Tenzu
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About
Cozy Italian bistro near Maebong Station with a moody, burgundy-and-wood interior ideal for dates and casual pasta lunches.
Tucked along Nonhyeon-ro near Maebong Station, Tands strikes an intimate tone before you even cross the threshold. Behind a deep-green exterior, the dining room lowers the volume of Gangnam with dim, warm lighting, rich burgundy walls, and dark wood furnishings. Baskets rest beside the tables to stow coats and bags, a thoughtful touch in a space where cozy two-tops rub elbows with larger shared tables, setting a relaxed, hushed backdrop favored for quiet dates and blind introductions. The kitchen works within the realm of modern Western dining, turning out pastas and rich mains that range from faithful European classics to distinct Korean cross-pollinations. The vongole arrives studded with thoroughly purged, tender clams tossed in olive oil with barely softened garlic, while a chilled salad pasta serves as a brisk, tangy counterpoint. For something bolder, the spicy *sundubu haejang* pasta reimagines the classic Korean soft tofu stew as a brothy seafood noodle bowl, laden with shellfish to cut through traditional oil-and-cream profiles. Those leaning toward richer plates often order the shrimp basil pasta, coated in a thick, velvety herb sauce, or the striploin basil risotto, which balances creamy, fragrant rice with hefty slices of seared beef. Another crowd-pleaser, the steak risotto, draws depth from truffle aromas and tender cuts of meat. The true centerpiece on the menu, however, is the beef Wellington, which requires around twenty minutes of prep. Golden, flaky pastry encloses a medium-tender core of beef, plated over a savory sauce that highlights the meat’s natural richness without overshadowing it. Given the room's modest footprint, the dining room fills quickly by 12:30 PM, making reservations or arriving right around opening a smart move. Lunch service also draws nearby office workers thanks to a standard ten percent daytime discount.
Menu
- 순두부 해장 파스타₩19,000
- 쉬림프 바질 파스타₩19,000
- 비프 웰링턴₩48,000
- 채끝 등심 바질 리소또₩19,000
- Beef Brisket Rose Pasta₩18,000
- 크림 까르보나라₩17,000
- Bacon Tomato Pasta₩17,000
- Vongole Pasta₩18,000
- 채끝 등심 스테이크₩42,000
- 셰터데이 스테이크₩45,000
Local tips
- Peak lunch hours around 12:30 fill up fast, so reserve ahead or arrive before noon.
- Lunchtime orders may qualify for a 10% discount.
- The Beef Wellington takes around 20 minutes to prepare after ordering.
Details
- Maebong Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 12:00–21:30
- Monday
- 11:30–21:30
- Tuesday
- 11:30–21:30
- Wednesday
- 11:30–21:30
- Thursday
- 11:30–21:30
- Friday
- 11:30–21:30
- Saturday
- 12:00–21:30