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MERCATO521

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.

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Mingles

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.

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Insadong

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Mosu Seoul

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.

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Nishimuramen

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.

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Onjium

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.

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Plant Cafe Seoul

Plant Cafe Seoul

A 100% vegan cafe and restaurant in Yeonnam-dong featuring a menu inspired by cuisines from around the world - including Indian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, African, Mexican, Japanese, and Thai. Plant Cafe started in Itaewon and opened this second location in the trendy Yeonnam neighborhood.

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Robatakami (로바타카미)

Robatakami (로바타카미)

Euljiro

A trendy Japanese robatayaki izakaya in the hip Euljiro area, recreating an authentic Japanese street atmosphere with charcoal-grilled specialties and craft sake.

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Salon Sunra

Salon Sunra

Insadong

An elegant Italian restaurant housed in a beautifully renovated hanok along the trendy Seosunra-gil in Jongno. Famous for its pollack roe pasta and sophisticated wine selection, Salon Sunra combines Western cuisine with traditional Korean architecture, creating a unique dining atmosphere perfect for special occasions and romantic dinners.

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Sezoni

Sezoni

Gangnam

Located in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Sezoni is an Italian restaurant that clearly captures the essence of seasonal ingredients. Chef Lee Taewoo returns to his roots, perfectly capturing the core of authentic Italian cuisine. The fresh seafood saffron broth and eggplant dishes are particularly popular.

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Shuchiku

Shuchiku

Elevate your dining experience at Shuchiku, an exquisite Japanese omakase restaurant perched on the 58th floor of the iconic 63 Building. This refined establishment combines traditional Kyoto kaiseki and Tokyo Edomae sushi techniques with breathtaking panoramic views of the Han River and Seoul cityscape, creating an unforgettable culinary journey high above Yeouido.

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Sindang-dong Tteokbokki Town

Sindang-dong Tteokbokki Town

Myeongdong

The birthplace of Seoul's instant tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes), this legendary food alley has been serving Korea's favorite street food since the 1950s. Home to Mabokrim Halmeoni Tteokbokki, the original restaurant that started in 1953, the street features over 15 tteokbokki restaurants offering various styles of this iconic Korean dish.

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