Suragan
Korean restaurant · Tenderloin
250 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Highlights
Michelin-recommended Korean tasting menu inspired by history
Michelin-recommended Korean tasting menu inspired by history
"This singular endeavor aims to translate the historical cuisine of Korea’s Joseon dynasty into a modern context. The journey begins with Sanga Yorok, a collection of royal court recipes that dates back more than 500 years, a timeframe that will progress chronologically as seasons pass. Chef Choi interprets the ancient text into a contemporary tasting menu, spanning dishes like fermented fish with orange, tomato and fennel." - MICHELIN Guide
"Suragan opened in late 2022, bringing a new layer of depth to the San Francisco Korean dining scene. Chef Jongmoon Choi used ancient Korean texts to inspire his fine dining tasting menus, which were an immediate hit with both Michelin’s inspectors and local critics." - Lauren Saria
"Suragan, the acclaimed, Michelin Guide-recognized restaurant led by chef Jongmoon Choi, announced via Instagram that it will temporarily close as of Saturday, August 19. The restaurant is leaving its current home at 250 Hyde Street, and the post goes on to say Choi is “exploring a new opportunity at a new location, with the aim of eventually continuing his own concept, ‘SuraGan.’” No other details about the closure were given. It’s a surprising move given that the restaurant opened just eight months ago in December 2022. Since that time, Choi has received numerous accolades for his cooking at the restaurant, which showcases an inventive menu that translates historical Korean cookbooks and texts into modern-day fine dining. The restaurant was added to the Michelin Guide in May 2023 and received a favorable review from San Francisco Chronicle associate restaurant critic Cesar Hernandez." - Dianne de Guzman
"Korean fine-dining has a home at Suragan in the tenderloin."
"Michelin Guide-recommended Korean restaurant Suragan will close on August 19." - Lauren Saria
