Muoki
Seoul, South Korea
1 Star
The Experience
From Michelin Guide
South African dialect for oak tree, Muoki is Chef Park Moo-hyun’s restaurant. The name is a nod to the chef’s cosmopolitan background as well as his straightforward attitude when it comes to cooking. Park has a knack for incorporating new cooking methods into creating a mélange of unpredictable flavors and textures. Tomatoes seven ways, five different kinds of carrot-based desserts, and his take on Jeju-style hairtail and pumpkin soup are good examples of his creativity and insight. Be sure to book ahead.
From Visitor Experiences
- A raised open kitchen that turns service into a kind of theatre.
- A set menu built on deliberate contrast, from classic pairings to more surprising combinations.
- Desserts treated as a main event, with a reputation for finishing the meal strongly.
From Visitor Experiences
- Beetroot, used in a flagship plate that leans on sweetness and earth.
- Goat’s cheese, used to add tang and creaminess against vegetables.
- Hazelnuts, used for toast and crunch in the beet course.
- Seasonal produce, rotated through the set menu to keep dishes precise and current.
From Visitor Reviews
Contemporary, one Michelin star, built around a set menu. A raised open kitchen puts the brigade on show, and a sharp front of house team guides the pacing. The cooking leans into contrast, pairing clean, complementary flavours with more unexpected combinations, with strong presentation and desserts that often land as the highlight.
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Latest list of Michelin stars in Seoul released - The Korea Herald
Oct 18, 2018 ... Much awaited news for foodies and food ... Muoki, Hansikgonggan, Lee Jong Kuk 104 and Stay. Seoul now has 19 one-star restaurants.
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Michelin Announces 2021 Stars for Seoul, South Korea | Eater
Nov 19, 2020 ... Seoul's two three-star restaurants Gaon and La Yeon maintain their ... Muoki. Mitou. Evett. Soigné. Table for Four. Auprès. • These Are The ...
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