Evett

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Evett – Modern Korean Fine Dining in Seoul, Michelin Two-Star

Evett

In the Gangnam district of Seoul, near Dosan Park, Evett presents a singular vision of Korean cuisine. Chef Joseph Lidgerwood, an Australian who trained at The French Laundry in Napa and The Ledbury in London, opened the restaurant in 2019 after years of culinary projects in New York, Hong Kong, and Yangon. From the start, his aim was clear: to reinterpret Korean ingredients and traditional cooking with a modern, global perspective.

The restaurant offers a single tasting menu that changes with the seasons. A lunch course of eight dishes and a dinner course of twelve are built around what is freshest in Korea at that moment. The kitchen, led by head chef Alexander Økland (formerly of The Fat Duck), works closely with local producers, and the menu is accompanied by a carefully chosen wine list or a Korean alcohol pairing that draws from across the country.

Evett’s dining room, with a private room for larger parties, is designed for focus—on the plate, the produce, and the progression of flavors. The team’s dedication to this clarity has not gone unnoticed. Evett earned its first Michelin star in 2020, retained it for five years, and was elevated to two stars in the 2025 Michelin Guide. Chef Lidgerwood also received the Michelin Young Chef Award in 2021.

At Evett, the conversation between Korean tradition and international technique feels natural, not forced. It is a restaurant that respects its ingredients deeply and lets them speak, course after course.