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History of the Michelin Guide

The Michelin Guide started off from a tire company

The Michelin Guide originated from a free automotive
travel guides distributed by Michelin Tire in 1900.
Over time, the guide evolved from a supplementary booklet
to a renowned restaurant guidebook due to
the increasing praise for its recommendations.
Over a century since, it has built its reputation as the most
influential restaurant guide among food enthusiasts,
thanks to its high standards and rigorous evaluation process.

In South Korea, the Seoul edition was first published in 2016,
and in February 2024, Busan was added
as an additional Michelin Guide city.

The meaning behind the Michelin Guide Stars

The number of stars bears different meaning

The Michelin star signifies restaurants that offer
the highest culinary experience, evaluated solely
based on the quality of their cuisine.

Initially, only one-star restaurants existed, but later,
restaurants were classified into 1 to 3 stars
based on their excellence.

Michelin 1 Star: Excellent cuisine worth a stop
Michelin 2 Stars: Excellent cuisine worth a detour
Michelin 3 Stars: Exceptional cuisine worth a special journey

In addition to star-rated restaurants, Michelin also selects
establishments offering excellent food at reasonable prices
under the 'Bib Gourmand' category.
The selection criteria vary by city, but in Seoul,
restaurants that serve dishes at a price of 45,000 won
or less are selected based on the criteria.

Methods of designating Michelin Guide restaurants

Solely based on quality of cuisine

The Michelin Guide operates its own team of inspectors.
The inspectors have backgrounds in the food, hotel,
and catering industries, and possess knowledge of
cultural differences in cuisine.

Inspectors anonymously pay for all their meals and
do not reveal their identities. They focus solely on
five criteria related to the quality of food, regardless of
serving, table setting, and restaurant atmosphere.
The criteria are based on quality of ingredients,
skill and perfection in cooking, chef's personality
and creativity, value for money,
and consistency throughout the menu.

The awarded Michelin stars are valid for one year,
and are subject to reassessment by the inspectors annually.

Michelin Guide Seoul 2024 Restaurant Selections

In February 2024, the Michelin Guide hosted the official
launch event for the 'Michelin Guide Seoul & Busan 2024',
at The Signiel Busan, and announced the Michelin-starred
restaurants for the year.
This 2024 edition marked the inclusion of Busan
as the new city alongside Seoul, and a total of
220 restaurants were recognized, with Seoul
boasting 177 and Busan contributing 43.

The Seoul edition featured two restaurants
that advanced from Michelin 1-star to 2-star status,
along with three new Michelin 1-star establishments,
bringing the total number of Michelin Starred restaurants
to 33. Additionally, six new Bib Gourmand restaurants
and 13 new Michelin Selection restaurants were added,
totaling 22 new establishments.

Since 2018, Nespresso has been the official coffee partner of
the Michelin Guide Seoul, and as a result,
some Michelin-starred restaurants offer
Nespresso coffee to their patrons.

Michelin 3-Starred Restaurant

Three Michelin stars indicate a restaurant whose cuisine is
so excellent that it is especially worth a special journey.
Mosu, the only restaurant in Seoul, received 3 stars
in the Michelin Guide 2024.

- Mosu (Yongsan-gu, Seoul)

Michelin 2-Starred Restaurant

2 Michelin stars indicate a restaurant that has
excellent cuisine and is worth a detour.
A total of 9 restaurants received the 2024 Michelin 2 Star,
including two new restaurants that moved from
Michelin 1 Star to Michelin 2 Star.

- Mingles (Gangnam-gu, Seoul)
- Soigné (Gangnam-gu, Seoul)
- Kwonsooksoo (Gangnam-gu, Seoul)
- Kojima (Gangnam-gu, Seoul)
- alla Prima (Gangnam-gu, Seoul)
- La Yeon (Jung-gu, Seoul)
- Jungsik (Gangnam-gu, Seoul)
- Mitou (Gangnam-gu, Seoul)
- Restaurant Allen (Gangnam-gu, Seoul)

Michelin 1-Starred Restaurant

1 Michelin star means a restaurant
with high-quality cooking - Worth a stop.
In the Michelin Guide Seoul 2024,
23 restaurants received one Michelin star.

- VINHO (Gangnam-gu, Seoul)
- L'impression (Gangnam-gu, Seoul)
- Haobin (Jung-gu, Seoul)
- KANG MINCHUL Restaurant (Gangnam-gu, Seoul)
- Goryori Ken (Gangnam-gu, Seoul)
- L'Amant Secret (Jung-gu, Seoul)
- L'Amitié (Gangnam-gu, Seoul)
- Muni (Gangnam-gu, Seoul)
- Muoki (Gangnam-gu, Seoul)
- Bicena (Songpa-gu, Seoul)
- 7th Door (Gangnam-gu, Seoul)
- Soseoul Hannam (Yongsan-gu, Seoul)
- Soul (Yongsan-gu, Seoul)
- Solbam (Gangnam-gu, Seoul)
- Sushi Matsumoto (Gangnam-gu, Seoul)
- Evett (Gangnam-gu, Seoul)
- Onjium (Jongno-gu, Seoul)
- YUN (Gangnam-gu, Seoul)
- Eatanic Garden (Gangnam-gu, Seoul)
- Exquisine (Gangnam-gu, Seoul)
- Zero Complex (Yongsan-gu, Seoul)
- Kojacha (Gangnam-gu, Seoul)
- HANE (Gangnam-gu, Seoul)

Bib Gourmand Restaurant

The Michelin Guide not only reveals restaurants
that are awarded stars for their excellent food,
but also 'Bib Gourmand' restaurants.
Bib Gourmand is a restaurant that serves good food
at reasonable prices. The Michelin Guide Seoul 2024 selected
57 restaurants, including 6 newly named restaurants.

If you would like to learn more about the Bib Gourmand
selected restaurants, check out the links below.

Michelin Guide Busan 2024 Restaurant Selections

Busan was selected as a Michelin Guide city
for the first time in the Michelin Guide 2024.
Michelin Guide evaluators discovered the potential of Busan,
which has various charms, including a smooth supply of
food ingredients centered on a rich marine environment.

A total of 43 restaurants were named in this edition
of the Michelin Guide Busan.

Michelin 1-Starred Restaurant

Three restaurants were selected for the first published
Michelin Guide Busan 2024,
creating three Michelin Guide 1-star restaurants in Busan.

- Mori (Haeundae-gu, Busan)
- Fiotto (Haeundae-gu, Busan)
- Palate (Nam-gu, Busan)

Bib Gourmand Restaurant

The Busan Bib Gourmand, first announced along with
Michelin 1-star restaurants, included 15 restaurants.

- Nagahama Mangetsu (Haeundae-gu, Busan)
- Niurou mian guan zi (Suyeong-gu, Busan)
- Damiok (Busanjin-Gu, Busan)
- Tokyo Babsang (Suyeong-gu, Busan)
- Loveurth (Suyeong-gu, Busan)
- Bao Haus (Busanjin-Gu, Busan)
- Buda Myeonoak (Haeundae-gu, Busan)
- Shunsai Kubo (Buk-gu, Busan)
- ARP (Yeongdo-gu, Busan)
- Anmok (Busan, Suyeong-gu)
- Yakitori Onjung (Busanjin-Gu, Busan)
- Cor Pasta bar (Busanjin-Gu, Busan)
- PILI PILI (Suyeong-gu, Busan)
- Hapcheon Gukbapjip (Nam-gu, Busan)
- Haemok (Haeundae-gu, Busan)

Nespresso, chosen by Michelin-starred Chefs

Nespresso is the official coffee partner of the Michelin Guide.
Explore Michelin-starred restaurants that have chosen Nespresso.

*Source: Official Michelin Guide Website