Order the fourteen-course tasting for Kang Min-goo's jang trilogy — Korea's only three stars. Book it for a milestone dinner.
Start With the Jang Trilogy
The intellectual centrepiece of any meal at Mingles is the jang trilogy: soy, doenjang fermented-soybean paste and gochujang chilli, presented as three related courses that treat Korean fermentation as both ingredient and subject. It is the argument the whole restaurant is built on — that jang culture is as sophisticated as anything in France or Japan. Chef Kang Min-goo trained at Mugaritz in Spain and Per Se in New York before building this new Korean grammar in Cheongdam.
What Else to Order
The tasting is set at fourteen courses over about three and a half hours, so you are not ordering à la carte — but the plates to watch for are the haemul seafood courses that showcase Korean coastal produce, the abalone when it is in season, and the aged Korean beef served with banchan composed with the same care as the mains. The desserts reconcile Western pastry technique with Korean sweetness. The room, on the second floor of a modern Cheongdam building, is warm minimalism in wood and hand-thrown ceramics.
What It Costs
The lunch course starts from ₩320,000 per person, raised from ₩300,000 on 1 March 2026, while dinner runs roughly ₩300,000 to ₩380,000 before wine or sake pairings. The cellar is serious and the traditional-makgeolli and sake list is worth the add. This is top-of-market Seoul pricing for the only three-star kitchen in the country.
The Value Play
Lunch is the lighter spend for the same kitchen. Reservations open on the Catch Table app roughly a month ahead and book out within hours, so plan four to six weeks out for a three-star seat. For the full method, read our guide to booking Mingles in Seoul.
Not for a spontaneous or low-key meal — Mingles is a fourteen-course tasting that books weeks ahead and runs three-plus hours. For a quicker modern-Korean dinner, book Jungsik instead.
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Related Reading
- Our full profile: Mingles in Cheongdam.
- Book the table: how to book Mingles in Seoul.
- The wider city: Seoul dining guide.
- Nearby tables: Jungsik for modern Korean, Mosu for a chef's tasting and Onjium for royal-court cooking.
- By kitchen: the best Korean restaurants worldwide.
- By occasion: restaurants for closing a deal and birthday dinners worth the trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Mingles in Seoul?
Mingles serves one set fourteen-course tasting menu, so the meal is chosen for you — but the courses to anticipate are the jang trilogy, the haemul seafood dishes and the aged Korean beef with banchan. The jang trilogy of soy, doenjang and gochujang is the intellectual heart of the menu and the reason to come. Chef Kang Min-goo's desserts, blending Western pastry with Korean sweetness, close the meal.
What is the jang trilogy at Mingles?
The jang trilogy is Mingles' signature: soy, doenjang fermented-soybean paste and gochujang chilli, presented as three related courses that treat Korean fermentation as both ingredient and subject. It argues that jang culture is as sophisticated as any sauce tradition in France or Japan, and it is the clearest expression of chef Kang Min-goo's modern-Korean grammar. It anchors the fourteen-course tasting that runs about three and a half hours.
How much does Mingles cost?
The lunch course starts from ₩320,000 per person, raised from ₩300,000 on 1 March 2026, while dinner runs roughly ₩300,000 to ₩380,000 before wine or sake pairings. As Korea's only three-Michelin-star restaurant, Mingles sits at the top of the Seoul market. Lunch is the lighter spend for the same kitchen; the serious cellar and makgeolli list are worth adding for a milestone.
How many Michelin stars does Mingles have?
Mingles holds three Michelin stars — Korea's first and only three-star restaurant — awarded in 2025 and retained in the 2026 guide. Chef Kang Min-goo earned them for a modern-Korean cuisine that critics and regulars had rated at that level for years. The recognition confirmed rather than announced the room's standing among the finest in Asia.
How do I get a reservation at Mingles?
Reservations open on the Catch Table app roughly one month ahead and book out within hours, so plan four to six weeks in advance for a three-star seat. Cancellation fees apply, typically ₩100,000 or more within twenty-four hours. Lunch seats are a little easier to secure than dinner. Our guide on how to book Mingles covers the app timing, the foreigner policy and the deposit rules.