Kwonsooksoo

Cuisine

Korean

Michelin

2

Price

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Website

https://www.kwonsooksoo.com

Description

Set in a minimalist space where modern technique meets Korean tradition, this restaurant offers a quietly compelling dining experience. The chef draws on two decades of experience to highlight the pure, delicate flavours of seasonal Korean ingredients. The meal begins with finely crafted small bites paired with traditional Korean spirits, followed by a main course served in a refined ‘doksang’ style. A dessert trolley appears at the end, bringing the experience to an elegant close. During the day, natural light fills the serene room, making it an ideal setting for business meetings or intimate

Review score

4.4

Review count

60

Review summary

Located within a palace in Seoul, Kwonsooksoo offers modern fine-dining Korean cuisine, noted for its Michelin recognition. Food quality is generally praised, featuring innovative elements like a rolling kimchi cart, specialized sauce courses, and molecular gastronomy interpretations of traditional dishes. However, some reviews cite issues with ingredient freshness or small portions. Service is typically friendly with fluent English, though reservations can be restrictive (e.g., no single-person bookings) and private rooms have non-negotiable minimum spends. The atmosphere is modern and elegant. While many find the experience excellent, others note concerns regarding value for money, particularly with additional fees.

Best for

Suitable for groups seeking refined modern Korean cuisine and comfortable with higher entry barriers.

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