# Seongsu restaurant with table-bell ordering: steak at Seongsu Darak - By Haeun (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-cafe-receipts/) - Written Sep 23, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seongdong, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-cafe-receipts/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-cafe-receipts/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta/index.md) ## In short Seongsu Darak is a Western-style restaurant in a converted two-story house a 5–10 minute walk from Seongsu Station in Seongdong, Seoul. On a weekday early evening the first floor was already full, so the meal happened upstairs, where ringing the bell that comes with the menu brings a server: pork collar steak (24,000 won), beef brisket perilla pasta and the signature Darak ade. The atmosphere, the service and the portion sizes all made Seongsu Darak an easy recommendation for a date in Seongsu. ## Good to know - **Location**: 20 Ttukseom-ro 9-gil, 2nd floor, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (5–10 minute walk from Seongsu Station) - **How to order**: Ring the bell handed over with the menu and a server comes to take your order - **What we ordered**: Pork collar steak 24,000 won, beef brisket perilla pasta, Darak ade - **Seating**: Two floors in use, with group tables (group reservations accepted) - **Waiting**: Waiting is unavoidable on weekends; you wait on the stairs (air conditioning in the stairwell and hallway) - **Self-serve bar**: Filtered and cold water, disposables and aprons - **Price reference**: ₩20,000 ≈ $15 (2026-09-23) *as written by the visitor on Sep 23, 2026* I've had a lot on my mind lately and get down sometimes, so as a bit of a mood-lifter Bin and I went on a Seongsu date and stopped by Seongsu Darak, a Seongsu pasta spot everyone talks about. ![Visiting Seongsu Darak, a Western restaurant in Seongsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta-01-1peig-1200.webp) *Seongsu Darak review* It's famous as a Seongsu blind-date and date spot, and honestly I got it immediately. Great atmosphere, gorgeous plating, friendly staff, and the food was solid too. - Exterior: converted house - Interior - Menu - Steak & pasta - Overall verdict So let me give you my honest review of Seongsu Darak. ## Where is Seongsu Darak? A red-brick house converted into a restaurant ![Exterior of Seongsu Darak with red brick and white walls](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta-02-1226w-900.webp) *Seongsu Darak exterior* A 5–10 minute walk from Seongsu Station and you spot Seongsu Darak, easy to notice with its red brick and white walls. Apparently it's a converted residential house. ![Exterior of Seongsu Darak, a building converted from a house](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta-03-eoe00-900.webp) It looks like it used to be a villa, and they've done a really special job decorating it. ![Seongsu Darak entrance and decorated exterior space](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta-04-1ln9z-900.webp) ![Staircase used as waiting space at Seongsu Darak](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta-05-1jlt9-900.webp) Waiting is essential on weekends, and apparently people wait on this staircase. That's probably why the stairwell and hallway had their own air conditioning installed — impressive. Guess that shows how much they think of their guests? ## Inside Seongsu Darak: first floor full on a weekday evening, second-floor and group seats Seongsu Darak has two floors. ![Interior of Seongsu Darak, spread across two floors](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta-06-13484-900.webp) ![화이트 톤 인테리어의 성수다락 홀](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta-07-1jrrx-900.webp) The white tones and floor-to-ceiling windows give it a clean, calm feel. ![Seongsu Darak seating with floor-to-ceiling windows](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta-08-402n0-900.webp) ![Clean, calm atmosphere inside Seongsu Darak](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta-09-1e7t6-900.webp) Even though it was a weekday early evening, the first floor was full, so we were shown to the second floor — which actually felt more spacious. ![Group table on the second floor of Seongsu Darak](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta-10-1d3t6-900.webp) *Group seating* There are group tables and group reservations are possible, so it could also work as a Seongsu brunch gathering spot. Soft background music, a cute interior, and a clean atmosphere — perfect for a date. ![Private restroom inside Seongsu Darak](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta-11-1v2lk-900.webp) The in-house restroom was clean too, and mouthwash was provided. ![Self bar at Seongsu Darak with water dispenser and aprons](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta-12-lh61y-900.webp) *Self bar* The self bar had filtered water, cold water, disposables, and aprons, so it was easy to use. ## The Seongsu Darak menu and the table bell: how ordering works ![Seongsu Darak menu and the bell used for ordering](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta-13-1tz4a-900.webp) *Seongsu Darak menu & bell* Seongsu Darak gives you a bell along with the menu. Ring it and someone comes to take your order. It's kind of like a princess experience...? ![Price list for Seongsu Darak's food menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta-14-z7nzq-900.webp) ![Menu listing corn gnocchi and perilla pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta-15-gdmbt-900.webp) The pork collar steak was in the ₩20,000s, which felt reasonable for Seongsu prices, and distinctive items like corn gnocchi and perilla pasta stood out. ![Cutlery set at a Seongsu Darak table](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta-16-7zlwe-900.webp) *Cutlery* After ordering, they set out pretty cutlery, and the food came out pretty quickly. ## How the pork collar steak, brisket perilla pasta and Darak ade tasted We ordered the signature Darak ade. ![Darak ade served in a pineapple-shaped glass](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta-17-l7tlv-900.webp) ![Close-up of Seongsu Darak's signature Darak ade](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta-18-jn9bz-900.webp) The cup alone was totally signature...! The pineapple-shaped glass was memorable. Refreshing and sweet pineapple flavor, perfect for cutting through richness. ![Pork collar steak with grilled vegetables and mashed potato](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta-19-1r2hy-900.webp) *Pork collar steak (₩24,000)* The steak came with grilled vegetables and mashed potato, and it looked genuinely great. The meat wasn't tough at all, it was tender, and the grilled vegetables were a nice kick. The mash paired well too. Since the price was reasonable I expected a small portion, but it was actually generous. ![Sliced cross-section of Seongsu Darak's pork collar steak](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta-20-1ai2e-900.webp) ![Plating of steak and mashed potato](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta-21-brcg0-900.webp) The pasta had an unusual topping of perilla leaf and perilla seeds, so I was really curious how it would taste. ![Beef brisket perilla pasta topped with perilla leaf and seeds](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta-22-18p09-900.webp) ![Noodles lifted up from Seongsu Darak's perilla pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta-23-c0z8m-900.webp) The brisket was chewy but not tough, and even though it's an oil-based pasta with brisket, the spiciness kept it from feeling greasy. It's a pasta, but it had a slight Korean-food feel to it, so I'd recommend it to foreign guests too. ## Verdict: is Seongsu Darak a good date spot in Seongsu? The food and atmosphere were both great, but what made me even happier was how kind the male staff member who served us was that day. ![Table at the end of our Seongsu date at Seongsu Darak](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta-24-1p0et-900.webp) *Our Seongsu date was a success* Great atmosphere, tasty food — I'd recommend it if you're looking for a date spot. Date at Seongsu Darak and you might just come off as the girlfriend (or boyfriend) with good taste! > Seongsu Darak, our Seongsu date was a success ## Where it is - Seongsu Darak (성수다락) - 20 Ttukseom-ro 9-gil, 2nd floor, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 성동구 뚝섬로9길 20 2층 - 37.5398955, 127.0562588 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%84%B1%EC%88%98%EB%8B%A4%EB%9D%BD/@37.5398955,127.0562588,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-cafe-receipts/seongsu-darak-bell-order-pork-steak-perilla-pasta/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt