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Cheongdam-dong, Seoul

# Jungsik Seoul

Yim Jungsik's Seoul original remains a benchmark for polished, modern Korean tasting-menu structure.

FlightLogic expert score: **9.1/10** · Editorial composite rating 4.7/5 · ££££ · [Modern Korean](https://flightlogic.co.uk/restaurants/cuisine/modern-korean/) , [Contemporary](https://flightlogic.co.uk/restaurants/cuisine/contemporary/)

Illustration: FlightLogic AI-generated cuisine impression — not a photograph of the restaurant.

Quick answer

**Is Jungsik Seoul worth visiting?** FlightLogic assigns an expert score of 9.1/10 based on editorial research. The 4.7/5 star figure is an editorial composite for guide comparison — not a verified consumer aggregate. It has 2 Michelin stars. Best for gangnam tasting menus, modern korean classics, polished business dinners.

## About Jungsik Seoul

Jungsik Seoul is one of the restaurants that made modern Korean fine dining legible internationally. The cooking is cleaner and more architectural than traditional hansik, but the flavours still point home through rice, seafood, gochujang, doenjang, seaweed, and grilled meat. Compared with the New York sibling, the Seoul room feels closer to the source material and slightly more restrained. It remains a serious Gangnam tasting menu for diners who want polish without losing Korean identity.

## Menu highlights

- **Signature Tasting Menu** ₩280,000 *Modern Korean tasting menu with seafood, rice, and seasonal meat courses*
- **Octopus with Gochujang Glaze** included *Tender octopus balanced by chile, sweetness, and acidity*
- **Sea Urchin Rice** included *A luxury rice course that connects Korean comfort with fine-dining richness*

Rating transparency

**FlightLogic expert score: 9.1/10.** Star ratings on this page are editorial composites from named FlightLogic research — not aggregated consumer submissions — unless individually marked as verified below. [How we verify reviews](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/)

Star rating is a FlightLogic editorial composite for guide purposes. Individual excerpts below are editorial samples unless marked with transaction or geolocation verification.

## Editorial rating breakdown

Distribution reflects FlightLogic editorial modelling for guide comparison. See published excerpts below.

## Published reviews

Sorted by date (newest first). We do not reorder by rating or “helpfulness”. [Review integrity policy](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/)

1. ★★★★☆ 4.0 Editorial sample The cooking is polished without feeling anonymous, especially when the kitchen leans into modern korean detail instead of luxury for its own sake. It is expensive, but the service rhythm and wine advice made the longer menu feel measured. — Yuki Tanaka · 22 May 2026
2. ★★★★★ 5.0 Editorial sample Jungsik Seoul feels completely anchored in Cheongdam-dong: the room, pacing, and signature tasting menu all make the meal feel specific rather than imported. The strongest courses had a clear point of view and enough restraint to avoid turning dinner into a demonstration. — Marco Bellini · 14 March 2026

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### How far ahead should I book Jungsik Seoul?

For prime dinner seats, book at least four to six weeks ahead; tasting counters and weekend tables usually move fastest.

### Is Jungsik Seoul best for a full tasting menu?

Yes. The set menu best shows how Jungsik moves between Korean staples and contemporary fine-dining technique.

## Visit info

### Hours

**Monday**

Closed

**Tuesday**

18:00-22:00

**Wednesday**

18:00-22:00

**Thursday**

18:00-22:00

**Friday**

12:00-14:00, 18:00-22:30

**Saturday**

12:00-14:00, 18:00-22:30

**Sunday**

Closed

### Features

- Reservations accepted
- Wheelchair accessible

Last updated: 28 June 2026

## Location

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