# Daejeon QR-order Western restaurant: quattro mushroom gnocchi, THE MUA

- By Iseul (https://superchart.com/en/@meal-receipts/)
- Written Sep 17, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Seo-gu, Daejeon
- Sponsored: This post was written based on a sponsored visit to the restaurant.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@meal-receipts/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@meal-receipts/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette/index.md)

## In short

THE MUA is a Western restaurant in an alley in Tanbang-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon, where an owner-chef who studied in Australia serves pasta, gnocchi, steak and wine from recipes he developed himself. Ordering by table QR code brought a lobster croquette (9,900 won), house jambon cream pasta (15,900 won) and quattro mushroom gnocchi (16,900 won), and the salty jambon and the mushroom flavor of the roasted ricotta gnocchi were different enough to be worth sharing. THE MUA is a good stop when you want an atmospheric Western meal in Tanbang-dong.

## Good to know

- **Lobster croquette**: 9,900 won
- **House jambon cream pasta**: 15,900 won
- **Quattro mushroom gnocchi**: 16,900 won
- **Address**: 35 Munjeong-ro 122beon-gil, 1F Unit 101, Seo-gu, Daejeon (Tanbang-dong 899)
- **Getting there**: About 944m from Tanbang Station Exit 4
- **Hours**: Daily 11:00-21:00, break time 15:00-17:00, last order 20:20
- **Closed**: September 24-26
- **Parking**: Available and free, on both sides of the restaurant and nearby
- **Seating**: Table seats, a room with two tables at the back, baby chairs available
- **Ordering**: View the menu and order by QR code at the table

*as written by the visitor on Sep 17, 2026*

## THE MUA, a Western restaurant in Tanbang-dong, Daejeon

![Main image of THE MUA, a Western restaurant in Tanbang-dong, Daejeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette-01-bwkx2-900.webp)

I was looking for somewhere to eat lunch in Tanbang-dong and ended up at THE MUA, a Western restaurant. It's a place where you can enjoy everything from pasta to gnocchi, steak, and wine, and what caught my eye was how much of the ingredients and dishes are made in-house. The owner chef apparently studied in Australia and worked with local chefs there, and now serves a menu developed from that experience.

## How to find THE MUA in the Tanbang-dong alleys

![THE MUA entrance with black exterior and white sign](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette-02-ol7z0-900.webp)

THE MUA has a black exterior with a white THE MUA sign, so it's easy to spot once you're nearby. Cross the street from the main gate of Hanyang Apartment, walk right, then turn into the alley on your left and go straight for about a minute. Parking is available on both sides of the restaurant and in nearby spaces too, so it was fine to visit by car.

## Inside THE MUA: a calm, warmly lit dining room

![THE MUA interior with wood-toned tables and soft lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette-03-2vo20-900.webp)

Step inside and the mood is completely different from the exterior. Wood-toned tables with soft lighting give the whole space a calm, warm feel.

![Interior decor using wine bottles and glasses](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette-04-dirmj-900.webp)

Wine bottles and glasses show up as decor in a few spots, and large mirrors and posters fit in without feeling overdone.

![View of the THE MUA dining hall with mirror and posters](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette-05-osz0i-900.webp)

The spacing between tables felt comfortable too, not cramped.

![Comfortably spaced table seating at THE MUA](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette-06-1tupz-900.webp)

![The inner room at THE MUA with two tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette-07-12q9u-900.webp)

There's also a room in the back with two tables in one space, which seems good for larger groups or a slightly more private meal.

![Baby chair provided at the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette-08-1ilgo-900.webp)

Baby chairs were on hand too.

## Table setting and how QR code ordering works

![Table setting at THE MUA with basic tableware](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette-09-1pld5-900.webp)

![Water glass and tableware under table lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette-10-7qxdn-900.webp)

![Close-up of the table setting at THE MUA](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette-11-107aa-900.webp)

![Two-person table at THE MUA with the lights on](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette-12-1s5og-900.webp)

![Plates and glasses set before the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette-13-16esi-900.webp)

The basic tableware and water glasses were set neatly, and with the table lighting added the mood was pretty nice. They also brought out pickles to go alongside the meal.

