2 Korean fine-dining restaurants get international nod
Two Korean restaurants have been named among the world's best, with Mingles and Onjium securing places on the prestigious World's 50 Best Restaurants list. According to Peruvian daily El Comercio on Thursday (local time), Mingles ranked 17th and Onjium 41st at the 2026 World's 50 Best Restaurants awards ceremony, held at the Municipal Theater in Lima, Peru, on Wednesday evening. Mingles, the…
Two Korean fine-dining restaurants, Mingles and Onjium, have earned places on the prestigious World's 50 Best Restaurants list for 2026. According to Peruvian daily El Comercio, Mingles secured the 17th spot, while Onjium claimed the 41st position at the awards ceremony held in Lima, Peru, on Wednesday evening.
Mingles, the only three-Michelin-star Korean restaurant, was established by chef Kang Min-goo in 2014 in Cheongdam-dong, southern Seoul. The establishment made its World's 50 Best Restaurants debut in 2024, ranking 44th. Last year, it climbed to 29th, and this year, it has achieved a significant leap to 17th place.
Onjium, located near Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, is another Korean fine-dining restaurant. Its name, which means "to build or create something with care and integrity," reflects its culinary philosophy. The British magazine that organizes the awards, The World's 50 Best Restaurants, described its cuisine as deeply rooted in the culinary traditions of yangban noble families, the royal court cuisine of the Joseon Dynasty, locally sourced seasonal ingredients, and humble regional recipes.
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