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Michelin-starred restaurants in Seoul

Start with Mingles in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam for tasting menu, La Yeon in Jung-gu (Shilla Hotel) and Jungsik in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam. Here are all 7, with why each one is worth it.

7 places · mostly in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam, Gangnam · Updated October 25, 2026

Mingles
Mingles · Photo: Mingles
  1. MinglesMinglesCheongdam-dong, Gangnam

    Get: Tasting menu (no individual dishes confirmed in sources)

    Michelin 3★ (2026) · Modern Korean

  2. La YeonJung-gu (Shilla Hotel)

    Michelin 2★ · Korean hanjeongsik

  3. JungsikCheongdam-dong, Gangnam

    Michelin 2★ · Modern Korean

  4. Kwon Sook SooBukchon

    Michelin 2★ · Refined Korean

  5. MitouGangnam

    Michelin 2★ (2026) · Modern Japanese-Korean

  6. MosuHannam-dong

    Michelin 2★ (2026), newly awarded · Not stated

  7. SosuheonGangnam

    Michelin 2★ (2026), promoted from 1★ · Japanese (sushi)

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Michelin-starred restaurants in Seoul: questions people ask

What are the michelin-starred restaurants in Seoul?

Chef Amazing’s picks start with Mingles (Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam), La Yeon (Jung-gu (Shilla Hotel)) and Jungsik (Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam). All 7 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.

Which neighborhood is best for michelin-starred restaurants in Seoul?

Most of these are in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam and Gangnam. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.

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