Kwonsooksoo (Korean권숙수) is a fine dining Korean restaurant in Seoul, South Korea.[1] The restaurant opened in July 2015, and received two Michelin stars in the 2017 Michelin guide.[2] It has maintained that rating through 2023.

Kwonsooksoo
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Restaurant information
Established2015 (2015)
Owner(s)Kwon Woo-joong
Rating2 Michelin stars
Street address37 Apgujeong-ro 80-gil, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
Coordinates37°31′27″N 127°02′37″E / 37.5243°N 127.0435°E / 37.5243; 127.0435
Websitewww.kwonsooksoo.com/EN/ (in English)

The head chef is Kwon Woo-joong (권우중). Kwon reportedly learned cooking from his mother.[1][2] His family reportedly cooked extensively at home; they reportedly made 20 types of kimchi at once.[2] The restaurant's cuisine takes inspiration from Korean royal court cuisine. Dishes are served in Korean ceramics.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Lee, Julia (2022-06-17). "Kwonsooksoo serves the sincerity of Korean flavors on a plate". Michelin Guide. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
  2. ^ a b c "[Michelin star chef] Trials and tribulations pay off with 2 stars". The Korea Times. 2016-11-24. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
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