Mingles (restaurant)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Headquarters | Seoul , South Korea |
Key people | Mingoo Kang (chef-owner) |
| Products | Modern Korean cuisine |
| Website | www |
Mingles () is an upscale dining establishment located in Cheongdam-dong, within Seoul's Gangnam District, South Korea, founded in 2014. The restaurant specializes in modern Korean cuisine infused with international culinary elements. In 2024, Mingles was awarded two Michelin stars, which increased to three stars in 2025. Additionally, it was recognized as Korea's top restaurant by Asia's 50 Best Restaurants in 2024. Back in 2018, The Guardian included it among the ten best dining venues in Seoul.
Description
Established in 2014, Mingles moved to a more spacious location in the same district in 2019. The chef-owner, Mingoo Kang (), honed his skills under Martin Berasategui in San Sebastián, Spain. The restaurant’s name symbolizes its philosophy of merging various culinary traditions into a cohesive dining experience. It earned its initial Michelin star in 2017, coinciding with the first edition of the Seoul Michelin Guide.
By 2023, Kang has expanded his portfolio to include two other restaurants: Festa by Mingoo in Seoul and the Michelin-starred Hansik Goo in Hong Kong. Mingles places particular focus on jang (fermented bean pastes), a fundamental ingredient in Korean cooking, and provides a vegan menu alternative.
See also
- Hyodo Chicken – Korean fried chicken franchise operated by Kang
- List of Michelin-starred restaurants in South Korea
External links
- Official website (available in English and Korean)
- Michelin Guide listing (English)
- Profile on The World's 50 Best Restaurants (English)