Sasaroun
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About
Cozy gallery-style Italian bistro in Gunja offering wholesome homestyle pasta, gnocchi, and dedicated vegetarian options.
Tucked away in a quiet alley near Gunja Station, Sasaroun feels less like a commercial dining room and more like a serene, intimate art gallery. The compact dining space doubles as an exhibition venue, where rotating photography and quiet decor frame a handful of tables. Operating primarily on a reservation basis, the kitchen turns out deliberate, unhurried Italian home cooking distinguished by clean seasoning and dedicated plant-based options. The menu thoughtfully accommodates varied palates, offering full course meals alongside à la carte pastas and distinct vegetarian variations. A standout choice is the gnocchi, which diverges from the usual heavy cream preparations. Available in a fragrant, oil-based basil pesto sauce alongside sautéed bacon and mushrooms, the dumplings feature a distinctly crisp exterior that yields to a chewy potato center. Lightly toasted bread arrives alongside to capture the lingering herb oil. The arrabbiata pasta takes an equally restrained approach; tender noodles are coated in a gently spiced tomato sauce tossed with garlic, mushrooms, bacon, and young greens, delivering heat without overpowering the palate. Guests opting for the course menu experience the kitchen's patient pacing. An appetizer of hollowed Sicilian-style baked eggplant comes stuffed with ragù and melted cheese, balancing savory, sweet, and mild peppery notes. For grains, the squid ink risotto utilizes oat rice tossed with shrimp and vegetables, lending each briny spoonful a toothsome bite. Main selections range from sous-vide beef flat iron steak paired with a wine balsamic glaze to beef tomato bourguignon, alongside a baked lasagna that requires two hours of advance notice. The meal wraps simply with thick Greek yogurt topped with a house-made, low-sugar blueberry compote. Between the rotating art on the walls and the soothing cooking, Sasaroun offers an intentional retreat designed for quiet conversation.
Menu
- 가지 라구 파스타₩15,000
- Basil Pesto Gnocchi₩15,000
- Arrabbiata Pasta₩15,000
- Squid Ink Risotto₩17,000
- Sashimi Course₩44,000
- Shrimp Oil Pasta₩15,000
- Cream Pasta₩15,000
- Rosé Pasta₩15,000
- 소고기 토마토 부르기뇽₩27,000
- Gambas Al Ajillo₩24,000
- Risotto₩16,000
Local tips
- Advance reservations are recommended or required (lasagna must be reserved 2 hours in advance).
- Separate vegetarian options are available for plant-based diners.
- Parking is unavailable on-site; use the adjacent Neungdong Public Parking Lot.
Details
- Gunja Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:30–22:00
- Monday
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- Tuesday
- —
- Wednesday
- 11:30–22:00
- Thursday
- 11:30–22:00
- Friday
- 11:30–22:00
- Saturday
- 11:30–22:00