Restaurants of Chefs from "Black and White Cooks" (durumis)

Restaurants run or recommended by the cast of the popular program 'Black and White Chefs' are creating a buzz among food connoisseurs.

In this post, we will introduce the main restaurants run by the Silver Spoon chef and judge among the cast, their signature dishes, and how to make reservations.

👉Silver Spoon Restaurant List

1. An Seong-jae: Mosu - 3-Michelin Star Restaurant (Relocation Planned)

Chef An Seong-jae runs Mosu, Korea's only 3-Michelin star restaurant. This restaurant is famous for its modern and creative Korean dishes, providing customers with a unique culinary experience with each meal.

Currently, it is preparing to relocate after closing, so you must check the location and operating status when making a reservation.

• Address: Seoul (Relocation Planned)
• Main Menu: Contemporary Korean Cuisine Course
• Reservation: Advance reservation required (Currently Closed)

2. Choi Kang-rok: Sikdang Neo - Samjeon-ro, Songpa-gu

Chef Choi Kang-rok is the winner of 'MasterChef Korea Season 2'. His restaurant, 'Sikdang Neo', offers a course of Japanese-based dishes. It is characterized by a menu that reinterprets various Japanese dishes in a modern way, and the chef's signature braised dishes are particularly popular.

• Address: Samjeon-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
• Main Menu: Japanese course dishes, braised dishes
• Reservation: 👉Advance reservation required

3. Jeong Ji-sun: Tien Mimi Gangnam Branch - Dim Sum Queen's Restaurant

Chef Jeong Ji-sun is a master of dim sum cuisine and runs the Gangnam branch of 'Tien Mimi'. Known as a disciple of Chef Lee Yeon-bok and a dim sum specialist, she offers a variety of menus from authentic dim sum to creative fusion dim sum.

• Address: Saimdang-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
• Main Menu: Dim sum, Chinese dishes
• Reservation: 👉 Phone reservation required

4. Joseph Leezerwood: Evit - 1-Michelin Star Korean Course

Joseph Leezerwood is a chef who, although a foreigner, has a deep understanding of Korean cuisine and runs the 1-Michelin star restaurant 'Evit'.

Located on Dosan-daero in Gangnam, it offers a course of traditional Korean cuisine reinterpreted with a Western sensibility, providing a unique culinary experience.

• Address: Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
• Main Menu: Korean course dishes
• Reservation: 👉 Website reservation required

5. Kim Do-yoon: Yoon Seoul - 1-Michelin Star Contemporary Korean

‘Yoon Seoul’, run by Chef Kim Do-yoon, is a 1-Michelin star contemporary Korean restaurant. Dishes that maintain the basics of traditional Korean cuisine while adding a modern touch are prominent, and the chef's meticulously crafted dishes, imbued with his philosophy, stimulate the customer's senses.

• Address: Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
• Main Menu: Contemporary Korean Cuisine
• Reservation: 👉 Advance reservation required

6. Yeo Gyeong-rae: Hongbo Gak - Master of Chinese Cuisine

Chef Yeo Gyeong-rae is a grand master of Chinese cuisine, showcasing the finest Chinese cuisine through ‘Hongbo Gak’. Enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine in a luxurious atmosphere, and his signature dishes are especially praised by many.

• Address: Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
• Main Menu: Authentic Chinese cuisine, seafood dishes
• Reservation: 👉 Reservations available on the website

7. Choi Hyun-seok: Choiddot - Dosan-daero Fine Dining

‘Choiddot’, one of the representative fine-dining restaurants, is run by Chef Choi Hyun-seok and is located on Dosan-daero. It offers a luxurious culinary experience by reinterpreting European dishes such as pasta and steak using modern techniques.

• Address: Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
• Main Menu: Pasta, Steak
• Reservation: 👉Advance reservation required

8. Park Jun-woo: Oppetit Vert - French Cuisine

Chef Park Jun-woo was the runner-up in Season 1 of 'MasterChef Korea', and currently runs a French restaurant called 'Oppetit Vert' in Jahamun-ro, Jongno-gu. A variety of menus that capture the essence of French cuisine are prepared, and it's characterized by being enjoyed with fine wines.

• Address: Jahamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
• Main Menu: French course dishes
• Reservation: 👉Advance reservation required

9. Oh Se-deuk: Ofen Fire - Jeju Island Modern Korean

Black and White Chefs Restaurant List Reservation Link (An Seong-jae, Silver Spoon)

‘Ofen Fire’, run by Chef Oh Se-deuk, is a restaurant in Jeju Island that offers modern Korean and grill dishes. The grill dishes, in particular, are prepared using Chef Oh Se-deuk's special techniques, combining with fresh Jeju ingredients to provide a unique flavor.

It recently opened in Starfield Hanam, so you can enjoy it without going to Jeju Island.

• Address: Jocheon-eup, Jeju City, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province
• Main Menu: Grill dishes, Modern Korean cuisine
• Reservation: 👉Phone reservation required

There are also many other restaurants run by the cast of Black and White Chefs. If you want a special culinary experience, it's a good idea to secure a seat in advance through each restaurant's reservation site.