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Writes about small Seoul restaurants she returns to, mostly around Mangwon and nearby neighborhoods. · Writes about: Restaurants

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Date-night pasta near Magok Station: shrimp oil pasta at Pasta Course

Pasta Course is a kiosk-order restaurant near Magok Station in Gangseo, Seoul, serving both pasta and tacos. After work, the writer and her husband had the seasoned meat rosé risotto, the signature seasoned shrimp oil pasta and chipotle chicken tacos with beer at Pasta Course. The pickles aren't homemade and the tacos weren't especially memorable, but the portions and atmosphere were satisfying. Verdict: Pasta Course is a solid choice for a relaxed, good-value date dinner near Magok Station.

Written Jul 24, 2026Sponsored

PlaceGangseo, SeoulRestaurants

Seoul Korean BBQ near Balsan: shiitake wasabi sauce, Chamdwaejitgan

Chamdwaejitgan Magok Branch (참돼짓간 마곡점) is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Gangseo, Seoul, a 5-minute walk from Balsan Station, run directly by a Jongno pork barbecue spot known for its queues. At Chamdwaejitgan, staff grill Jirisan black pork and Boseong nokdon pork from start to finish on a wide grill plate with separate zones for meat and for kimchi, minari and bean sprouts. Diners get shiitake wasabi sauce and unlimited ssam greens. After finishing with naengmyeon and fried rice, the writer made Chamdwaejitgan Magok a once-a-month regular spot.

Written Aug 5, 2026Sponsored

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