Restaurant Allen Seoul

I recently attended a 8-hand collaboration at Restaurant Allen. I enjoyed the dinner by the 4 chefs; but I feel to truly understand a chef, one needs a complete meal solely by him or her.

So two days later, I was back at Restaurant Allen. Chef Allen Suh’s French techniques were solid, and his layering of flavours deceptive in their simplicity. The way local ingredients were assimilated into his creations was deliberate yet not contrived. It was impressive.

I love how young chefs these days marry their training in a ‘foreign’ cuisine with their native cultural background. The right balance is vital; and chef Allen does it very well.

Too bad I had to pass on wine pairing for health reasons—I’m sure the experience would have been even better.

I look forward to seeing what’s up Chef’s sleeves next.
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🍀Ando x Crony x Restaurant Allen x Respiración┆📍Restaurant Allen┆🇰🇷Seoul, South Korea┆🍴Collaboration Dinner (KRW900,000 / person)

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Four @michelinguide-starred restaurants, one unforgettable night🌟 Last week in Seoul, ahead of the “Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025” ceremony by @theworlds50best, “Ando”, “Crony”, “Restaurant Allen”, and “Respiración” united for an exclusive 11-course collaboration dinner🙌 Bringing together diverse culinary influences from Hong Kong, Tokyo, Seoul, and Kanazawa, this one-night-only experience highlighted the creativity of visionary chefs🌈 Thank you @theforksandspoons852 for the invitation🙏

【Restaurants & Chefs】
・🇭🇰 @ando.hkg @agux1988 @carlito.gorgor
・🇯🇵 @michi_crony @ozawakazutaka
・🇰🇷 @restaurant_allen @allen_hyunmin_suh
・🇯🇵 @respiracion_japan @tatsuroume
　　 @keisuke_y.a.g.i @yusuke07260812

【Dinner Menu】
① 🐚Torigai Clam Chawanmushi with Kombu
　　 @kaviari_paris Kristal Caviar (𝖢𝗋𝗈𝗇𝗒)
② 🦐Impact Amaebi (𝖱𝖾𝗌𝗉𝗂𝗋𝖺𝖼𝗂ó𝗇)
　 🥧Maguro Tuna & Asparagus Tartlet (𝖢𝗋𝗈𝗇𝗒)
③ 🥑Scallop, Piparras, Celtuce, Avocado (𝖠𝗇𝖽𝗈)
④ 🍋Local Seafood, Spring Mountain Vegetable,
　　 Jeju Citrus Sauce (𝖠𝗅𝗅𝖾𝗇)
⑤ 🥣Ajo Blanco (𝖠𝗇𝖽𝗈)
⑥ 🍞Bread & Seaweed Butter (𝖠𝗅𝗅𝖾𝗇)

⑦ 🐟Fish Quenelles, Spring Canola,
　　 Fermented Citrus Beurre Blanc (𝖠𝗅𝗅𝖾𝗇)
⑧, ⑨ 🍄‍🟫Maitake Dishes (𝖱𝖾𝗌𝗉𝗂𝗋𝖺𝖼𝗂ó𝗇)
⑩ 🐟Sustainable Isaki Fish from Oseto Fishery,
　　 Turnip, Fukinotou (𝖢𝗋𝗈𝗇𝗒)
⑪ 🦀Snow Crab, Caldoso Rice (𝖠𝗇𝖽𝗈)
⑫ 🦆21 Day Dry-Aged Duck, Mini Cos Lettuce,
　　　Duck Jus (𝖠𝗅𝗅𝖾𝗇)
⑬ 🌲Dessert of Noto Cedar Tree (𝖱𝖾𝗌𝗉𝗂𝗋𝖺𝖼𝗂ó𝗇)
⑭ 🧑‍🍳Team Photo!

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ソウルで開催された @theworlds50best 主催の「Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants（アジアのベスト50レストラン）」授賞式に向けて、様々なイベントに参加させていただきました💓 香港の「Ando」、東京・東麻布の「Crony」、ソウルの「Restaurant Allen」、金沢の「Respiración」の一夜限りのコラボレーションイベントは、グローバルな要素を取り入れた唯一無二なラインナップを楽しみました🌏 高級キャビアの「Kaviari Crysal Caviar」を贅沢に乗せ、旨味が凝縮された「鳥貝の茶碗蒸し」が特に印象的な絶品でした💯

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I first hesitated when invited to this 8-hand collaboration — after all, too many cooks spoil the broth. But among the four was chef Agustine, who was especially dear to me. And I’ve heard positive feedback about the other 3 restaurants for a very long time, so I said yes.

Turned out I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Four different styles yet it all flowed seamlessly. Chef Allen, chef Michihiro, chef Tatsuro and chef Agustine, were young, gifted, earnest and creative. And each displayed his distinct cultural background, culinary training, and individual approach to ingredients brilliantly. There were hits and minor misses; but they were cooking in a crowded kitchen, most for the first time.

The bonus came in wines curated by 2 talented sommeliers – Carlito Chiu who just won the Michelin Sommelier Award (2025) in HK; and Kazutaka Ozawa of Crony who walked away with Asia’s Best Sommelier Award 2025 a few days later at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants.

Thanks for the gorgeous experience!

#asias50best #50bestrestaurants #worlds50best #seouleats #seoulrestaurant #chef #cheflife @ando.hkg
@agux1988
@carlito.gorgor
@michi_crony
@restaurant_allen
@allen_hyunmin_suh
@respiracion_japan
@tatsuroume
@keisuke_y.a.g.i
@yusuke07260812
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A special gathering of chefs from Seoul, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Kanazawa at the @restaurant_allen x @ando.hkg x #cronytokyo x @respiracion_japan collaboration for Asia’s 50 Best! It was a night of familiarity and new experiences - having tried the food from all of the restaurants except for Allen. What impressed me the most was how well the entire menu came together despite each of the chef’s unique style. Thank you to @allen_hyunmin_suh @agux1988 @michi_crony @tatsuroume @keisuke_y.a.g.i for the wonderful evening!

The menu:

Impact Amaebi by @respiracion_japan

Maguro & Asparagus Tartlet by @michi_crony

Scallop, Piparras, Celtuce Avocado Mousse by @ando.hkg

Local Seafood, Spring Mountain Veg, Jeju Citrus Sauce by @restaurant_allen

Torigai Chawanmushi, Kombu, Kaviari Kristal Caviar by @michi_crony

Ajo Blanco by @ando.hkg

Fish Quenelles, Spring Canola, Fermented Citrus Beurre Blanc by @restaurant_allen

Maitake Dishes by @respiracion_japan

Sustainable Isaki Fish, Turnip, Fukinoto by @michi_crony

Snow Crab, Caldoso Rice by @ando.hkg

21 Day Dry-aged Duck, Mini Cos Lettuce, Duck Jus by @restaurant_allen

Dessert of Noto Cedar Tree by @respiracion_japan
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Allen x Andō x Crony x Respiracion
Seoul, South Korea
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