# Myeongdong bistro with a kid: bacon mushroom pasta at Seventy Four - By Aram (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-meal-break/) - Written Sep 14, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jung-gu, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary visit as part of a store visit campaign. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-meal-break/myeongdong-seventyfour-bacon-mushroom-pasta-tteokbokki/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-meal-break/myeongdong-seventyfour-bacon-mushroom-pasta-tteokbokki/index.md) ## In short Seventy Four Myeongdong Cathedral Main Branch is a bistro-style Italian restaurant on the ground floor of the Familia Chapel next to Myeongdong Cathedral in Jung-gu, Seoul. Stopping in after school with a hungry kid, the writer ordered the bacon mushroom pasta, the 74 signature tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) and a blue lemonade, and having cream pasta and tteokbokki on one table settled the usual argument over what a child should eat. The savory cream and sweet-spicy tteokbokki are the combination to order at Seventy Four. ## Good to know - **Location**: 1F Familia Chapel, Myeongdong Cathedral, 66 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul (next to Myeongdong Cathedral) - **Getting there**: Walking distance from Myeongdong Station and Euljiro 1-ga Station - **Ordered**: Bacon mushroom pasta, 74 signature tteokbokki, blue lemonade *as written by the visitor on Sep 14, 2026* ![Exterior of Seventy Four Myeongdong Cathedral Main Branch next to Myeongdong Cathedral](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-seventyfour-bacon-mushroom-pasta-tteokbokki/myeongdong-seventyfour-bacon-mushroom-pasta-tteokbokki-01-pb8nd-900.webp) Today, before heading home, I stopped by Seventy Four near Myeongdong Cathedral with my kid. After school she said she was hungry 🤩 When I asked what she wanted, being an elementary schooler she couldn't decide between her two favorites — cream pasta and tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) — haha, so we went to Seventy Four's Myeongdong branch, which has both! ## Where is Seventy Four Myeongdong Cathedral Main Branch and how do you get there? Seventy Four Myeongdong Cathedral Main Branch is at 66 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, right next to Myeongdong Cathedral. It's perfectly located for a stop after strolling the cathedral grounds or browsing the streets of Myeongdong. From the busy, bustling main street of Myeongdong, you just climb a small brick staircase before entering the cathedral. ![View near the brick staircase before entering Myeongdong Cathedral](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-seventyfour-bacon-mushroom-pasta-tteokbokki/myeongdong-seventyfour-bacon-mushroom-pasta-tteokbokki-02-13p2l-900.webp) Myeongdong is always lively and packed with people no matter when you visit. It's very convenient to get to by public transit, within walking distance of both Myeongdong Station and Euljiro 1(il)-ga Station. ![Area around the entrance of Seventy Four Myeongdong Cathedral Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-seventyfour-bacon-mushroom-pasta-tteokbokki/myeongdong-seventyfour-bacon-mushroom-pasta-tteokbokki-03-2p6pm-900.webp) ![Storefront entrance of Seventy Four Myeongdong Cathedral Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-seventyfour-bacon-mushroom-pasta-tteokbokki/myeongdong-seventyfour-bacon-mushroom-pasta-tteokbokki-04-jwged-900.webp) ## What the bistro interior at Seventy Four is like Inside Seventy Four Myeongdong Cathedral Main Branch, warm lighting and a tidy interior gave it a bistro feel. As soon as I walked in, the warm, clean lighting and harmonious interior caught my eye. It would work just as well for a light weekday lunch as for a weekend date, an anniversary dinner with a partner, or a gathering with friends. ![Warmly lit interior of Seventy Four](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-seventyfour-bacon-mushroom-pasta-tteokbokki/myeongdong-seventyfour-bacon-mushroom-pasta-tteokbokki-05-1ef0g-900.webp) ![Bistro-style indoor seating at Seventy Four](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-seventyfour-bacon-mushroom-pasta-tteokbokki/myeongdong-seventyfour-bacon-mushroom-pasta-tteokbokki-06-1qsx3-900.webp) That warm French bistro vibe, the window seats let in soft, bright sunlight, while the inner seats felt cozy for a quiet chat. The neatly arranged table settings were nice too! ![Sunlit window seat at Seventy Four](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-seventyfour-bacon-mushroom-pasta-tteokbokki/myeongdong-seventyfour-bacon-mushroom-pasta-tteokbokki-07-1rv2g-900.webp) ![Inner table seating at Seventy Four](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-seventyfour-bacon-mushroom-pasta-tteokbokki/myeongdong-seventyfour-bacon-mushroom-pasta-tteokbokki-08-5juql-900.webp) ![Neatly arranged table setting at Seventy Four](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-seventyfour-bacon-mushroom-pasta-tteokbokki/myeongdong-seventyfour-bacon-mushroom-pasta-tteokbokki-09-17phe-900.webp) ## The three dishes ordered at Seventy Four Today we ordered bacon mushroom pasta, the signature tteokbokki, and a refreshing blue lemonade — a combination of Western food and spicy Korean street-food style. ![Table spread of pasta and tteokbokki ordered at Seventy Four](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-seventyfour-bacon-mushroom-pasta-tteokbokki/myeongdong-seventyfour-bacon-mushroom-pasta-tteokbokki-10-649k4-900.webp) ![Plate of bacon mushroom pasta at Seventy Four](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-seventyfour-bacon-mushroom-pasta-tteokbokki/myeongdong-seventyfour-bacon-mushroom-pasta-tteokbokki-11-1dvap-1200.webp) ### Bacon mushroom pasta: is the cream sauce kid-friendly? The bacon mushroom pasta arrived first, and its savory, deep flavor was excellent. The saltiness of the golden-seared bacon and the chewy texture and aroma of the mushrooms blended beautifully with the cream sauce. The noodles were cooked just right, so the sauce soaked in without pooling on the surface — really delicious. It had a clean, savory taste that I think just about anyone would enjoy. ![Cream sauce-coated noodles of the bacon mushroom pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-seventyfour-bacon-mushroom-pasta-tteokbokki/myeongdong-seventyfour-bacon-mushroom-pasta-tteokbokki-12-174wf-900.webp) ![Close-up of the pasta topped with bacon and mushrooms](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-seventyfour-bacon-mushroom-pasta-tteokbokki/myeongdong-seventyfour-bacon-mushroom-pasta-tteokbokki-13-18luw-900.webp) ### 74 signature tteokbokki: how spicy is it? Seventy Four's specialty and standout menu item — signature tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes)! Having tteokbokki at a pasta place felt like a fun twist. Instead of the usual thick rice cakes, these were thin and soft, more like noodle-style tteok. The sweet yet mildly spicy special sauce soaked deeply into the chewy rice cakes. Eaten alongside the pasta, the savoriness of the pasta and the spiciness of the tteokbokki balanced each other out, creating an endless 'sweet-salty-spicy' harmony. If you visit, I definitely recommend trying the pasta and tteokbokki combo! ![Seventy Four's 74 signature tteokbokki with thin rice cakes](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-seventyfour-bacon-mushroom-pasta-tteokbokki/myeongdong-seventyfour-bacon-mushroom-pasta-tteokbokki-14-rt9to-900.webp) There's also a soft-boiled egg in there, and eating it with the tteokbokki sauce was soft and delicious. ![Blue-tinted blue lemonade at Seventy Four](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-seventyfour-bacon-mushroom-pasta-tteokbokki/myeongdong-seventyfour-bacon-mushroom-pasta-tteokbokki-15-rb7sb-900.webp) ### Blue lemonade, the drink the kid picked This one was, of course, my kid's order — she loves blue 😍 The blue lemonade looked refreshing from the start. The blue color caught the eye, and one sip brought the tartness of lemon together with fizzy, refreshing carbonation. ## Is Seventy Four worth it for dinner with a kid in Myeongdong? If you're looking for a Myeongdong restaurant near Myeongdong Cathedral that nails both atmosphere and taste, I recommend Seventy Four Myeongdong Cathedral Main Branch. - Atmosphere: a relaxed, European-feeling space away from Myeongdong's bustle - Taste: a satisfyingly unique combo of savory bacon mushroom pasta and sweet-spicy signature tteokbokki - Convenience: excellent access, right by Myeongdong Station, Euljiro 1(il)-ga Station, and Myeongdong Cathedral It's a place you can enjoy widely — from a light brunch or lunch to a full dinner with wine — so if you're planning a trip to Myeongdong, definitely stop by! ## Where it is - Seventy Four Myeongdong Cathedral Main Branch (세븐티포 명동성당본점) - 66 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, 1F Familia Chapel, Myeongdong Cathedral, South Korea - 서울특별시 중구 명동길 66 명동성당 파밀리아채플 1층 - 37.5639182, 126.9861464 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%84%B8%EB%B8%90%ED%8B%B0%ED%8F%AC%20%EB%AA%85%EB%8F%99%EC%84%B1%EB%8B%B9%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.5639182,126.9861464,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-meal-break/myeongdong-seventyfour-bacon-mushroom-pasta-tteokbokki/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt