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Mitou

Coordinates: 37°31′20″N 127°02′42″E / 37.5221°N 127.0450°E / 37.5221; 127.0450
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Established2018 (2018)
Food typeJapanese cuisine
Rating2 Michelin stars
Street address24 Dosan-daero 70-gil, Gangnam District, Seoul, 06064, South Korea
Coordinates37°31′20″N 127°02′42″E / 37.5221°N 127.0450°E / 37.5221; 127.0450

Mitou (Korean미토우; Japanese: 未到, lit.'yet to arrive') is a fine dining restaurant in Seoul, South Korea. It first opened in 2018, and serves Japanese cuisine. It received one Michelin star from 2021 to 2023, and received two stars in 2024.[1]

The restaurant reportedly serves kaiseki (multi-course) meals.[2] The menu reportedly changes every season and year, following the availability of ingredients. The cuisine serves both traditional Japanese cuisine and innovations on the cuisine.[1] The pair reportedly adjust the menu to suit Korean tastes.[3] Their signature dish is reportedly a savory monaka (Japanese confection).[3] The restaurant is led by chef duo Kwon Young-woon and Kim Bo-mi;[2] the pair reportedly both met while training in Japan.[4] The restaurant is reportedly named for the restaurant's aspiration to a consistent work ethic and perfection.[5]

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  1. ^ a b "Mitou, now a restaurant with two Michelin Stars". Michelin Guide. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Kim, Matty (August 25, 2017). "The 38 Best Seoul Restaurants". Eater. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Chefs from Muni, Mitou and Sandai expertly pair Champagne Taittinger with their dishes". Michelin Guide. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  4. ^ "Watch: This Seoul Omakase Blends Japanese Tradition With Korean Ingredients". Eater. February 26, 2019. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  5. ^ Lee, Julia (January 18, 2021). "Chefs Kwon Young-woon and Kim Bo-mi from Mitou Present Authentic Japanese Dining in Seoul". Michelin Guide. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
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