Midterms are officially over (we survived! 😭), and the beautiful late-April weather is giving us all the main character energy. After eating convenience store ramen for the last two weeks, you deserve a serious upgrade.

Enter the Michelin Guide—basically the Oscars of the food world. 🌟

The highly anticipated 2026 Michelin Stars for Seoul and Busan just dropped, featuring a total of 46 starred restaurants, including 10 brand-new additions this year! Whether you are saving up for a fancy anniversary, graduating, or just waiting for your parents to visit Korea (so they can pay the bill 🤫), here are the absolute top-tier restaurants you need to add to your bucket list.

👑 Mingles (@mingles_restaurant)

👨‍🍳 Mosu (@mosuseoul)

🍣 Gaggan by Choi (@gaggen_seoul)

🎏 Hakushi (@하쿠시)

🌿 Sosohyeon (@sosohan.seoul)

🚨 Editor's Pro-Tip: These are the top restaurants in the world. You cannot just walk in! If you want a table, you need to set your alarms and book months in advance (usually via the Catchtable app). May the odds be in your favor!

🏠 Fine Dining is Great, but a Fine Home is Better! ✨

Eating at a Michelin-star restaurant is an amazing one-night experience, but where are you waking up every day?

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