Staying true to its name, the Sinsa-dong locale serves up incredibly inventive dishes dreamed up by Chef Tae Hwan Ryu. Chef Ryu blends Korean ingredients with Japanese and Western culinary techniques gained from his past experiences in the UK, Australia and Japan. Rated 27th in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, Ryunique offers an incredible 23-course signature tasting menu that plays on various tastes, aromas, textures and temperatures to entice all the senses.

Unlike other fine-dining restaurants, Ryunique offers one menu for dinner with no options for the customer to choose from. With the dinner course priced at 180,000 won, the problem of finding a friend to accompany you to the meal is as problematic as the cost (especially if you have yet to visit and can’t exactly guarantee them about the taste). Fortunately for myself, I was able to find such a friend for the special occasion of my birthday.

For those looking to extend their journey with a MICHELIN-recommended dining experience, Ggupdang, known for its expertly grilled and cured pork, is just a short walk away near Sinsa Station, while Ryunique in the heart of Garosugil offers an innovative fusion of French and Japanese cuisine.

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Ryunique is a highly regarded fine-dining restaurant located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Their 11-course "hybrid cuisine" dinner menu is priced at 180,000 won and offers a quality selection of outstanding dishes, such as the memorable Konbuzime Red Snapper and Cucumber Foam and the Foie Gras. The restaurant's signature dish, Quail "Nostalgia," is a quail egg wrapped in bacon and garnished with beet sauce, served in a covered bowl with the scent of burnt hay rose.

Ranked an impressive 27th among Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, Ryunique is a must-visit for food lovers. The 23-course signature tasting menu, filled with varied tastes, textures, and aromas, is an unmatched culinary experience that is not to be missed. The head chef Tae Hwan Ryu blends and mixes all of the different Japanese and Western culinary techniques with his Korean ingredients and serves them, making it one of the most exquisite restaurants in Seoul.

If you’re in the mood for a truly Gangnam-style dining experience, then Ryunique is the place to be. This Sinsa-dong establishment serves up incredibly inventive dishes dreamed up by Chef Tae Hwan Ryu, who masterfully marries Korean ingredients with Japanese and Western culinary techniques. His culinary prowess has earned Ryunique a spot on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list and the prestigious 100 Best Restaurants in the World by Diners Club Academy.

If you’re looking for a truly Gangnam-style dining experience, then head to Ryunique. The Sinsa-dong locale serves incredibly inventive dishes dreamed up by Chef Tae Hwan Ryu. Chef Ryu marries Korean ingredients with Japanese and Western culinary techniques gained from his past apprenticeships in the UK, Australia and Japan.

That’s why I like what some modern chefs are doing (successfully and unsuccessfully), such as at Jungsik, Mingles, Ryunique, Exquisine, by combining classic French techniques with Korean ingredients and flavours.

Ryunique which was started within Gangnam-gu Korea in 2012, speedily earned a spot on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, for its invention take on dishes and avant-garde presentation.

Discover Ryunique: A fine dining fusion restaurant in Gangnam blending haute French cuisine with innovative global flavors for an unforgettable culinary experience.

If you’re searching for a beautiful-looking meal that tastes as wonderful as it looks in Seoul, Normal by Ryunique is one of the best places.