# Pasta restaurant near Bangi Station: carbonara and gambas at Hope So - By Yudam (https://superchart.com/en/@noon-steam-seoul/) - Written Sep 6, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Songpa, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was written after receiving a complimentary meal from the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@noon-steam-seoul/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@noon-steam-seoul/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner/index.md) ## In short Hope So is a pasta and wood-fired pizza restaurant on Wiryeseongdae-ro 18-gil, near Exit 4 of Bangi Station in Songpa, Seoul. A first-floor dinner of gorgonzola mini pizza, diavola mini pizza, carbonara, gambas pasta and a Coke came to 69,000 won, and the mini pizzas were far bigger than the name suggests while the carbonara cream sauce was thick and rich. With no front door and a wide-open room that feels like eating outdoors, Hope So suits family dinners, work dinners and dates alike. ## Good to know - **Carbonara**: 19,000 won - **Gambas pasta**: 19,000 won - **Diavola mini pizza**: 14,000 won - **Gorgonzola mini pizza**: 14,000 won - **Coca-Cola**: 3,000 won - **Total order**: 69,000 won - **Hours**: Mon–Sat 4:00 PM–1:00 AM (last order midnight) - **Closed**: Every Sunday - **2nd floor**: Open until 12:30 AM - **Parking**: Available in front of the restaurant (limited space) - **Nearest station**: Bangi Station Exit 4 - **Address**: 21 Wiryeseongdae-ro 18-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul *as written by the visitor on Sep 6, 2026* For today's post, I was craving good pasta and pizza one evening and went looking around, which led me to Hope So near my home. Since it has pasta and pizza along with a variety of other menu items, it looked like a good spot for a family meal with Haneul, so I went to check it out. I'll walk you through the dishes I actually tried, for anyone looking for a pasta and pizza spot near Bangi Station. 🍕🍝 ![Hope So's exterior in the evening in Bangi-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner-01-y6s1f-900.webp) ## Hope So's exterior and entrance menu board near Bangi Station Hope So is near Bangi Station Exit 4, at 21 Wirisungdae-ro 18-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea. The exterior has an open, airy feel rather than a cramped one, which I liked. With the soft lighting added in the evening, the atmosphere was pretty nice too. 🥰 ![Hope So's exterior lit with soft lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner-02-1weyd-900.webp) ![Hope So's open, doorless entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner-03-ttydw-900.webp) At the entrance, the pasta and pizza menu was nicely displayed, so I could browse it before even going in. ![Pizza and pasta menu displayed at Hope So's entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner-04-dpm2o-m-900.webp) ![A closer look at the entrance menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner-05-evi4q-900.webp) There was also a wide variety of beers listed, which looked good for a light drink alongside the meal. 🍺 ![Menu listing the various beers available](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner-06-1pl21-900.webp) ![Hope So's first-floor hall with high ceilings](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner-07-1nrrg-900.webp) ![Tables spaced comfortably apart at Hope So](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner-08-jojj5-900.webp) ## 1st floor or 2nd floor at Hope So — where to sit Hope So is split into a first and second floor, and a sign said the second floor is open until 12:30 AM. The first floor has high ceilings and an open layout right as you walk in, so the space felt quite spacious. The tables were placed with plenty of room, and with the soft lighting added on top, the mood was great. ✨✨ Being split across two floors in particular seemed good for gatherings or visits with several people. I went up to check out the second floor too. Right at the top of the stairs there was a little station stocked with whatever you might need. According to the sign, the second floor is usable until 12:30 AM — worth knowing if you want to keep eating or drinking late. 😊 The mood upstairs was completely different. A large tree sits under the ceiling, giving a feeling of being surrounded by nature, and with the soft lighting added, it felt warm and cozy. We ended up sitting on the first floor. Once we sat down, the basic table setting was already prepared neatly. ![Basic table setting at a first-floor table](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner-09-1fbcy-900.webp) ![Neatly arranged utensils and plates](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner-10-w43yk-900.webp) ![Interior lighting and seating at Hope So](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner-11-nj6m6-900.webp) ![Supply station next to the stairs on the second floor](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner-12-23two-900.webp) ![Second floor of Hope So with a tree under the ceiling](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner-13-w6jiq-900.webp) ![Second-floor seating with soft lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner-14-5w4ns-900.webp) ![A wide view of the dining hall](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner-15-1bv1y-900.webp) ## What we ordered and how much it cost - 🍝 Carbonara — ₩19,000 - 🍕 Diavola mini — ₩14,000 - 🍕 Gorgonzola mini — ₩14,000 - 🍝 Gambas pasta — ₩19,000 - 🥤 Coca-Cola — ₩3,000 - 💰 Total ₩69,000 ![Gorgonzola mini pizza piled with cheese](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner-16-1az84-900.webp) ## Gorgonzola mini pizza and gambas pasta The first dish out was the gorgonzola mini pizza. 