Alla Prima (Korean: 알라 프리마) is a fine dining restaurant in Seoul, South Korea. It was established in 2015.[1] The restaurant was awarded one Michelin star for 2017[1] and 2018,[2] and received two stars for 2019, 2020,[1] 2021,[3] 2022,[4] and 2023.[5]
| Alla Prima | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 2015 |
| Rating |  |
| Street address | 13 Hakdong-ro 17-gil, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea |
| Coordinates | 37°30′48″N 127°01′34″E / 37.5134°N 127.0260°E |
| Website | allaprima |
Chef Kim Jin-hyuk's (김진혁[6]) parents worked in a bakery. After three years of work experience in Korea, he studied cooking in Japan. After he returned to Korea, he worked in several restaurants and a large food corporation, all the while preparing for opening his own restaurant. He eventually accomplished this in 2015, with a small restaurant with 16 seats. The restaurant initially reportedly struggled with its finances, and at risk of closing for an extended period of time. After hearing that the Michelin guide was soon to expand to Seoul, he prepared to capture the attention of the guide. It received its first star in 2017, the first year the guide was offered. Eventually, the restaurant moved to a larger location.[1]
The restaurant incorporates elements of Japanese cuisine and Western cuisine.[1][7] It has an open kitchen, offering views of the cooking staff at work.[8] It offers wine pairing suggestions provided by a sommelier.[6]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e "Overcoming Obstacles: Chef Kim Jin-hyuk of Alla Prima". Michelin Guide. Retrieved 2024-08-11.
- ^ "2018 Michelin Guide for Seoul". Retrieved 23 October 2020.
- ^ Burton, Monica (2020-11-19). "Michelin Announces 2021 Stars for Seoul". Eater. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
- ^ "Michelin - MICHELIN Guide 2022 – Seoul". Michelin. 2021-11-25. Retrieved 2022-10-09.
- ^ "Michelin - MICHELIN Guide 2023 – Seoul". Michelin. 2022-10-13. Retrieved 2022-10-18.
- ^ a b "[Find Dining] 숨은 보석 같은 파인다이닝". Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). 2023-08-25. Retrieved 2024-08-11.
- ^ Lee, Sun-min (2018-10-18). "Michelin Seoul celebrates global perspectives: Five new restaurants given one star, while two climb in rankings". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2024-08-11.
- ^ "12 Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Seoul's Gangnam District". Michelin Guide. Retrieved 2024-08-11.
External links
edit- Homepage (in English, Korean)
- Michelin Guide page (in English)