A bowl of mul-naengmyeon, cold buckwheat noodles in broth with egg and beef

60 of the best · Seoul, South Korea

Where Seoul Eats: Mingles, the Stars and the Noodle Houses

Mingles, the city’s only three-star, ten two-stars and thirty-one one-stars from the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Seoul, sixteen Bib Gourmand noodle and soup houses, and the food alleys of the great markets.

Our 60 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

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Three Seoul moments we keep going back to: Gyeongbokgung at opening time, a bowl of naengmyeon at Woo Lae Oak, and the city wall over Naksan at dusk.

  1. Three MICHELIN Stars

    Mingles

    Cheongdam & Apgujeong·Korean

    Korean cooking in Cheongdam & Apgujeong. Three MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 guide.

    2F, 19 Dosan-daero 67-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  2. Two MICHELIN Stars

    La Yeon

    Namsan·Korean

    Korean cooking at The Shilla Seoul. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 guide.

    23F, Shilla Hotel, 249 Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  3. Bib Gourmand

    Woo Lae Oak

    Jung-gu·Naengmyeon

    Naengmyeon, cold buckwheat noodles in Jung-gu. Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide.

    62-29 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jung-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

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The back story 2

How Seoul eats, from Mingles to the noodle houses.

  1. The back story

    Korean Cuisine

    Seoul·In depth: food

    Kimchi and the banchan that come with every meal, bibimbap, cold naengmyeon, long-simmered gomtang, barbecue at the table and dumplings by the steamer: the dishes of Korea, and where to taste them in Seoul.

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  2. The back story

    Seoul at the table: Mingles, the stars and the noodle houses

    Seoul·In depth

    One three-star, ten two-stars, thirty-one one-stars and fifty-one Bib Gourmands: Seoul’s table runs from Mingles in Cheongdam to buckwheat noodles in Jongno and gomtang by the river.

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Three MICHELIN Stars 1

The city’s only three-star, from the 2026 guide.

  1. Three MICHELIN Stars

    Mingles

    Cheongdam & Apgujeong·Korean

    Korean cooking in Cheongdam & Apgujeong. Three MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 guide.

    2F, 19 Dosan-daero 67-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

Two MICHELIN Stars 10

Ten tables, from the 2026 guide.

  1. Two MICHELIN Stars

    alla prima

    Sinsa & Nonhyeon·Innovative

    Innovative cooking in Sinsa & Nonhyeon. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 guide.

    13 Hakdong-ro 17-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  2. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Evett

    Cheongdam & Apgujeong·Innovative

    Innovative cooking in Cheongdam & Apgujeong. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 guide.

    10-5 Dosan-daero 45-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  3. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Jungsik

    Cheongdam & Apgujeong·Contemporary

    Contemporary cooking in Cheongdam & Apgujeong. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 guide.

    11 Seolleung-ro 158-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  4. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Kwonsooksoo

    Cheongdam & Apgujeong·Korean

    Korean cooking in Cheongdam & Apgujeong. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 guide.

    4F, 37 Apgujeong-ro 80-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  5. Two MICHELIN Stars

    La Yeon

    Namsan·Korean

    Korean cooking at The Shilla Seoul. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 guide.

    23F, Shilla Hotel, 249 Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  6. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Mitou

    Cheongdam & Apgujeong·Japanese

    Japanese cooking in Cheongdam & Apgujeong. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 guide.

    24 Dosan-daero 70-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  7. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Mosu

    Hannam & Itaewon·Modern Cuisine

    Modern cooking in Hannam & Itaewon. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 guide.

    4 Hoenamu-ro 41-gil, Yongsan-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  8. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Restaurant Allen

    Samseong & Gangnam·Contemporary

    Contemporary cooking in Samseong & Gangnam. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 guide.

    E205, 2F, Center field EAST, 231 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  9. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Soigné

    Sinsa & Nonhyeon·Contemporary

    Contemporary cooking in Sinsa & Nonhyeon. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 guide.

    #201, 2F, Sinsa square, 652 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  10. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Sosuheon

    Jung-gu·Sushi

    A sushi counter in Jung-gu. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 guide.

    8 Mallijae-ro 21-gil, Jung-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

One MICHELIN Star 31

All thirty-one, from the 2026 guide.

