Le Forte

A stunning rooftop dining restaurant on the 12th floor offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Han River. Located in Dangsan, Le Forte specializes in Western cuisine with a focus on Italian dishes including pasta, pizza, and steaks, all served against the backdrop of Seoul's iconic riverscape.

Légume

Gangnam

Asia's first and only Michelin-starred vegan restaurant, Légume showcases Chef Sung Si-woo's innovative plant-based Korean cuisine. This refined dining destination earned its Michelin star through creative vegetable-forward dishes that highlight seasonal Korean produce, offering a sophisticated vegan tasting experience with signature creations like flounder with gochujang-marinated caviar reimagined with plant-based ingredients.

Maison Jo

Gangnam

An artisanal French charcuterie restaurant in Seocho led by Chef Ouram Cho, the first Korean to receive France's national certification in charcuterie. Complemented by pastry chef Eunhee Lee's French-honed craft and sommelier Jaehwan Jung's thoughtful wine pairings, Maison Jo delivers authentic French flavors with depth and care.

Mariposa

An elegant modern European restaurant perched on the 29th floor of Fairmont Ambassador Seoul, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Han River and Yeouido skyline. Mariposa combines sophisticated fine dining with stunning vistas, featuring locally sourced ingredients crafted into exquisite course menus by expert chefs.

MERCATO521

Gangnam

An innovative contemporary dining and bakery concept at Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas that brings the vibrant energy of a European urban market to the heart of Gangnam. Opened December 22, 2024, MERCATO521 combines the Italian word for "market" with the hotel's address on Teheran-ro 521.

Mingles

Gangnam

Korea's only three-Michelin-star restaurant and ranked #4 on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2025. Chef Kang Min-goo masterfully reinterprets traditional Korean cuisine with modern techniques, creating an unforgettable fine dining experience.

Insadong

Mosu Seoul

Hannam

A prestigious three-Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant in Hannam-dong, led by Chef Sungjae Ahn. Mosu offers contemporary Korean cuisine that artfully combines traditional Korean flavors with modern Western culinary techniques. The restaurant has been recognized in the Michelin Guide Seoul and represents the pinnacle of Korea's fine dining scene, earning multiple Michelin stars for its innovative approach to Korean gastronomy.

Musaek — Dry-Aged Sashimi Bar in Seongsu

Seongsu

Musaek (무색) is a specialist dry-aged sashimi restaurant on the second floor of a building in Seongsu-dong. The name — meaning "colorless" — hints at the restaurant's philosophy: stripping away distractions to let the pure flavors of expertly aged fish speak for themselves.

Nishimuramen

Hongdae

A Michelin Bib Gourmand ramen restaurant from Fukuoka that uniquely blends Japanese ramen with French cooking techniques. The signature Kyokai Paitan ramen features a rich chicken-based broth, tender char siu, and aromatic seaweed oil.

Oilje (오일제)

A unique Michelin-selected restaurant that specializes in a single dish: perilla seed seaweed soup (들깨미역국). Selected for the 2026 Michelin Guide Seoul, Oilje offers an exceptional dining experience centered on this beloved Korean comfort food. The restaurant serves freshly cooked rice alongside their signature soup, creating a wholesome, comforting meal that embodies the philosophy of simple perfection. With limited daily servings (only 50 bowls per day), this humble restaurant in Samgakji demonstrates how mastery of a single dish can earn prestigious recognition.

Onjium

Insadong

A one-Michelin-star restaurant that's both a culinary research institute and fine dining establishment. Chefs Cho Eun-hee and Park Sung-bae reinterpret traditional Korean royal court cuisine with years of heritage research and modern techniques.