The Verdict
Eom Tae-cheol earned Soseoul Hannam its Michelin star in 2022, and the 2026 guide keeps it. The contemporary Korean room sits below ground at 12 Hannam-daero 91-gil in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, and works through a seasonal tasting, chargrilled webfoot octopus, sliced raw fish with gomchwi greens, that runs ₩140,000 at lunch and ₩220,000 at dinner.
Hannam-dong is Seoul's quiet-money district, and Soseoul fits it: a calm, low-lit room a short walk from the Itaewon side of Yongsan, focused on Korean ingredients handled with restraint. The eight-course lunch is the easier entry; the nine-course dinner is the fuller statement.
The Kitchen
Head chef Eom Tae-cheol runs a contemporary Korean kitchen that has held one Michelin star since 2022 and appears in the 2026 Michelin Guide Seoul. The menu is seasonal and produce-led; recurring signatures include the chargrilled webfoot octopus and sliced raw fish with gomchwi (Fischer's ragwort). Lunch is eight courses, dinner nine, each plated as a fixed tasting.
The Room
Soseoul Hannam sits two floors below ground at 12 Hannam-daero 91-gil in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, near the Itaewon edge of the district. The room is small, dark and quiet, built for the food and conversation rather than a view. It is reservation-only, with no walk-in counter.
Best for Impressing a Client
For a client dinner or a discreet business meal, Soseoul Hannam works: a one-star room in Seoul's quiet-money district, a fixed Korean tasting that needs no menu negotiation, and a calm setting that lets you talk. Book the nine-course dinner, arrive on time, and let the kitchen set the pace.
Not For
Not for a casual walk-in or a big group. It is a small, reservation-only basement room with a fixed tasting menu, so spontaneous visits and large parties are not workable.
Reservations
Soseoul Hannam takes reservations through the CatchTable app for domestic diners and by email for international guests; book well ahead, as a one-star Hannam table is in demand. The eight-course lunch is ₩140,000 and the nine-course dinner ₩220,000, before drinks. It is reservation-only with no walk-ins. Smart-casual dress suits the room.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Soseoul Hannam worth it?
Soseoul Hannam is worth it for a refined, one-Michelin-star contemporary Korean tasting in one of Seoul's most exclusive neighbourhoods. Chef Eom Tae-cheol has held the star since 2022, and the menus, ₩140,000 at lunch and ₩220,000 at dinner, are seasonal and precise. It is not for a casual or spontaneous meal.
How much does Soseoul Hannam cost?
Soseoul Hannam serves fixed tasting menus: ₩140,000 for the eight-course lunch and ₩220,000 for the nine-course dinner, before drinks and service. There is no a la carte. The lunch is the more affordable way to experience the kitchen, while dinner is the longer nine-course sequence. Wine and pairings add to the total.
Does Soseoul Hannam have a Michelin star?
Yes, Soseoul Hannam has held one Michelin star since 2022 and is listed in the 2026 Michelin Guide Seoul. Head chef Eom Tae-cheol leads the kitchen. It sits in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, near Itaewon. For more starred tables, see our Seoul dining guide.
What should I expect to eat at Soseoul Hannam?
Soseoul Hannam serves a seasonal contemporary Korean tasting built on Korean ingredients. Recurring signatures include chargrilled webfoot octopus and sliced raw fish with gomchwi greens, alongside courses that change through the year. Lunch is eight courses and dinner nine, each a fixed sequence rather than a la carte.
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