# Dongnae Western restaurant for a lunch date: chop steak, Sasaenghwal

- By Windowsill Gatherer (https://superchart.com/en/@kitchen-windowsill/)
- Written Jun 21, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Dongnae, Busan
- Sponsored: This post was written after being provided a meal through a restaurant visit campaign.
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## In short

Sasaenghwal (사생활) is a pasta and Western restaurant with a black-toned interior on the second floor of a building near Dongnae Station in Busan. On a lunch date we had the chop steak (₩18,900), the countryside oil pasta (₩16,900) and a grapefruit ade (₩6,000). The calm, stylish dining room, a surprise behind the worn exterior, and the chop steak with mashed potatoes were the highlights. Sasaenghwal is easy on the wallet for its atmosphere and makes a great choice for a quiet lunch date in Dongnae.

## Good to know

- **Location**: 2F, Building A, 78 Yeogo-ro 113beon-gil, Dongnae-gu, Busan (near Dongnae Station)
- **Parking**: 1 hour free at Dongyeong private parking lot (동영민영주차장), 202 Yeogobuk-ro; no parking enforcement in front of the restaurant after 7 PM
- **Opening hours**: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (last order 8:00 PM)
- **Break time**: 3:00 – 4:30 PM
- **Chop steak**: ₩18,900
- **Countryside oil pasta**: ₩16,900
- **Grapefruit ade**: ₩6,000
- **Evening drinks**: Draft beer, highballs
- **Price reference**: ₩18,900 ≈ $14 · ₩16,900 ≈ $12.5 · ₩6,000 ≈ $4.5 (2026-10-20)

*as written by the visitor on Jun 21, 2026*

Lately I've gotten pretty picky about the mood of the place where I eat. Going somewhere that's just tasty isn't enough. If the time you spend sitting there feels good, it finally feels like a proper date. So for this lunch I looked around Dongnae and went to Sasaenghwal (사생활), which had good reviews as a Dongnae pasta spot.

![Main photo of Sasaenghwal, a pasta and Western restaurant in Dongnae](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta-01-182oa-1200.webp)

## Where is Sasaenghwal in Dongnae, and what are the parking and opening hours?

Sasaenghwal is at 78 Yeogo-ro 113beon-gil, A-dong 2F, Dongnae-gu, Busan, near Dongnae Station. For parking, use the Dongnae public parking lot at 202 Yeogobuk-ro, which is free for 1 hour. I heard there's no parking enforcement in front of the restaurant after 7 PM.

- Address: 78 Yeogo-ro 113beon-gil, A-dong 2F, Dongnae-gu, Busan
- Parking: Dongnae public parking lot, 202 Yeogobuk-ro (1 hour free)
- No parking enforcement in front of the restaurant after 7 PM
- Hours: 11:00 - 21:00
- Break time: 15:00 - 16:30
- Last order: 20:00

![Photo related to the location and parking of Sasaenghwal near Dongnae Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta-02-1nmwn-900.webp)

Sasaenghwal is on the second floor of a building near Dongnae Station, and from the outside the building looks a bit run-down, which threw me off for a second, haha.

![Exterior of the building in Dongnae that houses Sasaenghwal](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta-03-15nnm-900.webp)

![Building entrance leading to Sasaenghwal on the second floor](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta-04-18k2q-900.webp)

## What is the black-toned interior at Sasaenghwal like?

Despite the worn exterior, Sasaenghwal is decorated calmly in a black tone. The moment I opened the door, it was a total twist.

![Black-toned interior of Sasaenghwal](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta-05-1qd4s-900.webp)

![Interior decor inside Sasaenghwal](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta-06-l0es7-900.webp)

The black-toned interior caught my eye as soon as I walked in. It doesn't feel overdone, and the props are placed just right, so the whole space felt calm.

![Calmly arranged props inside Sasaenghwal](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta-07-1y753-900.webp)

There's an object made of stones and moss right in the middle, and it felt like I'd landed in some café in central Seoul, haha.

![Stone and moss object in the middle of Sasaenghwal](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta-08-27xa4-900.webp)

The tables are spaced generously, so you can talk quietly without worrying about the conversation next to you. The lighting is soft too, so food photos come out with a nice mood.

![Generous table spacing and soft lighting at Sasaenghwal](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta-09-sfqjo-900.webp)

![Black table seating at Sasaenghwal](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta-10-1egb7-900.webp)

Food on the black tables makes the colors pop, so the photos looked pretty even without any editing.

