Mingles
No.29 World's 50 Best 2025 — elite chef
Veronica's Take
In Seoul's vibrant Cheongdam-dong district, Mingles has quietly climbed to No. 29 on the World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list, led by chef Mingoo Kang, who masterfully blends Korean culinary traditions with unexpected influences from Hong Kong and Europe. Kang's meticulous focus on unsung local ingredients—like acorn jelly and bellflower root—transforms them into dishes that are both refined and deeply connected to Korean flavors. Since its 2014 debut, Mingles has become a must-visit for diners seeking a modern twist on Korean fine dining, where each plate showcases Kang's innovative approach and dedication to authenticity.
mingles_restaurant Since opening in April 2014 in Seoul’s buzzy Cheongdam-dong district, Mingles has impressed local and international diners with refined Korean cookery that weaves together inspiration from Hong Kong and Europe. It is the perfect place to explore unsung local ingredients, from acorn jelly to bellflower root, transformed into dishes cooked by chef Mingoo Kang.
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The people behind Mingles
Mingoo Kang
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Chef of Mingles in Seoul's Cheongdam-dong (No.29, World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025), opened April 2014. Refined Korean cookery drawing on Hong Kong and Europe, built on unsung local ingredients such as acorn jelly and bellflower root.
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