Soul Seoul

Soul sits on Sinheung-ro 26-gil in the Yongsan District. The restaurant holds a Michelin star and is ranked no. 25 on La Liste. It is a fifteen-minute walk from the shops of Itaewon and sits in a part of the city where the streets are narrower and quieter than the bustling main thoroughfares nearby.

The kitchen serves a contemporary take on traditional Korean cuisine that feels more intentional than the nearby hotel-lobby alternatives. While the room runs smart and elegant, the experience is less about the formality expected of a Michelin-starred destination and more about the precision of the plate. It is a better choice than the high-traffic restaurants lining the main strip for those who prefer their dinner without the noise of the shopping crowds.