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Hidden Food Gems in Korea

Best Korean Fusion Pasta Near Seoul Station – SZIMPATIKUS Seoul 🍝

by Real Korean foodie 2025. 4. 6.
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By Real Korean Foodie

If you're exploring the Seoul Station area and craving something beyond the usual, SZIMPATIKUS offers a creative twist on pasta — fusing Korean flavors with Italian classics in the most delightful way.

Located on the 1st floor of Grand Central Mall (right by Seoul Station), this trendy, well-loved restaurant serves bold, satisfying plates in a stylish setting. It's the perfect stop for travelers looking for something a little more unique than bulgogi or bibimbap.

SZIMPATIKUS Seoul Station

📍 Location & Details

  • Restaurant: SZIMPATIKUS Seoul Station : Google map link
  • Address: 1F, 14 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul (Grand Central Mall)
  • Hours: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Daily)
  • Contact: 0507-1340-9048
  • Reservations: Highly recommended (long wait times during peak hours)

🍽 What Makes It Special?

SZIMPATIKUS isn’t your typical pasta restaurant. Here, you’ll find inventive dishes that blend classic pasta with Korean ingredients like beef brisket (차돌), gosari (bracken), spicy gopchang (intestines), and anchovy oil.

  • Beef Brisket & Bracken Pasta – Creamy, rich, and deeply savory. The bracken adds a unique earthy chewiness that pairs perfectly with soft, marbled beef.

 

 

  • Spicy Gopchang Pasta – A bold dish with a punch of heat, balanced by buttery noodles and chewy gopchang.
  • Cuttlefish Anchovy Oil Pasta – Light, salty, and fragrant. A local twist on aglio e olio.
  • Corn Arancini – Crispy outside, soft and sweet inside. A fun side dish if you're curious.

Each dish is beautifully plated — Instagram-worthy yet full of genuine flavor.

🪑 Ambience & Atmosphere

Warm wooden decor, soft lighting, and clean, modern lines give the restaurant a cozy yet stylish vibe. Think Seoul café meets European bistro.

Whether you're dining solo or with a friend, the space feels calm and unhurried — perfect after a day of sightseeing.

💸 Pricing

Most pasta dishes are in the ₩18,000–24,000 range. A bit more premium, but well worth it for the creativity, flavor, and atmosphere.

🧳 Perfect For...

  • Travelers staying near Seoul Station
  • Those looking to try something beyond traditional Korean food
  • Food lovers interested in Korean-Western fusion
  • Anyone craving a quiet, elevated dining spot in central Seoul

🔖 Final Thoughts

 

SZIMPATIKUS Seoul Station is one of those hidden gems that makes you stop and say, “I’ve never tasted anything quite like this.” It’s a perfect blend of creativity, quality, and ambiance.

If you're looking for a memorable meal in Seoul, add SZIMPATIKUS to your list — it’s a place worth experiencing.

 

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