유 유안 Yu Yuan

Nestled on the 11th floor of the Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul's prestigious Jongno District, Yu Yuan stands as a beacon of refined Chinese gastronomy in an unexpected locale. This handsome and comfortable restaurant showcases an extensive menu anchored by Cantonese classics and regional Chinese specialties, with lunchtime dim sum service that has become legendary among discerning diners. The kitchen's pièce de résistance-the iconic Peking duck, displayed in a striking cabinet as guests arrive-arrives with paper-thin crepes and impeccable technique, offered with five different preparations for the remaining meat. Every element, from the steamed live abalone with garlic sauce to the expertly crafted dumplings topped with gold leaf, reflects meticulous attention to ingredient quality and culinary precision that earned Yu Yuan its Michelin star.