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Mosu

Seoul

From Korea to the West and back again

A new phase: Mosu may only have been around since 2015, but it's been through a fair few transformations – and picked up a slew of glittering awards – since then. Founded in San Francisco, California by Korean-American chef Sung Anh, it relocated to Seoul in 2017, and a separate Hong Kong branch opened in 2022. Following that, the Seoul restaurant closed temporarily in 2024, in anticipation of one further reinvention: a move to the city's vibrant Yongsan-gu neighbourhood in 2025.

Conjuring memories: Sung Anh trained at renowned kitchens including The French Laundry and Urasawa before stepping out on his own to launch Mosu, whose name derives from the Korean word for cosmos, a flower Anh remembers from his childhood garden in Seoul. As the nostalgic title indicates, classic Korean flavours are at the centre of Mosu's menu, elevated with modern, global techniques and contemporary plating; think of it as the story of Anh's life, told through food.

What's on the menu? Dishes change with the seasons to highlight the freshest of ingredients from local producers, but signature courses include the abalone taco (flame-grilled abalone served in a crispy soyabean shell), toasted acorn noodles with butter and black truffles, and caramel ice cream with fried onion: a surprisingly complementary sweet-and-salty dessert that's creamy and crunchy in equal measure.

And the ambience? Step inside and you'll find yourself ensconced in warm tones and intimate, tranquil vibes, with professional, knowledgeable staff catering to your every need. Luxurious without being ostentatious, Mosu's minimalist interior and low lighting foster an intimate atmosphere designed to heighten the personal nature of the tasting menu experience.

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