Experience the culinary excellence of Seoul as it dazzles at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards. Discover the winners and highlights from this prestigious event showcasing Seoul’s vibrant food scene.
Four restaurants from South Korea won coveted spots in the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants awards ceremony.
The prestigious Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants awards ceremony took Seoul by storm this week! This international celebration of culinary excellence saw four restaurants from the host city claim coveted spots on the prestigious list!
Over 800 guests gathered to culminate the five-day event, with Tokyo’s Sézanne emerging as the ultimate victor. Chef Daniel Calvert’s neo-French cuisine impressed the judges with its classic touch, showcasing the finest Japanese ingredients with exceptional precision.
Four Korean restaurants are now in the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants
Testament to Seoul’s excellence in culinary world, four Korean restaurants are now in the top 50 list of Asia’s best.
- at No. 13, Mingles, a contemporary Korean restaurant (was at 28th position last year) – Chef Kang Min-goo reimagines Korean classics with a focus on a trio of house-made “jang” (fermented pastes): “ganjang” (soy sauce), “doenjang” (soybean paste) and “gochujang” (chili pepper paste). Also a Michelin Star restaurant.
- at No. 18, 7th Door, a contemporary Korean restaurant – Chef Kim Dae-chun showcases an innovative take on fermentation techniques.
- at No. 21, Onjium, a traditional Korean fine dining restaurant.
- at No. 41, Mosu, a restaurant popular for its creative twists on Korean cuisine.
What is Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants?
The Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants is a regional edition of the world-renowned ranking system for culinary establishments. Votes are cast by over 300 industry experts across Asia, including food critics, chefs, and restaurateurs.
While nine Korean restaurants landed within Asia’s top 100 (up from seven last year), there was a bittersweet note. Joo Ok, ranked No. 51 in 2023, closed its doors in December and is relocating to Manhattan next month. However, this slight loss is overshadowed by the impressive gains made by Seoul’s culinary scene, solidifying its position as a major player in Asian gastronomy.
Other restaurants in Asia’s top 100
- Eatanic Garden at No. 62
- BORN&BRED at No. 64
- Solbam at No. 65
- Kwonsooksoo at No. 89
- Alla Prima at No. 91
About Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants
The Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list, a spinoff of the renowned World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, debuted in 2013. It celebrates gastronomy, serving as a gourmet guide worldwide. Selected annually through votes by 318 restaurant-industry leaders across Asia, ceremonies have been held in prominent tourist hubs like Singapore, Bangkok, and Macao. This year, it was hosted in Seoul.
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