Pak India Restaurant
오리지날 팍인디아레스토랑
About
Indian restaurant in Songdo run by Indian chef serving authentic curry dishes with homemade naan bread.
# Pak India Restaurant: Where Seoul Tastes Authentic Pak India Restaurant in Yongsan operates under a philosophy rooted in genuineness—the owner, an Indian chef fluent in Korean after over a decade in Seoul, sources his recipes and technique directly from his homeland. Walking through the door transports you into the aesthetic of a Delhi or Mumbai eatery, with ambient decor and a private dining room for groups, but the real journey happens on the plate. The chicken tikka masala ($14) arrives as the restaurant's signature expression of balance: tender chicken suspended in a spice-forward curry that never overwhelms, finishing with subtle coconut undertones that linger without cloying. The lamb curry ($15), equally refined, strips away any gaminess through patient cooking, letting the meat's natural sweetness emerge beneath layers of warming spices. This is not showmanship—it's restraint perfected. The naans anchor the meal. The honey naan ($3) provides a candied counterpoint when laden with curry, while the garlic naan ($3.50), thicker than expected and still steaming from the tandoor, soaks the sauces without disintegrating. Turmeric rice ($1.50) replaces the scattered basmati with domestic grains tinted golden—practical, absorbent, perfect for pressing the last traces of sauce from your plate. Mango lassi ($5.90) cuts through the richness with tart precision. Initial tartness gives way to an addictive tang that clarifies rather than overwhelms the palate. Pak India avoids the trap of catering to diluted expectations. The owner's warmth compensates for no-frills presentation, and lunch sets offer genuine value. This is a place where an Indian cook feeds Seoul the way he'd cook at home—without apology, without compromise.
Menu
- Swagat Lamb Curry₩15,000
- Turmeric Rice₩1,500
- Honey Naan₩3,000
- Garlic Naan₩3,500
- Mango Lassi₩5,900
- Chicken Tikka Masala₩14,000
Local tips
- Order honey naan or garlic naan — freshly baked and generously sized
- Lunch set menu offers good value
- Free parking in building basement; overflow public parking behind building
- Private room available for group gatherings
- Try mango lassi to cleanse palate after curry
Details
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:00–22:30
- Monday
- 11:00–22:30
- Tuesday
- 11:00–22:30
- Wednesday
- 11:00–22:30
- Thursday
- 11:00–22:30
- Friday
- 11:00–22:30
- Saturday
- 11:00–22:30