# Seongsu brunch restaurant with coleslaw refills: Seongsu Darak

- By Baekji (https://superchart.com/en/@eating-in-seoul/)
- Written Sep 13, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Seongdong, Seoul
- Sponsored: This post was written as part of a paid store visit sponsorship.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@eating-in-seoul/seongsu-darak-brunch-gnocchi-risotto/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@eating-in-seoul/seongsu-darak-brunch-gnocchi-risotto/index.md)

## In short

Seongsu Darak is a brunch and Western-style restaurant in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, within a 10-minute walk of Seongsu Station on Line 2. Sharing a table with a friend, the writer ordered three dishes at Seongsu Darak — spicy crab risotto, corn gnocchi and katsu sando — and refilled the coleslaw twice. The corn gnocchi is packed with sweet Chodang corn and is the must-order, while the spicy crab risotto cuts the richness of the rest.

## Good to know

- **Location**: 2F, 20 Ttukseom-ro 9-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul — within a 10-minute walk of Seongsu Station (Line 2)
- **Parking**: No on-site parking; use the nearby public parking lots
- **Seating**: 2nd and 3rd floors, plenty of tables and fairly quick turnover
- **Entry rule**: Seated only once the whole party has arrived (no holding tables in advance)
- **Dishes ordered**: Spicy crab risotto, corn gnocchi, katsu sando
- **Coleslaw**: Refills available
- **Opening days**: Open as usual through the Chuseok holiday (confirmed by the writer)

*as written by the visitor on Sep 13, 2026*

Hi, this is Beanunu ;) Ever since I moved, I've been visiting Seongsu almost every week — and every time I go, I realize just how endlessly many places there are to check out in Seongsu, haha. So many Seongsu brunch spots, so many great Western-style restaurants too, and among them, a super popular one: Seongsu Darak (성수다락). Here's my review after visiting, haha.

## Where is Seongsu Darak, and is there parking?

![Exterior of Seongsu Darak, a 10-minute walk from Seongsu Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-brunch-gnocchi-risotto/seongsu-darak-brunch-gnocchi-risotto-01-1lfyg-900.webp)

It's within a 10-minute walk from Seongsu Station on Line 2. There's no dedicated parking, so you'll need to use a nearby public parking lot. I checked and apparently they're open as usual even during the Chuseok holiday?

![Seongsu Darak's picture-frame-style entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-brunch-gnocchi-risotto/seongsu-darak-brunch-gnocchi-risotto-02-6xnpd-900.webp)

The entrance to Seongsu Darak was really unusual from the start — the door that looks like the entrance right next to it actually isn't; the entrance is the part styled like a picture frame just past that corner, and you have to push it straight open to get in.

![Passageway just inside Seongsu Darak's entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-brunch-gnocchi-risotto/seongsu-darak-brunch-gnocchi-risotto-03-xxk9y-900.webp)

![Staircase leading into Seongsu Darak's interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-brunch-gnocchi-risotto/seongsu-darak-brunch-gnocchi-risotto-04-117zb-900.webp)

## Seating on the 2nd and 3rd floors, and the whole-party entry rule

Inside, Seongsu Darak has both a 2nd and 3rd floor, so it's a much bigger place than I guessed from outside. There are so many tables that even with a wait, seats open up quickly — the turnover rate was pretty solid. That said, everyone in your party has to arrive before you can be seated, so one person can't go ahead and save a table. Just something to keep in mind.

![Table seating on Seongsu Darak's 2nd floor](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-brunch-gnocchi-risotto/seongsu-darak-brunch-gnocchi-risotto-05-z4icj-900.webp)

![View of the 3rd-floor seating area at Seongsu Darak](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-brunch-gnocchi-risotto/seongsu-darak-brunch-gnocchi-risotto-06-1545m-900.webp)

![Interior design at Seongsu Darak](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-brunch-gnocchi-risotto/seongsu-darak-brunch-gnocchi-risotto-07-rt4rv-900.webp)

## What to order at Seongsu Darak

The menu at this Seongsu brunch and Western-food spot! There aren't photos on some pages, so if you're unsure, you can check menu photos on Naver.

![Seongsu Darak's photo menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-brunch-gnocchi-risotto/seongsu-darak-brunch-gnocchi-risotto-08-1ghap-900.webp)

![Pasta and risotto page of Seongsu Darak's menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-brunch-gnocchi-risotto/seongsu-darak-brunch-gnocchi-risotto-09-rmmm0-900.webp)

This is how you get to pick from pictures. After endless back-and-forth with my friend, we finally ordered the spicy crab risotto, the corn gnocchi, and — because it'd be a shame to come to Seongsu Darak without it — the katsu sando. Hehe.

