Korean fine dining does not always mean a grand dining room in Gangnam. Doori (두리) is a small counter restaurant near Hyochang Park Station in Yongsan, run by a young husband-and-wife team, and it was named a MICHELIN Selected restaurant in the MICHELIN Guide Seoul 2026. This review covers my dinner in April 2026 with photos of the whole course, plus the current price, how to book and how to get there.
This review is adapted from a visit by Revitguide reviewer 호미식 (Homisik), who rated it 4.5 out of 5. Read the original Korean review on Revitguide. (Japanese: 韓国料理 ソウル / 韓国 ファインダイニング)
Doori at a Glance
| Doori | 두리 (DOORI) |
| MICHELIN status | MICHELIN Selected, MICHELIN Guide Seoul 2026 |
| Team | Chef Bae Yo-hwan and manager Lee Hyo-jae, a married couple |
| Cuisine | Contemporary Korean fine dining tasting course |
| Address | 1F, 27 Wonhyo-ro 63-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (서울 용산구 원효로63길 27 1층) |
| Nearest station | Hyochang Park Station (Line 6 and Gyeongui-Jungang Line), Exit 5, about a 1-minute walk |
| Hours | Lunch and dinner. Naver Place lists Tuesday (and Wednesday) as regular days off, so check CatchTable for current hours. |
| Price | Seasonal course ₩160,000 per person (same for lunch and dinner); drink pairings ₩100,000–150,000 (Naver Place, August 2026) |
| Booking | CatchTable |
| Map | Open in Naver Map |
Who Runs Doori? A Korean Fine Dining Story From Yongsan
According to the MICHELIN Guide, both the chef and his wife were born and raised in Yongsan. In fact, the name Doori comes from their dog, and it also stands for the couple behind it: two people, and two cuisines, Korean and Western. In a 2026 interview with MINGCHU, the couple explained that Doori began as a weekend wine pop-up after they married in 2020. Later, CJ CheilJedang’s Korean chef incubation program, Cuisine.K, helped them turn home-style course cooking into a full restaurant kitchen.
The MICHELIN Guide also points to Doori’s zero-waste approach. For example, the menu changes with the seasons, and the kitchen tries to use every ingredient. Moreover, its best-known dish, “All of Today’s Scraps,” is made from the day’s leftover trimmings.
My Korean Fine Dining Dinner at Doori (April 2026)
Korean fine dining in a space full of the name Doori
First of all, Doori is a space filled with its own name. It is a meeting of two genres, Western and Korean. It is a place run together by two people, a married couple. And then there is the dog they raise, also named Doori.
Then, before the meal, the couple tells their story with bright smiles and soft voices. Whatever kind of day you had before you arrived, that moment guarantees a pleasant start to the meal.
Korean fine dining care you can taste in every course
Of course, they must meet new people and cook the same dishes every day. Even so, they present each one with careful words and energy, as if it were the very first time. In addition, you can taste that care in the food itself: the effort and time they put in, and the confidence that must have grown out of it.
A Korean fine dining finale: a handwritten postcard
At the end, the couple hands you a postcard they wrote by hand, together with a Polaroid photo. As a result, it feels like the closing scene of a movie.
Why This Korean Fine Dining Meal Felt Like a Movie
To be honest, I cannot remember the exact flavors. Instead, all I remember is that everything was delicious. In other words, it was a meal where I never stopped to judge anything.
It may not be a perfect space, and it may not be in the easiest place to find. However, Doori has a way of making even those things feel lovable. Above all, it made me wonder how much more brilliant and wonderful these two people will become.
Doori Korean Fine Dining Price and Booking Tips (2026)
- Course: The seasonal tasting course costs ₩160,000 per person, and the price is the same at lunch and dinner.
- Pairings: A 6-glass wine and Korean alcohol pairing costs ₩150,000. A 4-glass half pairing and a 5-glass non-alcoholic pairing cost ₩100,000 each.
- Booking: Reserve through CatchTable. Doori also shared a seasonal price notice there, so confirm the current price when you book.
- Getting there: Take Line 6 or the Gyeongui-Jungang Line to Hyochang Park Station and leave by Exit 5. The restaurant is about a minute away.
Is Doori Worth It?
For a Korean fine dining dinner that feels personal rather than formal, Doori is easy to recommend. In addition, at ₩160,000 it costs less than the starred tasting menus we have covered, such as Gaggen. My rating: 4.5 out of 5.
Planning more special meals? See our guide to Michelin restaurants in Seoul, our picks for the best Korean restaurants in Seoul, and our review of Gaggen, a One Michelin Star kaiseki restaurant.
FAQ
Is Doori in the MICHELIN Guide?
Yes. Doori is a MICHELIN Selected restaurant in the MICHELIN Guide Seoul 2026.
How much does Korean fine dining at Doori cost?
The seasonal course costs ₩160,000 per person. Drink pairings cost ₩100,000–150,000.
How do I book Doori?
Book through CatchTable. Also, check the app for current hours, because Naver Place lists Tuesday (and Wednesday) as regular days off.
Where is Doori?
Doori is at 27 Wonhyo-ro 63-gil in Yongsan-gu, about a 1-minute walk from Exit 5 of Hyochang Park Station.
What makes Doori special for Korean fine dining?
A married couple runs it, the menu changes with the seasons, and the kitchen follows a zero-waste approach. Guests also leave with a handwritten postcard and a Polaroid photo.
We checked prices, hours and booking information in November 2026, and they can change. Check CatchTable or Naver Map before you go.