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SM Boutique Hotel

Name: SM Boutique Hotel
Address: 291-1, Cheonho-daero, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02604, Seoul, KR

★★·8.2/ 10Recommended

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📍291-1, Cheonho-daero, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02604 · Seoul ↗

24-hour front deskLuggage storageFree WiFiDesignated smoking areaElevatorCovered parkingAll 10 facilities +

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Tutoiement

French · ★ Michelin

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The name Tutoiement means 'to speak in a friendly, informal way', reflecting Chef Do-hyeon Kim’s desire to connect casually with diners through food. Interestingly, in contrast to this relaxed approach, the precisely cooked and sophisticated French cuisine engages the senses, placing the focus firmly on the food. The chef expresses the subtle flavours, textures, and nuances of each ingredient with care, plating dishes to highlight harmony between the components and their accompanying sauces. His cooking reflects a personal journey, guided by clarity of vision and a desire to create a dining ex

2.2km

Jeongmyeon

Noodles · Bib

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Jeongmyeon, which translates as ‘noodles infused with meaning’, features an open kitchen and a seven-seat stainless steel counter. This one-chef operation serves meat-based noodle soups, with white and red noodle soups as the sole offerings, each boasting rich, layered flavours. The broths, made from seafood, pork, and chicken, reveal a deep, harmonious taste. Toppings—including thin slices of tender pork, onion, and red pepper—add texture and visual appeal. The red noodle soup can be customised to different spice levels and is served with a bowl of rice for added heartiness.

2.7km

Mingles

Korean · ★★★ Michelin

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Bathed in warm tones and accented with contemporary artworks and refined tableware, Mingles embodies an elegant minimalism, its windows framing calm green views. Chef Mingoo Kang seamlessly weaves Korean culinary philosophy into a modern tasting format, using seasonal ingredients to build layered, nuanced flavors rather than overt showiness. Signature elements such as the long-simmered “Mingling Pot,” rich with concentrated umami from dried seafood, vegetables, and fruit, and the “Jang Trio,” a French-inspired dessert reinterpreting doenjang, ganjang, and gochujang, highlight the chef’s innova

4.7km

La Yeon

Korean, Contemporary · ★★ Michelin

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Stunning views are guaranteed from La Yeon’s position on the 23rd floor of The Shilla Hotel, but the quality of the food ensures your attention never strays far from the plate. There is a delicacy and lightness to the dishes, which take the time-honoured traditions of Korean cuisine and update them without compromising familiar flavours and textures. From crisp red mullet to tender, char-grilled Hanwoo bulgogi, the kitchen resists overcomplication and focuses instead on clean, precise flavours. The dining room is comfortable, and the service team is a delight.

4.4km

Gosari Express

Vegan · Bib

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Tucked beneath a red awning in Sindang-dong Jungang Market, Gosari Express stands out among the neighbourhood’s long-established eateries. With the motto 'Vegetarian every day', it takes a playful approach to plant-based dining. Every dish features the restaurant’s signature gosari oil sauce, from spicy bibim noodles to Taiwanese pancakes topped with sweet and tangy gosari chilli sauce. This inventive spot demonstrates the boundless potential of gosari.

3.0km

Born and Bred

Barbecue

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Born and Bred showcases top-grade hanwoo sourced from Majang-dong, curated by an owner truly “born and bred” there. Spanning four floors, each with its own concept, the restaurant offers a wide range—from signature burgers and steaks to Korean-style grilling cuts and specialty selections by weight. One floor serves a set tasting menu, while another presents a chef’s choice menu that best reflects the restaurant’s identity, so it’s worth choosing your floor in advance.

783m

Kyewol

Gomtang · Bib

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Located near hip Seongsu, this restaurant specializes in Korean-style chicken gomtang and has become especially popular with younger diners. Gently cooked chicken breast is served over warm rice with blanched young napa cabbage, then finished with a clear, refined broth for a clean yet deeply savory flavor. At lunch, diners can enjoy reasonably priced side dishes such as spicy chicken salad and torch-grilled chicken with doenjang, while cold noodles are available in the summer.

3.1km

Jungsik

Contemporary · ★★ Michelin

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Chef Yim Jung-sik—with his Seoul and New York restaurants –is credited with introducing Korean cuisine to the world with an innovative flair that is entirely his own. What he does best is draw inspiration from the familiar, like gimbap and bibimbap, to create something innovative yet entirely authentic. Primary ingredients, from abalone to duck, make up his set menu which begins with impressive banchan; there’s also the option of adding supplementary courses. There’s an extensive wine list but the suggested pairings are also well-judged.

4.7km

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SM Boutique Hotel

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Room (Sweet, Check-in: Fri&Sun 8 PM, Sat 10 PM)

Standard Room (Check-in: Fri&Sun 8 PM, Sat 10 PM)

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