Seoul’s Michelin 'Splurge' List
Seoul’s 2026 Michelin lineup published a curated ‘splurge’ list of top tables blending traditional and avant‑garde tasting menus — the guide maps where to book for next‑level meals. (seoulkoreaasia.com)
The MICHELIN Guide unveiled its Seoul & Busan 2026 selection with 233 restaurants in total — 178 in Seoul and 55 in Busan. (guide.michelin.com - ) Inspectors awarded 46 MICHELIN Stars across the two cities this year, with 42 starred restaurants in Seoul and 4 in Busan, and the edition included 10 newly awarded Stars. (guide.michelin.com - ) Mingles remained South Korea’s sole Three‑MICHELIN‑Star restaurant in 2026, while the two‑star tier in Seoul expanded to 10 restaurants and notable promotions included Mosu rising into the two‑star category. (guide.michelin.com - ) Top tables highlighted by local “splurge” roundups typically require advance planning: Jungsik opens online bookings on the first day of even‑numbered months at 11:00 KST via CatchTable, and Mingles publishes calendar availability and reservation contacts on its official site. (jungsik.kr - restaurant-mingles.com - ) Price points reflect the splurge: Mingles posted a March 2026 course price update to about KRW 320,000 for lunch and KRW 420,000 for dinner, while Jungsik’s signature menu is listed at roughly KRW 230,000 per person. (catchtable.net - jungsik.kr - ) Beyond stars, the 2026 guide named 71 Bib Gourmand restaurants (51 in Seoul), expanded Green Star recognitions to include new honorees such as Mitou and Gosari Express, and introduced an “Opening of the Year” award given to Chef An Lee of IAán. (koreajoongangdaily.joins.com - snaptaste.com - )
