Michelin-starred Yong Fu opens 1st restaurant in Korea at Jeju Shinhwa World

SEOGWIPO, Jeju Island -- Yong Fu, a celebrated Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant originating from Shanghai, opened its first restaurant in Korea at Jeju Shinhwa World, marking the brand’s official debut in South Korea. The original Yong Fu, founded by Weng Youjun, earned one Michelin star and holds the prestigious Three-Diamond designation from the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide -- a Chinese fine-dining standard comparable to Michelin. The Black Pearl Guide classifies restaurants into three tier

May 24, 2025

Star chefs' creations inspired by Jeju paired with wine at Jeju Food & Wine Festival

SEOGWIPO, Jeju Island -- With more than three weeks of culinary programming still underway, the 10th Jeju Food & Wine Festival is drawing crowds as it celebrates a decade of promoting the island’s local flavors. The nonprofit cultural event, co-hosted by the Korea Food & Wine Festival and Cheju Halla University, runs until June 15 at Jeju Shinhwa World in Seogwipo, Jeju Island, and features a full slate of live cooking demos, gourmet tastings, and wine and art showcases — all spotlighting Jeju’s

May 19, 2025

Haemok brings taste of Nagoya and Busan coast to Seoul’s Seochon

From the outside, Haemok’s Seochon location could be mistaken for a stark architectural experiment — a subdued concrete structure. But step through its doors, and a transformation unfolds. The atmosphere shifts to a cozy interior reminiscent of a Japanese countryside home. Warm yellow lighting bathes the wooden interior, where the long, communal tables immediately put diners at ease. A central courtyard, or "jungjeong," draws in natural light, giving the dining space an expansive feel. Two floor

May 17, 2025