🍕 It was called 'mini,' but once it arrived, it was actually pretty big — surprised me. 👀✨ There was a generous layer of cheese on the dough, and just looking at it you could sense the nutty cheese aroma. ![Gambas pasta with plenty of shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner-17-1j020-1200.webp) There was more shrimp than I expected, and vegetables like mushroom, broccoli and bok choy were mixed in at a nice amount. 🦐🥦🍄 The noodles were coated in a moist, oil-based sauce, topped with plump shrimp and a mix of ingredients — the color and presentation were pretty, and it honestly looked really appetizing. 🤤✨ ![Close-up of the oil-based gambas pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner-18-1ps5e-900.webp) ## Diavola mini pizza and carbonara Next came the diavola mini pizza and the carbonara pasta. 🍕🍝 The diavola mini pizza had plenty of cheese over a tomato sauce base, with salami scattered throughout — appetizing just to look at. 🔥 The golden-browned edges made it look even more tempting. 🤤 ![Diavola mini pizza topped with salami](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner-19-mb9zg-900.webp) ![Golden-browned edge of the diavola pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner-20-edpe4-900.webp) And then the carbonara pasta that came with it 🍝 The noodles were coated in a creamy sauce, with mushroom and bacon mixed throughout. A big piece of chicken sat in the center with arugula on top, making the plating pretty too. 🌿✨ ![Carbonara topped with chicken and arugula](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner-21-1s84g-900.webp) There was garlic visible here and there too, giving it that gambas-style fragrant flavor. 🧄🍝 As someone who loves oil-based pasta, this was my favorite dish! 😋 ## Wood-fired dough and thick cream sauce — how did it taste? Because the pizza was baked in a wood-fired oven, the edges of the dough were browned nicely, with a few slightly charred spots here and there that made it look even more appetizing. 🍕✨ The dough tasted good and mild even on its own — and the gorgonzola pizza really needs honey to be at its best! 🍯💛 The thick, rich cream sauce was heavily coated over the noodles, and tasting it, it was really deep and nutty. 🤤 The sauce was so good that Haneul ended up scraping up every last bit of leftover cream sauce. 😂💕 That's how much we enjoyed this dish. 😋 ![Carbonara noodles coated in thick cream sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner-22-1uujk-900.webp) ![A slice of wood-fired pizza lifted up](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner-23-1vgpm-900.webp) ![A full spread of pizza and pasta at Hope So](https://img.superchart.com/images/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner-24-173dd-900.webp) The diavola pizza also had a slightly spicy kick, so it wasn't greasy, and the cheese, tomato sauce and salami came together with great flavor. 😋 I also personally liked the dough — the browned edges were mild and nutty, so you could enjoy the dough itself, not just the toppings. 💕 ## Who should visit Hope So in Bangi-dong Hope So satisfied me from the space to the food. In particular, since it's a doorless, open space, eating there felt like sitting at an outdoor pojangmacha, with fresh air and a cool, pleasant feeling. 🍃✨ With pizza and pasta dishes that are easy to share with kids, it's good for a family meal, and with plenty of dishes that pair well with beer, it would also work for a work dinner or a simple date. 🍕🍝🍺 It's also easy to get to from Olympic Park, so if you want to enjoy pizza and pasta in an open, airy atmosphere after a date or a family walk, I'd recommend giving Hope So in Bangi-dong a visit. 👍✨ ## Hope So visit info - Name: Hope So (HOPE SO) - Address: 21 Wirisungdae-ro 18-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea - Hours: Mon–Sat 16:00–01:00 - Last order: 00:00 - Closed: Sundays - Parking: Available in front (limited space) - Nearest station: Bangi Station Exit 4 ※ I'd recommend double-checking the hours and parking availability before you visit. ## Where it is - Hope So (홉쏘) - 21 Wirisungdae-ro 18-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 송파구 위례성대로18길 21 홉쏘 - 37.5103221, 127.1255317 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%99%89%EC%8F%98/@37.5103221,127.1255317,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@noon-steam-seoul/hopeso-bangi-pizza-pasta-dinner/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt