Jungsik
South Korea
Jungsik is the Seoul branch of Jungsik Yim’s contemporary Korean restaurant, set at 11 Seolleung-ro 158-gil in Gangnam-gu. The official site presents it as part of a Seoul-and-New York identity built around “New Korean” cuisine, while the Michelin Guide places the restaurant at the same Gangnam address and treats it as a Korean fine-dining destination. The result is a clearly defined flagship that frames modern Korean cooking within an urbane Seoul setting. The restaurant’s food offering centres on tasting menus rather than an à la carte format. Current official listings show lunch and dinner courses, and vegetarian dining is available only by advance pre-order. The menu changes are reflected in dishes such as octopus, abalone, black cod, duck, Hanwoo galbi and gamtae guksu, with optional supplements including all-in-one gimbap and sea urchin gujeolpan. This points to a kitchen working with premium ingredients and composed course progression. Drink service is a substantial part of the experience. Jungsik publishes an official wine list and offers several pairing options matched to the tasting menus, with four-, five-, seven- and eight-glass pairings depending on the selection. The site also separates reservation enquiries from media and employment contacts, which suggests an organised front-of-house structure and a formal service environment designed around advance planning and coordinated table service. Taken together, the verified details describe a polished contemporary restaurant rather than a traditional dining room. Jungsik’s official language stresses reinterpreting familiar Korean flavours with modern creativity, and the Michelin Guide similarly highlights Chef Yim’s innovative approach to Korean cuisine. In practice, the Seoul branch presents a carefully staged tasting-menu experience in Gangnam, shaped by precise courses, structured beverage pairing and a clearly articulated New Korean identity.