Dongtan Station blind date restaurant with private back seats: Paol

Paol Dongtan Yeoul Park Branch at a glance

Paol Dongtan Yeoul Park Branch is a Western restaurant at 29 Dongtanosan-ro, Dongtan-gu, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (Building A, Unit 105, Di Etre Prestige). It is open 11:00–21:00 and closed on Mondays.

• Corkage available (paid)
• Groups welcome, group seating for 2 to 10 people
• Separate men's/women's restrooms, wheelchair-accessible restroom
• Baby chairs, reservations available
• Accessible parking spaces, free parking
• Standard seating, couple seats
• Local currency (card type), simple pay

Where is Paol Dongtan Yeoul Park Branch, and is there parking?

Paol Dongtan Yeoul Park Branch is a restaurant near the Megabox by Dongtan Station, and the big parking lot is free, so getting there is easy. I went to the Dongtan pasta spot everyone talks about.

Yeoul Park is right nearby, which makes it a great spot for a family outing too. At Paol Dongtan Yeoul Park Branch you can enjoy pasta, steak, risotto, wine, beer and more.

Is Paol good for a blind date or anniversary? Weekday lunch atmosphere

There is a private space at the back of Paol Dongtan Yeoul Park Branch, which works well for an anniversary date or a blind date. I arrived around 12:30 on a weekday and about 4 tables were eating; after 1:00 the place was relaxed.

The white and wood interior with silver accents feels warm yet upscale. Baby chairs are available too, so it's good for a family meal out.

Paol Dongtan Yeoul Park Branch menu

The menu at Paol Dongtan Yeoul Park Branch covers set menus, salads, pasta, risotto, steak, wine, soft drinks and kids' drinks, and coffee. The interior and music, which really show their love of pasta, were impressive too.

Suited to any kind of gathering, Paol Dongtan Yeoul Park Branch offers corkage service, a wide wine list and even draft beer.

Cold barley tea 😊

How much is the Paol pasta set? ₩39,000 base plus add-ons

What I ordered at Paol Dongtan Yeoul Park Branch was the great-value pasta set, which includes 1 drink. The base price is ₩39,000 and the total varies with your menu choices. I chose spicy crab rose pasta (+₩4,000) and steak risotto (+₩4,000), and added one more Americano separately. The food came out quickly.

At Paol Dongtan Yeoul Park Branch the basic pasta set comes with an Americano at no extra charge, and even ordered separately it's just ₩2,500, which is a great price, and the coffee tastes really good too.

Mini salad

The mini salad that comes with the set! Orange, cherry tomatoes, red grapes and fresh greens are great for getting your appetite going.

How does Paol's spicy crab rosé pasta taste?

The spicy crab rose pasta at Paol Dongtan Yeoul Park Branch is made with picked crab meat, peperoncino, tomato sauce and fresh cream, and the sea flavor comes through strongly. Rich and thick, spicy and mild all at once, this spicy crab rose pasta! Worthy of being the signature dish of Paol Dongtan Yeoul Park Branch.

Steak risotto with oats

The second dish I tried, the steak risotto at Paol Dongtan Yeoul Park Branch, has nutty oats that pop with every bite for a fun texture. Add thick but tender sous vide steak and it can't possibly be bad. Nutty, rich sauce plus a filling steak, and I was satisfied.

Who should try Paol Dongtan Yeoul Park Branch?

If you're looking in Dongtan for a clean meal that isn't too heavy, with a comfortable atmosphere and service, a special place to eat: Paol Dongtan Yeoul Park Branch! Worth a visit.