# Two-friend lunch with halibut carpaccio near Magok Naru: Romaok Magok - By Noeul (https://superchart.com/en/@rainy-cafe-hours/) - Written Sep 8, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangseo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@rainy-cafe-hours/romaok-magok-lunch-carpaccio-abalone/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@rainy-cafe-hours/romaok-magok-lunch-carpaccio-abalone/index.md) ## In short Romaok Magok is an Italian restaurant on the 3rd floor of LG Arts Center Seoul in Gangseo, Seoul. Catching up with an old senior over lunch, the writer ordered abalone gyeu pasta, eclipse squid ink risotto, and kelp-aged halibut carpaccio, starting off strong with the pre-meal bread. With a Colosseum-inspired interior and rooftop views, it's a relaxed spot for a two-friend lunch, a blind date, or an anniversary dinner. ## Good to know - **Location**: Romaok, 3F LG Arts Center Seoul, 136 Magok-jungang-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul - **Transit**: 3-minute walk from Magok Naru Station (AREX) Exit 4, underground connection - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–21:30 - **Break time**: 15:00–17:00 - **Last order**: 14:00, 20:30 - **Parking**: 2 hours free at LG Arts Center parking lot - **Abalone gyeu pasta**: ₩26,000 - **Eclipse squid ink risotto**: ₩25,000 - **Kelp-aged halibut carpaccio**: ₩18,000 *as written by the visitor on Sep 8, 2026* Today I met up with my senior Jeon for lunch after a long time, and we went to Romaok Magok. I was looking for an Italian restaurant close to Magok Naru Station with good access, and Romaok is located inside LG Arts Center, so it seemed perfect for a meal before or after a show. The atmosphere was also great for two women dining together — a good Magok Naru restaurant for a relaxed catch-up over food. ![View of the Romaok Magok storefront on the 3rd floor of LG Arts Center](https://img.superchart.com/images/romaok-magok-lunch-carpaccio-abalone/romaok-magok-lunch-carpaccio-abalone-01-jadxl-900.webp) ## Romaok Magok location and hours - 🍚 Name: Romaok Magok - 📍 Location: Romaok, 3F LG Arts Center Seoul, 136 Magok-jungang-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul - 3-minute walk from Magok Naru Station (AREX) Exit 4 - ⏰ Hours — Daily 11:00–21:30 - ✔️ Break time 15:00–17:00 - ✔️ Last order 14:00, 20:30 - 🚘 2 hours free parking at LG Arts Center lot ![Vertical shot of the Romaok Magok entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/romaok-magok-lunch-carpaccio-abalone/romaok-magok-lunch-carpaccio-abalone-02-1jln9-900.webp) ## How to get there from Magok Naru Station ![Passage connecting Magok Naru Station to LG Arts Center](https://img.superchart.com/images/romaok-magok-lunch-carpaccio-abalone/romaok-magok-lunch-carpaccio-abalone-03-p4w33-900.webp) The nice thing is you can walk straight from the subway to LG Arts Center! ![Underground passage toward Exit 4 of Magok Naru Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/romaok-magok-lunch-carpaccio-abalone/romaok-magok-lunch-carpaccio-abalone-04-165lr-900.webp) Heading toward Exit 4 from Magok Naru Station, it's connected underground to the arts center, ![Interior of the underground connecting section at LG Arts Center](https://img.superchart.com/images/romaok-magok-lunch-carpaccio-abalone/romaok-magok-lunch-carpaccio-abalone-05-sk6ui-900.webp) ![LG Arts Center signboard showing the way to Romaok](https://img.superchart.com/images/romaok-magok-lunch-carpaccio-abalone/romaok-magok-lunch-carpaccio-abalone-06-88lf5-900.webp) and you'll spot a signboard. It's located on the 3rd floor of the arts center〰️ ## A Colosseum-inspired interior ![Interior atmosphere of Romaok Magok](https://img.superchart.com/images/romaok-magok-lunch-carpaccio-abalone/romaok-magok-lunch-carpaccio-abalone-07-zi0oe-900.webp) The first thing that caught my eye when I walked in was the unique atmosphere of the space. Romaok is an Italian restaurant created by a chef who trained at Madonnina del Pescatore, a Michelin two-star restaurant in Italy, apparently. ![Romaok interior reimagined as the Colosseum](https://img.superchart.com/images/romaok-magok-lunch-carpaccio-abalone/romaok-magok-lunch-carpaccio-abalone-08-yycje-900.webp) Maybe that's why, but with the Colosseum-inspired interior, it felt like being in a European plaza. Very different from a typical Italian restaurant. The space was also spacious and comfortable, making for a relaxed meal. ![Sunlit seating at Romaok Magok with rooftop view](https://img.superchart.com/images/romaok-magok-lunch-carpaccio-abalone/romaok-magok-lunch-carpaccio-abalone-09-18qbp-900.webp) With the rooftop view, this LG Arts Center restaurant seems great for a date or an anniversary..