Mitou (Korean: 미토우; Japanese: 未到, lit. 'yet to arrive') is a fine dining restaurant in Seoul, South Korea. It first opened in 2018, and serves Japanese cuisine. It received one Michelin star from 2021 to 2023, and received two stars in 2024.[1]
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| Established | 2018 |
| Food type | Japanese cuisine |
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| Street address | 24 Dosan-daero 70-gil, Gangnam District, Seoul, 06064, South Korea |
| Coordinates | 37°31′20″N 127°02′42″E / 37.5221°N 127.0450°E |
The restaurant reportedly serves kaiseki (multi-course) meals.[2] The menu reportedly changes every season and year, following the availability of ingredients. The cuisine serves both traditional Japanese cuisine and innovations on the cuisine.[1] The pair reportedly adjust the menu to suit Korean tastes.[3] Their signature dish is reportedly a savory monaka (Japanese confection).[3] The restaurant is led by chef duo Kwon Young-woon and Kim Bo-mi;[2] the pair reportedly both met while training in Japan.[4] The restaurant is reportedly named for the restaurant's aspiration to a consistent work ethic and perfection.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Mitou, now a restaurant with two Michelin Stars". Michelin Guide. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ a b Kim, Matty (August 25, 2017). "The 38 Best Seoul Restaurants". Eater. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ a b "Chefs from Muni, Mitou and Sandai expertly pair Champagne Taittinger with their dishes". Michelin Guide. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ "Watch: This Seoul Omakase Blends Japanese Tradition With Korean Ingredients". Eater. February 26, 2019. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ Lee, Julia (January 18, 2021). "Chefs Kwon Young-woon and Kim Bo-mi from Mitou Present Authentic Japanese Dining in Seoul". Michelin Guide. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
External links
edit- 旬の香 未到 on Instagram
- Reservations on Catchtable (in Korean)
- Michelin Guide page (in English)
- How Two Master Chefs Created a Kaiseki Menu in Seoul, Korea — Omakase Korea on YouTube