Risotto spot near Seoul Botanic Park: Shin Ramyun-spicy rosé, Pasta Go

A easy place for pasta near Seoul Botanic Park

Pasta Go Magok Branch is a place near Seoul Botanic Park and Magongnaru Station where you can eat pasta and risotto without spending much. I found a good spot for a light pasta meal in Magok! The prices are easy on the wallet but the menu is surprisingly solid, so it works for a solo meal or a group meal with several people.

Is parking free at Pasta Go Magok Branch?

If you park in the Botanic Prugio City building by Magongnaru Station, you get 2 hours of free parking. A restaurant with parking in Magok is so rare and so nice! You can drive here and eat comfortably.

Atmosphere and seating

Inside, Pasta Go Magok Branch has tables for two and larger tables. It's not overly formal, but it doesn't feel like fast food either, so it's comfortable for a meal.

The place is clean and pleasant, so you can eat with peace of mind. Besides dining in, Pasta Go Magok Branch also does delivery, and it seemed like a lot of people order that way. Simple food at a reasonable price, so delivery should work well too.

Menu and how to order at Pasta Go Magok Branch

You order by QR code payment at your seat or at the kiosk. The menu has a good variety. Choosing is hard when you only see food names in text, but there are photos too, so ordering was easy.

I ordered the hot rosé chicken risotto and a solo set. The solo set is a reasonable deal, so I recommend it. There are quite a lot of add-on options too, so you can mix things to your taste! I added morning bread, chose a slightly spicy Shin Ramyun level, and added the plump sausage.

What's at the self bar?

The self bar at Pasta Go Magok Branch has water, pickles, small plates and straws, so help yourself if you need any.

How spicy is the hot rosé chicken risotto at Shin Ramyun level?

The hot rosé chicken risotto was ₩14,720, and I ordered it with morning bread, Shin Ramyun spice level and a plump sausage on top (+₩2,500). Shin Ramyun level wasn't spicy to me, just a spice you can enjoy without any strain.

Dipping the morning bread in the sauce was a real treat. The sausage is really plump, a burst of juicy sausage. Above all, the sauce is seriously good. At Shin Ramyun level it wasn't spicy for me, just a spice you can enjoy without strain.

What's in the Toowoomba cream pasta solo set

The solo set at Pasta Go Magok Branch was ₩16,425. I chose morning bread, Pepsi Zero 355ml, Toowoomba cream pasta (+₩1,400) and seasoned fries (+₩1,000).

The spice isn't a burden, so if you can handle Shin Ramyun level, you can eat it fine.

Swap the fries for seasoned potato

I was glad I swapped the solo set's fries for seasoned fries. They sprinkled the seasoning powder really generously, so there was no shortage. The seasoning is sneakily addictive and you keep picking them up. It's the moment you feel the solo set is well put together: you eat a bit of everything and never get tired of any of it.

Definitely add the morning bread

I recommend adding the morning bread at Pasta Go Magok Branch. I thought it would just be a side bread, but dipped in the rosé sauce it was tastier than expected. It's a shame to leave sauce behind, so this combo has you finishing everything to the end.

Does a plump sausage go well with rosé risotto?

The rosé sauce of the hot rosé chicken risotto isn't too heavy or greasy. It's moderately thick, with a spiciness that creeps up, and really nice to eat. Adding the sausage was a really good call. It goes so well.

The plump sausage had more presence than I expected and raised my satisfaction quite a bit. The snappy bite becomes a highlight here and there, and it's a good combo with the risotto.

Is Pasta Go Magok Branch worth a visit?

Pasta Go Magok Branch is a light, tasty option when eating-out prices feel heavy. You can have pasta or risotto for around ₩10,000 to ₩15,000, and the set composition was good too. It's worth a stop as a restaurant near Seoul Botanic Park in Magok, and it's a good place to eat alone!