Dunsan-dong, Daejeon pasta restaurant with sunlit window seats: Plate

I visited Plate Dunsan Branch, a lovely Western-style restaurant in Dunsan-dong, Daejeon :) The window view was so pretty that I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a date or blind date spot! If you want a place with great atmosphere in Dunsan-dong, I highly recommend it haha

Getting to Plate Dunsan Branch: the 2nd-floor elevator and entrance

Plate Dunsan Branch is on the 2nd floor of a building on Dunsan-ro 31beon-gil in Seo-gu, Daejeon, and you can go up by elevator.

You can spot the Plate sign from far away! Go into the building and head up to the 2nd floor. There's an elevator, which made it even easier haha

The mood was lovely from the entrance. Right when you step out of the elevator, the simple sign and stylish interior catch your eye. It was my first time there and the atmosphere was so good that I was already excited 🥹

Window seats at Plate Dunsan Branch: how is the daytime light?

The restaurant has a white-toned interior and big floor-to-ceiling windows, so the window-seat light is especially pretty if you visit during the day. If the sun gets too strong, the staff will lower the blinds for you.

The inside was bigger than I expected, and the white tones with soft lighting gave it a really clean feel. The window seats were especially great! 🥹 Sunlight pours in through the large windows, and the daylight is gorgeous. It felt perfect for eating while looking at the view outside. If too much sun comes in, the staff will lower the blinds for you!

High chairs available, so families can visit too

Plate Dunsan Branch also has high chairs, which is nice for families. I haven't seen many Western restaurants with them, so what a thoughtful touch.. 👍

A spacious hall with well-spaced tables, good for conversation

There's a seating area to the left of the entrance too :) The tables are spaced comfortably so it never felt cramped, and the overall quiet mood was good for talking. It looked fine for a date and also for a relaxed meal with friends.

It's much bigger inside than I expected, with lots of tables, so it was quiet and relaxing to eat here!!

They set the table for us, and since it was a window seat, even casual shots looked pretty..

Set menus and noodle choices at Plate Dunsan Branch

The staff explained that the pasta set (pasta, salad, soup, bread) saves about 20% compared with à la carte, and the steak set about 15%. You can pick your pasta noodle yourself by number on the menu.

• Pasta set: pasta + salad + soup + bread; they explained it's about 20% cheaper than à la carte :)
• Steak set: pasta + skirt steak or pork ribs + salad + bread + 2 soups! It's about 15% cheaper than à la carte, so keep that in mind!

I loved that you can choose the noodle yourself. Each one has a description, so just write down the number of the noodle you want! If you don't choose, they'll use whichever noodle suits the pasta.

Bread, soup and salad come out first with the set

I ordered the pasta set, so the bread, soup and salad came out first. The bread arrived warm, slightly crispy outside and soft inside, and the soup was sweet and mild, so I kept going back for more; it's an easy starter. The salad was good too :)

How do the classic meatball bolognese and steak cream ragu taste?

Classic meatball bolognese (set), regular spaghetti noodles

The main pasta passed the look test right away. The sauce coated the noodles well and the meat topping was generous, so the quality was better than I expected. The noodles were cooked just right and I enjoyed it :) I switched to the regular spaghetti noodle! It pairs well and tasted great haha

Steak cream ragu, squid ink spaghetti noodles

I switched the cream pasta to squid ink spaghetti noodles! They were really chewy and springy, and delicious :) I liked that there was steak on top too! *You can also choose risotto, so keep that in mind.

Is Plate Dunsan Branch worth going back to?

The food was satisfying overall, but personally the atmosphere is what I remember most. There are lots of photogenic spots, and the window seats are especially full of mood, a real atmosphere gem. The staff were kind too, and since it's fresh pasta, the noodles are really good! Great mood, tasty food, friendly service, no reason not to go..! If you're looking for a great pasta place in Dunsan-dong, I highly recommend Plate‼️