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Escondido is a space replete with Chef Jin Woo-bum’s passion for Mexican food. His infatuation with the cuisine led him to Mexico, where he steadily learned and improved his culinary skills while engrossed in Mexican culture. The restaurant offers bona fide Mexican cuisine with the chef’s unique twists. He conjures up finely nuanced flavors by making particularly nuanced use of tortilla and mole, the staples of Mexican cuisine. One last tip: pairing your dish with tequila, mezcal or a cocktail will take your gourmet experience at Escondido to a whole new level.

Inspired by local culinary traditions but dedicated to expressing the modern-day sensibilities of Seoul cuisine, Soseoul Hannam serves up contemporary Korean food using ingredients that are most familiar to the local palate. The chef's creations are an homage to some of the more typical dishes and preparation techniques, including seasoned salads, pan-fried and braised dishes. Kelp chips, rich soybean paste stew, sliced raw fish with gomchwi (Fischer's ragwort) and aged kimchi, and chargrilled webfoot octopus are some of its signature offerings. Embark on a flavorful and refined journey throug

Mosu delivers imagination, precision, and balance on each plate. Unpredictable flavours and intriguing textures create constant delight. Signature dishes like abalone taco, sesame tofu, and burdock tarte are deeply satisfying, the sourdough is especially delightful, and the fish dish is elegantly composed. Each floor of the restaurant provides a distinct ambience: the first offers a view of the passionate chefs at work; the second, a romantic sunset view. The attentive service and thoughtful wine pairing further add to the unforgettable dining experience.

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

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.

Chef Joseph Lidgerwood turns foraging into an art form, handcrafting traditional meju and brewing his own sauces. For him, there is no such thing as an ordinary or overused ingredient. His signature meju doughnut, filled with cream, anchovy dalgona, and black garlic, elevates umami and fermented depth to new heights. The menu at Evett is a canvas of innovation, featuring bold reinterpretations of Korean culinary heritage, such as house-made pine needle oil and floral-infused medicinal liquor. By seamlessly blending tradition with a global vision, the chef’s creations shine even brighter when p

SAN blends modern cuisine with a creative flair. The flavours of seasonal ingredients are highlighted and paired with sauces to create a balance of complexity and restraint. Lobster jeotgal and chamoe dongchimi are fine examples of Chef Seong-hyun Jo's imagination. Milmyeon and dweji-gukbap deliver the robust flavours of Korean cuisine, elevated by the chef’s unique interpretation. Quiet service and thoughtful wine pairings add to the dining experience, which is further enhanced by the forest ambience of the space.