Tutoiement

The name Tutoiement means to speak in a friendly, informal way, reflecting Chef Kim Do-hyeon's desire to connect casually with his diners through food. Diners can enjoy their meal in a calm, welcoming setting with attentive, friendly service. Interestingly, contrary to the chef's preference for a casual dining experience, the precisely cooked, sophisticated French cuisine stimulates the olfactory and gustatory senses, drawing focus to the food. The chef skillfully expresses the subtle flavors, textures, and nuances of each ingredient, and plates the food in ways that best showcases the harmony between the food and accompanying sauces. At Tutoiement, Chef Kim shows his diners that his culinary journey is not about paying homage to or imitating others but instead about creating a memorable dining experience.

What stands out

• A one-star French table built around informality: The name points to friendly, casual speech, the room and service aim for calm and welcoming rather than ceremony.
• Precision cooking, sauce and aroma-driven plates: Dishes lean on exact cooking and careful sauce work, built to sharpen aroma, texture and small flavour shifts.
• Chef-led point of view: The cooking is framed as a personal through-line, not a tribute act.