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Contemporary Korean Fusion
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CuisineContemporary
Price₩₩₩
Dress CodeSmart Casual
ServiceFormal
NoiseQuiet
CapacitySmall
Michelin
Opinionated About Dining
La Liste

Soul serves Contemporary Korean Fusion in Yongsan-gu, with Michelin one-star recognition in 2026 and La Liste at 79 points.

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Address
B1F, 35 Sinheung-ro 26-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, 04337, South Korea
Phone
+82 2-318-7685
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Soul restaurant in Seoul, South Korea
About

Hanwoo Tartare and Blooming (Samgyetang)

Hanwoo Tartare, Blooming (Samgyetang), Lamb Tteokgalbi, Hanwoo Strip Loin, Bingsoo with Truffle, and Oyster sit within a Contemporary Korean Fusion kitchen focused on local sourcing. A sommelier-led beverage approach gives the meal a wine-aware frame without changing the cuisine-led decision.

B1F chef’s counter in Yongsan-gu

B1F, 35 Sinheung-ro 26-gil in Yongsan-gu puts Soul below street level, with an open kitchen and chef’s counter. Formal service, quiet noise, and extended pacing suit a planned lunch or dinner.

Contemporary cooking with sustained recognition

Contemporary cooking here carries Michelin one-star recognition in 2024, 2025, and 2026, alongside La Liste scores of 79.5 points in 2025 and 79 points in 2026.

Signature Dishes
  • Hanwoo Tartare
  • Blooming (Samgyetang)
  • Lamb Tteokgalbi
  • Hanwoo Strip Loin
  • Bingsoo with Truffle
  • Oyster
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The record

Recognition history

Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.

  1. La Liste Top Restaurants

    La Liste

  2. Michelin 1 Star

    Michelin

  3. Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended

    Opinionated About Dining

  4. La Liste Top Restaurants

    La Liste

  5. Michelin 1 Star

    Michelin

  6. Michelin 1 Star

    Michelin

At a Glance
Vibe
  • Elegant
  • Intimate
  • Sophisticated
  • Modern
Best For
  • Date Night
  • Special Occasion
Experience
  • Open Kitchen
  • Chefs Counter
Drink Program
  • Sommelier Led
Sourcing
  • Local Sourcing
Dress CodeSmart Casual
Noise LevelQuiet
CapacitySmall
Service StyleFormal
Meal PacingExtended Experience

Basement location with bright, clean lighting; peaceful and serene interior contrasting with the bustling narrow alley outside. Counter seating offers views of the open kitchen where chefs work silently.