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Oilje
Korean restaurant

Oilje

Yongsan District, South Korea·4.5 (30)·₩10,000–20,000

Oilje embodies the philosophy that true mastery lies in simplicity-a Michelin-recognized establishment in Seoul's Yongsan District dedicated to elevating one iconic dish to an art form. The restaurant's open kitchen, anchored by a traditional gamasot where soup and rice are meticulously prepared, invites diners into an intimate culinary theater where every element-from the nutty perilla seeds to the thoughtfully curated banchan-plays a deliberate role in creating a harmonious, balanced meal. The spotless, unadorned aesthetic reflects the restaurant's philosophy of purity, allowing the food itself to command full attention. With limited daily servings and a Friday tradition of celebrating guests' birthdays with special meals, Oilje transforms a humble bowl of miyeok-guk into a deeply personal, memorable experience.

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Photo: 신동훈/Oilje

The details

Category
Korean restaurant
Address
180-1 Hangangno 1(il)-ga, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea
Phone
+82 70-8831-5534
Website
instagram.com

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