Onjium

Korean restaurant · 효자동

Onjium

Korean restaurant · 효자동

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South Korea, Seoul, Jongno District, Hyoja-ro, 49 4층

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Onjium elevates Korean royal court cuisine with refined, seasonal dishes and stunning views of Gyeongbokgung Palace’s stonewalls.  

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South Korea, Seoul, Jongno District, Hyoja-ro, 49 4층 Get directions

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South Korea, Seoul, Jongno District, Hyoja-ro, 49 4층 Get directions

+82 2 6952 0024
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@onjium_restaurant

₩100,000+

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The 38 Best Restaurants in Seoul, South Korea

"Open for: Lunch and dinner Tuesday to Friday Price range: $$$ The Culinary Studio of the research institute Onjium showcases Korean food culture through a refined multi-course menu in their Michelin-starred restaurant. The institute’s mission, “making modern things more dignified by taking inspiration from the past,” is appropriate for dishes that take inspiration from historical regional recipes on the verge of disappearing. Cho Eun-hee, a certified Korean royal court cuisine trainee, leads the kitchen alongside researcher Park Seong-bae. A dining room overlooking the beautiful stonewalls of Gyeongbokgung Palace adds to the sense of heritage. Must-try drink: Try the Korean liquor pairing, which often features Onjium’s house-made spirits." - Matty Kim

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Onjium

"The elegant stonewalled-path of Gyeongbokgung Palace and a modern residential neighborhood stand directly across from each other. A road is all that lies between Seoul's past and present, coexisting side by side. The same contrast is, again, evident in the modern façade of Onjieum Matgongbang and elements of tradition one discovers inside. Helmed by Cho Eun-hee, certified trainee of Korean royal court cuisine, and researcher Park Seong-bae, the space is both a research institute and restaurant. The food it offers clearly reflects the four distinct seasons and the refined beauty of Korean cuisine." - Michelin Inspector

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"Try the: Beef Sanjeok."

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"Rank: #86"

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MICHELIN Guide Seoul 2020 Selection

"Onjium, which is both a research institute on Korean culture and a restaurant, puts the spotlight on local flavors thanks to its chef Cho Eun-hee." - admin

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Tania Angelia

Google
Review onjium Onjium deserves all the stars it can have 🥹✨ Truly a remarkable dining experience and I’m really glad I chose Onjium to celebrate my birthday dinner in Korea! Each dish, including the flow was meticulously prepared and arranged to prepare you for the next dish. Every single dish was amazing and I can’t even choose which one is my favorite :’) further, I am also deeply grateful for the staffs, including the security guard. I accidentally left my handbag in the toilet, and they kept the handbag safe and sound. Thank you very much, I’ll definitely be back again for another season.

Young Kang

Google
Absolutely delightful culinary experience! All the dishes were a celebration of Korean food to the highest level. Excellent staff, and no other restaurant in Seoul could match the views from the corner room of Onjium.

check woei foo

Google
A really pleasant experience on Korean cuisine. It’s like the local Korean version of El Bulli, to discover and reinvent Korean recipes. “More than food: In Korean, onjium means “creating in the right way”. Here, the source to make something new comes from researching centuries-old recipe books – after all, this is an institute that has been studying Korean heritage since 2013.“

Casey W

Google
This place deserves six stars. I preferred it over mingles. The service, attention to detail was so much better. I loved the pottery. I would recommend coming here instead of mingles. It deserves a higher rating. I have been to many top 50 restaurants in the world and this was right up there.

Agnes S

Google
Delicious take on traditional royal Josen cuisine in this research institute! Flavors were very refined and refreshing. The vibe and view was amazing. Be sure to take the earlier dining time to not be rushed. Onjium has a nice wine list too!

Kelli Lail

Google
The food was aesthetically pleasing as expected however we did not find that it tasted great. We are tourists so maybe we don’t understand the Korean culture enough. There wasn’t one dish prepared that I liked better than the majority Korean food we have tried at other restaurants. I was expecting more flavor based on what we have tried in the last week being in Seoul. We had to repeatedly ask the wait staff to fill up our ice water. Although the majority of dish ingredients could be explained in English, we were disappointed that all the details were not explained for such a high end restaurant. We have other recommendations for friends traveling to Seoul when it comes to food - especially for the price.

Matthew

Google
Probably the finest meal ever ate. Attention to detail, information disclosed on where ingredients are sourced how they are prepared and brought to plate. I felt almost unworthy of consuming then food. The dedication to ancient methods, types of sourcing and modern application raises the bar for any restaurant within the industry. What an experience.

Lawrence Tang

Google
Fantastic dining experience. As foreign tourists, we were able to experience authentic hansik flavours with a modern twist. The staffs were really fluent with their English and explained each dish to small details. The dishes were well balanced and every element was well thought through. I wish to come back another time as they change their menu periodically.