6 top Korean chefs' favourite comfort foods and where to eat them in Seoul
Seoul is a city where Michelin-star restaurants and age-old culinary traditions exist side by side.
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Comfort food here is more than just nourishment – it embodies the warmth of home and memories of childhood, and pays tribute to Korea's rich heritage.
For South Korea's leading chefs, humble staples shape their approach to contemporary cuisine. From noodles to nourishing broths, these dishes lay the foundation for the country's culinary identity.
Six chefs from
Seoul and beyond lift the lid on the comfort foods closest to their hearts and the best places to enjoy them. You may be surprised to read that there is not a barbecue or bibimbap in sight.
Mingoo Kang of Mingles, a three-Michelin-star restaurant in Seoul, says kalguksu noodles and jeon pan-fried fritters are his favourite comfort foods. Photo: Mingles
1. Kang Mingoo, Mingles (Seoul)
'Kalguksu [knife-cut noodles in a starchy soup] and jeon [pan-fried fritters] are my favourite comfort foods,' says Mingoo Kang, chef-owner of
three-Michelin-star Mingles
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