The MICHELIN Guide Seoul 2026 was announced on March 5, 2026, the guide’s 10th year in Korea. Seoul has 178 restaurants in the selection: 1 with three stars, 10 with two stars, 31 with one star and 51 Bib Gourmands. This guide focuses on the starred restaurants that serve Korean food, including Mingles and Jungsik, with current menu prices, hours and how to book them as a visitor.
Not ready to spend ₩300,000 on lunch? Jump to the Bib Gourmand picks, where a MICHELIN-recognized meal costs under ₩20,000.
MICHELIN Guide Seoul 2026 at a Glance
| Restaurant | Stars (2026) | Cuisine | Course price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mingles | Three stars | Korean | Lunch ₩320,000 / dinner ₩420,000 |
| Jungsik | Two stars | Contemporary Korean | Lunch ₩230,000 / dinner ₩330,000 |
| Kwonsooksoo | Two stars | Korean | Lunch from ₩240,000 / dinner from ₩380,000 |
| La Yeon | Two stars | Korean, contemporary | Check when booking |
| Mosu | Two stars (new) | Modern | Check when booking |
The other two-star restaurants in Seoul are alla prima, Evett, Mitou, Restaurant Allen, Soigné and Sosuheon (newly promoted). Gaon, which once held three stars, is not in the 2026 guide.
Mingles: Seoul’s Only Three-Star Restaurant
Chef Mingoo Kang’s Mingles kept its three stars in 2026 for the second year in a row, and it is the only three-star restaurant in Korea. The tasting menu builds modern dishes on Korean ferments. MICHELIN singles out the “Jang Trio” dessert, which reworks doenjang, ganjang and gochujang, and the long-simmered “Mingling Pot.”
| Mingles | 밍글스 |
| Address | 2F, 19 Dosan-daero 67-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (서울 강남구 도산대로67길 19 2층) |
| Area | Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam |
| Hours | Tue–Sat 12:00–15:00 and 18:00–22:00. Closed Sunday and Monday. |
| Price | Lunch ₩320,000, dinner ₩420,000. From January 2027 bookings: lunch ₩350,000, dinner ₩450,000. |
| Booking | CatchTable |
| Map | Open in Naver Map |
Jungsik: The Restaurant Behind New Korean Fine Dining
Chef Yim Jung-sik is credited with putting modern Korean cuisine on the world map, and Jungsik holds two stars in the 2026 guide. The set menu takes familiar dishes like gimbap and bibimbap and reinvents them, starting with a round of banchan. Jungsik also has a well-known restaurant in New York; this section covers the original in Seoul.
| Jungsik | 정식당 |
| Address | 11 Seolleung-ro 158-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (서울 강남구 선릉로158길 11) |
| Area | Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam |
| Hours | Daily. Lunch 12:00–15:00 (last order 13:15), dinner 17:30–22:00 (last order 19:15). |
| Price | Lunch signature ₩230,000, dinner signature ₩330,000 |
| Booking | CatchTable only. Bookings open at 11:00 KST on the 1st of every even-numbered month, two months at a time. |
| Map | Open in Naver Map |
Tip: Jungsik does not take bookings by phone. The main dining hall is for guests aged 13 and over.
More Two-Star Korean Restaurants
Kwonsooksoo (권숙수)
Chef Kwon Woo-joong serves seasonal Korean food in a minimalist room. The meal opens with small bites and traditional Korean spirits, and the main course arrives in a “doksang” (individual table) style. Dinner includes a kimchi cart, and dessert comes on a trolley.
- Address: 4F, 37 Apgujeong-ro 80-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (서울 강남구 압구정로80길 37 4층)
- Hours: Tue–Sat, lunch 12:00–15:00 (last order 13:00), dinner 18:00–22:00 (last order 19:00). Closed Sunday, Monday and holidays.
- Price: Lunch course ₩240,000 or ₩300,000, dinner course ₩380,000 or ₩430,000
- Booking: CatchTable, opening 60 days ahead at 10:00. Dress code is business casual.
- Map: Open in Naver Map
La Yeon (라연)
On the 23rd floor of The Shilla Seoul hotel, La Yeon serves refined Korean cooking with big city views. MICHELIN mentions crisp red mullet and charcoal-grilled Hanwoo bulgogi. It is one of the more family-friendly two-star rooms.
