Restaurant Allen Seoul

Restaurant Allen sits on the second floor of the East building within the Teheran-ro business complex, a ten-minute walk from Starfield COEX Mall. It holds two Michelin stars, the Wine Spectator Excellence Award, and ranks no. 29 on La Liste. The room runs smart and elegant.

The kitchen serves Korean and Japanese fusion, but the reason to choose this over traditional tables near Bongeunsa Temple is the relative absence of tourist foot traffic. While the proximity to the COEX Aquarium makes it a choice for visitors, the atmosphere remains focused and quiet compared to the bustling lobbies nearby. It offers a sharper refinement than the area’s neighborhood stalwarts, which is why the local business crowd fills the tables on weeknights.