Ansan Italian restaurant weekday booking, mint jelly lamb: That Man's

That Man's Italian Restaurant & Lounge in Jungang-dong, Ansan. Whenever I'm looking for somewhere special for an anniversary or a meal with someone I care about, picking the place always takes some thought — so I went to That Man's Italian Restaurant, which has good atmosphere and lets you focus on conversation over a relaxed meal :)

Careful cooking plus friendly service — if you're looking for a good Western-food restaurant, keep this one on your radar 👀 I'll cover everything from the menu to my visit in today's post.

Where is That Man's Italian Restaurant in Jungang-dong, Ansan, and where do you park?

That Man's Italian is on the 6th floor of Dongwon Building, right in the center of Jungang-dong, Ansan. By public transit, it's about a 10-minute walk from Jungang Station on Line 4, and there are plenty of bus stops nearby too, so it's easy to get to. You can also register for 1 hour free parking at the public lot across the street, or get ₩2,000 off your bill by parking at Daedong Joyworld — worth considering if you're driving!

It's open daily from noon to 10pm, with a break time from 3pm to 5pm, so keep that in mind before you visit :)

Inside That Man's: lighting, terrace and the private room for six

The moment you walk into That Man's Italian, the cozy, soft lighting and sleek interior are the first things that catch your eye. It has such a romantic atmosphere that it's perfect for a date course, and on nice-weather days you can enjoy a meal with real charm out on the outdoor terrace — ideal for soaking in the season 👍

Inside, there's also a private room set up for groups of 6 or more! For family gatherings or year-end get-togethers, a room like this is so much better for talking and eating when you need a space of your own —

On top of that, the restaurant has clean, separate men's and women's restrooms :)

What's on the menu: à la carte dishes and the signature course

This place has a broad lineup, from traditional Italian dishes like pasta, risotto, and steak to fusion Western food! There are photos of every dish on the tablet menu, so it was easy to choose without much agonizing. That would be convenient for older diners too :)

On top of that, the steak can be cooked to order — rare, medium rare, medium, medium well, or well done!

You can order à la carte, or go for the signature main course made up of the restaurant's signature dishes! You can tweak the composition a bit to your taste, and it lets you taste a variety of dishes course by course — if you're looking for that kind of course meal, check it out :)

If you take part in the Naver receipt review event, they'll serve you an egg tart topped with Häagen-Dazs ice cream for free! That one's listed at ₩6,900 on the menu, so definitely take advantage of this nice little bonus :)

Pre-meal bread and potato cream soup

First up was the pre-meal bread! It came out warm and freshly baked, crisp outside and soft inside — dip it lightly in balsamic oil and it's just the thing to wake up your appetite before the meal 👍

The soup of the day we ordered was potato cream soup! The nutty flavor of the potato and the smoothness of the cream went really well together :) It's mild and not at all overpowering, so it gently eases your stomach before the meal ☺️

The main course: lamb chop steak with mint jelly

The lamb chop steak that arrived as the main dish was stunning to look at, right from the start ✨

It was cooked exactly to the doneness we asked for, and had almost none of that characteristic lamb gaminess, so it was delicious even with just a dab of salt and pepper :)

The sauces served alongside really elevated the flavor of the meat even further! My favorite combo was lamb chop plus mint jelly 👍 It went beautifully with the roasted vegetables and garnish too~

Shrimp rosé risotto and the peach sherbet finish

Since steak alone felt like it wasn't quite enough, we ordered shrimp rosé risotto to go with it — and it was a total success 😎

The plump, juicy shrimp that pop with each bite made it fun to chew, and the rosé sauce itself was delicious without being heavy at all 👍

Since we visited on a weekday reservation, we got to choose between an americano or peach sherbet after the meal, and I went with the peach sherbet! Even the plating was gorgeous ✨ Such a refreshing, perfect way to finish the meal :)

A quiet, upscale spot with real atmosphere in Jungang-dong, Ansan! Go check out That Man's Italian Restaurant & Lounge :)