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Soigné is celebrated for a tasting menu that reflects the changing seasons and brings each ingredient to life. Owner-chef Jun Lee blends Korean sensibilities with contemporary techniques, creating dishes articulated entirely in his own voice. His signature ‘Episode’ menus unfold like a classical narrative, from introduction to conclusion, as a paced culinary performance. In a minimalist, white-toned space centred on the kitchen, with elegant plating and attentive service, the dining experience is one to remember.

Just like the visual art technique of collage, Chef Jin-sung Noh draws upon his extensive understanding of ingredients to create dishes that balance various flavours. His refined culinary skills are richly expressed through the harmonious blend of ingredients' inherent flavours and dense sauces. By incorporating seasonal local ingredients with fermentation techniques, he gives traditional French cuisine a modern, diverse touch. Enjoy his distinctively stylish dishes in a charming dining space.

Creating elegant, compelling cuisine using only plant-based ingredients is no easy task, yet Chef Si-woo Sung achieves it with confidence at Légume. His deep understanding of vegetarian cooking, combined with a distinctive personal vision, has shaped a menu with a clear identity. In pursuing a fully vegan approach, the restaurant refines contemporary cuisine while highlighting the breadth of Korean vegetarian traditions. The chef’s assured technique brings clarity and depth to each dish, and the imaginative flavours appeal not only to vegetarians but to diners with a wide range of tastes.

An evening at Solbam begins with drinks and snacks in the atmospherically lit drawing room before you are led into a bright, spacious dining area with an open kitchen. Chef-owner Tae-jun Eom’s extensive experience and technical skill are put to excellent use, especially when paired with the best of Korea’s seasonal produce. Whether it is snow crab with cauliflower, abalone with bamboo shoots, or Hanwoo with dallae, the dishes are often original and striking, presented with a touch of theatricality by a highly formal service team. For the full experience, opt for the three- or seven-glass wine

At Restaurant Allen, Chef Hyun-min Suh’s sensibility shines through in contemporary dishes accented with light French touches. The elegant yet comfortable dining room, paired with carefully chosen tableware and views into the orderly kitchen, enhances the experience. The cuisine is delicately constructed around seasonal local ingredients and reinterpreted throughout the year. A sourcing map in the menu highlights the origins and seasonality of the products used. The makgeolli-yeast sourdough, with its crisp crust and balanced acidity, is a standout. Warm, polished service brings the meal to a

At Giwakang, Chef Min-chul Kang—known for his distinctive French culinary style—presents a bold approach rooted in Korean cuisine. Melding classic Korean flavours with refined French techniques, Chef Kang creatively masters complex flavour pairings that might otherwise seem improbable. Dishes like dongchimi with caviar, ganjang gejang rice with truffle, and squid mandu are both daring and harmonious. The spotless open kitchen and elegant, modern space set a polished tone for the restaurant, while warm, attentive service rounds out a dining experience that feels both inventive and deeply satisf

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