KUT SEOUL Royal Course — live Maine lobster with Russian caviar, BMS no.9 hanwoo sashimi, Glenfiddich 18 pairing.
Hanwoo Omakase · Jongno

Fine dining,
quietly Korean

Live lobster, caviar, BMS no.9 hanwoo. Five private rooms.

4.9 · CatchTable 4.9 · 1,700+ reviews
Lunch
₩69k~
Signature
₩210k
Royal
₩280k
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What our guests say

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The space

Stillness,
quietly Korean

Walnut walls, jade onyx, Korean restraint.

Meet the chef

Hands behind
every course

Each plate prepared in front of you.

— KUT · Korea Urban Treasure —

Korea Urban Treasure

KUT SEOUL is a reservation-only Hanwoo omakase in Jongno, minutes from Gyeongbokgung and Insadong. BMS No.9 premium Korean beef, served across five private dining rooms with quiet, attentive service.

Weekend dinners typically book 3+ days ahead  ·  Reservations open 30 days out

Why KUT

A different idea of fine dining

No spectacle. No queue. A small house of five private rooms, where the best of Korean produce arrives at your table — and only your table.

No.9

BMS no.9 Hanwoo

Top-grade Korean beef, sourced and aged for the omakase counter.

5

Five Private Rooms

Private rooms for 2–12 guests, or the chef’s counter for one or two. Reservation only — no walk-ins.

5

Five-Course Range

From the bar-counter B KUT to the flagship Royal — five tasting courses, each its own evening.

①

In the Heart of Jongno

Three minutes from Jongno 3-ga Station. Walk to Gyeongbokgung after dinner.

Courses & Pricing

Five courses, each its own evening

From the bar-counter B KUT to the flagship Royal — choose the depth that suits the night.

Royal Course — live lobster sashimi and caviar House Flagship

R KUT

Royal Course

₩280,000

per guest

Private room 15 chef-curated courses ~130 minutes

Signature Course — chateaubriand and truffle

S KUT

Signature Course

₩210,000

per guest

Private room 13 signature courses ~110 minutes

Posh Course — two beef tartares

P KUT

Posh Course

₩175,000

per guest

Private room 11 refined courses ~90 minutes

Bar Course — Hanwoo platter

B KUT

Bar Course

₩69,000

per guest

Counter seating 8 essential courses ~75 minutes

Signature Course — chateaubriand and truffle

Kids KUT

Children's Plate

₩45,000

per child

One plate · six items Tailored for younger guests ~60 minutes

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— Before You Reserve —

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to common questions — pick a category or scroll through.

We strongly recommend booking at least one week ahead, especially for weekends, anniversaries, and dinner service. With only five private rooms, peak times fill quickly. CatchTable shows live availability.

Through CatchTable: 2 days before — free cancellation. 1 day before — 50% refund. Same-day cancellation or no-show — non-refundable. Arriving more than 20 minutes late is automatically treated as a no-show.

Yes. Please share details — anniversary, honeymoon, dietary needs, allergies — in the CatchTable reservation memo at least 1 day in advance, or email us at kut.korea@gmail.com. Same-day requests are difficult to fulfill.

Yes — one bottle per group is welcome. Corkage applies only to wine, champagne, and whiskey. Wine: ₩70,000 per bottle. Whisky & Champagne: ₩100,000 per bottle.

About 2 hours at the counter and up to 3 hours in private rooms. We pace each course unhurriedly. Last order at 19:30.

No. Tipping is not customary in Korea, and all menu prices are final — no service charge is added.

Lunch: 11:30 — 15:00. Dinner: 17:30 — 22:00. Last order at 19:30. Closed every Tuesday. Counter seating up to 2 hours; private rooms up to 3 hours.

Wheelchair: yes — we are on the 3rd floor of Hanol Tower with elevator access. Entry is through the Tom N Toms coffee shop entrance. Parking: valet service ₩5,000, available Wednesday through Monday, 11:30 AM — 10:00 PM. The valet booth is behind the Tom N Toms building.

Yes, in private rooms only. Our counter is adult-only (Kids-Free Zone). Children under 8 can only dine in private rooms. A Kids menu (₩45,000) is available for ages 7 and under; from age 8, standard pricing applies. High chairs available on request.

For CatchTable deposits and online payment, foreign-issued cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, JCB, Diners Club, Discover) are accepted. On-site, we accept all major Korean and international cards.

In Their Words

What guests say about the experience

★★★★★

"I came as a solo diner during lunch and had the 8-course B-set. The service was impeccable. Every detail was taken care of. Each plate had a refined balance of ingredients. I would love to go back."

— Nicole T., Google · 5-star review

★★★★★

"The chef was so kind, explaining each dish with delicate detail, and made warm conversation without being intrusive. The food — what can I even say. A truly satisfying meal. I want to come back."

— Mami, Google · Couple dinner

★★★★★

"As our last stop before flying home, we had an absolutely delicious meal here. Everything was perfection. A beautiful conclusion to our honeymoon. Compliments to the entire KUT team."

— Marijn D., Google · Honeymoon dinner

Find Us

Hidden in Jongno

A three-minute walk from Jongno 3-ga Station — near Gyeongbokgung Palace and Insadong.

Address
3F, Hanol Tower
96 Jongno, Jongno-gu
Seoul, 03191, Korea
Hours
Open 11:30 – 22:00
Closed Tuesdays
Languages
English · 한국어 · 日本語 · 中文
3min walk · Jongno 3-ga Station 5min · Gyeongbokgung Palace 3min · Insadong
KUT SEOUL's omakase bar counter in Jongno, Seoul — a sleek black-marble chef's counter framed by an illuminated jade-onyx wall and a curated whisky and wine display, where the most intimate hanwoo tasting unfolds, course by course.

A quiet table, only for you

Five private rooms. Five tasting courses. One quiet evening, made entirely for the people you brought.

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Lunch 11:30 – Dinner 22:00 · Closed Tuesdays

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