Muoki
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Founder | James Park |
| Headquarters | Seoul , South Korea |
Key people | James Park (Executive Chef) |
| Products | Creative cuisine with Korean terroir influences |
Muoki () is an upscale dining establishment located in Seoul, South Korea, which earned its inaugural Michelin star in 2019. The restaurant’s name translates to "oak tree" in Afrikaans.
The restaurant’s executive chef, James Park (), brings a wealth of global culinary expertise, having worked at prestigious venues such as the Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., The Fat Duck in London, and Quay in Sydney. He dedicated five years to The Test Kitchen in Cape Town, South Africa, where he advanced to the role of deputy chef. Park’s background also includes experience at a French dining venue and managing a culinary research facility on Jeju Island, South Korea. In 2017, he made his return to Seoul to establish Muoki.
Muoki specializes in creative cuisine that highlights ingredients prepared through diverse techniques, showcasing modern dishes influenced by Korean terroir. The restaurant has garnered favorable evaluations from culinary experts, including Lee Geon-gu of The Sommelier Times.
See also
External links
- Official website (English, Korean)
- Michelin Guide listing (English)