<Korean News> Where is the only Michelin 3-star restaurant selected in Korea?

"Mingles," operated by Chef Kang Min-gu, has been selected as the only Michelin 3-star restaurant in Korea this year.

Michelin announced this today (27th) when it revealed the restaurants listed in the 2025 edition of the "Michelin Guide Seoul & Busan."

＜Mingles＞

Michelin 3 stars indicate a restaurant with "exceptionally good food that is worth a special trip," and Mingles has been included in this guide for 9 consecutive years since the release of the "Michelin Guide Seoul" in 2017.

It was selected as a 2-star restaurant from 2019 until last year, but it has now achieved 3 stars this year.

＜Kang Min-gu＞

A Michelin spokesperson explained, "Chef Kang and his team have successfully combined traditional and modern cuisine, creating dishes like abalone, napa cabbage lines, and fish dumplings."

Regarding Mingles, they added, "The intricate tableware and decorations made by Korean artisans enhance the atmosphere."

＜Seasonal good octopus and tilefish seasoned with Korean soy sauce, sun weed, garlic and ginger＞

Chef Kang stated on the Michelin Guide website, "Through Mingles, which reinterprets Korean cuisine, I want to introduce the depth and charm of Korean food culture to the world."