Pecorino

Pecorino is hidden along a Cheongdam side street and centers its menu on fresh pasta. The chef trained in Italy for more than ten years and makes the noodles in-house every day, which shows in their lively texture.

The opening stracciatella plate was enough to win me over: soft burrata topped with mortadella and pistachios, with bread for dipping into the olive oil. The menu is varied, the portions are generous, and every dish we tried was good enough to bring me back for another visit. The balanced seasoning lets the pasta itself remain the focus.