![Pickles served as a side](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette-14-ktojz-900.webp)

![QR code ordering guide on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette-15-1ognt-900.webp)

You check the menu and order through the QR code on the table, which made it easy to take our time browsing.

### What we ordered at THE MUA and what it cost

- Lobster croquette ₩9,900
- House jambon cream pasta ₩15,900
- Quattro mushroom gnocchi ₩16,900

## THE MUA's signature lobster croquette, 9,900 won

![Lobster croquette served with tartar sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette-16-t0eqo-900.webp)

First out was the lobster croquette, said to be THE MUA's original signature dish. They boil the lobster themselves, pick the meat, and mix it with lobster, shrimp, nasturtium leaves, and chives to make the croquette.

The outside was fried crisp, and cutting it in half showed a fairly generous filling. Paired with tartar sauce it was soft and savory — a nice light bite before the mains arrived.

## House jambon (cured ham) cream pasta, 15,900 won

![House jambon cream pasta piled high with jambon](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette-17-1i61r-900.webp)

The house jambon cream pasta looked the part from the start, with house-made jambon (ham) piled generously on top of the pasta.

![Pasta rolled with jambon in rich cream sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette-18-1rr20-900.webp)

The base is cream made with onion, garlic, fresh cream, egg, and cheese, so overall it was smooth and rich.

Rolling the jambon in with the noodles, the salty flavor paired really well with the cream sauce. There was plenty of jambon too, enough to keep eating together with the pasta right to the end.

## Quattro mushroom gnocchi with roasted ricotta, 16,900 won

![A plate of golden-roasted quattro mushroom gnocchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette-19-k7xnp-1200.webp)

Personally, the quattro mushroom gnocchi looked the most appetizing of the three.

![Close-up of ricotta gnocchi with a browned surface](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette-20-dzz2f-900.webp)

The ricotta gnocchi is roasted until golden, with a proper color built up on the surface. The dish uses mushroom duxelles, brown enoki mushrooms, milk and cream, grana padano, and garlic oil.

![Gnocchi over mushroom duxelles sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette-21-1t7w2-900.webp)

![Mushroom gnocchi topped with brown enoki mushrooms](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette-22-awsg9-900.webp)

Load up a piece of gnocchi with plenty of sauce and you get the soft gnocchi together with a deep mushroom flavor.

![A piece of gnocchi lifted up with plenty of sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette-23-2vmdv-900.webp)

It's a different kind of savory from the cream pasta, so ordering both to share worked well.

## THE MUA hours, parking and closed days

![Image showing THE MUA's location and business hours](https://img.superchart.com/images/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette/the-mua-tanbang-mushroom-gnocchi-lobster-croquette-24-p4jug-900.webp)

- Address: 35 Munjeong-ro122beon-gil, 1F 101, Seo-gu, Daejeon, South Korea (Tanbang-dong 899)
- About 944m from Tanbang Station Exit 4
- Hours: Daily 11:00-21:00
- Break time 15:00-17:00 / Last order 20:20
- Closed September 24-26
- Parking available / free — beside the restaurant and nearby

## Is THE MUA in Tanbang-dong worth a visit?

What stuck with me was that, unlike a typical Western restaurant just serving pasta or gnocchi, THE MUA has its own signature dishes like the house-made jambon and lobster croquette. The atmosphere is calm and clean too, so it seems like a good spot not just for Tanbang-dong lunch but for a date or group gathering. With a good range of wines available, it also seems like a nice place to enjoy pasta or steak with wine in the evening. Worth a visit if you're looking for a Western restaurant with a good atmosphere, or pasta and gnocchi, in Tanbang-dong.

## Where it is

- THE MUA
- 35 Munjeong-ro122beon-gil, 1F 101, Seo-gu, Daejeon, South Korea
- 대전광역시 서구 문정로122번길 35 1층 101호
- 36.345113, 127.3930069
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/THE%20MUA/@36.345113,127.3930069,17z

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