Michelin star Somssi closed
Somssi at the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair — which earned a Michelin star after just six months — has closed following chef Jihun Kim’s departure in March 2026, underscoring how quickly top restaurants can shift. The closure is a reminder of volatility at the high end of dining. (timesandstar.co.uk)
The MICHELIN Guide announced the Great Britain & Ireland 2026 stars at a ceremony in Dublin on February 9, 2026. (guide.michelin.com) Chef Jihun Kim posted an Instagram statement announcing his departure from Mandarin Oriental Mayfair on March 17, 2026. (thecaterer.com) Mandarin Oriental Mayfair confirmed that Somssi by Jihun Kim has closed and thanked Kim for his contribution while saying the hotel will refocus its culinary programme across Atrium Restaurant and Hanover Bar. (thecaterer.com) Somssi had been relaunched from the former Dosa by Akira Back after the hotel ended its partnership with Akira Back in July 2025; Dosa had originally opened in September 2024. (thecaterer.com) The chef’s‑table venue operated as an intimate counter service with around 14 covers, positioned as a Korean-inspired tasting experience inside the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair. (restaurantonline.co.uk) Industry reports say the closure came roughly five weeks after the Michelin awards and that Somssi currently appears as “temporarily closed” on Google and is not listed on the Michelin Guide’s live listings. (restaurantonline.co.uk)
