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Cheongdam-dong, Seoul

# Mingles

Mingoo Kang's Cheongdam flagship makes jang, seasonal produce, and Korean memory feel globally fluent.

FlightLogic expert score: **9.5/10** · Editorial composite rating 4.8/5 · ££££ · [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 Mingles worth visiting?** FlightLogic assigns an expert score of 9.5/10 based on editorial research. The 4.8/5 star figure is an editorial composite for guide comparison — not a verified consumer aggregate. It has 3 Michelin stars. Best for modern korean fine dining, seoul destination meals, fermentation-focused menus.

## About Mingles

Mingles reached three-star status by making modern Korean cooking feel complete, not translated. Mingoo Kang's menu is built around jang, seasonal vegetables, seafood, rice, and precise Western technique absorbed rather than displayed. The room in Cheongdam-dong is polished, but the best dishes stay rooted in Korean seasoning: fermented depth, toasted grains, clean broths, and restrained sweetness. It is Seoul fine dining with enough confidence to be elegant and unmistakably local at once.

## Menu highlights

- **Mingles Tasting Menu** ₩320,000 *Modern Korean menu centered on jang, seafood, vegetables, and seasonal rice*
- **Jang Trio Dessert** included *A signature sweet course using fermented Korean pastes in delicate form*
- **Abalone with Doenjang Sauce** included *Marine richness grounded by fermented soybean depth*

Rating transparency

**FlightLogic expert score: 9.5/10.** 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. ★★★★★ 5.0 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. — Priya Sharma · 22 May 2026
2. ★★★★★ 5.0 Editorial sample Mingles feels completely anchored in Cheongdam-dong: the room, pacing, and mingles 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. — Sarah Mitchell · 14 March 2026

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### How far ahead should I book Mingles?

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

### Is Mingles best for a full tasting menu?

Yes. Mingles is built around a full tasting menu, and the jang-driven structure becomes clearer over several courses.

## 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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