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finally getting around to this! here’s every culinary class wars spot i’ve tried (whether by chance or after camping for a reservation) over the past few years. shout out to my friends and fam for indulging all my dining requests. ofc i’ll be attempting to try this season’s chefs’ spots and other hidden gems—let’s see how many make it into s3

@mosuseoul 9 Feb ’23
chef ahn sungjae
minimal on the plate, maximal in memory. still one of the city’s best imo. and yes, i’d go back in a heartbeat (if i can get a reservation)

@restaurantevett 25 Jun ’23, 18 Jan ’25
chef joseph lidgerwood
fun, smart, and innovative—came back and left with their house yakju.

@yakitorimook 6 Dec ’24
“yakitori king”
no frills, all skill. also at a price that feels illegal (in a good way).

@yunseoul.restaurant 11 Jan ’25
chef kim doyun
underwhelming tbh—clean but repetitive. perilla oil fatigue is real and i will stand by that.

@deepin_seoul 28 May ’25
“cooking maniac”
solid food, great vibes and service. nothing groundbreaking but great for a night out.

@pono_buono 29 May ’25
“hidden genius”
hidden pasta lives up to the hype but would’ve loved it more without the min. bottle of wine order…

@tridseoul 24 Oct ’25
“triple star”
forgot half what i even ate—most of it fell flat, and honestly didn’t feel much passion behind the cooking.

@eggnflour_pasta 11 Dec ’21, 15 Feb ’23, 7 Oct ’25
my go-to pasta spot! always clam pasta, no notes. time to finally try chef’s other restaurant.

@eatanicgarden 24 Nov ’23
chef son jongwon
too pretty to eat and technically impressive, but the flavours and i didn’t vibe…

@soigneseoul 1 Jun ’24
chef lee jun
precision, balance, and finesse at its peak—one of my absolute favs and forever rebook-worthy.

@solbam_restaurant 13 Jan ’25
“little tiger”
impeccably executed and undeniably good… just didn’t quite do it for me.