Michelin Guide Seoul 2026: Early Sneak Peek at New Restaurants

Seoul's culinary scene is constantly evolving. The 2026 Michelin Guide features 12 newly selected restaurants, from those deepening familiar flavors to those surprising gourmets with bold attempts. Each restaurant offers an artistic experience beyond a simple meal, based on its unique philosophy and carefully selected ingredients.


2026 Michelin Seoul New Selection Lineup

01. New Gastronomy Crafted with a Modern Sense

Restaurant SAN:
Offering neat and profound dishes that seem to capture the spirit of the mountains, the plating that maximizes the natural taste of the ingredients stands out.

Oniba:
A place where you can encounter dishes that showcase the chef's creativity in a sensual atmosphere, it is rumored among gourmets.

Sonnet:
With a delicate course composition that reads like an epic poem, it presents a dining experience where the rise, development, turn, and conclusion of taste are perfectly woven together.


02. A Harmonious Variation of Tradition and Modernity

Giwa Gang:
Like 'Giwa,' the aesthetics of Korean architecture, it puts a modern touch on a traditional frame, realizing a familiar yet new taste of Korean cuisine.

Myeongbodang:
A space that maintains its jewel-like reputation, the dishes with deep flavors completed through a sincere cooking process are excellent.

Duri:
Aims for a harmonious taste that combines two or more charms into one, and provides friendly yet classy service.


03. A Space with an Original Philosophy

Huje:
Opens a new horizon of gastronomy with innovative cooking methods that consider 'the next generation' and the use of sustainable ingredients.

Gosari Express Sindang:
This place, which has recently emerged as a hot spot in Sindang-dong beyond Hipjiro, was selected for its intense and intuitive taste that breaks the stereotype of vegetarian food.

Bium:
By capturing the 'aesthetics of emptiness' that reduces splendor and focuses on the essence in the cuisine, it makes the eater sink into deep thought.


04. Individual Dining with Outstanding Expertise

Imok Smoked Dining:
By elevating the smoking technique to the realm of art, it presents a unique dining experience where the deep smoky flavor applied to meat and vegetables stimulates the five senses.

Mukjeong:
The heartfelt dishes silently made in a quiet and neat atmosphere give visitors warm comfort and emotion.

Chaconne:
Like a rhythmic and splendid classical piece, you can encounter dynamic dishes that feel like splendid techniques and variations of colorful tastes.

Tip from WAUG editor: The places included in this Michelin selection are known to be booked very quickly. In particular, Gosari Express Sindang and Imok Smoked Dining are the most notable places recently, so if you have plans to visit, it is best to hurry. Booking through platforms like WAUG can make the process smoother.