South Korean actress Song Hye Kyo enjoys unique Italian dish during Milan trip

By Nguyen Chi March 2, 2025 | 09:30 pm PT

Actress Song Hye Kyo, one of South Korea's most influential artists, recently explored Italian cuisine after arriving in Milan to attend the Fashion Week.

On March 1, she dined at a fine dining restaurant in Milan with friends, savoring the establishment's signature dishes and later shared photos from the meal on her Instagram account, which boasts over 17 million followers.

In the images posted on social media, she was seen enjoying spaghetti allo scoglio in crosta di pane, a visually deceptive dish that surprises first-time diners.

This dish is served inside a crispy, toasted bread crust, offering a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. At first glance, it resembles a pizza, but to eat it, she had to use a fork to break through the crust, revealing the spaghetti hidden inside.

The dish consists of two key components: the spaghetti allo scoglio and the crosta di pane crust.

The pasta retains the traditional flavors of spaghetti, featuring fresh seafood such as clams, oysters, mussels, squid, and shrimp, cooked in either a tomato or white wine sauce. The crispy bread crust encases the pasta, helping to retain its warmth while adding a crunchy texture to the dish.

The combination of rich seafood, tangy sauce, tender pasta, and crispy crust creates a culinary experience.

Spaghetti allo scoglio in crosta di pane (L) and lobster salad with tomatoes and olives. Photo courtesy of Song Hye Kyo's Instagram

Originating from Italy's coastal regions where fresh seafood is a staple, this dish showcases the country's culinary ingenuity. The bread crust not only enhances presentation but also serves a functional purpose, keeping the dish warm for an extended time.

Spaghetti allo scoglio in crosta di pane is often featured in upscale restaurants or served on special occasions, highlighting the sophistication of Italian cuisine.

To complement this special dish, the actress ordered a lobster salad with tomatoes and olives - staple ingredients of Mediterranean cuisine. She completed the meal with a glass of Italian wine, pairing perfectly with both the pasta and salad.

The actress gained international fame through her leading roles in popular television dramas such as "Autumn in My Heart" (2000), "All In" (2003), "Full House" (2004), "Encounter" (2018), and "The Glory" (2022).

In 2017, she ranked 7th on Forbes' Korea Power Celebrity list and moved up to 6th in 2018.