Pasta restaurant in Hongdae, Seoul: salmon steak gnocchi at Omil

I wanted to enjoy good pasta and brunch in Hongdae, so I visited Omil Hongdae 🍽️ There were so many menu items that I spent a while deciding what to order, and the cute rubber duck omurice and salmon steak gnocchi caught my eye.

Especially the little duck toy sitting on top of the omurice was so cute I fell for it the moment I saw it, haha. Let me introduce Omil Hongdae, a Hongdae pasta spot that's just as charming in looks as it is in taste.

Where is Omil Hongdae and what kind of place is it?

Omil Hongdae is a pasta and brunch restaurant located on the 2nd floor of 178-8 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul.

Omil Hongdae is a great spot to enjoy pasta and brunch in Hongdae. With a fairly large menu covering various pastas, risottos, steaks and omurice, it's easy to find something to suit your taste.

What is the rubber duck omurice like?

Omil Hongdae's rubber duck omurice is 16,900 won. The first dish I want to introduce is the rubber duck omurice.

There's an adorable duck toy sitting on top of the plate, and my eyes went straight to it the moment the food arrived. It's as cute as its name suggests, great for photos, and just looking at it puts you in a good mood.

The omurice (rice omelette) comes with soft egg, making it a hearty dish to eat. If you're looking for brunch with a special look in Hongdae, the rubber duck omurice is worth considering.

How was the salmon steak gnocchi?

Omil Hongdae's salmon steak gnocchi is 18,900 won. Of the dishes I had this time, the one that stayed with me the most was the salmon steak gnocchi.

The salmon steak was seared crispy on the outside with a nice texture, and juicy and delicious on the inside. The sauce that came with it was really the star. It had a nutty, almost cream-sauce-like richness paired with a tangy note, so it wasn't heavy at all and kept me reaching for more.

The combination of salmon and sauce worked better than I expected, and it was satisfying — a dish worth trying at least once if you like salmon.

Omil Hongdae pasta and risotto menu and prices

Omil Hongdae has a wide variety of pastas, so it's easy to pick according to your taste. The gochujang butter pasta is 17,900 won, a dish with an added Korean touch, and the spicy seafood oil pasta is 16,900 won.

The spicy chuck flap risotto is 16,900 won, and the bacon cream pasta is 17,900 won — options range from spicy to rich and creamy. The spicy pollack roe oil pasta is also 17,900 won, a good choice if you enjoy seafood or pollack roe.

What brunch and side dishes does Omil Hongdae have?

Besides pasta, the Omil soba maki (buckwheat gimbap roll) is 12,900 won, and the sizzling cheese katsu on an iron plate is 19,900 won. The Omil steak is 35,900 won, and the whole corn fritter is 11,900 won — plenty of variety among the side dishes too.

It seems like a good place to visit with several people and order pasta, steak, and side dishes to share.

Is Omil Hongdae good for a date or a meal with friends?

Omil Hongdae has a diverse menu covering not just pasta but omurice, risotto and steak, making it a good place to enjoy a proper meal along with brunch.

The rubber duck omurice in particular left an impression with its cute look, and the salmon steak gnocchi stood out for its nutty yet tangy sauce. Prices vary across the menu too, so it's fun to compare and choose.

If you're looking for a good pasta or brunch spot in Hongdae, try visiting Omil Hongdae. With cute dishes and delicious food together, it's a place that suits both dates and meals with friends.