- Address: 23F, The Shilla Hotel, 249 Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul (서울 중구 동호로 249 서울신라호텔 23층)
- Station: Dongguk University Station (Line 3)
- Hours: Daily, lunch 12:00–14:30 and dinner 17:30–21:30
- Booking: Through Naver (linked from the MICHELIN Guide page) or by phone, +82 2-2230-3367
- Map: Open in Naver Map
Mosu (모수)
Chef Ahn Sung-jae’s Mosu returned to the guide in 2026 as a new two-star restaurant after reopening in a converted two-story house near Itaewon. Its cooking is modern rather than strictly Korean. Address: 4 Hoenamu-ro 41-gil, Yongsan-gu (서울 용산구 회나무로41길 4). Open in Naver Map
One-Star Korean Restaurants in Seoul
These one-star restaurants in the 2026 guide are listed by MICHELIN under Korean or Korean contemporary cuisine. They are easier to book than the two- and three-star rooms.
- Onjium (온지음): Korean
- Bicena (비채나): Korean
- YUN (윤): Korean
- JUEUN (레스토랑 주은): Korean, new one star in 2026
- Soseoul Hannam (소설한남): Korean, near Itaewon
- GiwaKang (기와강): Korean contemporary, new one star in 2026
- Eatanic Garden (이타닉 가든): Korean contemporary
Affordable MICHELIN Picks: Bib Gourmand and Selected
Bib Gourmand is the MICHELIN label for good food at a moderate price. These Korean picks all charge under ₩20,000 for the signature dish.
| Restaurant | MICHELIN status | Order | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myeongdong Kyoja | Bib Gourmand, 2017–2026 | Kalguksu | ₩12,000 |
| 3rd Samgyetang (3대삼계장인) | Bib Gourmand, new in 2026 | Pine nut samgyetang | ₩19,500 |
| Muguok (무구옥) | Newly listed, August 2026 | North Korean-style samgyetang | ₩18,000 |
Read more in our guides to the best Korean restaurants in Seoul and Tosokchon Samgyetang and Muguok, where Justin Bieber ate in October 2026.
Michelin Restaurants in Seoul We Have Reviewed
For a closer look at the meal itself, these full reviews cover restaurants from the 2026 guide, with course photos, prices and booking tips.
- Mitou: Two MICHELIN Stars and a Green Star, Japanese kaiseki in Cheongdam
- Gaggen: One MICHELIN Star, kaiseki in Cheongdam
- Doori: MICHELIN Selected, Korean fine dining near Hyochang Park
Looking for a high-end sushi counter instead? We have also reviewed Sushi Saito Juyon, Jungdae and the four-seat Sushi Sainjo. These sushi counters are not in the MICHELIN Guide.
How to Book Michelin Restaurants in Seoul
- CatchTable is the main booking app. Mingles, Jungsik and Kwonsooksoo all take reservations there, and the global version works in English.
- Bookings open on fixed dates. Jungsik opens two months at a time on the 1st of even months at 11:00 KST, and Kwonsooksoo opens 60 days ahead at 10:00. Popular dinner slots go fast.
- Expect a deposit. Kwonsooksoo, for example, refunds deposits in full only if you cancel four or more days ahead.
- Lunch is the better deal. At every restaurant above, the lunch course costs ₩100,000–140,000 less than dinner.
Dress Code and Other Tips
- Smart casual is safe everywhere. Kwonsooksoo asks for business casual and may refuse flip-flops, slippers, gym wear or strong perfume.
- Tell the restaurant about allergies when you book. Kwonsooksoo, for example, cannot serve guests who avoid seafood, mushroom broth or sesame oil.
- Some rooms limit children. Jungsik’s main hall is for ages 13 and over, and Kwonsooksoo only allows children under 8 in its lunch private room.
- Drinks and pairings are extra. At Jungsik, for example, wine pairings run ₩160,000–290,000 per person.
FAQ
How many Michelin-starred restaurants are in Seoul in 2026?
42: one three-star (Mingles), 10 two-star and 31 one-star restaurants. Seoul also has 51 Bib Gourmands.
Is Jungsik Seoul the same as Jungsik New York?
They are both run by chef Yim Jung-sik, but they are separate restaurants. Jungsik Seoul in Cheongdam holds two stars in the MICHELIN Guide Seoul 2026.
How much does Mingles cost?
Lunch is ₩320,000 and dinner is ₩420,000 per person. For reservations from January 2027, prices rise to ₩350,000 and ₩450,000.
What is the cheapest Michelin restaurant in Seoul?
Bib Gourmand spots are the cheapest. At Myeongdong Kyoja, kalguksu costs ₩12,000.
Is Gaon still a Michelin restaurant?
No. Gaon does not appear in the MICHELIN Guide Seoul 2026.
Prices and hours were checked in November 2026 and can change. Check Naver Map before you go.
Browse more Seoul restaurant guides or read our guide to the best Korean restaurants in Seoul.