The Ninth Gate

"It would be challenging to discuss the evolution of French dining in Seoul without mentioning The Ninth Gate. Keeping up with Seoul’s ever-transforming restaurant scene, a newer and better The Ninth Gate reopened its doors to the delight of fans both old and new. While the food is still reflective of the classic French style from the days before its facelift, there is also greater sophistication that makes the restaurant more relevant than ever before. Wine-tasting programs are offered at the bar counter after 10 pm." - Michelin Inspector

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"Korea’s oldest French restaurant inside the Westin Chosun Hotel has been ahead of its time since it opened its doors in 1924. This is where Caesar salads, eggs Benedicts, and other Western delicacies were first introduced to Koreans. After a dramatic makeover in 2017, the Ninth Gate Grille continues its trendsetting legacy, now as a contemporary wine bar with a slate of modern, globally inspired dishes and a cheese and charcuterie selection curated by Soyoung Scanlan of California’s Andante Dairy. A range of wines offered by the glass caters to Seoul’s fast-growing crowd of casual oenophiles." - Matty Kim