Myeongdong Italian restaurant for bisque linguine: Mano di Chef

Mano di Chef Myeongdong Branch on the 11th floor of UNESCO Hall

I usually tend to hang out only in my own neighborhood, you know^^? But this time, there was an older friend who had helped me out so much, so I came to Myeongdong to have a meal together somewhere nice! There are lots of branches, but I absolutely don’t regret choosing the Myeongdong one haha.

Myeongdong has really come back to life?.. I went on a Saturday, and all the people totally drained my energy haha..

Mano di Chef Myeongdong Branch is on the 11th floor of UNESCO Hall, about a 300 m walk from Exit 5 of Euljiro 1-ga Station-

And there’s no parkingㅠㅠ Parking in Myeongdong is... well, you know^^

Can you make reservations or hold group gatherings?

You can reserve through Naver, Catch Table, or by phone- They also have private rooms inside. The small rooms are available from 10 people, and they can accommodate up to 100 people, so if you’re going as a group, definitely ask about it!

Mano di Chef also allows wine corkage! It’s ₩30,000 per bottle for wine (750 ml) and ₩50,000 per bottle for whiskey (700 ml). If you have a favorite wine or whiskey, you can enjoy it with your meal.

The interior felt neat and calm- I went during the day, but I think the atmosphere would be even nicer in the evening. Perfect for a date or anniversary hehe.

They have high chairs too, so there’s no need to worry about bringing a baby! There are lots of tables, so it would be great for a wedding-invitation gathering or a group get-together, and it seems like such a nice spot for dates or blind dates too^^

Membership and takeout discount

• Points can be earned and used at all branches
• Earn 1% of the payment amount in points from your first visit
• Birthday coupon: one pizza free
• 20% off takeout picked up at the restaurant, except in December

Mano di Chef runs various events too. You can check them on the official website.

Choosing the menu and items unavailable on our visit

There are lots of set menus, and you can order à la carte too^^ There were so many choices that my eyes were rolling around for ages~

But unfortunately, on the day we went they were having trouble sourcing fresh cream, so we were told that dishes containing cream couldn’t be orderedㅜㅜ I wanted to try the gnocchi so badly—such a shame-

They have lots of wines too! I think coming in the evening and having your meal with wine would make for such a lovely atmosphere.

Bisque red shrimp linguine / Fresh basil pesto & burrata pizza

We considered ordering one more dish, but I think we would have left a lot if we had! The portions were bigger than I expected :0

What does the bisque red shrimp linguine taste like?

It was a best-seller among the pasta dishes, so we ordered it, and I seriously, hugely recommend this one..

It was incredibly savory, and I think that was because of the bisque sauce made by simmering red shrimp!!

I loved that it had plenty of octopus and red shrimp, not just tiny little bits^0^ No fighting over who gets to eat the octopus lololol

The red shrimp was really chewy and bouncy. I was surprised that the nicely browned octopus was tender rather than chewy! The wide linguine noodles went so well with the bisque sauce.

It was my first time having a proper bisque pasta, and I fell for its deep flavor and savoriness. Afterward, I thought that whenever I see bisque pasta, I’ll have to order it without fail..

Fresh basil pesto & burrata pizza

The fresh basil pesto & burrata pizza was a best-seller among the pizzas! It’s an herb pizza topped with burrata, prosciutto, arugula, and sun-dried tomatoes over basil pesto.

Since it’s baked in a wood-fired oven, the crust is chewy and delicious too! The basil pesto is spread all over it. If you love basil, you really have to try this one-

The soft flavors are suddenly joined by the sweet-and-salty punch of sun-dried tomatoes here and there^^ There was a reason they added them. Such food geniuses..

I diligently cut it with a knife, then felt awkward and picked it up with my hands haha. I’m someone who has always eaten pizza with my hands, hehe.

From dates to wedding-invitation gatherings

The restaurant has an upscale atmosphere, and since it’s on the 11th floor, the view outside is lovely too- So I think it would be wonderful for a date, blind date, or anniversary. It’s spacious with lots of tables, so I recommend it for groups as well! Of course, the food was delicious, and the plating was pretty, so we had a very happy meal^^ The portions were surprisingly generous, and we left nice and full haha.