Mapo pasta restaurant birthday meal: Hôtel de Couture

Hôtel de Couture information

No days off Hours: 11:00–20:00 Last order: 19:00

It is on the 1.5th floor of Unit 101, 7 Donggyo-ro 46-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, 567 m from Exit 3 of Hongik Univ. Station.

An interior made for a Yeonnam-dong date

The orange-toned wallpaper, warm lighting, and wood interior came together so nicely, making this a Western restaurant with a wonderful atmosphere. It is such a pretty restaurant that I would recommend to anyone looking for a good date spot in Hongdae or Yeonnam-dong. I came with a close friend, but every other table seemed to be a couple, haha. That is how lovely the atmosphere was.

There was a wide range of dishes, including pasta, risotto, steak, salads, and French toast. Most of all, the prices were quite reasonable, so even a college student like me could enjoy it without feeling the pinch. It is one of those great Hongdae pasta spots.

• Honey Bacon Rosé Pasta (₩18,000)
• Burrata Seasonal Fruit Salad (₩19,000)
• Honey Jambon French Toast (₩14,000)

Should you definitely order the burrata seasonal fruit salad?

I was honestly debating whether to order a salad, but the look and taste of this one made it an absolute must-order.

Pull apart that burrata cheese and eat it with the vegetables—it is so nutty and seriously delicious 🥹

It is also great for helping prevent a blood-sugar spike, and having bites of salad between the pasta and French toast felt really refreshing 👍

This was not just a salad with burrata and lettuce plopped on top—it had granola, raisins, cherry tomatoes, and even figs, so it was truly delicious… 😭 The figs were really sweet. Anyway, it was good enough to just keep scooping up on its own.

It was plated beautifully on pretty tableware, so I wanted to take photos before even eating it!! Haha

Sweet and moist honey jambon French toast

First, this French toast… As someone who loves bread and French toast, I can give an objective taste review, you know? It was genuinely sweet and moist French toast…… ㅠㅠ If I had not had plans afterward, I would have immediately ordered an iced Americano to have with it.

The outside had also been nicely torched, creating a crisp coating. You could hear that crunchy sound as you cut into it—this is the real deal 👏👏

You can see how moist the inside is even in the photo, right? It was French toast with a crisp outside and soft inside through and through…

It was not simply toast topped with syrup or honey; it came with a rich cream sauce and jambon beurre, so there were lots of different flavors to enjoy.

Rich and thick honey bacon rosé pasta

The honey bacon rosé pasta was the definition of sweet-and-salty pasta. Thick-cut bacon was thoroughly coated in natural honey, and it went so well with the rich rosé sauce.

It was so thick and rich that the flavor filled my whole mouth 🥹🥹

And it was not very spicy, but there was a little kick now and then!! That flavor actually reset the palate, making it a pasta I could keep eating without getting tired of it.

Add some tangy pickles and you have a delicious complete meal 🫶🏻🫶🏻 Hôtel de Couture was a Hongdae pasta spot with both great atmosphere and great food :)