# Birthday brunch at Seongsu Darak: pork steak and crab risotto - By Seoyun (https://superchart.com/en/@tile-lunches/) - Written Sep 8, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seongdong, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary meal from the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@tile-lunches/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@tile-lunches/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto/index.md) ## In short Seongsu Darak is a brunch restaurant in Seongsu, Seoul, tucked on the 2nd and 3rd floors a 10-minute walk from Seongsu Station Exit 3. For a friend's birthday, an open-run visit came with chapmoksal steak (₩24,000), spicy crab risotto (₩19,000), and pineapple darak-ade (₩6,900), with wasabi and whole grain mustard pairing beautifully with the spicy risotto. Between the low attic entrance, wooden staircase, and sun-filled seats, it's a solid pick for dates or gatherings. ## Good to know - **Location**: 2nd floor, 20 Ttukseom-ro 9-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea (698m / 10-min walk from Seongsu Station Exit 3, spans 2nd-3rd floors) - **Hours**: Daily 11:30–21:15, open as usual on Chuseok day - **Spicy crab risotto**: ₩19,000 - **Chapmoksal steak (pork neck steak)**: ₩24,000 - **Darak-ade, pineapple**: ₩6,900 - **Water**: Self-serve - **How to order**: Choose your menu, then ring the table bell to call staff *as written by the visitor on Sep 8, 2026* I'm the romantic property-scouting type who checks out real estate whenever I'm out eating well. This time it was Seongsu Darak (성수다락), a Seongsu brunch spot where I hung out with a friend on her birthday. The vibe is so good the waiting line was insane! Let me recommend the steak and spicy crab risotto and kick off this review : > ## Where is Seongsu Darak — how far from Seongsu Station? ![Exterior of the Seongsu Darak building, a 10-minute walk from Seongsu Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto-01-1aa3f-900.webp) Seongsu Darak sits on the 2nd-3rd floors, 698 meters — about a 10-minute walk — from Exit 3 of Seongsu Station. ## A Seongsu restaurant with a line before it even opens ![Guests waiting outside Seongsu Darak before opening](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto-02-1fz5g-900.webp) Seongsu Darak is such a great date spot that people were already waiting outside before opening. ![Low staircase entrance at Seongsu Darak where you need to mind your head](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto-03-1j9qe-900.webp) Mind your head going up the stairs!!! It genuinely feels like climbing into an attic. ## Seongsu Darak business hours ![Business hours sign at Seongsu Darak](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto-04-osad6-900.webp) Open daily 11:30–21:15, and Seongsu Darak runs as usual even on Chuseok day. ## An attic space spanning the 2nd and 3rd floors ![Wooden staircase leading up to the 2nd floor of Seongsu Darak](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto-05-t5jes-m-900.webp) ![Cozy attic-style interior of Seongsu Darak](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto-06-19tsu-900.webp) ![Space leading up to the 3rd floor of Seongsu Darak](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto-07-jl453-900.webp) ![Sunlit table seating at Seongsu Darak](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto-08-3ztc1-m-900.webp) Pass through the low entrance and climb the wooden stairs to a cozy, pretty little space~♡ ![The table we were seated at, with the service call bell](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto-09-stf72-900.webp) This is the table we were seated at. Once you pick your menu, ring the bell and staff come over. > Thank you for waiting. We're happily 'clattering' away in the kitchen. Even the phrase printed on the napkin has such a nice touch. ## What we ordered and the prices ![Menu board and order list at Seongsu Darak](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto-10-tafkd-900.webp) ![Order details and table setting at Seongsu Darak](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto-11-15no6-900.webp) - Spicy crab risotto ₩19,000 - Chapmoksal steak (pork neck steak) ₩24,000 - Darak-ade, pineapple ₩6,900 - Water is self-serve ### Pineapple darak-ade The glass the ade came in was so cold. Being copper, it transferred the chill of the ice water straight to my fingertips. ![Pineapple darak-ade served in a copper cup](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto-12-chchb-900.webp) The pineapple-shaped cup holder was cute, but the real winner was the chewy pineapple chunks with the refreshing ade — really delicious. ## The signature spicy crab risotto ![Spicy crab risotto topped with crab meat and egg yolk](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto-13-akd0u-900.webp) Spicy crab risotto is Seongsu Darak's signature dish. Real crab meat sits right on top — vegetables sautéed in chili oil and fresh crab give the risotto its flavor, and eating it with the egg yolk mellows out the spice while making it even richer and more delicious. ## The best-seller: chapmoksal steak ![Plate of chapmoksal steak with mashed potatoes](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto-14-1vylr-900.webp) ![Grilled pork neck and vegetables in the chapmoksal steak](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto-15-jzq4o-900.webp) ![Close-up cross-section of the chapmoksal steak meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto-16-154r2-900.webp) The chapmoksal steak — Seongsu Darak's best menu item — pairs nicely grilled pork neck and vegetables with mashed potatoes, giving a good range of textures and flavors. ![Steak and risotto served together at the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto-17-1xzy1-900.webp) My friend loved everything, from the ade to the spicy risotto to the steak. ![Pork neck steak served with wasabi and whole grain mustard](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto-18-193jl-900.webp) The pork neck steak had great meaty aroma, and eating it with wasabi and whole grain mustard sauce brought out even more depth. It paired really well with the spicy crab risotto — I highly recommend that combo. ![Table spread of steak and spicy crab risotto at Seongsu Darak](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto-19-iz74k-1200.webp) ![Sunlit window-side atmosphere at Seongsu Darak](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto-20-augn0-900.webp) ![Table scene during the meal at Seongsu Darak](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto-21-t3i1u-900.webp) ## Good for a date or a group gathering? With warm sunlight pouring in and a great atmosphere, Seongsu Darak is perfect for a blind date or a date, and it holds its own as a brunch spot for family or friend get-togethers too. ![Clean bathroom at Seongsu Darak, complete with mouthwash](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto-22-xrs3i-900.webp) The bathroom was clean and spacious, and it even had mouthwash, which was a nice touch. ![Waiting line stretching down to the 1st-floor stairs at Seongsu Darak](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto-23-1hulp-900.webp) There was already a crowd when we did our open-run, but by the time we left after eating, guests were lined up all the way down to the 1st-floor stairs — Seongsu Darak really is a Seongsu spot worth waiting for!!! ![Low-ceilinged staircase seen on the way out of Seongsu Darak](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto-24-a48n9-900.webp) Great food, great vibe — after you've eaten well at Seongsu Darak, on your way out > Mind your head!!! Don't forget : > ## Where it is - Seongsu Darak (성수다락) - 2nd floor, 20 Ttukseom-ro 9-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 성동구 뚝섬로9길 20 2층 - 37.5398955, 127.0562588 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%84%B1%EC%88%98%EB%8B%A4%EB%9D%BD/@37.5398955,127.0562588,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@tile-lunches/seongsu-darak-chop-pork-steak-crab-risotto/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt