Yu Yuan

The story

Yu Yuan, Seoul: Michelin-Starred Cantonese Restaurant at Four Seasons

Yu Yuan, the Cantonese restaurant at 97 Saemunan-Ro in Seoul, holds one Michelin star in the 2026 guide. It sits inside Four Seasons Hotel Seoul and cooks Cantonese and Chinese recipes with local, seasonal ingredients.

The kitchen

Head Chef To Kwok Wai was born and raised in Hong Kong and started cooking professionally at 15. His career has taken him through luxury resorts and Michelin-starred restaurants, and he keeps traditional Cantonese recipes at the center of his work. Dim Sum Chef Qing Bing Wu trained in Beijing and has more than two decades of experience in China and Korea.

At the table

Beijing duck is served with its traditional condiments. Steamed live abalone arrives with glass noodles and garlic sauce. The signature course menu, Chef's Taste of Harmony, changes with the seasons. To celebrate the new star, the Essence Degustation offers seven signature Cantonese dishes.

Room and wine

The dining room takes its cue from Shanghai in the 1920s. A private room is available for groups and families. The wine program earned a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence in 2023.