La Yeon
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | August 2013 |
| Headquarters | Seoul , South Korea |
Key people | Kim Sung Il (head chef, since 2019) |
| Products | Korean cuisine |
| Website | www |
La Yeon () is an upscale dining establishment situated on the 23rd floor of The Shilla Seoul hotel in Seoul, South Korea. In 2023, it was awarded two Michelin stars and secured a place among the top 200 restaurants worldwide in the 2024 edition of La Liste, having consistently ranked within the top 500 since 2017.
Description
Since its inception in August 2013, La Yeon has been under the culinary leadership of head chef Kim Sung Il (as of 2019), who began his career at The Shilla Seoul in 1988 and eventually assumed the role of leading the kitchen team. The restaurant’s menu is refreshed each season, inspired by classic Korean culinary texts. Every two months, the chefs engage in workshops focused on various aspects of Korean gastronomy, where they share findings and introduce innovative dishes that frequently become part of the official menu.
The establishment boasts a broad selection of wines, with a strong emphasis on pairing beverages to enhance the dining experience. The sommelier carefully selects wines designed to harmonize with Korean cuisine’s characteristic sweet and acidic flavor profiles.
See also
External links
- Homepage (English)