Seoul gastropub in Sadang: bisque rose pasta for two at Dophan

Dinner tonight was at Dophan, a Sadang Station spot everyone talks about ~~! What is this place... it's actually really good haha 🥺 Both the vibe and the food were so, so good ••

Where is Dophan and how long is the walk from Sadang Station?

Dophan is at 19 Bangbaecheon-ro 6-gil, 2nd floor, Seocho-gu, Seoul, about a 5-minute walk from Exit 11 of Sadang Station. Hours are Mon–Thu 17:00–01:00, Fri 17:00–02:00, Sat 16:00–02:00, Sun 17:00–24:00, and there's no parking support.

I wondered what the name Dophan meant, so I checked the Naver listing — apparently it's a portmanteau combining the American slang DOPE (meaning 'cool and outstanding') with a Korean adjective ending. Neat ••

Oh, looks like Suzy has actually been here — this is really a hotspot ^^

There are bar seats and tables too, but the tables were fully booked so I don't have photos of them ,,

What is the space at Dophan like?

• A good-vibe casual bistro where you can enjoy wine and various drinks with European dishes
• Great for engagement gatherings, anniversaries, and blind dates — but also has dachi (bar) seats perfect for solo drinking
• Has a private open room for 7–9 people (group reservations available)
• A varied menu from steak, pasta, and gnocchi to light finger food and soup dishes
• A rich drink lineup: red/white/moscato wine, whiskey, highballs (non-alcoholic option available), distilled soju, and more
• Corkage available (₩30,000 per wine bottle / ₩50,000 per whiskey bottle)
• Anniversary cakes allowed to bring in (cake box must be taken back)

Dophan menu and prices

Black vinegar chicken thigh tempura ₩17,900 / Seasonal fruit balsamic burrata ₩19,900 / Mac and cheese fries ₩19,900 / Meat chili fries ₩19,900 / Octopus yuzu ceviche ₩19,900 / Gochujang cream gnocchi ₩20,900 / Little gem grilled salmon salad ₩20,900 / Bolognese pasta ₩20,900 / Perilla cappellini ₩22,900 / Basil pesto pasta ₩22,900 / Bisque rose pasta ₩22,900 / Chili tomato steamed mussels ₩24,900 / Singapore laksa stew ₩25,900 / Truffle salmon cream stew ₩25,900 / Grilled wurst ₩26,900 / Charcuterie cheese platter ₩29,900 / Korean beef tartare ₩34,900 / Melted cheese pork neck steak ₩47,900 / Striploin steak ₩59,900 / Waffle cone ice cream ₩7,000 / White peach yogurt ice cream ₩8,000 / Ube blueberry panna cotta ₩9,000 / Banana brûlée ₩9,500 / Highball ₩9,900 / House wine ₩11,000

The two of us ordered perilla cappellini ₩22,900, gochujang cream gnocchi ₩20,900, bisque rose pasta ₩22,900, and a mojito highball ₩9,900.

The non-alcoholic mojito highball came out first. Refreshing and really good 🥺

The pre-meal bread was also super tasty ~~

A two-shot ••

How does the bisque rose pasta (22,900 won) taste?

Main dish 1: bisque rose pasta. Ohh... this is so good, seriously recommend it 🥺 The noodles themselves are delicious, and the sauce is rich and nutty, loaded with plump shrimp, zucchini, eggplant, and tomato — an unbeatable combo ,,

I thought the white stuff on top was cheese at first, but mixed in, it tasted more like a sour cream sauce. Went so well together!!

Why the perilla oil cappellini (22,900 won) is a must-order

Main dish 2: perilla oil cappellini with dressed greens (geotjeori, lightly seasoned fresh cabbage/greens). Please, please order this one too. Why? Because amid the unavoidable richness of Western food, this dish cuts right through it 🤤

You're supposed to pile it on top of the noodles like this.

What does the gochujang cream gnocchi (20,900 won) taste like?

Main dish 3: gochujang cream gnocchi. Ohh, this one was tasty too — the gnocchi itself is good, and it's loaded with bacon, zucchini, and more inside, so mixed together it's really delicious ;; And the sauce felt kind of similar to the tteumba (spicy cream) pasta sauce I sometimes make at home? (That's a compliment.)

A close-up shot ^..^

In the end, plates all cleaned ☺️ hehe ,, ah, it was so good!! Anyway, this was such a delicious meal ,, if you're looking for a good-vibe restaurant-bar near Sadang Station, definitely check out Dophan!