1) Mosu Seoul – The King Has Returned Namsan / Hannam

Location: Namsan Area (New 2026 Location), Yongsan-gu, Seoul

After a brief hiatus, Chef Sung Anh has reopened Mosu in a stunning new location near Namsan. It remains the only Korean restaurant to maintain such a bold and uncompromising vision of contemporary cuisine.

• Price: Tasting menu from ₩420,000.
• Insider Tip: Reservations open on the first day of the previous month and sell out within minutes.

2) Mingles – Modern Korean Perfection Gangnam

Location: 2F, 19 Dosan-daero 67-gil, Gangnam-gu

Chef Mingoo Kang continues to define “New Korean Cuisine.” Famous for the iconic “Jang Trio” dessert using fermented soybean pastes, Mingles is the perfect balance between ancient techniques and a modern palate.

3) La Yeon – Royal Elegance Jung-gu

Location: 23F, The Shilla Seoul, 249 Dongho-ro, Jung-gu

Located atop The Shilla Hotel, La Yeon delivers refined royal Korean cuisine with breathtaking views over Namsan Park. Ideal for executive lunches or formal celebrations.

4) Jungsik – The Fusion Pioneer Gangnam

Location: 11 Seolleung-ro 158-gil, Gangnam-gu

Jungsik Yim was the first chef to introduce Korean aesthetics into the global fine-dining conversation. His truffle kimbap has become one of Seoul’s most iconic dishes.

5) Born & Bred – The Temple of Hanwoo Majang-dong

Location: 1 Majang-ro 42-gil, Seongdong-gu

More than a restaurant, Born & Bred is an ode to Korean Hanwoo beef. It offers multiple dining experiences, from the butcher shop on the ground floor to an exclusive speakeasy omakase in the basement.

6) Eatanic Garden – High-Altitude Innovation Gangnam

Location: 36F, Josun Palace, 231 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu

Under the direction of Chef Son Jong-won, this restaurant explores the deep connection between nature and cuisine, presenting dishes that resemble botanical works of art.

7) Bicena – Dining Among the Clouds Songpa-gu

Location: 81F, Lotte World Tower, 300 Olympic-ro

Korea’s highest restaurant. Bicena focuses on clean flavors and minimalist presentation, offering a truly unique perspective over Seoul from the Lotte World Tower.

8) Onjium – The Cultural Institution Jongno-gu

Location: 4F, 49 Hyoja-ro, Jongno-gu

A culinary research institute that also functions as a restaurant. Onjium studies historical Korean recipes and reinterprets them with extraordinary contemporary sensitivity.

9) Solbam – Contemporary Harmony Gangnam

Location: 2F, 6 Dosan-daero 37-gil, Gangnam-gu

Chef Eom Tae-jun explores Korean seasonality with near-obsessive technical precision. An intimate experience deeply connected to the land.

10) Myeongdong Kyoja – The People’s Icon Myeongdong

Location: 29 Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu

The only non–fine dining restaurant on the list—and an essential one. Famous for its handmade kalguksu noodles and mandu dumplings. A Bib Gourmand that beats any star when it comes to history and flavor.