Goryori Ken Seoul

Goryori Ken sits on Eonju-ro in the Gangnam District, a fifteen-minute walk from Bongeunsa Temple. The restaurant holds a Michelin star and is ranked no. 24 on La Liste.

The room runs smart and elegant, but the focus here is strictly on Japanese sushi. While the neighbourhood is defined by the heavy foot traffic near the COEX Aquarium and Starfield Library, this address provides a necessary buffer from that congestion. You choose this over the flashier, more crowded options in the district because the kitchen prioritizes precision over spectacle. It is the kind of professional focus that often gets lost in the louder surrounding streets, making it a better choice for those who actually want to hear their dining companion.