Manodichef Myeongdong Guide 2026: Special Set, Hours & Namsan Views

Wandering around the streets of Myeongdong (명동), you'll often find yourself debating where to have lunch, given how long the queues are and how noisy the street-side eateries can be, right?

I recently dined at **Mano di Chef Myeongdong Branch (마노디셰프 명동점)**, a **Blue Ribbon-certified restaurant that boasts stunning Namsan (남산) views**. What's more, I opted for their special set menu and ended up saving between ₩10,000~₩20,000 (~$7~$15)!

Let me share the location and parking information for Mano di Chef Myeongdong Branch, along with my review of the 2-person special set menu.

01. Mano di Chef Myeongdong Branch: Basic Information

Mano di Chef is an Italian restaurant famous for its steak pizza and bisque pasta.

The Myeongdong branch is located on the 11th floor of the UNESCO Building, and it's easily reachable within a 5-minute walk from both Myeongdong Station Exit 6 and Euljiro 1(il)-ga Station Exit 5.

Mano di Chef Myeongdong Branch was recognized as a Blue Ribbon restaurant for two consecutive years, in 2025 and 2026.

It also features **small private rooms**, making it a popular choice for family gatherings, wedding invitation meetings, and company dinners!

(Minimum 10 people ~ Maximum 100 people)

02. Exterior, Interior, and Parking Information

First, the Myeongdong UNESCO Building is situated on Myeongdong Station's main street, so you can easily find it while walking through the heart of Myeongdong.

Head up to the 11th floor of the building, and you'll immediately spot the restaurant entrance. Since it's currently the Christmas season, a huge Christmas tree will greet you right next to the entrance!

The restaurant has an **overall classic ambiance**, and you can enjoy Namsan views from the windows.

It was a late lunch on a weekday when I visited, so the blinds were down, which was a bit of a shame. ㅠㅠ

Perhaps because it's a **Blue Ribbon-certified restaurant**, there were quite a few customers having family gatherings or meetings with friends. There were even some solo foreign visitors, and overall, it had a surprisingly quiet and calm atmosphere.

Unfortunately, the Myeongdong branch **does not offer parking assistance**. Instead, the paid parking lot at the nearby Noon Square (눈스퀘어) building is the closest option. However, public transportation is highly recommended if possible!

03. Mano di Chef Myeongdong Branch: Menu

The menu is quite impressive, featuring a variety of dishes including pasta, pizza, risotto, rice, steak, and lobster!

Among these options, I found that ordering a special set menu was **at least ₩16,000 (~$12) cheaper** than ordering individual à la carte items.

The 2-person special set allows you to choose 2 main dishes,

1 pizza or salad dish,

and 2 drinks, for a total price of ₩89,900 (~$67).

✅ 2-Person Special Set ₩89,900 (~$67)

1) Vongole Aglio e Olio Pasta

2) Steak & Spicy Rice

3) Steak Pizza

4) House Wine (Red) 2 glasses

04. Review of the 2-Person Special Set

First, the Vongole Aglio e Olio Pasta is

a pasta generously filled with large Manila clams,

flavored with garlic and anchovies.

With so many clams, it had a refreshing ocean aroma,

and you could truly savor the authentic taste of vongole.

However, it had a surprisingly generous amount of peperoncino,

giving it a stronger spicy kick than I expected.

It's not so spicy that your mouth goes numb,

so if you're looking to experience that refreshing taste of the sea from Manila clams,

I highly recommend the Vongole Aglio e Olio Pasta!

The Steak & Spicy Rice features

a spicy fried rice flavored with jalapeños, garlic, chili peppers, bell peppers, and more,

topped with

150g of grilled steak.

Although it's 150g of meat,

perhaps because it's thinly sliced, it felt quite generous,

and the meat was tender and juicy,

I picked out just the steak and it was absolutely delicious, haha.

Along with the steak, you also get **caramelized onions.**

Whenever the meat felt a little rich,

a bite of caramelized onion was simply delightful.

Since the fried rice itself is quite spicy,

the meat didn't feel heavy at all,

and I found the spicy flavor truly captivating.

When you're craving both protein and carbs,

Steak & Spicy Rice is the perfect choice!

This is the Steak Pizza, a menu item I absolutely have to order whenever I visit Manodichef (마노디셰프).

I can confidently say that even those who aren't usually fond of pizza

will find this pizza delicious.

It uses a **black dough made with squid ink,**

topped with grilled steak, and

It's loaded with romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and Grana Padano cheese,

giving it a distinctly light and fresh flavor!

They make the dough fresh in-store every morning

and ferment it for over 72 hours.

You can definitely taste the quality – it's delicious even on its own.

Here's a little tip for you:

Since the steak pizza has a thin crust,

if you try to pick it up like a regular slice, all the toppings will fall off!

When that happens, roll it up like a taco,

and you'll get to enjoy the flavors of the steak, crust, cheese, and sauce

all at once, without making a mess.

The house wine was also quite pleasant,

a perfectly dry red wine to pair with pasta, pizza, and steak rice.

After exploring Myeongdong (명동), if you're looking for a peaceful restaurant,

head to Manodichef Myeongdong (마노디셰프 명동점) 😊

📌 Key Takeaways?

✅ Located a 4-minute walk from Myeongdong Station (명동역) Exit 6

✅ A Western restaurant with a classic ambiance and Namsan (남산) view

✅ If you're a party of two, the special set offers the best value!

✅ Get one free pizza with a birthday coupon