![The katsu sando, first dish served at Seongsu Darak](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-brunch-gnocchi-risotto/seongsu-darak-brunch-gnocchi-risotto-10-1ka4e-900.webp)

## Katsu sando: a side that eats like a main

First out was the signature and most popular menu item at this Seongsu brunch spot — the katsu sando! It's listed under sides, but honestly the portion is generous and pretty filling, so it wouldn't be out of place as a main course.

![Plate showing the cross-section of the katsu sando](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-brunch-gnocchi-risotto/seongsu-darak-brunch-gnocchi-risotto-11-14ha3-900.webp)

Of course, I like ordering two mains plus the katsu sando as an extra side and eating it all as a hearty feast lol. But if you're a light eater, it'd hold up perfectly fine as a main on its own too.

![Coleslaw served alongside the katsu sando](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-brunch-gnocchi-risotto/seongsu-darak-brunch-gnocchi-risotto-12-1jh6f-900.webp)

Piling the coleslaw on top is pure bliss. Note that the coleslaw is refillable — I basically always refill it at least twice because I like piling it on generously.

![A bite of katsu sando topped with coleslaw](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-brunch-gnocchi-risotto/seongsu-darak-brunch-gnocchi-risotto-13-1nrt2-900.webp)

## Corn gnocchi, loaded with sweet Chodang corn

So much delicious cream, so much sweet corn, so much chewy-crispy gnocchi — this is Seongsu Darak's corn gnocchi.

![Seongsu Darak's corn gnocchi topped with sweet corn](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-brunch-gnocchi-risotto/seongsu-darak-brunch-gnocchi-risotto-14-1f64b-1200.webp)

I really, really love Seongsu Darak's corn gnocchi lol. The corn cream itself is so tasty, and it's loaded with sweet corn — if you're a corn lover, this is a must-order.

![Close-up of gnocchi submerged in corn cream](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-brunch-gnocchi-risotto/seongsu-darak-brunch-gnocchi-risotto-15-1t8k9-900.webp)

![A bite of gnocchi topped with sweet corn](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-brunch-gnocchi-risotto/seongsu-darak-brunch-gnocchi-risotto-16-1wyk1-900.webp)

Pile the sweet corn and gnocchi cream generously onto one spoonful and it's pure happiness. Corn purée, sweet corn, and gnocchi that's crispy outside and chewy inside — isn't that a combo everyone would love? This is a must-order if you visit Seongsu Darak, so keep it in mind lol.

![A plate of Seongsu Darak's spicy crab risotto](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-brunch-gnocchi-risotto/seongsu-darak-brunch-gnocchi-risotto-17-1afpu-900.webp)

## How spicy is the spicy crab risotto?

Next up is the spicy crab risotto. As the name suggests, it's fairly spicy, which makes it a great addition to a brunch spread that can otherwise get rich and heavy — a solid combination.

![Spicy risotto topped with crab and egg yolk](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-brunch-gnocchi-risotto/seongsu-darak-brunch-gnocchi-risotto-18-l8ur7-900.webp)

It's loaded with crab, so the texture is excellent too, and since I personally love spicy food, I keep ending up ordering this along with the corn gnocchi as my default pair.

A promise: pop that egg yolk! Break the yolk and mix it in well, then scoop up a generous bite of risotto with crab and top it with the yolk — highly recommend. The corn gnocchi and katsu sando are truly delicious, but eating them continuously can get a bit much, and that's where the spicy crab risotto's kick comes in and completely cuts through the richness.

![A spoonful of spicy crab risotto with the yolk mixed in](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-brunch-gnocchi-risotto/seongsu-darak-brunch-gnocchi-risotto-19-101lk-900.webp)

And to be clear, it's not insanely!! crazily!! spicy — it's more like a rosé sauce with just a touch of spice added, so even people who can't handle spicy food should be able to enjoy it just fine.

Seongsu Darak, a great Seongsu brunch and Western-food restaurant that's perfect for a date — highly, highly recommend it as a Seongsu date course.

## Where it is

- Seongsu Darak (성수다락)
- 20 Ttukseom-ro 9-gil, 2F, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- 서울특별시 성동구 뚝섬로9길 20 2층
- 37.5398955, 127.0562588
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%84%B1%EC%88%98%EB%8B%A4%EB%9D%BD/@37.5398955,127.0562588,17z

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