Jungsik Seoul

"Chef Yim Jung-sik—with his Seoul and New York restaurants –is credited with introducing Korean cuisine to the world with an innovative flair that is entirely his own. What he does best is draw inspiration from the familiar, like gimbap and bibimbap, to create something innovative yet entirely authentic. Primary ingredients, from abalone to duck, make up his set menu which begins with impressive banchan; there’s also the option of adding supplementary courses. There’s an extensive wine list but the suggested pairings are also well-judged." - Michelin Inspector

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"A Two MICHELIN Star restaurant in Seoul known for its contemporary Korean cuisine." - Nancy DePalma

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"If you're looking to splurge, Seoul has Michelin-starred restaurants like Jungsik."

"Jungsik Jungsik is the home of celebrity chef Jung Sik Yim, who is updating Korean cuisine; he’s credited as the first chef to prepare Korean ingredients with molecular-gastronomy techniques. He’s done so well with the main restaurant that he’s also opened a bistro in Seoul as well as a restaurant in New York City . Try the pork belly, a delicious mixture of sweet, spicy and sour, all in a bite; if pork isn’t your thing, order up the sea-urchin bibimbap."

NY Young Chef Award 2021 Winner Suyoung Park

"Jungsik is the restaurant that put the fire in me for the first time. It was my first fine dining experience in Korea, when I was 21." - The MICHELIN Guide