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In the heart of Seoul, near Myeongdong, Gosari Express offers a different kind of Korean dining experience. The restaurant’s name points to its focus on gosari – bracken fern – a classic ingredient in Korean cuisine, here treated with the care you would expect from a Michelin Recommended establishment.
The dining room is compact, with a counter that lets you watch the kitchen at work. Air conditioning keeps the space comfortable year-round, and the seating is designed for solo diners or small groups who appreciate the intimacy of counter dining. The atmosphere is quiet and unhurried, a clear contrast to the busy streets outside.
The menu is entirely plant-based, making Gosari Express a rare find for vegan and vegetarian visitors in Seoul. Without website material to draw on, we can only note that the kitchen’s approach is guided by Korean tradition and the seasonality of vegetables. The Michelin guide’s recommendation – first awarded in 2026 – underscores the consistency and care in every plate.
Gosari Express is a place where the ingredient speaks, and the cooking listens. It is a testament to how Korean cuisine can be both rooted and forward-looking, all without meat.
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