Gangnam Station pasta spot, flat carbonara & onion fries: Eulji Darak

What is Eulji Darak Gangnam Station like?

Eulji Darak (을지다락) Gangnam Station is a Western restaurant known as a great mood-driven date spot near Gangnam Station. There are so many good restaurants around Gangnam Station, but if you want a special atmosphere and cozy interior too, Eulji Darak is the place!

The 2nd-floor entrance, a door that looks like an elevator

Eulji Darak Gangnam Station takes up a big space on the 2nd floor of the building. I went up one floor and found the entrance. This is not a Door! The funny part is that the thing that looks like an elevator is the door – boom!

Atmosphere and table spacing

With warm lighting and cute little props, Eulji Darak feels like a hidden attic room. The moment I walked in, its signature cozy mood caught my eye, and it really felt like stepping into a secret attic. The tables are reasonably spaced, so it was easy to talk, and the relaxed vibe made the meal even more enjoyable.

What did we order at Eulji Darak Gangnam Station?

That day at Eulji Darak we ordered the Darak omurice (omelet rice), flat carbonara pasta, cream onion fries and a soda. There are several pretty ades, but I felt like a familiar fizzy drink that day. The drink came out quickly after ordering, which was nice.

• Darak omurice ₩16,000
• Flat carbonara pasta ₩18,000
• Cream onion fries ₩10,000
• Soda ₩3,500

Does the staff cut the Darak omurice at the table?

Yes! The Darak omurice, Eulji Darak's signature dish, is cut open by a staff member when it arrives at your table. It was the first dish to come out.

The moment they split the middle, the soft egg slowly spreads open, and it really catches your eye. Little moments like this give you something to talk about on a Gangnam date. It's fun to watch, so you naturally end up taking photos and videos. Under the fluffy egg there was plenty of fried rice, and the soft egg and savory fried rice went together really well.

Fluffy, moist egg – the soft egg and savory fried rice blend together nicely and are easy to enjoy. Every bite felt moist, and I thought people of all ages would like this dish.

What does Eulji Darak's flat carbonara taste like?

The flat carbonara (₩18,000) at Eulji Darak Gangnam Station is pasta with wide, flat noodles coated in a thick, rich cream sauce. It was the dish I was most looking forward to that day. When you crave thick, rich cream sauce, I recommend Eulji Darak's flat carbonara, a pasta spot near Gangnam Station!

Unlike regular pasta, the wide flat noodles let you enjoy the sauce even more intensely. The cream sauce soaks in between the noodles for a deep flavor, and the thick, rich texture is the best.

Extra bread for ₩2,000, dipped in the sauce

Extra bread at Eulji Darak costs ₩2,000. I added bread and dipped it in the carbonara sauce, and of course it was so good.

Are the cream onion fries a good side?

The cream onion fries (₩10,000) at Eulji Darak were a satisfying side, with a generous portion and a really big pour of cream sauce. A sweet, savory cream onion sauce is piled over the crispy fries, whoosh, loads of it.

The salty fries and the smooth sauce go really well together. They were nice to nibble on between the pasta and the omurice, and they'd be good to share if you come with a group.

Is Eulji Darak Gangnam Station a good date spot?

Eulji Darak was a place where you can enjoy a tasty meal in a lovely space. Thanks to the cozy interior and satisfying menu, I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a Gangnam date spot. First-time visitors in particular should try the Darak omurice and the flat carbonara. If you're looking for a pasta restaurant near Gangnam Station or a Gangnam date course, give it a visit :)