Mingoo Kang Wins Asia’s 50 Best Chefs' Choice Award

Asia's 50 Best Restaurants has announced that Mingoo Kang of Mingles in Seoul, South Korea, is the 2021 recipient of the Inedit Damm Chefs' Choice Award. The award is voted for by the chefs that appear on the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list, which will be announced via a virtual ceremony on 25 March.

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Chef Kang is recognised for his work at his flagship restaurant Mingles in Seoul, South Korea, where he expands the possibilities of Korean cuisine, creating something truly extraordinary.

Drawing on his culinary heritage, Kang uses jang (a trio of Korean traditional fermented sauces) and seasonal local herbs to capture authentic Korean flavours. While Mingles' inspired seven-course tasting menu honours traditional hansik (Korean cuisine), it also showcases Kang's technical expertise, creative flair and international experience.

Mingles first appeared on the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list in 2016 and has been an perennial presence ever since.

In July 2020, Kang brought his innovative interpretation of Korean cuisine overseas for the first time with the opening of Hansik Goo in Hong Kong. Presenting a progressive interpretation of beloved Korean dishes, Hansik Goo celebrates one of the cornerstones of Korean culinary culture, the authentic, family-style dining experience.