Mingles is a restaurant in Seoul, South Korea, led by chef Mingoo Kang.
It is No. 17 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2026, and holds three MICHELIN stars.
Who leads the kitchen
- Mingoo Kang, Chef-owner since 2014 (source, 6 November 2026)
Standing over time
| List | Year | Standing |
|---|---|---|
| The World's 50 Best Restaurants | 2026 | No. 17 (source) |
| The World's 50 Best Restaurants | 2025 | No. 29 (source) |
| The World's 50 Best Restaurants | 2024 | No. 44 (source) |
| The World's 50 Best Restaurants | 2023 | No. 89 (source) |
| The World's 50 Best Restaurants | 2022 | No. 71 (source) |
| MICHELIN Guide | 2026 | Three Stars (source) |
The restaurant
Modern Korean fine dining tasting menu built on seasonal Korean ingredients, with influences from Hong Kong and Europe (source)
Context
Every restaurant on the major lists, with its chef and sources, is in who leads the world's best restaurants. What the role involves, and what the best in it say about the work, is set out in the executive chef's role.
Checked 10 November 2026. Corrections are welcome at press@theluxuryofattention.com.