# Yeongdeungpo Italian restaurant for Korean beef steak and wine: MOI - By Dahwi (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-bottle-opener/) - Written Sep 10, 2026 - Updated Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Yeongdeungpo, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-bottle-opener/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-bottle-opener/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@seoul-bottle-opener/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@seoul-bottle-opener/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@seoul-bottle-opener/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@seoul-bottle-opener/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner/index.md) ## In short MOI is a cozy Italian restaurant in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul. I enjoyed 1+ grade Korean beef striploin steak with wine, black pepper sauce, chamnamul chimichurri, and garnishes in its quiet, elegant setting. MOI was a satisfying choice for a date or anniversary dinner. ## Good to know - **Ordered dish**: 1+ grade Korean beef striploin steak - **Menu**: Pasta, gnocchi, risotto, and steak - **Seating**: Group seating and a relatively private space - **Menu times**: Separate lunch and dinner menus *as written by the visitor on Sep 10, 2026* ![Restaurant photo introducing a visit to MOI in Yeouido](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner-01-sl8yn-966.webp) ## If you are looking for a quiet dinner in Yeouido I visited MOI (모와) because I wanted dinner somewhere with a little atmosphere in Yeouido. MOI is a small Italian restaurant near Yeouinaru, and I loved its quiet, cozy feel thanks to its intimate size. ## The atmosphere at MOI in Yeouido ![Elegant restaurant atmosphere at MOI in Yeouido](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner-02-ch16n-966.webp) MOI had such an elegant atmosphere. ![Clean and elegant interior space at MOI](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner-03-ioiti-966.webp) The whole place was clean and upscale, the kind of restaurant that makes you feel as though you ought to dress up a little. ![MOI space suited to dates and anniversaries](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner-04-qt3tv-966.webp) It was just right for a date or a special occasion such as an anniversary. ![MOI dining area with comfortably spaced tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner-05-igp3b-966.webp) The tables were spaced nicely too, so it was comfortable to eat there. ![MOI atmosphere suited to wine and dinner](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner-06-130cy-966.webp) They also serve brunch, but it was a great place for a relaxed evening meal with a glass of wine. ![MOI with pasta and steak on the menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner-07-1inui-966.webp) There are lots of options, including pasta, gnocchi, risotto, and steak. ## 1+ grade Korean beef striploin steak ![MOI 1+ grade Korean beef striploin steak](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner-08-6jjc6-966.webp) I ordered the 1+ grade Korean beef striploin steak. ![Striploin steak with baby potato garnishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner-09-1it68-966.webp) The Korean beef striploin came with a lovely range of accompaniments: fried baby potatoes, shishito peppers, onion purée, chamnamul (Korean parsley) chimichurri, and black pepper sauce. ![Korean beef striploin steak sliced into easy-to-eat pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner-10-1wbgx-966.webp) The steak was sliced into easy-to-eat pieces and seemed to be cooked medium rare. ![Medium-rare Korean beef striploin steak](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner-11-1cte4-966.webp) If the meat quality is poor, it has not been handled well, or it is cooked incorrectly, steak can have an unpleasant smell or taste a little gamey. This meat was good, though, and it seemed very well cooked. ![Well-cooked Korean beef striploin steak](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner-12-1e919-966.webp) ![Korean beef striploin steak with a tender texture](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner-13-1buoc-966.webp) It was cooked just enough to preserve the tender texture of the striploin, which made it even more delicious. ## A steak with a great meat-and-sauce combination ![Striploin steak with sauce and garnishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner-14-196tq-966.webp) The steak itself was delicious, but I think the sauces and garnishes served with it lifted the entire dish even further. ![Black pepper sauce and onion purée](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner-15-ybar9-966.webp) The black pepper sauce in particular added a deeper flavor to the clean taste of the beef, while the onion purée was smooth with a subtle sweetness that paired beautifully with the steak. ![Korean beef striploin with black pepper sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner-16-13m80-1200.webp) The chamnamul chimichurri on top was different from typical steak sauces, so it felt fresh and was delicious too. ![Striploin steak topped with chamnamul chimichurri](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner-17-15rhe-966.webp) Its distinctive chamnamul fragrance and herbal flavor made the thick Korean beef striploin feel brighter and fresher to eat. ![Chamnamul chimichurri and Korean beef striploin steak](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner-18-bhj58-966.webp) The fried baby potatoes were chewier and softer than I expected, and the well-cooked shishito peppers were so tasty too. ![Fried baby potato and shishito pepper garnishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner-19-1cfjd-966.webp) Eating only meat can become a little repetitive, but having vegetables and potatoes along the way made every bite delicious from start to finish. ## A lovely Yeouido date spot MOI is a small restaurant, which suited my taste even more. I prefer calm, quiet places to crowded ones. ![Calm and quiet space at MOI](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner-20-12knl-966.webp) With its elegantly decorated space, it has a wonderful atmosphere for steak or pasta with a glass of wine. It is just right for anyone looking for a Yeouido date, blind-date dinner, or anniversary meal. If fine dining feels too formal but you want somewhere with more atmosphere than an ordinary restaurant, give MOI a try. ![MOI suited to date and blind-date dinners](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner-21-18dl7-966.webp) There is group seating and a relatively private area, so it is also good for gatherings. It would be nice to go with several people, order different dishes, and try a little of everything. ![MOI space suited to group gatherings](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner-22-1976u-966.webp) The atmosphere was very elegant, and I was pleased overall with everything from the food presentation and flavor to the cleanliness, so I think I will return. ![MOI meal with satisfying presentation and cleanliness](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner-23-14b8q-966.webp) MOI has separate lunch and dinner menus, so it would be a good idea to check the menu in advance and visit during the time when the dish you want is available. ![MOI serving lunch and dinner menus](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner-24-fql5o-966.webp) ## Where it is - MOI (모와) (모와) - 2F, Gongjak Shopping Center, 113 Yeouinaru-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울특별시 영등포구 여의나루로 113 공작상가 2층) - 서울특별시 영등포구 여의나루로 113 공작상가 2층 모와 MOI - 37.5260711, 126.9308061 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%AA%A8%EC%99%80/@37.5260711,126.9308061,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-bottle-opener/yeouido-moi-korean-sirloin-dinner/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt