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Chef Kim Jin-hyuk continues to attract discerning gourmets with his whimsically creative and modern offerings. His reverence for seasonal ingredients, his attention to balance, and his delicate yet assertive sauces come together like a symphony that pairs well with both wine and sake. The L-shaped counter with ample seating, the gleaming open kitchen, the spacious dining hall, and the private dining room each do their part to make the diners feel comfortable. Be sure to reserve ahead.

Chef’s counter seating puts the work in full view, the room is engineered for quiet focus on the plate and the kitchen’s rhythm. The tasting menu keeps complexity under control, aiming for inventive combinations that still read clearly, rather than stacking technique on technique.

Herbs and vegetables used for fragrance, bitterness and snap, a steady backbone of the tasting menu. Seasonal produce handled with restraint, keeping natural flavours intact, then nudged with carefully judged aromatics for contrast and clarity.

A chef’s counter restaurant built around a tasting menu, with a calm, classic dining room and an open view of the kitchen’s pace. Flavours lean clean and ingredient-led, with herbs and vegetables used for lift and balance rather than ornament, and the menu aims for originality without showiness.