and the portion was just right — a truly perfect meal. ![Pizza slice served with pickles](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano-21-1fn2k-900.webp) ![Pasta and pizza placed together on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano-22-1pfxt-900.webp) ![Squid-ink dough pizza dipped in cream sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano-23-tbs4w-900.webp) At the end, dragging a piece of pizza through the leftover cream pasta sauce and eating it in one bite is the perfect finish 👍 ## A Myeongdong pasta spot great for both dates and gatherings ![Restaurant atmosphere ideal for a Myeongdong date course](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano-24-4jxaj-899.webp) The atmosphere is so nice it'd be more than perfect for a date or a blind date with someone you love. With delicious food plus a pretty atmosphere, the conversation flowed easily and I lost track of time. It was so good we scraped both the pizza and pasta plates clean♡ On a day when you're craving good pasta and pizza in Myeongdong and want to spend a lovely time in a great atmosphere, be sure to visit Mano di Chef, the Blue Ribbon favorite in Myeongdong! You really won't regret it. ## Where it is - Mano di Chef Myeongdong Branch (마노디셰프 명동점) - 26 Myeongdong-gil, 11th floor, Unesco Building, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 중구 명동길 26 유네스코회관 11층 - 37.5634602, 126.9837519 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A7%88%EB%85%B8%EB%94%94%EC%85%B0%ED%94%84%20%EB%AA%85%EB%8F%99%EC%A0%90/@37.5634602,126.9837519,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@dongne-mealtime/myeongdong-shrimp-crab-pasta-steak-pizza-mano/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt