# Pohang restaurant for minced shrimp rosé and milder chop steak: Plan A - By Slow Words (https://superchart.com/en/@table-for-today/) - Written Aug 29, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Pohang, Gyeongbuk - Sponsored: This story was written based on a complimentary restaurant visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@table-for-today/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@table-for-today/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak/index.md) ## In short Plan A Restaurant is an ocean-view Western restaurant on the 4th floor of a building on Huimangdae-ro, right across from Songdo Beach in Pohang, Gyeongbuk. On the second evening of a Pohang trip, a family dinner here brought shrimp rosé spaghetti, mushroom basil cream risotto, spicy chili sauce fried chicken and beef chop steak, and the rosé with minced shrimp stirred into the sauce and the chop steak ordered with milder seasoning were the two that stayed with the writer. Plan A Restaurant feels lived-in rather than sleek, and the food came out better than expected. ## Good to know - **Location**: 4F, 1189 Huimangdae-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do (across from Songdo Beach) - **Ordered**: Beef chop steak, mushroom basil cream risotto, spicy chili sauce fried chicken, shrimp rosé spaghetti - **Chop steak**: Served with salad and fries; seasoning can be requested milder - **Nearby**: Close to Jukdo Market; a walk along Songdo Beach after dinner *as written by the visitor on Aug 29, 2026* ![First photo from the visit to Plan A Restaurant in Songdo, Pohang](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak-01-1c6rs-900.webp) ## Why Plan A Restaurant for an ocean-view dinner in Songdo, Pohang? Plan A Restaurant, a Pohang, Songdo favorite, is a Western restaurant with the sea stretched out right in front of it. On this Pohang trip, if lunch had been a bowl of cold raw fish soup (mulhoe) that really let me taste Pohang, for dinner I wanted something a little more leisurely — watching the sun go down over the water. So I ended up at Plan A Restaurant, a Pohang, Songdo favorite. It's close to Jukdo Market, so it's easy to stop by after browsing the market, and best of all, Songdo Beach spreads out right in front, making it great for a stroll before or after eating. ![Outside Plan A Restaurant's building across from Songdo Beach](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak-02-qjswv-900.webp) ## A room that feels like it has stood by Songdo Beach for years The first thing I noticed walking into Plan A Restaurant wasn't the sleekness you get from newly opened restaurants these days, but a strangely familiar, comfortable atmosphere. It felt like the place had been sitting right there for a long time. ![The comfortable interior of Plan A Restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak-03-1msvo-900.webp) ![A full view of the restaurant's well-worn interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak-04-4qpo0-900.webp) It felt like layers of time and memories from everyone who'd passed through had quietly built up here, so even on a first visit it didn't feel unfamiliar — it was genuinely comfortable. The customers were of all ages, and the whole vibe suggested plenty of longtime regulars in the neighborhood. ![The dining hall with customers of various ages](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak-05-1pe3e-900.webp) ![Seating and window-side area at Plan A Restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak-06-1azrz-900.webp) A little old-fashioned, but that somehow felt like the place's own charm. ![Interior with an old-fashioned charm](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak-07-18a6l-900.webp) ![Decorative items and props inside the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak-08-fi9ft-900.webp) ![Table set for dinner service](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak-09-18kcu-900.webp) ![A seat with a view of Songdo Beach through the window](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak-10-1ilti-900.webp) ## The four dishes a family of four ordered at Plan A Restaurant Since I was visiting with family this time, we ordered a good variety of dishes at Plan A Restaurant. - Beef chop steak - Mushroom basil cream risotto - Spicy chili sauce fried chicken - Shrimp rosé spaghetti ![Table with chop steak, risotto, and pasta together](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak-11-zpbd7-1200.webp) I'd expected a decent, unremarkable meal, but dish by dish it turned out to be far more satisfying than I imagined. Every dish felt like it had real care put into it — the more I ate, the more I liked it. ![A dinner spread at Plan A Restaurant that showed real care](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak-12-14ki0-900.webp) ### Shrimp rosé spaghetti with minced shrimp in the sauce: the favourite Of everything we ordered that day, my personal favorite was the shrimp rosé spaghetti. ![Shrimp rosé spaghetti with minced shrimp in the sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak-13-f1o3z-900.webp) Usually shrimp rosé pasta just means a few big shrimp on top, but here the shrimp had been minced and folded right into the sauce too. So every bite of noodles carried a faint shrimp texture, and the sauce itself had that extra shrimp umami built in. It was much better than expected — not just rosé sauce with shrimp in it, but a sauce with genuine seafood depth that kept me going back for more. ![Rosé sauce pasta noodles with deep seafood flavor](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak-14-1d6bk-900.webp) ### How the mushroom basil cream risotto tasted The mushroom basil cream risotto had a nice balance of basil aroma and smooth cream sauce. Rather than being overly rich, it had just enough bite from the rice grains with a smooth finish. ![A plate of smooth mushroom basil cream risotto](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak-15-65yzy-900.webp) It wasn't too heavy for the kids either, so it worked well as a family-friendly dish. If your kids like pasta, ordering the risotto alongside to share is a good move. ![Creamy risotto that's easy for families to share](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak-16-89lva-900.webp) ### Spicy chili sauce fried chicken with a gentle kick The spicy chili sauce fried chicken lived up to its name with a slightly spicy, salty punch. It went well with rice, and personally it made me want a beer to go with it. ![Spicy and salty chili sauce fried chicken](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak-17-s5jsv-900.webp) Having one slightly punchy dish among the softer pasta and risotto made the whole spread work even better together. ![Spicy fried chicken paired with pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak-18-zriq6-900.webp) ### Beef chop steak you can order with milder seasoning The beef chop steak came with salad and fries, so it felt filling all on its own. Best of all, you could ask for the seasoning a little milder, and with the meat and sides together it was perfect for sharing among the family. Having a dish like this on the table made the whole meal feel that much fuller. ![Beef chop steak served with salad and fries](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak-19-1m8wd-900.webp) ## Care over polish inside Plan A Restaurant Honestly, Plan A Restaurant is a bit different from the sleek, of-the-moment restaurants you see now. But oddly, that wasn't a bad thing at all. If anything, being a place that's been cooking in the same spot for years seemed to show in the care put into each dish, ![A table mid-meal at Plan A Restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak-20-ww836-900.webp) and I think the time spent sitting comfortably and eating a good meal with family will stick with me longer than any flashy decor would have. The food was so much better than expected that I found myself thinking about it even after getting home — the kind of taste that made me think, 'Maybe I'll stop by again next time I'm in Pohang.' ![Evening view of Songdo Beach after the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak-21-wssub-900.webp) ## Dinner followed by a walk along Songdo Beach After finishing at Plan A Restaurant and walking along Songdo Beach right out front, I liked our evening choice even more. Eating with a sea view, strolling slowly along the beach, then stopping by a nearby café to unwind — that whole course. On a Pohang trip, you don't always need to hunt down somewhere special — just having a good meal close to the sea like this was enough to feel like a real getaway. Cold raw fish soup for lunch, pasta with an ocean view for dinner. This was a dinner I really enjoyed on this Pohang trip. If you want to see the sea and eat well in Songdo, Pohang, Plan A Restaurant is the kind of place I think I'll come back to on my next Pohang trip. That slightly worn-in comfort and food that was so much better than expected made this, for me, an especially memorable meal. ## Where it is - Plan A Restaurant (플랜에이레스토랑) - 4F, 1189 Huimangdae-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea - 경상북도 포항시 남구 희망대로 1189 4층 - 36.0354154, 129.3796437 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%94%8C%EB%9E%9C%EC%97%90%EC%9D%B4%EB%A0%88%EC%8A%A4%ED%86%A0%EB%9E%91/@36.0354154,129.3796437,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@table-for-today/pohang-songdo-plan-a-shrimp-rose-chop-steak/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt