Budget Western restaurant near Magok CoEx, 25% off solo set: Pasta Go

I was around Magongnaru and stumbled on a really solid budget-friendly Western restaurant — Pasta Go Magok Branch~🍝

Where is Pasta Go Magok Branch, and is there parking?

Pasta Go Magok Branch is just a 1-minute walk from Magongnaru Station, on the 2nd floor near the center of the Botanic Purugio City building, so it's really easy to get to. There's also 2 hours of free parking, and with places like Magok CoEx and Seoul Botanic Park nearby, it seems like a great stop after a date or family outing — especially on a nice day, when you could take it to go and enjoy it picnic-style at Seoul Botanic Park!!!

The space felt clean but casual! It seemed totally comfortable whether you're eating solo, on a date, or with family~⭐

Pasta Go menu prices as a certified 'good price shop'

Pasta Go Magok Branch has a wide variety of menu items — pasta, risotto, steak, mini pizzas — and the prices are really reasonable. Plus there's a 20% discount for dine-in or takeout, making it even better value. Since it's certified as a 'good price shop' by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, the value for money feels even more trustworthy😏

Ordering is simple via kiosk, and dine-in, takeout, and delivery are all available.

The self-serve bar was also neatly kept and easy to use — you can grab what you need yourself, so there's little need to call over staff, which was convenient.

If you take part in the Naver review event, you can also try cream churros — so make sure to grab a sweet dessert after your meal!

What comes in the 25% off solo set at Pasta Go?

This time I ordered the solo set, discounted 25%💥

The solo set lets you choose 1 pasta + 1 side + 1 drink, and also comes with a dinner roll. It felt like exactly the right fit for solo diners who find one dish alone a bit lacking, but who don't want the burden of ordering several separate items~🤩

For the drink, I could choose from Sprite, Pepsi Zero, Coca-Cola, or Trevi lime sparkling water — having not just sodas but sparkling water too felt like a nice touch.

Choosing the sweet potato mini pizza as the side

For the side menu, fries or green salad come standard, and for an extra charge you can pick seasoned fries or sweet potato/pepperoni/gorgonzola pizza. I went with the sweet potato pizza🍠 Getting to enjoy pizza alongside the pasta was really nice. The pizza is mini-sized, about the size of an adult man's palm, so it's not too much to finish alone and paired perfectly with the pasta.

Bafongshi oil pasta: taste and spice levels

For the pasta, since I love basil so much, I went with the Bafongshi oil pasta. It's a combination of shrimp + basil pesto + oil sauce — and this combo was absolutely delicious💚 Savory oil with a bright basil aroma, plus plump shrimp thrown in! The spice level can be adjusted from level 0 to level 2, so even people who can't handle spicy food can order it without worry, and those who want it a bit spicier can adjust to their taste.

On top of that, I also added the green salad. It comes with vegetables, cherry tomatoes, almonds, grated cheese, and balsamic dressing, so eating it together made the whole meal feel more balanced.

Is Pasta Go Magok Branch worth it for solo dining?

In conclusion, the Pasta Go solo set was really, really well put together✨✨✨ Being a set doesn't mean the portion is overwhelming or heavy — you get to try a bit of everything, from pasta to side to drink, making it perfect as a solo dining option. It seems especially satisfying for people who want to try a variety of things while keeping costs down. If you're like me and find just one pasta dish a bit lacking, I recommend the solo set💫

If you're near Magongnaru looking for a good-value pasta restaurant, a Western restaurant where solo dining is comfortable, or a place to stop by after visiting Seoul Botanic Park or LG Arts Center, Pasta Go Magok Branch is well worth a visit!