🤍 There's also a spot where you can feel the sunlight, so at lunch it's a relaxed brunch vibe, and in the evening it's perfect for a meal with wine. ![Table setting and window seat at Romaok Magok](https://img.superchart.com/images/romaok-magok-lunch-carpaccio-abalone/romaok-magok-lunch-carpaccio-abalone-10-1xz6n-1200.webp) ## What we ordered and the salt-level option - Abalone gyeu pasta (₩26,000) - Eclipse squid ink risotto (₩25,000) - Kelp-aged halibut carpaccio (₩18,000) ![Romaok Magok menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/romaok-magok-lunch-carpaccio-abalone/romaok-magok-lunch-carpaccio-abalone-11-1hs8t-900.webp) I was surprised there was a salt-level option when ordering. The food tends to run on the salty side, so anyone who prefers milder flavors should adjust it. ![Table set up after ordering at Romaok Magok](https://img.superchart.com/images/romaok-magok-lunch-carpaccio-abalone/romaok-magok-lunch-carpaccio-abalone-12-atr2h-900.webp) The menu is rooted in traditional Italian cooking but also features dishes that incorporate Korean ingredients, so it was hard to decide what to order — but we both went with the signature dishes〰️ Each dish that arrived was plated cleanly and thoughtfully, making it great for photos too. For two women dining, two main dishes are plenty. ![Pre-meal bread served with olive oil at Romaok](https://img.superchart.com/images/romaok-magok-lunch-carpaccio-abalone/romaok-magok-lunch-carpaccio-abalone-13-3vyf0-900.webp) ### Pre-meal bread We started with the pre-meal bread! Bread like this is usually dry, but this was completely soft, moist, and genuinely delicious. You can dip it all in the olive oil, but I'd recommend saving a bit to eat with the salad or pasta‼️ ![Plating of kelp-aged halibut carpaccio](https://img.superchart.com/images/romaok-magok-lunch-carpaccio-abalone/romaok-magok-lunch-carpaccio-abalone-14-1r795-900.webp) ![Close-up of halibut carpaccio topped with caviar](https://img.superchart.com/images/romaok-magok-lunch-carpaccio-abalone/romaok-magok-lunch-carpaccio-abalone-15-9ejps-900.webp) ### Kelp-aged halibut carpaccio The halibut carpaccio passed the visual test right away. Being kelp-aged halibut, it was nicely salty, and paired with fruit and caviar it felt like a truly upscale dish. ![A plate of abalone gyeu pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/romaok-magok-lunch-carpaccio-abalone/romaok-magok-lunch-carpaccio-abalone-16-kt3t0-900.webp) ### Abalone gyeu pasta After thoroughly enjoying the appetizers, we started the real meal. In abalone gyeu pasta, 'gyeu' is a Jeju dialect word for innards, apparently. I had no idea and was thinking, is it crab and uni or something? The staff told us to mix it well with the sauce, so here's my senior stirring it up. It was a pasta with a strong nutty flavor, and felt like it was made by finely blending abalone porridge. ![Abalone gyeu pasta mixed with sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/romaok-magok-lunch-carpaccio-abalone/romaok-magok-lunch-carpaccio-abalone-17-qgqly-900.webp) And above all, the cooked abalone on top was chewy and delicious. ![Cooked abalone on top of the pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/romaok-magok-lunch-carpaccio-abalone/romaok-magok-lunch-carpaccio-abalone-18-12b7w-900.webp) ### Eclipse squid ink risotto The eclipse squid ink risotto had a striking look. I can say for certain it's the blackest squid ink dish I've ever eaten. If this is for a blind date, you might want to order something else. After eating it, my lips turned slightly purple... ![Jet-black eclipse squid ink risotto](https://img.superchart.com/images/romaok-magok-lunch-carpaccio-abalone/romaok-magok-lunch-carpaccio-abalone-19-mn0kg-900.webp) Still, once I took a spoonful, I liked the thick texture and the combination of squid ink and seafood. This dish was a bit on the salty side, so I thought it would've been good to order it with a lighter salt setting. We visited for lunch so it was just a meal, but I imagine pairing it with wine would've made for a refreshing finish — a solid Magok Naru restaurant. ![Table at Romaok Magok after finishing the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/romaok-magok-lunch-carpaccio-abalone/romaok-magok-lunch-carpaccio-abalone-20-rcxru-900.webp) ## Who would I recommend this to This restaurant has even received a Blue Ribbon, so you can trust both the taste and the atmosphere. - ✔️ Close to Magok Naru Station with good access - ✔️ Located on the 3rd floor of LG Arts Center, so it's recommended for anyone looking for a meal before or after a show! Especially if you're looking for a restaurant near Seoul Botanic Park, this is worth a visit. If you want to enjoy Italian food on a special occasion like a date or anniversary, I'd recommend having a relaxed meal at Romaok Magok. ## Where it is - Romaok Magok (로마옥 마곡) - 136 Magok-jungang-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (3F, LG Arts Center Seoul) - 서울특별시 강서구 마곡중앙로 136 LG아트센터서울 3층 로마옥 - 37.5648409, 126.8292275 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A1%9C%EB%A7%88%EC%98%A5%20%EB%A7%88%EA%B3%A1/@37.5648409,126.8292275,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@rainy-cafe-hours/romaok-magok-lunch-carpaccio-abalone/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt