Where Son Jong-won actually eats in Seoul
chef, Eatanic Garden and L’Amant Secret (Seoul) · 7 picks
Where does Son Jong-won eat in Seoul? Son Jong-won has named 7 places in Seoul: Woo Lae Oak, Geumdwaeji Sikdang, Jaha Son Mandu, Solbam, Zero Complex and 2 more. Each one is listed below in their own words, with the source.
Son Jong-won runs two Michelin-starred restaurants in Seoul: Eatanic Garden at Josun Palace in Gangnam, and L’Amant Secret at L’Escape Hotel. He trained at the Culinary Institute of America, worked at Noma and Quince, and cooked for the White Spoon team on Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars season 2. His picks run from Pyongyang naengmyeon at Woo Lae Oak to the steamed dumplings near Namdaemun market.
Woo Lae Oak
My favourite dish is cold noodles (냉면). I like the Pyeongyang-style cold noodles and there’s so many places I enjoy heading to, depending on the mood. Today I’m thinking… Woo Lae Uk.
Said on epicure Asia · read
order: Pyeongyang-style cold noodles
When craving naengmyeon, Woo Lae Oak is always my choice.
Said on Michelin Guide · read
order: Pyongyang naengmyeon; bulgogi
Geumdwaeji Sikdang
It's perfect for any gathering with family, friends, or loved ones.
Said on Michelin Guide · read
order: pork
Jaha Son Mandu
Jaha Son Mandu in Buam-dong is ideal.
Said on Michelin Guide · read
order: Jaha Sangcharim
Zero Complex
Zero Complex by Chef Lee Chung-hoo stands out for its minimalist yet sophisticated and layered dishes.
Said on Michelin Guide · read
BAR SOKO
Bar Soko is perfect for classic cocktail lovers, providing an elegant ambiance and exquisite drinks that evoke the stylish sophistication of Korea’s Gyeongseong era.
Said on Michelin Guide · read
order: cocktails
Gamekol Son Wangmandu
Gamekol Son Wangmandu near Namdaemun, famous for freshly steamed kimchi and meat dumplings, often has long queues.
Said on Michelin Guide · read
order: kimchi and meat dumplings
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Published 2026-10-27