South Korea · 37.57° N 126.98° E

Seoul

Korean cooking at its most refined. 7 places, chosen and checked for 2026.

2Palace hotels

3Michelin tables

2Legendary bars

Seoul's fine dining has come of age: Mingles holds Korea's only three Michelin stars, and its hotel restaurants, such as La Yeon at The Shilla, are among the best in Asia. Zest is seventh in The 50 Best Bars 2026.

Where to stay

Palace hotels in Seoul

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Luxury hotel in Jangchung-dong

The Shilla Seoul

Seoul's grand hotel on the slopes of Namsan, home to La Yeon, two Michelin stars, on its top floor.

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Luxury hotel in Gwanghwamun

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

A tower beside Gwanghwamun, the gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace, with Charles H., a celebrated hidden bar, below.

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In the evening

Michelin tables in Seoul

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Three Michelin stars✱✱✱ in Gangnam

Mingles

Kang Mingoo's modern Korean restaurant, the only three-star restaurant in Korea.

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Two Michelin stars✱✱ in The Shilla Seoul

La Yeon

Classic Korean cooking on the top floor of The Shilla, two Michelin stars.

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Two Michelin stars✱✱ in Cheongdam

Jungsik

Yim Jung-sik's original restaurant, where the new Korean fine dining began.

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The cocktail hour

Legendary bars in Seoul

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Cocktail bar in Seoul

Zest

A bar known for its sustainable, low-waste approach. Ranked No. 7 in The 50 Best Bars 2026.

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Cocktail bar in Seochon

Bar Cham

A bar in a traditional house in Seochon, built on Korean ingredients. Ranked No. 71 in The 50 Best Bars 2026.

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