Sowana

This is a chef's-choice style in which the chef carefully grills each cut of carefully selected Hanwoo (Korean beef) over premium charcoal. A variety of cuts such as sirloin, tenderloin, and strip loin are paired with seasonal vegetables to bring out the natural flavors of the ingredients to the fullest. You can choose a 5-course or 7-course menu, and the meal is thoughtfully composed through to the end, with finishing dishes such as beef rice and a fried rice cake dessert.

In a bar-style setting with all seats at the counter, you can enjoy up close the chef’s grilling techniques unfolding right in front of you. Located down a side alley off the busy street of Hannam-dong, its quiet exterior that is hard to notice from the outside creates a hidden-gem atmosphere. The subdued lighting and compact space produce a warm ambiance that fosters natural conversation between the chef and guests.

Located in Hannam-dong, Yongsan District, Seoul, the restaurant has attracted attention with its unique style of charcoal-grilled Korean beef served as a chef’s choice tasting menu. It was an early adopter of a chef-selection system on the reservation platform Catch Table, pursuing a personalized dining experience. The counter-only, bar-style layout shortens the distance between chef and guests and has become established as a new form of casual fine dining in the Hannam-dong area.