To us, the capital of South Korea kiiiind of feels like the capital of the world. Brimming with karaoke bars, fantastic museums and insanely good food, this city is the kind of place you'll never be bored.
Fermentation-forward is the approach of Mukjung, which serves modern twists to traditional Korean dining. Chef Austin Kang creates a menu guided upon health and wellbeing; tofu hummus is served with a pickled apricot extract and conch escargot is topped with a mint pesto and crumble.
Just across the street from the Gyeongbokgung Palace, Onjium is an incredible, fine-dining, experience dedicated to preserving Korean food traditions. A light-filled, concrete space with a menu based off using seasonal ingredients in dishes which have been reimagined for centuries. Make sure to check out its in-house clothing and design studio.