  1. One MICHELIN Star

    7th Door

    Cheongdam & Apgujeong·Korean Contemporary

    Contemporary Korean cooking in Cheongdam & Apgujeong. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    4F, 41 Hakdong-ro 97-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  2. One MICHELIN Star

    Bicena

    Jamsil·Korean

    Korean cooking at Lotte World Tower, 81st floor. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    81F, Lotte World Tower, 300 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  3. One MICHELIN Star

    Collage

    Sinsa & Nonhyeon·French Contemporary

    Contemporary French cooking at Ananti at Gangnam. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    2F, Ananti at Gangnam, 11 Nonhyeon-ro 136-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  4. One MICHELIN Star

    Eatanic Garden

    Samseong & Gangnam·Korean Contemporary

    Contemporary Korean cooking at Josun Palace. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    36F, Josun Palace Hotel, 231 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  5. One MICHELIN Star

    Escondido

    Hannam & Itaewon·Mexican

    Mexican cooking in Hannam & Itaewon. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    B1, 61-7 Hannam-daero 20-gil, Yongsan-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  6. One MICHELIN Star

    Exquisine

    Samseong & Gangnam·Contemporary

    Contemporary cooking in Samseong & Gangnam. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    6 Samseong-ro 140-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  7. One MICHELIN Star

    GAGGEN by Choi Junho

    Cheongdam & Apgujeong·Japanese

    Japanese cooking in Cheongdam & Apgujeong. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    2F, 19-1 Apgujeong-ro 80-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  8. One MICHELIN Star

    Gigas

    Jung-gu·Mediterranean Cuisine

    Mediterranean cooking in Jung-gu. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    3F, 30 Toegye-ro 6ga-gil, Jung-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  9. One MICHELIN Star

    GiwaKang

    Sinsa & Nonhyeon·Korean Contemporary

    Contemporary Korean cooking in Sinsa & Nonhyeon. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    4F, 9 Nonhyeon-ro 152-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  10. One MICHELIN Star

    Goryori Ken

    Cheongdam & Apgujeong·Contemporary

    Contemporary cooking in Cheongdam & Apgujeong. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    2F, 15-3 Eonju-ro 152-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  11. One MICHELIN Star

    Hakusi

    Cheongdam & Apgujeong·Japanese

    Japanese cooking in Cheongdam & Apgujeong. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    2F, 8-4 Eonju-ro 157-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  12. One MICHELIN Star

    JUEUN

    Jongno·Korean

    Korean cooking in Jongno. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    8F Gyeonghuidang, 36 Gyeonghuigung-gil, Jongno-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  13. One MICHELIN Star

    KANG MINCHUL Restaurant

    Cheongdam & Apgujeong·French Contemporary

    Contemporary French cooking in Cheongdam & Apgujeong. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    5F, 18 Dosan-daero 63-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  14. One MICHELIN Star

    L'Amant Secret

    Jung-gu·Contemporary

    Contemporary cooking at L’Escape Hotel. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    26F L'Escape Hotel, 67 Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  15. One MICHELIN Star

    L'Amitié

    Cheongdam & Apgujeong·French

    French cooking in Cheongdam & Apgujeong. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    2F, 30 Dosan-daero 67-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  16. One MICHELIN Star

    Légume

    Sinsa & Nonhyeon·Vegan

    Vegan cooking in Sinsa & Nonhyeon. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    #207, 2F, Sinsa Square, 652 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  17. One MICHELIN Star

    Muni

    Cheongdam & Apgujeong·Japanese

    Japanese cooking in Cheongdam & Apgujeong. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    B2, 26 Dosan-daero 70-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  18. One MICHELIN Star

    Muoki

    Cheongdam & Apgujeong·Contemporary

    Contemporary cooking in Cheongdam & Apgujeong. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    2F, 12-12 Hakdong-ro 55-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  19. One MICHELIN Star

    Onjium

    Jongno·Korean

    Korean cooking in Jongno. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    4F, 49 Hyoja-ro, Jongno-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  20. One MICHELIN Star

    SAN

    Cheongdam & Apgujeong·Innovative

    Innovative cooking in Cheongdam & Apgujeong. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    B1, 6 Eonju-ro 168-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  21. One MICHELIN Star

    Solbam

    Cheongdam & Apgujeong·Contemporary

    Contemporary cooking in Cheongdam & Apgujeong. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    2F, 231 Hakdong-ro, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  22. One MICHELIN Star

    Soseoul Hannam

    Hannam & Itaewon·Korean

    Korean cooking in Hannam & Itaewon. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    B1F, 21-18 Hannam-daero 20-gil, Yongsan-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  23. One MICHELIN Star

    Soul

    Hannam & Itaewon·Contemporary

    Contemporary cooking in Hannam & Itaewon. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    B1, 35 Sinheung-ro 26-gil, Yongsan-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  24. One MICHELIN Star

    Sushi Kanesaka

    Samseong & Gangnam·Sushi

    A sushi counter at Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    1F, Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas, 521 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  25. One MICHELIN Star

    Sushi Matsumoto

    Cheongdam & Apgujeong·Sushi

    A sushi counter in Cheongdam & Apgujeong. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    24 Dosan-daero 75-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  26. One MICHELIN Star

    Tutoiement

    Seongsu·French

    French cooking in Seongsu. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    20 Gwangnaru-ro 11-gil, Seongdong-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  27. One MICHELIN Star

    VINHO

    Cheongdam & Apgujeong·Contemporary

    Contemporary cooking in Cheongdam & Apgujeong. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    #162 Wellstone Bldg, 38 Hakdong-ro 43-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  28. One MICHELIN Star

    y'east

    Cheongdam & Apgujeong·Contemporary

    Contemporary cooking in Cheongdam & Apgujeong. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    3F, 26-6 Eonju-ro 170-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  29. One MICHELIN Star

    Yu Yuan

    Jongno·Chinese

    Cantonese and Chinese cooking at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    11F Four Seasons Hotel, 97 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  30. One MICHELIN Star

    YUN

    Cheongdam & Apgujeong·Korean

    Korean cooking in Cheongdam & Apgujeong. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    805 Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  31. One MICHELIN Star

    Zero Complex

    Yongsan·Innovative

    Innovative cooking in Yongsan. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    11-8 Seobinggo-ro 59-gil, Yongsan-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

Bib Gourmand 16

Good quality, good value cooking, in MICHELIN’s words.

  1. Bib Gourmand

    3rd Generation Samgyetang Master

    Seocho·Samgyetang

    Samgyetang, ginseng chicken soup in Seocho. Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide.

    56-3 Banpo-daero 28-gil, Seocho-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  2. Bib Gourmand

    ANAM

    Jongno·Dwaeji-gukbap

    Dwaeji-gukbap, pork and rice soup in Jongno. Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide.

    10 Bukchon-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  3. Bib Gourmand

    Gaeseong Mandu Koong

    Jongno·Mandu

    Mandu dumplings in Jongno. Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide.

    11-3 Insadong 10-gil, Jongno-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  4. Bib Gourmand

    Gebangsikdang

    Cheongdam & Apgujeong·Gejang

    Gejang, raw crab marinated in soy in Cheongdam & Apgujeong. Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide.

    17 Seolleung-ro 131-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  5. Bib Gourmand

    Geumdwaeji Sikdang

    Namsan·Barbecue

    Korean barbecue in Namsan. Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide.

    149 Dasan-ro, Jung-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  6. Bib Gourmand

    Gosari Express

    Jung-gu·Vegan

    Vegan cooking in Jung-gu. Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide.

    12-10, Toegye-ro 85-gil, Jung-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  7. Bib Gourmand

    Hwangsaengga Kalguksu

    Jongno·Kalguksu

    Kalguksu, knife-cut noodles in Jongno. Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide.

    78 Bukchon-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  8. Bib Gourmand

    Jaha Son Mandu

    Jongno·Mandu

    Mandu dumplings in Jongno. Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide.

    12 Baekseokdong-gil, Jongno-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  9. Bib Gourmand

    Mapo Ok

    Mapo & Hongdae·Seolleongtang

    Seolleongtang, the milky ox-bone soup in Mapo & Hongdae. Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide.

    312 Tojeong-ro, Mapo-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  10. Bib Gourmand

    Mijin

    Jongno·Memil-guksu

    Buckwheat noodles in Jongno. Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide.

    #116-2 le Meilleur Jongno town, 19 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  11. Bib Gourmand

    Okdongsik

    Mapo & Hongdae·Dwaeji-gukbap

    Dwaeji-gukbap, pork and rice soup in Mapo & Hongdae. Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide.

    44-10 Yanghwa-ro 7-gil, Mapo-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  12. Bib Gourmand

    Pildong Myeonok

    Jung-gu·Naengmyeon

    Naengmyeon, cold buckwheat noodles in Jung-gu. Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide.

    26 Seoae-ro, Jung-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  13. Bib Gourmand

    Samcheongdong Sujebi

    Samcheong-dong·Sujebi

    Sujebi, hand-torn noodle soup in Samcheong-dong. Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide.

    101-1 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  14. Bib Gourmand

    Woo Lae Oak

    Jung-gu·Naengmyeon

    Naengmyeon, cold buckwheat noodles in Jung-gu. Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide.

    62-29 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jung-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  15. Bib Gourmand

    Yonggeumok

    Jongno·Chueotang

    Chueotang, loach soup in Jongno. Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide.

    41-2 Jahamun-ro, Jongno-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

  16. Bib Gourmand

    Yukjeon Hoekwan

    Mapo & Hongdae·Bulgogi

    Bulgogi in Mapo & Hongdae. Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide.

    47 Tojeong-ro 37-gil, Mapo-gu, SeoulExplore View on map

The great markets 2

Food alleys of Gwangjang and Namdaemun.

  1. Mung-bean pancakes and noodles

    Gwangjang Market food alleys

    Jongno·Market food

    The covered market by Jongno 5-ga, its food alleys lined with stalls frying bindaetteok and slicing gimbap.

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  2. By the Great South Gate

    Namdaemun Market food alleys

    Jung-gu·Market food

    The great market by Sungnyemun, the old south gate, with its alley of noodle and galchi stalls.

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Stars and Bib Gourmands are from the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Seoul. We use no other awards and no ratings. We leave the price blank rather than guess.

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