# Seongsu date-night spot: yolk crab risotto at Seongsu Darak - By After the Queue (https://superchart.com/en/@queue-ticket/) - Written Jul 22, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seongdong, Seoul - Sponsored: This review was written after Seongsu Darak provided the meal through a store-visit campaign. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@queue-ticket/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@queue-ticket/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@queue-ticket/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date/index.md) ## In short Seongsu Darak (성수다락) is a Western-style brunch restaurant on the 2nd floor of 20 Ttukseom-ro 9-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, down an alley near Seongsu Station Exit 3. On a weekend date we ordered the spicy crab risotto, the chopped pork shoulder steak and a yuja (citron) ade. The standouts were the creamy, spicy risotto you mix with a runny egg yolk and the juicy pork served with wasabi and whole-grain mustard. Seongsu Darak has no parking, but with a Naver reservation it makes an easy Western-food date in Seongsu-dong. ## Good to know - **Address**: 2F, 20 Ttukseom-ro 9-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (walk from Seongsu Station Exit 3) - **Hours**: Daily 11:30–21:15, last order 20:30 - **Break time**: No break time on weekends and public holidays - **What we ordered**: Spicy crab risotto, chopped pork shoulder steak, yuja (citron) ade - **Reservations**: Bookable on Naver; expect a wait on weekends and at peak times - **Review event**: Free drink for a Naver receipt review or a Google Maps review - **Amenities**: Groups welcome; takeout and delivery available - **Parking**: None; use a nearby public car park - **Seating**: Split across the 2nd and 3rd floors *as written by the visitor on Jul 22, 2026* ![First photo of Seongsu Darak, a Western restaurant for a Seongsu date](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date-01-1pbso-900.webp) Seongsu Darak (성수다락) is a Western restaurant famous as a brunch spot in Seongsu. There are so many pretty brunch cafés and date spots in Seongsu these days, right? It had been a while, and with the weekend here I wanted tasty Western food in a nice atmosphere, so I headed to Seongsu Darak. ![Visiting Seongsu Darak, a popular Seongsu brunch spot](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date-02-hz6gl-1200.webp) ![Seongsu Darak restaurant on a weekend visit](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date-03-78hht-900.webp) You can find Seongsu Darak while strolling the back alleys of Seongsu, and it already has a reputation as a date spot worth queuing for. ![Seongsu Darak tucked into a Seongsu alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date-04-1tft6-900.webp) ![Around the Seongsu Darak building in a Seongsu alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date-05-1w1nh-900.webp) ![Exterior of Seongsu Darak, a Seongsu restaurant worth queuing for](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date-06-123e6-900.webp) ## How to find Seongsu Darak and its picture-frame door handle Come out of Seongsu Station Exit 3 and walk slowly, and you'll find Seongsu Darak inside an alley. The unusual design caught my eye as soon as I arrived: you have to pull a picture-frame-shaped handle to open the door. ![Seongsu Darak entrance opened by pulling a picture-frame handle](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date-07-f8dqt-900.webp) It feels a bit like stepping into a secret room, so lots of people were taking photos right at the entrance. The first impression is memorable, so it's a little bit of fun whether you come with a partner or friends. ![Seongsu Darak entrance where many guests take photos](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date-08-10f4c-900.webp) ## Is there a wait at Seongsu Darak? Booking and review event tips Seongsu Darak tends to have a wait on weekends and at peak times, so if you're planning a visit, I recommend booking through Naver. There's also an on-site review event: leave a Naver receipt review or a Google Maps review and you get a free drink, so it's worth doing. ![Seongsu Darak restaurant, shown with waiting tips](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date-09-1w030-900.webp) ![Dining space at Seongsu Darak](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date-10-16r1w-900.webp) ![Inner area of Seongsu Darak](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date-11-nlnyc-900.webp) ## What is the atmosphere like inside Seongsu Darak? Climb the stairs and step inside, and a warm space split over the 2nd and 3rd floors opens up. White curtains and soft lighting work together to give it a cozy, neat feel overall. ![Seongsu Darak interior with white curtains and soft lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date-12-ozv8q-900.webp) ![White-toned 2nd-floor space at Seongsu Darak](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date-13-1wg5a-900.webp) Antique furniture and pretty tableware dotted around add a classic touch, and the view of the Seongsu alleys through the big windows was lovely. ![Seongsu Darak interior with antique furniture and big windows](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date-14-1h1d7-900.webp) ## How does Seongsu Darak's spicy crab risotto with egg yolk taste? At Seongsu Darak we ordered the chopped pork shoulder steak, the spicy crab risotto and a yuja ade (citron drink). For the risotto, you pop the fresh egg yolk sitting in the middle and mix it through. ![Seongsu Darak spicy crab risotto topped with an egg yolk](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date-15-w9zdt-900.webp) ![Spicy crab risotto and the other dishes ordered at Seongsu Darak](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date-16-1eoj4-900.webp) ![Spicy crab risotto with the yolk being mixed in](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date-17-17kqj-900.webp) The richness of the yolk blended with the spicy, creamy sauce for an addictive savory depth. ![Spicy risotto with whole crab leg meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date-18-li40r-900.webp) The whole crab legs came apart easily, and the mild crab meat with the spicy rice was such a joy in the mouth. With the crab in whole pieces, the risotto had even more flavor. ## Seongsu Darak's chopped pork shoulder steak with wasabi and whole-grain mustard The chopped pork shoulder steak came as thick-cut pieces, tenderly grilled and glossy. It had none of the dryness pork shoulder can have, and juices burst out with every bite. Topping it with wasabi or whole-grain mustard made the flavor even deeper. ![Thick-grilled chopped pork shoulder steak at Seongsu Darak](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date-19-50l3s-900.webp) ![Chopped pork shoulder steak with wasabi and mustard](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date-20-b36xj-900.webp) The smooth mashed potatoes and garnish vegetables served alongside went neatly with the richness of the meat. The pork was so tender and cut small enough to eat in one bite, so I think women will find it easy to eat too. ![Pork shoulder steak with mashed potatoes and garnish](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date-21-ncqo2-900.webp) ![Bite-sized pieces of pork shoulder steak at Seongsu Darak](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date-22-1mkce-900.webp) ## Seongsu Darak verdict: is it a good Seongsu date restaurant? Overall, the dishes look great and the flavors are well balanced, so I could see why Seongsu Darak is steadily loved as a Seongsu brunch spot. ![Finishing the meal at Seongsu Darak, a Seongsu brunch spot](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date-23-1jlcp-900.webp) ![Seongsu Darak, a Western restaurant for a Seongsu date](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date-24-1ohsl-m-900.webp) If I had to name drawbacks, there's no parking, and as a popular place it can have a wait at peak times. Still, if you book ahead you can enjoy it quite smoothly. If you want a charming date or reliably tasty Western food in Seongsu, I'd really recommend Seongsu Darak. ### Seongsu Darak hours, address and parking - Address: 20 Ttukseom-ro 9-gil, 2F, Seongdong-gu, Seoul - Hours: daily 11:30–21:15 (last order 20:30, no break time on weekends and public holidays) - Facilities: groups welcome, takeout and delivery available, Naver reservation available - Parking: not available; nearby public car park recommended ## Where it is - Seongsu Darak (성수다락) - 20 Ttukseom-ro 9-gil, 2F, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 성동구 뚝섬로9길 20 2층 - 37.5398955, 127.0562588 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%84%B1%EC%88%98%EB%8B%A4%EB%9D%BD/@37.5398955,127.0562588,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@queue-ticket/seongsu-darak-crab-risotto-pork-steak-date/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt