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Joo Ok

Restaurant · Modern Korean

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Two Michelin stars shine on Korean cooking that balances precision, tradition, and rare refinement.

Korean cooking reaches rarefied heights here, where two Michelin stars recognize a kitchen working with both reverence and technical command. The approach honors traditional foundations while delivering the kind of polish and nuance that makes every course feel considered, never showy. It's worth the detour for anyone serious about seeing how far this cuisine can go in the right hands.

Accolades

  • 2025No. 106

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