Even at lunchtime there were lots of women customers, and I saw deliveries going in and out steadily. Sasaenghwal seemed to already have a big reputation as a Dongnae pasta spot.

![Sasaenghwal during lunchtime](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta-11-7aght-m-900.webp)

## What we ordered at Sasaenghwal and what it cost

This day at Sasaenghwal we ordered chop steak (₩18,900), countryside oil pasta (₩16,900) and a grapefruit ade (₩6,000).

![Table spread of chop steak and pasta ordered at Sasaenghwal](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta-12-a61vx-900.webp)

![Table spread of the dishes ordered at Sasaenghwal](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta-13-11ts6-900.webp)

![Sasaenghwal chop steak, countryside oil pasta and grapefruit ade](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta-14-1urgs-900.webp)

## Sasaenghwal chop steak with mashed potatoes

Sasaenghwal's chop steak comes with a thick cut of skirt-style beef (부채살, flat iron) on salad greens, piled with grilled mushrooms. The chop steak came out first, and it looked pretty hefty from the start.

![Sasaenghwal skirt-style chop steak topped with grilled mushrooms](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta-15-1ywmb-900.webp)

![Sasaenghwal chop steak on salad greens](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta-16-d4tl9-900.webp)

A staff member told me it's tasty eaten together with the mashed potatoes, so I tried it that way, and the meat, mushrooms and potatoes went together oddly well.

![Chop steak eaten with mashed potatoes](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta-17-tf80y-900.webp)

The cream sauce was rich and nutty too, and I didn't stop eating until the very last bite.

![A bite of Sasaenghwal chop steak with cream sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta-18-xav0q-900.webp)

![Meat and mushrooms of the Sasaenghwal chop steak](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta-19-1kpi6-900.webp)

### How is Sasaenghwal's countryside oil pasta different from aglio e olio?

Sasaenghwal's countryside oil pasta (시골오일파스타) has pork belly, garlic, mushrooms, tomato and perilla leaves, so it tastes different from a typical aglio e olio. Maybe because it's a combination of Korean ingredients, it was a flavor I'd never had before, yet somehow familiar and easy to eat.

![Sasaenghwal countryside oil pasta with pork belly and perilla leaves](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta-20-14uaw-900.webp)

If you're deciding on a Dongnae pasta place, I think the countryside oil pasta would suit you well.

### Does grapefruit ade go well with oil pasta?

Sasaenghwal's grapefruit ade had plenty of grapefruit, and its fresh tang went well with the oil pasta. Sipping it between bites, I could enjoy the meal to the end without it feeling greasy.

![Sasaenghwal grapefruit ade with plenty of grapefruit](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta-21-kxeak-900.webp)

![Grapefruit ade served with oil pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta-22-h4z9q-900.webp)

## Is Sasaenghwal worth visiting for dinner?

Sasaenghwal also sells draft beer and highballs in the evening. I only noticed after I'd finished eating.

![Photo related to draft beer and highballs at Sasaenghwal in the evening](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta-23-12ilf-900.webp)

It seems like you could enjoy it as a brunch spot by day and a moody bar by night. I thought I should come back in the evening and try other dishes.

## Sasaenghwal pros and cons

What I liked at Sasaenghwal is that the price wasn't a burden given the atmosphere of the space. A plate of pasta runs ₩15,000 to ₩17,000, which is reasonable for two people eating.

If I had to name a downside, it's the break time (15:00 - 16:30). If you're visiting after 3 PM, check ahead.

## Who Sasaenghwal in Dongnae is best for

- People who want a quiet date in a atmospheric space
- People who want a proper pasta or Western meal in Dongnae

![Date-friendly atmosphere inside Sasaenghwal](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta/dongnae-black-interior-chop-steak-pasta-24-1ycdh-900.webp)

On the flip side, if you prefer a lively vibe, Sasaenghwal might feel a little mellow. On a day when you want a Dongnae pasta spot with atmosphere too, give Sasaenghwal a visit. This lunch was a pretty great choice, haha.

## Where it is

- Sasaenghwal (사생활)
- 78 Yeogo-ro 113beon-gil, A-dong 2F, Dongnae-gu, Busan, South Korea
- 부산광역시 동래구 여고로113번길 78 A동 2층 [주차장 : 여고북로 202]
- 35.2019349, 129.0740623
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%82%AC%EC%83%9D%ED%99%9C/@35.2019349,129.0740623,17z

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