LEGUME

This review is a bit delayed but our dinner at Legume in May 2025 was spectacular! The menu was creative and seasonal, and every dish hit the spot with both the presentation and taste. My favorite was the mushroom steak, and my partner liked gnocchi the most. But the hazelnut truffle ice cream was the absolute star of the show (you have to pay extra for it but you don't want to miss it!). The staff was very attentive and friendly, and they even gave us a small chocolate cake on the house to celebrate our anniversary. Overall, a beautiful place for a special occasion, can't recommend it enough!

I have been a vegetarian for 5 years and this has been the best vegan food I have ever eaten! We came 30’ too late and called to let them know, they were extremely understanding about it. We had issues finding the restaurant as it is on 2F of the building. And also the reservation was quite difficult to make as we had to try three different cards. We had the dinner menu, absolutely stunning! The service was impeccable and we had a very nice time. The background music is also very fitting. The servant is very patient and informative.

Wow wow wow! ⭐️ We had a fantastic experience at Legume. We had the 8 course lunch with wine pairing. From the beginning to the end we felt highly welcomed, every single dish was truly divine and the presentation of each dish was beautifully arranged. If you search for a vegan fine dining, this is your restaurant 🤩 Thank you so much, dear Legume Team, for a wonderful experience! You do a great job 💚

Truly sincere cooking and impeccable service — each ingredient shined and made my tummy glow! We ordered the Tea Pairing and the house teas are utterly delicious. My second visit, and I’m already counting down until I return to savour their dishes 🩷🩷

Picked this one in a short trip coz their high marks. Totally disappointment after all. Very ordinary food and not yummy. The biscuit … never try this on fine dining menu & really … BAD. The “lollipop” tastes weird with strong flavour cream mixed with tomato?? As the staff didn’t explained well what the food was, which I wrapped it in tissue paper after mouth for a second. The soup, very simple veggie soup, I really can’t taste any special differs from most low end & mid range restaurants, but this is Michelin 1 star, at least you have some expectation… so much disappointed! The cauliflower… tasted bitter, couldn’t finish after a small bite. all dishes I couldn’t finish but only the mushroom taste the best 🤢 I doubted the chef has tasted his food before giving to their guests?! Lastly, funny their tea has no taste, maybe they are too caring for “decaf” tea. But this would be the special “decaf” tea I tried. Never go again!! No wonder Sat dinner half empty.

Long overdue 5-stars review for this amazing Michelin One-Star restaurant. Located in a boutique mall called Sinsa Square, north of Gangnam, which also houses various other up-scale restaurants, Legumes stands out for its 100% vegan menu concept. The dishes were innovative and seasonal, with regular features such as their signature gnocchi, tomato soup, and mushroom steak. The add-ons for vegetable cutlet and truffle & hazelnut sorbet are highly recommended. In a blind taste test, I bet no one would figure or even bemoan the lack of animal/meat ingredients. Chef Sung Si-woo seems humble and down to earth, right from helming the kitchen, to serving and describing the dishes, and even inviting the guests to the restaurant personally. This would probably not be possible without the incredible team which he leads. Diners can observe the kitchen staff work seamlessly, perhaps even telephatically as each one of them focusses on preparing the dishes - much like an orchestra (albeit a slient one at that), where each musician plays their own instrument but an entire ensemble makes a great performance. This speaks of the dedication and discipline of michelin-starred restaurants, which some diners may overlook. I visited Legumes each time while I was in Seoul this year - May (dinner) and September (lunch), and both visits blew us away. I even went on a bookstore hunt and bought the cookbook "The Vegan Table", written by Chef Sung Si-woo right after my first visit. Overall, the prices are reasonable and I aim to make a visit each time I return to Seoul.

I rarely leave reviews on Google Maps, but after reading the previous one—which was shockingly negative—I felt compelled to share my experience. Honestly, I can’t understand how someone could be so bitter and ill-mannered (they even admitted to spitting food into a tissue—seriously?). That says far more about the reviewer than about the restaurant itself. My overall impression was very positive. The staff is not only polite and professional but also warm and welcoming, making guests feel at ease. They showcase the plating process and treat everyone with genuine kindness. The food was good, with a few truly outstanding moments. The macadamia ice cream, in particular, sparked a funny memory from my past—a rare and delightful quality in a dish. The restaurant is located in a new building on the second floor of a fancy shopping (?) center. While the space is small, the attentive staff ensures that guests feel comfortable, and any initial sense of tightness quickly fades. I really appreciated that.

One of the best Michelin restaurants I have been…everything was full of flavors and rich textures. Special kudos to chef and team!