# Hapjeong Italian restaurant with lemon calamari pasta: Riike - By Dogeom (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-banchan-desk/) - Written Sep 13, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after a complimentary visit to Riike. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-banchan-desk/hapjeong-italian-seaweed-vongole-reek/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-banchan-desk/hapjeong-italian-seaweed-vongole-reek/index.md) ## In short Riike is a one-chef Italian restaurant near Hapjeong Station in Mapo, Seoul. We ordered the bread spread (7,000 won), gamtae (sea lettuce) vongole pasta (17,000 won) and lemon calamari pasta (18,000 won) in a calm 16-seat room with wide spacing between tables, and every dish tasted clean and bright. If you want atmosphere plus pasta with real character on a Hapjeong date, Riike is worth booking. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Tue–Sun 11:30–22:00, break 15:00–17:00 - **Closed**: Mondays - **Seats**: About 16 - **Parking**: No on-site parking; nearby Delight Square Parking Lot 1 - **Gamtae vongole pasta**: 17,000 won - **Classic lasagna**: 18,000 won - **Bread spread**: 7,000 won - **Jambon Caesar salad**: 12,000 won - **Salmon chamnamul (wild herb) salad**: 14,000 won - **White ragu pasta**: 19,000 won - **Lemon calamari pasta**: 18,000 won - **Myeongnan (pollock roe) cream risotto**: 17,000 won - **Wine by the glass**: 8,000 won - **Price reference**: ₩18,000 ≈ $13.5 · ₩17,000 ≈ $12.5 · ₩8,000 ≈ $5.9 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Sep 13, 2026* I was looking for a nice-atmosphere restaurant near Hapjeong Station and ended up at Riike. It's close to the station but tucked in a bit, so it never feels crowded — a great spot for a date. They serve a range of Italian dishes like pasta, risotto, and lasagna, making it a place where you can eat with real atmosphere. ![Riike Italian restaurant in Hapjeong, main image](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-italian-seaweed-vongole-reek/hapjeong-italian-seaweed-vongole-reek-01-y2966-1200.webp) ![Riike Italian restaurant in Hapjeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-italian-seaweed-vongole-reek/hapjeong-italian-seaweed-vongole-reek-02-uaqx3-650.webp) ## How to find Riike from Hapjeong Station ![Exterior of Riike near Hapjeong Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-italian-seaweed-vongole-reek/hapjeong-italian-seaweed-vongole-reek-03-m61u6-627.webp) About a 5-minute walk from Hapjeong Station, Riike has that hidden-gem feel. Being close to the station, it's easy to access. ## Inside Riike: 16 seats and wide table spacing ![Riike's cozy dining space](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-italian-seaweed-vongole-reek/hapjeong-italian-seaweed-vongole-reek-04-od1gj-650.webp) It's a cozy restaurant with about 16 seats! Since there aren't too many tables and the spacing between them is generous, you can eat in a relaxed, calm atmosphere overall. ![Riike interior table area](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-italian-seaweed-vongole-reek/hapjeong-italian-seaweed-vongole-reek-05-eh9kb-650.webp) ![Riike's calm interior atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-italian-seaweed-vongole-reek/hapjeong-italian-seaweed-vongole-reek-06-1fw58-650.webp) ![Riike's generous table spacing](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-italian-seaweed-vongole-reek/hapjeong-italian-seaweed-vongole-reek-07-1ms4u-650.webp) A warm yet clean atmosphere, perfect for a Hapjeong date course! A space that's great for quiet, cozy conversation. ![Riike's date-friendly dining space](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-italian-seaweed-vongole-reek/hapjeong-italian-seaweed-vongole-reek-08-hjaz0-650.webp) It's a one-chef Italian restaurant with an open kitchen, which made it feel trustworthy — recommended! ![Riike's open kitchen and interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-italian-seaweed-vongole-reek/hapjeong-italian-seaweed-vongole-reek-09-1v778-650.webp) Overall it felt clean and neat! There were even blankets. ## Riike's menu and what we ordered ![Riike's pasta menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-italian-seaweed-vongole-reek/hapjeong-italian-seaweed-vongole-reek-10-j2w9m-650.webp) ![Riike's Italian menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-italian-seaweed-vongole-reek/hapjeong-italian-seaweed-vongole-reek-11-1n69z-650.webp) ![Riike's menu pricing](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-italian-seaweed-vongole-reek/hapjeong-italian-seaweed-vongole-reek-12-1xh8f-650.webp) - Gamtae vongole pasta ₩17,000 - Classic lasagna ₩18,000 - Bread spread ₩7,000 - Jambon caesar salad ₩12,000 - Salmon chamnamul salad ₩14,000 - White ragu pasta ₩19,000 ![Riike's pasta and risotto menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-italian-seaweed-vongole-reek/hapjeong-italian-seaweed-vongole-reek-13-o7a6a-650.webp) ![Riike's drinks and wine menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-italian-seaweed-vongole-reek/hapjeong-italian-seaweed-vongole-reek-14-1wkaz-650.webp) Lemon calamari pasta ₩18,000, pollack roe cream risotto ₩17,000, glass of wine ₩8,000. Main dishes are reasonably priced in the ₩10,000s range! They have a variety of pasta, risotto, gnocchi, plus drinks and wine. On this visit I ordered the bread spread, gamtae vongole pasta, and lemon calamari pasta! ## The meal: bread spread and two pastas ![Bread spread at Riike](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-italian-seaweed-vongole-reek/hapjeong-italian-seaweed-vongole-reek-15-olyn9-650.webp) ### Bread spread, 7,000 won A perfect appetizer — bread spread pairing grilled rye bread with ricotta cheese and truffle. With a subtle truffle aroma, the soft ricotta spread on the rye bread was insanely good! The rye bread was slightly crispy on the outside and light, nutty on the inside. Before the pasta arrived, we kept picking pieces off and it disappeared fast!! ### Gamtae (sea lettuce) vongole pasta, 17,000 won A clean, fragrant gamtae (sea tangle) vongole pasta! I heard it's Riike's signature dish, so I was curious and ordered it. They were generous with the gamtae, and it paired well with the refreshing clam flavor. ![Gamtae vongole pasta at Riike](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-italian-seaweed-vongole-reek/hapjeong-italian-seaweed-vongole-reek-16-14evh-650.webp) A light vongole where the gamtae aroma fills your mouth along with the clam meat, giving off a real ocean scent and rich flavor! There was zero fishiness — just the gamtae's savoriness blending beautifully with the vongole pasta itself. Not overpowering but addictive, the kind of taste that keeps you reaching for more — a must-order for anyone who loves seafood or vongole!! ### Lemon calamari pasta, 18,000 won Fan-shaped squid and sun-dried tomatoes sautéed in garlic oil. Squeeze on the lemon and the fragrance doubles! The squid was cooked to perfect doneness — not chewy at all, with really great texture. The tomato's mild acidity plus the kick of garlic made for a spicy pasta!!! Overall, the dishes here had a clean, refreshing taste. ## Is Riike a good Hapjeong date restaurant? If you're looking for a good-atmosphere Hapjeong date restaurant, or a Hapjeong pasta spot with distinctive dishes, I recommend Riike, a one-chef Italian restaurant with great atmosphere!! ## Where it is - Riike (리이크) - 65 Poeun-ro 2ga-gil, B-dong 1st floor 102-ho, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 포은로2가길 65 B동 1층 102호 - 37.5495311, 126.9101522 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A6%AC%EC%9D%B4%ED%81%AC/@37.5495311,126.9101522,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-banchan-desk/hapjeong-italian-seaweed-vongole-reek/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt