Yeonnam-dong pasta spot, smoked duck and yolk bread: Hôtel de Couture

My friend and I went hunting for a good-vibe spot near Hongik University Station and found this Yeonnam-dong gem! Great for a date too — Hôtel de Couture.

It's tucked into a laneway with such a good atmosphere that just seeing it from outside makes you want to walk in!!

It's already famous for its pasta, so I'd been curious about it whenever I passed through Yeonnam-dong. Since my friend and I had plans anyway, we went straight for it haha

The name itself was intriguing, and it turns out it means 'Hotel De GGOODD' in French! Hehe, I love finding stuff like this out haha

Where Hôtel de Couture is and when it opens

Hôtel de Couture is at 7 Donggyo-ro 46-gil, Unit 101, 1.5F, Mapo-gu, Seoul, about a 7-minute walk (roughly 500m) from Hongik University Station Exit 3. It's open daily from 11:00 to 20:00, with last order at 19:00.

• 🍽️ Hôtel de Couture (Hotel De GGOODD)
• 📌 7 Donggyo-ro 46-gil, Unit 101, 1.5F, Mapo-gu, Seoul
• 🚇 About a 7-minute walk (approx. 500m) from Hongik University Station Exit 3
• 🕚 Daily 11:00–20:00 (last order 19:00)
• 🥂 Cozy atmosphere that suits dates, anniversaries, and gatherings

Inside Hôtel de Couture: wood tones and window seats

Inside, warm wood tones blend together for a look that's casual yet polished 🤭 It even feels a bit like a small hotel!

The window seats get good light, and through the full glass you can see the laneway outside — perfect for setting the mood haha

Ordering by QR code at the table

Hôtel de Couture uses a table QR code ordering system!! It was nice being able to take our time and browse comfortably.

From pasta to steak, salads, and all kinds of drinks — such a wide range of menu options!!

There were so many pasta options that we agonized for ages 🤭 After all that deliberation, here's what our table ended up choosing!!!

The two dishes we picked for two people

• 🍝 Carrot duck aglio olio
• 🍳 Egg in hell

That's what we went with!! We sat chatting for a bit haha and the pasta came out first!

Carrot duck aglio olio: how thick is the duck?

Hôtel de Couture's carrot duck aglio olio comes with carrots julienned finely like noodles and mixed in with smoked duck meat!! The meat was genuinely thick, not thin sliced duck at all, which I loved even more.

The duck pieces were sizable so there was a real bite to them, and the subtle garlic aroma came through without feeling greasy — nicely sautéed.

The carrots really do look like noodles right?!! Hehe, the flavors came together more harmoniously than I expected, so I ate it very happily. The carrot aroma was lovely ^~^

The duck is really thick, right?!!

That said, the seasoning was a bit on the strong side, but the overall flavor balance was still good so I finished it happily (maybe thanks to the carrot? 🤭). If you like salty food, this might actually be even more your taste!

Egg in hell: bread wiped through the yolk

Right after, out came the 'egg in hell!'

It's eggs and a generous amount of cheese baked over tomato sauce, topped with basil leaves — the aroma while eating was amazing! Satisfying as expected!

Dipping the bread straight into the sauce made it feel like a proper filling meal!!

Popped the yolk, spread it on the bread, and wiped the plate clean lol ㅠ Personally, this is the dish I'd recommend!!

The egg yolk and sauce went together so well?!! We finished up and had a zero-sugar cola for a clean palate cleanser haha, wrapped it all up nicely.

Is Hôtel de Couture worth a Yeonnam-dong date?

For anyone in Yeonnam-dong looking for a good-atmosphere spot or trying to plan a date course, I'd recommend this place!! Would I go back ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️ Definitely — I want to try other menu items next time! 🤭✨️

They also have a wide range of alcohol menus including wine, so it seems perfect for an intimate evening date too!