Mingles
Chef Kang Mingoo's restaurant in Cheongdam is one of the defining addresses of contemporary Korean cooking, built on jang sauces, fermentation and seasonal produce.
Why we recommend it
Mingles has done as much as any restaurant to shape the idea of modern Korean fine dining. Kang Mingoo's cooking is rooted in Korean tradition, especially the jang, the fermented soy and chilli pastes, yet it is expressed with a light, precise and international touch.
It is the restaurant to book for anyone who wants to understand where Korean gastronomy is heading.
Food
The tasting menus follow the seasons and draw on Korean pantry staples, fermented sauces, grains and vegetables, often in unexpected combinations. Desserts are a signature. Menus change regularly and are best checked when booking.
Location
The restaurant is in Cheongdam-dong, in Gangnam-gu, the district south of the Han River known for its galleries, fashion houses and many of Seoul's leading restaurants.