Birthday dinner set and spicy seafood pasta at 37.5 Signature Mia

For my daughter's birthday, the whole family went out for a special dinner at 37.5 Signature Mia Branch.

It's a place I'd had my eye on for a while — close to home and with a great atmosphere — and choosing it for her birthday party turned out to be such a good call. We had a lovely time.

Delicious steak, an array of pastas, and a fresh salad, all enjoyed in a clean, elegant interior — here's my honest, detailed review!

Hours and parking

• Address: 서울 성북구 동소문로43가길 35 성진교회 B103호 (37.5 Signature Mia Branch)
• Hours: Daily 09:30 – 21:00
• Break time: 16:00 – 17:00
• Last order: 19:50 (break time last order 15:30)
• Parking: Free parking available in the building's lot

If you're looking for a Western restaurant near Mia Sageori or a brunch spot near Gireum Station, this place is easy to get to, and the free parking in the building makes it very convenient to visit by car.

What's the vibe like?

Walking through the door, the flashy ceiling lights, the chandelier, and the luxurious marble tables immediately caught my eye.

Blue-toned sofa seating paired with gold accent interior gave the place the feel of a gorgeous European bistro.

The space itself is spacious and neatly arranged, which made it perfect for a family gathering or birthday party.

Menu board and what we ordered

The menu was varied — two-person sets, steaks, pastas, brunch, handmade burgers, pizzas, salads, and more.

We ordered the two-person set plus a generous helping of à la carte dishes so the whole family could share plenty.

◆ What we ordered:

• Two-person set: ₩94,500 (prime striploin steak, pork jowl cream pasta, pomegranate ricotta cheese salad, shine muscat ade x2)
• Mushroom soup: ₩7,900
• Mont Blanc pollack roe cream pasta: ₩23,900
• Spicy ppaeswe pasta: ₩19,900

How each dish tasted

1) Pomegranate ricotta cheese salad & drink (from the two-person set)

This pomegranate ricotta cheese salad came piled high with fresh seasonal fruit (banana, grapefruit, shine muscat, tomato and more) and a hearty, homemade-feeling chunk of ricotta cheese.

Piling the cheese and fruit onto the golden baguette served alongside gave a light, tangy-sweet yet clean flavor that gently whet the appetite.

It paired perfectly with the refreshing, tangy shine muscat ade that came with the set!

2) Prime striploin steak (main of the two-person set)

The prime striploin steak came out grilled golden-brown and juicy on a cast-iron plate!

Cooked to a nice medium-rare with rosy pink juices, a bite dipped in whole grain mustard and the house sauce was crispy outside, tender inside, with savory juices bursting through.

The grilled mushrooms, broccoli, and mashed potato on the side made for a great combination too.

3) Mushroom soup (₩7,900)

Warming us up before the main course, the mushroom soup left an impression with its deep, rich mushroom flavor and creamy texture.

4) Mont Blanc pollack roe cream pasta (₩23,900) & pork jowl cream pasta

The Mont Blanc pollack roe cream pasta was piled high like Mont Blanc mountain with salty pollack roe, blending with a thick cream sauce for a rich, clinging umami flavor.

The pork jowl cream pasta included in the set was also a winner — chewy, savory grilled pork jowl on top of the cream pasta gave both a fun chew and a smooth flavor all in one dish.

5) Spicy ppaeswe pasta (₩19,900)

Right when the cream dishes and steak might have started to feel heavy, this spicy ppaeswe pasta swooped in as the perfect relief pitcher!

Served bubbling in a black earthenware-style pot with mussels, an assortment of seafood, and a spicy tomato broth, one spoonful of the broth and I couldn't help but exclaim, "Wow, so refreshing!"

I'd strongly recommend this to parents who aren't used to Western food, or to anyone who loves a spicy, punchy broth.

Final thoughts — how was it as a birthday party spot?

I fell for 37.5 Signature Mia Branch all over again, amazed that such an atmospheric, delicious Western brunch spot is right near home.

• Flashy, upscale interior perfect for anniversaries, birthday parties, and family gatherings
• A hearty two-person set plus a varied, creative lineup of pastas
• Friendly, convenient parking behind the restaurant

It was a meaningful gathering where the whole family could celebrate our beloved daughter's birthday in comfort and good spirits.

If you're looking for a brunch restaurant in Seongbuk or a Western restaurant near Mia Sageori for a special occasion, don't hesitate — go check it out!