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Hello. This is JH from My Korean Guide.
Netflix’s Black & White Chef (Culinary Class Wars) has become one of the most talked-about Korean food shows among international viewers.
The show brings together top-tier chefs from different backgrounds — fine dining, traditional cuisine, and modern reinterpretations of Korean food — and turns cooking into a competitive narrative that’s easy to enjoy even if you’re new to Korean cuisine.
Korea is full of incredible restaurants, and not every great place appears on TV.
Because of that, the list below is not a “top 10 ranking.”
Instead, I randomly selected 10 notable restaurants run by chefs who appeared in Black & White Chef 2 — simply to give travelers a realistic starting point if they’re curious about visiting places connected to the show.
🍽️ 10 Restaurants Linked to Black & White Chef 2
These are real restaurants you can actually visit in Korea.
1️⃣ Soigné (소와니예) — Chef Lee Jun
A two-Michelin-star fine dining restaurant in Seoul, known for modern Korean cuisine using seasonal ingredients.
Expect long tasting menus and reservations well in advance.
📍 Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
(2F Sinsa Square, 652 Gangnam-daero, Seoul)
2️⃣ L’Amant Secret (라망 시크레) — Chef Son Jong-won
An elegant French restaurant with Michelin recognition.
Popular for special occasions and couples, with refined plating and classic techniques.
📍 26F, L’Escape Hotel, 67 Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
3️⃣ Eatanic Garden (이타닉 가든) — Chef Son Jong-won
A more experimental counterpart to L’Amant Secret, blending Korean ingredients with global influences.
Reservations are strongly recommended.
📍 Josun Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seoul Gangnam
4️⃣ Haobin (호빈) — Chef Hou Deok-juk
A high-end Chinese restaurant focusing on traditional techniques rather than fusion.
A good option if you want something different from typical Korean food.
📍 287 Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
5️⃣ Soul (소울) — Chef Kim Hee-eun
Located in Haebangchon, Soul is known for modern Korean cuisine with a creative twist.
It has Michelin recognition and a calm, intimate atmosphere.
📍 35 Sinheung-ro 26-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
6️⃣ Kojacha (코자차) — Chef Choi Yu-gang
A fusion restaurant combining Korean, Japanese, and Chinese culinary elements.
Ideal for diners who enjoy tasting menus with diverse flavors.
📍 Hakdong-ro 97-gil 17, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
7️⃣ Table for Four — Chef Kim Sung-woon
A seasonal fine-dining restaurant focusing on farm-to-table ingredients.
Menus change regularly depending on availability.
📍 25-12 Daesagwan-ro 31-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
8️⃣ Goryori Ken (고료리 켄) — Chef Kim Keon
An intimate Japanese kappo-style restaurant in Gangnam.
Counter seating is common, and the experience feels very personal.
📍 15-3 Eonju-ro 152-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
9️⃣ Yun Seoul (윤서울) — Chef Kim Do-yun
A Michelin-starred restaurant famous for noodle-based dishes elevated to fine dining.
One of the most unique concepts on this list.
📍 805 Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
🔟 Crown Pig (크라운 돼지) — Chef Song Hoon
A premium Korean pork BBQ restaurant using high-quality Jeju pork.
More casual than fine dining, but still chef-driven and very popular.
📍 17-1 Gangnam-daero 156-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
✈️ Before You Visit
- Many of these restaurants require reservations
- English support varies by location
- Prices are generally higher than casual Korean dining
- Not all places are suitable for walk-ins
Visiting even one of these places can add a unique experience to your Korea trip — especially if you enjoyed the show.
