# Yeongdeungpo Korean restaurant crab octopus pasta: Modam Urban - By Yeomin (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-eating-out-2/) - Written Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Yeongdeungpo, Seoul - Sponsored: This content was created with sponsorship for a visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-eating-out-2/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-eating-out-2/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban/index.md) ## In short Modam Urban is a fusion Korean restaurant on L3 of IFC Mall in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul. After shopping, we shared six appetizers, marinated seafood with gamtae butter rice, and crab-broth octopus pasta for a date. Verdict: a lovely spot for colorful fusion Korean food at an unhurried pace. ## Good to know - **Location**: L3, 10 Gukjegeumyung-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - **Today’s pot rice**: ₩23,900; limited daily quantity - **Loach soup with plenty of river snails**: ₩23,900 - **Clear soft tofu soup with pollock roe**: ₩23,900 - **Crab-broth octopus pasta**: ₩29,900 - **Assorted marinated seafood and gamtae butter rice**: ₩29,900 - **Family-meeting set**: ₩55,000 per person - **Royal table set**: ₩72,000 per person - **Private rooms**: Seem well suited to family gatherings, formal family meetings, and groups of six or more *as written by the visitor on Sep 11, 2026* ![Modam Urban signature fusion Korean dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban-01-dzeo1-1200.webp) Today, after shopping at IFC Mall, I went on a date to Modam Urban, which has such a lovely atmosphere. It’s a fusion Korean restaurant inside the mall, and with its modern feel and private rooms, it’s apparently also well known for formal family meetings 🍽️ ## Modam Urban, a Korean restaurant on L3 of Yeouido IFC Mall ![Modam Urban Korean restaurant near Yeouido Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban-02-6xcwc-900.webp) *Modam Urban Korean restaurant near Yeouido Station* Modam Urban is a Korean restaurant in the L3 dining area of IFC Mall near Yeouido Station. ![Interior of Modam Urban at IFC Mall](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban-03-155in-900.webp) ![Korean-inspired interior at Modam Urban](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban-04-mxhdt-900.webp) Korean elements were naturally woven into the interior, giving it an upscale feel, while cute little details such as mother-of-pearl and pine-tree ornaments added charm too ✨ ![Interior with mother-of-pearl and pine-tree ornaments](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban-05-lcp06-900.webp) ![Modam Urban interior with Korean-inspired details](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban-06-830n0-900.webp) There were tables for two in the center of the dining room, while the left side had four-person seating with a slightly more private feel. ![Two-person and four-person seating in Modam Urban’s dining room](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban-07-6cuvm-900.webp) There are also private rooms to the right of the entrance, so it seems like a great choice for family gatherings of six or more, formal family meetings, and other group occasions. ## Modam Urban menu and prices - Korean beef yukhoe (seasoned raw beef) with roasted seaweed and gamtae (sweet seaweed), ₩35,000 - Bulgogi hot pot, ₩52,000 - Korean beef offal hot pot, ₩52,000 - Today’s pot rice (limited daily quantity), ₩23,900 - Loach soup with plenty of river snails, ₩23,900 - Clear soft tofu soup with pollock roe, ₩23,900 - Crab-broth octopus pasta, ₩29,900 - Water parsley Korean beef yukhoe bibimbap, ₩29,900 - Assorted marinated seafood and gamtae butter rice, ₩29,900 - Family-meeting set, ₩55,000 per person - Royal table set, ₩72,000 per person - Soju, ₩7,000 - Beer, ₩8,000 ## A generous six appetizers before the mains ![Six appetizers served before the main dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban-08-lhejx-900.webp) Once we ordered, a generous spread of six appetizers arrived before the mains. The mung bean porridge topped with black sesame had a mild flavor—an appetizer in the truest sense. ![Mild mung bean porridge topped with black sesame](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban-09-s7kkp-852.webp) ![Salad with whole-grain yuzu sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban-10-12vls-900.webp) The salad sauce was incredibly good! It was a little different from the usual kind, with whole-grain yuzu sauce on top, and the dressing itself was so delicious. ![Salad topped with whole-grain yuzu sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban-11-gnsyl-900.webp) ![Mushroom pyeonyuk served as an appetizer](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban-12-7y03h-784.webp) It was my first time trying mushroom pyeonyuk (pressed sliced mushroom dish), and its chewy texture was so distinctive. ![Chewy mushroom pyeonyuk](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban-13-kvq25-775.webp) ![Mushroom gangjeong served as an appetizer](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban-14-1h5sn-763.webp) The mushroom gangjeong (crisp glazed bites) was even tastier than meat—I wanted to pack up just this and take it home! ![Mushroom gangjeong worth taking home](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban-15-y0g3g-861.webp) There was also a chilled dish of smoked duck piled with fresh bell peppers. ![Chilled dish with bell peppers and smoked duck](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban-16-1m7o2-900.webp) For an appetizer, this perilla-oil capellini was wonderfully nutty and even came topped with sweet shrimp. Just like the mushroom gangjeong, I wanted to order this on its own. ![Side dishes served with the main courses](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban-17-10wct-706.webp) ![Warm stir-fried kimchi and dongchimi](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban-18-rlhfu-737.webp) While we were enjoying the appetizers, the mains and extra side dishes were set out: warm stir-fried kimchi and spicy, refreshing dongchimi (radish-water kimchi). ## Assorted marinated seafood and gamtae butter rice ![Assorted marinated seafood and gamtae butter rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban-19-4k1nq-857.webp) The assorted marinated seafood came with soybean-paste soup, gamtae butter rice, egg, octopus, soy-marinated shrimp, abalone, beef shank, and white wood ear mushrooms. I loved being able to try the marinated seafood one ingredient at a time, and above all, the soy-marinated shrimp… was truly delicious 🥹 ## Tender octopus pasta filled with crab meat ![Crab-broth octopus pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban-20-8fkyu-900.webp) *Crab-broth octopus pasta* This is the octopus pasta I ordered! ![Pasta topped with an octopus leg](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban-21-ofvi2-900.webp) I cut up the octopus leg on top, ![Octopus leg filled with crab meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban-22-5je8p-900.webp) and took a bite of the octopus first—it was unbelievably tender..! As it turned out, they had hollowed out the octopus leg and filled it with crab meat. ## Finishing with milk pudding ![Modam Urban milk pudding dessert](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban-23-rlt9y-802.webp) *Modam Urban dessert: milk pudding* When we were nearly done with the dishes, they brought out milk pudding. Ending with that for dessert made for such an elegant Korean-food date~ 😉 ![Colorful fusion Korean dishes at Modam Urban](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban-24-xo92y-900.webp) With such pretty colors, Modam Urban was fun to look at, and the many fusion dishes I’d never seen before made it just as fun to eat. If you’re looking for an atmospheric IFC Mall restaurant for a date or a Korean restaurant for a family gathering, I recommend giving Modam Urban a try 👍 ## Where it is - Modam Urban (모담 어반) - L3, 10 Gukjegeumyung-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 영등포구 국제금융로 10 L3층 - 37.5249825, 126.9252763 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%AA%A8%EB%8B%B4%20%EC%96%B4%EB%B0%98/@37.5249825,126.9252763,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-eating-out-2/yeouido-octopus-pasta-modam-urban/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt