Blue Ribbon Survey Seoul's Best Restaurants 2026
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Book Introduction
The Blue Ribbon Survey, published since 2005, is now in its 21st year.
Blue Ribbon Survey, which celebrated its 20th anniversary last year, had over 70,000 readers participate in restaurant evaluations this year, and a total of 43 restaurants received three ribbons, making them the best restaurants in Seoul.
This year, six new restaurants were named as Three Ribbon Restaurants.
Kagen, which presents modern kaiseki, Mosu Seoul by Chef Ahn Sung-jae who has returned, Sosuheon by Chef Park Kyung-jae who presents the best sushi, Soul Dining by Chef couple Yoon Dae-hyun and Kim Hee-eun who serve modern Korean food, Sushihane by Chef Choi Soo-yong who is a high-end sushi restaurant, and Hobin by Chef Hu Deok-juk who created the history of the best Chinese food in Seoul were selected as the best restaurants.
In addition, Kang Min-cheol's Restaurant, Goryoriken, Kwon Sook-soo, Nakwon, Dining Ma, The Green Table, Dorim, Dowon, La Mansikre, La Mitié, Lespoir, Myeongwolgwan, Muoki, Mito, Mifia Che, Mingles, Byeokje Galbi The Cheongdam, Bon & Bread, Bongnaeheon, Beast Road Yountville, Samwon Garden, Seven's Door, Solbam, Sushi Jo, Swaniye, Ariake, Alla Prima, Onjium Restaurant, Itanic Garden, Jeongsikdang, Zero Complex, Choi Dot, Continental, Table Popo, Passione, Palsun, and Hongbogak were consistently selected as the best restaurants in Seoul.
The 2026 edition also features notable new restaurants across a variety of genres.
Ten restaurants that created buzz upon opening over the past year have been selected as noteworthy new restaurants.
Kiwagang, Little & Much, Mukjeong Seoul, Bium, Smith & Wollensky, Sushi Gokin, Chilheuk, Patisserie Much, Hakushi, and Hinotsuki were named as notable new restaurants.
The total number of restaurants included in the 2026 edition of "Blue Ribbon Survey: Seoul's Best Restaurants" is 1,560, a decrease of 6 compared to the 2025 edition.
There were 43 places that received three ribbons, an increase of two compared to the 2025 edition.
The number of restaurants with two ribbons decreased by 20 to 301, and the number of restaurants with one ribbon decreased by 33 to 663 from 696.
Since its first evaluation in 2005, "Blue Ribbon Survey: Seoul's Best Restaurants" has been the first in Korea to incorporate a multitude of opinions, providing results that resonate with the majority based on objective data.
The evaluation is conducted through the company's own website (www.blueR.co.kr) with the participation of the general public, and the results of this evaluation are displayed as the number of ribbons rather than scores.
Starting with the 2019 edition, the final evaluation by the expert panel has been eliminated and will be based solely on reader evaluations.
Meanwhile, 『Blue Ribbon Survey』 successfully held “Blue Ribbon Week 2025” last September with the theme “The Starting Point of Seoul Gastronomy.”
This event presented a special dining course with first-generation owner-chefs who have led the Seoul culinary scene, providing a differentiated culinary experience for food lovers.
Blue Ribbon Week 2025 was sponsored by Secret Boutique, Kabiari, Staub, and Catch Table, enhancing the event's prestige.
Blue Ribbon Survey, which celebrated its 20th anniversary last year, had over 70,000 readers participate in restaurant evaluations this year, and a total of 43 restaurants received three ribbons, making them the best restaurants in Seoul.
This year, six new restaurants were named as Three Ribbon Restaurants.
Kagen, which presents modern kaiseki, Mosu Seoul by Chef Ahn Sung-jae who has returned, Sosuheon by Chef Park Kyung-jae who presents the best sushi, Soul Dining by Chef couple Yoon Dae-hyun and Kim Hee-eun who serve modern Korean food, Sushihane by Chef Choi Soo-yong who is a high-end sushi restaurant, and Hobin by Chef Hu Deok-juk who created the history of the best Chinese food in Seoul were selected as the best restaurants.
In addition, Kang Min-cheol's Restaurant, Goryoriken, Kwon Sook-soo, Nakwon, Dining Ma, The Green Table, Dorim, Dowon, La Mansikre, La Mitié, Lespoir, Myeongwolgwan, Muoki, Mito, Mifia Che, Mingles, Byeokje Galbi The Cheongdam, Bon & Bread, Bongnaeheon, Beast Road Yountville, Samwon Garden, Seven's Door, Solbam, Sushi Jo, Swaniye, Ariake, Alla Prima, Onjium Restaurant, Itanic Garden, Jeongsikdang, Zero Complex, Choi Dot, Continental, Table Popo, Passione, Palsun, and Hongbogak were consistently selected as the best restaurants in Seoul.
The 2026 edition also features notable new restaurants across a variety of genres.
Ten restaurants that created buzz upon opening over the past year have been selected as noteworthy new restaurants.
Kiwagang, Little & Much, Mukjeong Seoul, Bium, Smith & Wollensky, Sushi Gokin, Chilheuk, Patisserie Much, Hakushi, and Hinotsuki were named as notable new restaurants.
The total number of restaurants included in the 2026 edition of "Blue Ribbon Survey: Seoul's Best Restaurants" is 1,560, a decrease of 6 compared to the 2025 edition.
There were 43 places that received three ribbons, an increase of two compared to the 2025 edition.
The number of restaurants with two ribbons decreased by 20 to 301, and the number of restaurants with one ribbon decreased by 33 to 663 from 696.
Since its first evaluation in 2005, "Blue Ribbon Survey: Seoul's Best Restaurants" has been the first in Korea to incorporate a multitude of opinions, providing results that resonate with the majority based on objective data.
The evaluation is conducted through the company's own website (www.blueR.co.kr) with the participation of the general public, and the results of this evaluation are displayed as the number of ribbons rather than scores.
Starting with the 2019 edition, the final evaluation by the expert panel has been eliminated and will be based solely on reader evaluations.
Meanwhile, 『Blue Ribbon Survey』 successfully held “Blue Ribbon Week 2025” last September with the theme “The Starting Point of Seoul Gastronomy.”
This event presented a special dining course with first-generation owner-chefs who have led the Seoul culinary scene, providing a differentiated culinary experience for food lovers.
Blue Ribbon Week 2025 was sponsored by Secret Boutique, Kabiari, Staub, and Catch Table, enhancing the event's prestige.
index
How to use this book
Blue Ribbon Survey Evaluation Method
About Blue Ribbon Survey
Part I
2026 Blue Ribbon Recommended Restaurants
Part II
Seoul's Best Restaurants 2026
Part III
Search
Browse by food type
Browse by region map
Blue Ribbon Survey Evaluation Method
About Blue Ribbon Survey
Part I
2026 Blue Ribbon Recommended Restaurants
Part II
Seoul's Best Restaurants 2026
Part III
Search
Browse by food type
Browse by region map
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Publisher's Review
2026 Blue Ribbon Recommended Restaurants
[2026 Seoul's Best Restaurants - Three Ribbon-Winning Restaurants in Their Fields]
The three ribbon-winning restaurants chosen by our readers are among the best in their respective fields.
This year, six new restaurants, including Kagen (Kaiseki), Mosu Seoul (Contemporary), Sosuheon (Sushi), Soul Dining (Modern Korean Cuisine), Sushi Hane (Sushi), and Hobin (Chinese Cuisine), received three ribbons, bringing the total number of restaurants selected as the best in Seoul to 43.
(Restaurant names in alphabetical order)
Kagen Kaiseki
Kang Min-cheol Restaurant French Cuisine
Myeongwolgwan beef ribs
Mito Kaiseki
Byeokjegalbi The Cheongdam Beef Grill
Solbam New Korean
Goryoriken Modern Japanese
Kwon Sook-soo's Modern Korean Cuisine
Paradise Short Ribs
Dining Ma General Chinese Food
The Green Table French
Dorim General Chinese Food
La Mansikre Contemporary
Lamitie French style
Lespoir French style
Mosu Seoul Contemporary
Muoki Contemporary
Mifiace Italian style
Mingles New Korean
Bon & Bread Hanwoo Omakase
Bongnaeheon Korean cuisine
Beast Road Yountville French
Samwon Garden Short Ribs
Seven Doors Contemporary
Sosuheon Sushi
Soul Dining Modern Korean Cuisine
Solbam New Korean
Sushijo Sushi
Sushihane Sushi
Swaniye Contemporary
Ariake Sushi
Alla Prima Contemporary
Onjium Restaurant Modern Korean Cuisine
Italic Garden New Korean
New Korean Restaurant
Zero Complex Contemporary
Choidot Innovative Cuisine
Continental French
Table Popo Italian
Passione French style
Palseon General Chinese Food
Hobin Chinese food
Hongbogak General Lunch
[Notable New Restaurants of 2026]
The 2026 edition also features notable new restaurants across a variety of genres.
We introduce places that have become a hot topic since they opened over the past year.
Giwagang New Korean
Little & Much Bakery
Mukjeong Seoul New Korean
Empty Modern Korean Cuisine
Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse
Sushi Gokin Sushi
Black pork roast
Patisserie Muh Dessert Specialty Shop
Hakushi Modern Japanese
Hinotsuki Kaiseki
About [Blue Ribbon Survey]
Korea's first restaurant review book
In any international metropolis, there's a world-class food guidebook showcasing the city's culinary offerings.
[Blue Ribbon Survey] is Korea's first and best restaurant review book, on par with these guidebooks.
Although South Korea boasts a unique food culture with a long history spanning half a millennium, the history of restaurants is relatively short.
Blue Ribbon Survey, which began when the foundation for professional food reviews was weak and standards for evaluating taste were still vague, has established objective restaurant evaluation standards in Korea based on evaluations accumulated over 20 years.
Blue Ribbon Survey is the first in Korea to adopt a survey method that gathers multiple opinions, thereby collecting more objective data.
Many readers participate in evaluation surveys conducted through our own website.
Blue Ribbon Survey has been leading the way in fostering a culinary culture where people can communicate and enjoy together based on reliable culinary information, and will continue to elevate the level of culinary culture in Korea.
Detailed information on how to participate in the Blue Ribbon Survey can be found at www.blueR.co.kr.
[www.blueR.co.kr]
Blue Ribbon Survey operates a mobile site and app that allows readers to participate in surveys.
When you access the mobile site, you can search all the restaurants included in the Blue Ribbon Survey booklet (including Seoul and nationwide editions) and rate the restaurants you have visited.
The mobile site allows you to search for nearby restaurants and perform advanced searches, making it more convenient than searching for restaurants in a book.
Additionally, the booklet allows you to search for over 23,000 restaurants, including those that were not yet selected.
Each year, when a new Blue Ribbon Survey is released, reader reviews made on the mobile site are reflected, and readers who participate in the evaluation are given a copy of the newly released book as a gift.
[2026 Seoul's Best Restaurants - Three Ribbon-Winning Restaurants in Their Fields]
The three ribbon-winning restaurants chosen by our readers are among the best in their respective fields.
This year, six new restaurants, including Kagen (Kaiseki), Mosu Seoul (Contemporary), Sosuheon (Sushi), Soul Dining (Modern Korean Cuisine), Sushi Hane (Sushi), and Hobin (Chinese Cuisine), received three ribbons, bringing the total number of restaurants selected as the best in Seoul to 43.
(Restaurant names in alphabetical order)
Kagen Kaiseki
Kang Min-cheol Restaurant French Cuisine
Myeongwolgwan beef ribs
Mito Kaiseki
Byeokjegalbi The Cheongdam Beef Grill
Solbam New Korean
Goryoriken Modern Japanese
Kwon Sook-soo's Modern Korean Cuisine
Paradise Short Ribs
Dining Ma General Chinese Food
The Green Table French
Dorim General Chinese Food
La Mansikre Contemporary
Lamitie French style
Lespoir French style
Mosu Seoul Contemporary
Muoki Contemporary
Mifiace Italian style
Mingles New Korean
Bon & Bread Hanwoo Omakase
Bongnaeheon Korean cuisine
Beast Road Yountville French
Samwon Garden Short Ribs
Seven Doors Contemporary
Sosuheon Sushi
Soul Dining Modern Korean Cuisine
Solbam New Korean
Sushijo Sushi
Sushihane Sushi
Swaniye Contemporary
Ariake Sushi
Alla Prima Contemporary
Onjium Restaurant Modern Korean Cuisine
Italic Garden New Korean
New Korean Restaurant
Zero Complex Contemporary
Choidot Innovative Cuisine
Continental French
Table Popo Italian
Passione French style
Palseon General Chinese Food
Hobin Chinese food
Hongbogak General Lunch
[Notable New Restaurants of 2026]
The 2026 edition also features notable new restaurants across a variety of genres.
We introduce places that have become a hot topic since they opened over the past year.
Giwagang New Korean
Little & Much Bakery
Mukjeong Seoul New Korean
Empty Modern Korean Cuisine
Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse
Sushi Gokin Sushi
Black pork roast
Patisserie Muh Dessert Specialty Shop
Hakushi Modern Japanese
Hinotsuki Kaiseki
About [Blue Ribbon Survey]
Korea's first restaurant review book
In any international metropolis, there's a world-class food guidebook showcasing the city's culinary offerings.
[Blue Ribbon Survey] is Korea's first and best restaurant review book, on par with these guidebooks.
Although South Korea boasts a unique food culture with a long history spanning half a millennium, the history of restaurants is relatively short.
Blue Ribbon Survey, which began when the foundation for professional food reviews was weak and standards for evaluating taste were still vague, has established objective restaurant evaluation standards in Korea based on evaluations accumulated over 20 years.
Blue Ribbon Survey is the first in Korea to adopt a survey method that gathers multiple opinions, thereby collecting more objective data.
Many readers participate in evaluation surveys conducted through our own website.
Blue Ribbon Survey has been leading the way in fostering a culinary culture where people can communicate and enjoy together based on reliable culinary information, and will continue to elevate the level of culinary culture in Korea.
Detailed information on how to participate in the Blue Ribbon Survey can be found at www.blueR.co.kr.
[www.blueR.co.kr]
Blue Ribbon Survey operates a mobile site and app that allows readers to participate in surveys.
When you access the mobile site, you can search all the restaurants included in the Blue Ribbon Survey booklet (including Seoul and nationwide editions) and rate the restaurants you have visited.
The mobile site allows you to search for nearby restaurants and perform advanced searches, making it more convenient than searching for restaurants in a book.
Additionally, the booklet allows you to search for over 23,000 restaurants, including those that were not yet selected.
Each year, when a new Blue Ribbon Survey is released, reader reviews made on the mobile site are reflected, and readers who participate in the evaluation are given a copy of the newly released book as a gift.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: November 5, 2025
- Page count, weight, size: 336 pages | 148*210*30mm
- ISBN13: 9788993508680
- ISBN10: 8993508682
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