# Yeonnam-dong basil pesto and shakshuka at Pastiar, Seoul restaurant - By Heeju (https://superchart.com/en/@quiet-chopstick-pair/) - Written Sep 13, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@quiet-chopstick-pair/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@quiet-chopstick-pair/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir/index.md) ## In short Pastiar is a homemade-style Italian restaurant in Mapo, Seoul, serving pasta, rice bowls, and shakshuka. We ordered shakshuka, grilled pork-neck cube steak rice bowl, and basil pesto pasta by the window, and the fresh basil aroma and tender pork stood out. Verdict: a cozy choice for dates, solo lunches, or a relaxed meal with friends. ## Good to know - **Address**: 2F, 3 Donggyo-ro 38an-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - **Hours**: Monday–Sunday 10:00–22:00 - **Last order**: 21:30 - **Regular closure**: Monday - **Parking**: Not available - **Pets**: Not allowed - **Hongik University Station**: 11-minute walk from Exit 2 - **Cube steak rice bowl**: ₩16,000 - **Basil pesto**: ₩17,000 - **Shakshuka**: ₩18,000 - **Receipt review**: One Americano complimentary *as written by the visitor on Sep 13, 2026* I visited Pastiar, a great pasta spot in Yeonnam-dong! My friend and I found this newly opened restaurant while searching for a nice place with a good atmosphere in Yeonnam-dong. ![Pastiar signature photo in Yeonnam-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir-01-1f56g-1200.webp) ## Pastiar location and visit information Pastiar is a newly opened Yeonnam pasta spot where everything is made in a homemade style, so you can taste the freshness of the ingredients. I heard it is a Western dining brand that combines English and French, carrying on the sensibility of PASTA, TEA, SAVIOR1983. It is an 11-minute walk from Exit 2 of Hongik University Station. From Yeontral Park, go into the alley opposite Randy’s Donuts and it is easy to find. The area is busy with restaurants, but the sign stands out, so it was easy to spot. ![Alley leading to Pastiar](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir-02-1dtjh-900.webp) ![Pastiar restaurant sign](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir-03-10978-900.webp) I went up to the second floor of the Suragan building. ![Second-floor entrance of the Suragan building](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir-04-1yiij-900.webp) ![Pastiar entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir-05-1tgk8-900.webp) ![Pastiar interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir-06-11njr-900.webp) ![Pastiar interior with an Italian resort feel](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir-07-g0ywx-900.webp) ## A window seat that feels like an Italian resort The interior was neat and comfortable, decorated to feel like an Italian resort. 🍋 It made me think of Amalfi! Since it opens early in the morning, we were the first guests. ![Pastiar interior in the morning](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir-08-a7g2f-900.webp) The weather had turned cool, so we sat by the window. ![Window seat at Pastiar](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir-09-1qav5-656.webp) ## Pastiar signature dishes - The signature dishes are sous-vide steak and an aged salmon plate. - The popular ragù pasta is simmered in-house with care for more than three hours every day. It is said to have a deep, rich flavor without any gamey meat smell, plus a subtle herb aroma. - The bulgogi cream pasta is a signature dish of Seoul-style bulgogi stir-fried with a rich cream sauce, said to bring Korean sensibility and classic Italian cooking together. - Dinner options include cheese potato pancake, tomato-cheese buldak, gambas al ajillo, and hangover pasta. ![Pastiar signature menu guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir-10-1cru3-652.webp) ![Pastiar dinner menu guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir-11-11wo5-658.webp) There are weekday lunch special discounts, too. ![Weekday lunch special discount menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir-12-4djij-900.webp) Write a receipt review and you get one complimentary Americano. Cube steak rice bowl ₩16,000, basil pesto ₩17,000, shakshuka ₩18,000. ![Price guide for the ordered dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir-13-1k3vd-900.webp) ## A meal with both rice and pasta We ordered a good mix of rice and pasta dishes! ![A full table of dishes ordered at Pastiar](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir-14-4wzrk-900.webp) ### Shakshuka made for baguette This is shakshuka, which many people know as eggs in hell. ![Tomato sauce shakshuka](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir-15-16c9g-900.webp) It has pepperoni and eggs in tomato sauce. ![Shakshuka with pepperoni and egg](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir-16-k07yc-900.webp) It had just come out, so the cheese stretched beautifully. ![Cheese stretching from shakshuka](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir-17-1vj5j-900.webp) Shakshuka has to be piled onto baguette, right? ❤️ It was a lovely starter. ![Shakshuka served with baguette](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir-18-1qgkm-900.webp) ![Shakshuka starter arrangement](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir-19-8e40q-900.webp) ### Fire-grilled pork-neck cube steak rice bowl This is a rice bowl topped with fire-grilled pork neck. ![Fire-grilled pork-neck cube steak rice bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir-20-135fc-900.webp) I mixed in the raw onion and vegetables, then tried it with the wasabi served alongside. ![Rice bowl with wasabi and vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir-21-1b3vj-900.webp) It had a pleasing smoky char, and the pork neck was incredibly tender. ![Pork neck on the fire-grilled rice bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir-22-i6xk6-900.webp) ### Fragrant fresh-basil oil pasta This is an oil pasta with pesto made from fresh basil. ![Fresh basil pesto oil pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir-23-1ctv8-900.webp) Oil pasta bursting with the fresh, fragrant aroma of basil is delicious every time. The pasta was cooked to an easy-to-eat texture and went down so smoothly. We usually order about three dishes between the two of us, and this combination worked so well. ## From dates to solo meals There are lots of great pasta places in Yeonnam-dong, but I recommend Pastiar if you want that fresh, homemade taste! The space is cozy with a lovely atmosphere, making it easy to talk on a date or blind date, and it would also be nice to go with a group and order a variety of delicious dishes. I even saw people dining alone at lunch. If you are always on the hunt for good Yeonnam-dong restaurants, remember Pastiar. ## Where it is - Pastiar (파스티아르) - 2F, 3 Donggyo-ro 38an-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 동교로38안길 3 2층 - 37.5619782, 126.9246538 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%8C%8C%EC%8A%A4%ED%8B%B0%EC%95%84%EB%A5%B4/@37.5619782,126.9246538,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@quiet-chopstick-pair/yeonnam-basil-shakshuka-pasteoir/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt