Ryunique

Booked a solo dinner at Ryunique during my short stay in Seoul. A great experience, really enjoyed the fusion of traditional Korean ingredients with a modern twist. The blue crab and tile fish were particular favourites. The contrast between the crunchy exterior and delicate flesh of the fish was lovely. Really enjoyed the attentive explanations provided by the maitre d'. The wine selection was also excellent. All in all, a very pleasant and enjoyable evening and a great culinary experience :)

This restaurant is amazing. Real fusion of tastes of Korean and European. Wines are very nicely paired. Chef is very creative. Place has exquisite service and an amazing atmosphere

What a wonderful fun dining experience. Yumi was a fantastic host and made the whole dinner feel so warm, welcoming, and wistful. Wine pairing photo attached is a must. The chef came and greeted us, and I’m so pleased to have dined here. I’d argue this meal put the soul in Seoul.

It was an incredibly satisfying experience! While traveling in Korea, I wanted to have a special experience and came across this fine dining restaurant. It was located in Apgujeong, just five minutes away from our hotel. The meal was absolutely delightful, and the chef’s explanations were kind and informative. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a fine dining restaurant!

The interior of the restaurant was very clean and had a calming atmosphere. The food also felt carefully crafted, making it a highly satisfying experience. If you're looking for fine dining in Seoul, Korea, I believe this is an excellent choice.

Definitely disappointing as a Michelin Guide restaurant. Think all the fish dishes were medicore and the fish royale is not ready to serve with big fishy smell. The quail is the only nicely done dish. In general, I feel like the chef has too many ideas (tastes ).wanted to accomplish in one dish, which is fine, but he/she fails to.blend them together. Like the beef, instead of one beef, he gives you three beefs with different tastes in one dish and the server suggests you to.take them separately. and dessert is bigger portion than main. wont recommend.

Meal budget per person (without drinks) Category 3 (over 130K KRW) The colorfully beautiful Upscale Fine Dining Restaurant, Ryunique is led by founder/Chef Patron, Tae-Hwan Ryu who studied Hattori Nutrition College and Le Cordon Blue London. He is awarded La Liste Special Award Nature in year 2020. His restaurant was listed 27th among the top 50 Asia Best Restaurant in year 2015. He expresses the beauty and nature of Navy, Army and Air Force, using Seasonal ingredients. He focuses on Present because it is Now. His motto reflects his philosophy very well: Less is More (과유불급, 간결한 것이 더 아름답다) Accordingly, his art of plating is not too much, but creatively artistic! His personal note for me is impressive: To Be Strong! To Be Proud! Dinner Dining: 290K KRW His long journey of flavors based on convergence of contemporary Korean and French starts with: * Amuse Bouche: 토마토, 돼지감자, 울릉도더덕 * Sea Robin/Fatsia Sprout/Hanrabong (성대/두릎/한라봉) * Crosne/Soy Bean/Rice (초석잠/된장/토종쌀): I have never seen the dish like this, which is very savory. * Silky Fowl/Chicken/Abalone “Two Ways of Chicken” (오골계/닭/전복/두가지 방법의 닭): It is delectable, especially the second dish is delectable. * Pork Belly/Scallop/Rotus Root “Surf & Turf” 돼지삼겹/관자/연근/서프 앤 터프: It is full of flavors with two different chewy ingredients. * Cod/Wakame/Caola (대구/미역/유채): There may be some likes and dislikes about seaweed, but it helps the dish filled with a very unique flavor. Fresh Beat Juice after that appetizes, welcoming the next main dish. * Hanwoo/Mushroom (한우/버섯) or Pork/Apple (돼지/차과): Both are tasty, very different style. If I should choose one, I would recommend Pork dish because its flavor and mouthfeel is more new to me. * Pear/Vanilla/Malt (배/바닐라/맥아) * Strawberry/Chocolate/Butterbur (딸기/초콜렛/머위) * Tea with Petit Four The creativity based on each different ingredients stands out, and especially, the variation in taste and texture is colorful! It is also interesting to show ingredients for the cuisine as an Objet for surrealism. The speed and the temperature of each dish are controlled very well. Staffs are kind, attentive and professional. Valet parking is available for comfortable visit. Thanks to the Chef Ryu for his hospitality and kind introduction to his journey of flavors. I enjoy the trip with you very much. Ryunique makes the guests who are with me feel like being treated well in a luxurious and elegant way and it is recommended especially for couples and business.

This is an excellent fine dining restaurant. Although it is located in Korea, it offers Japanese fusion cuisine. The flavors were absolutely amazing, and the chefs’ explanations were also delightful.