Mingoo Kang

Mingoo Kang is one of the most important and respected chefs in Korea. Since he opened his Michelin-starred restaurant, Mingles, in 2014, he has been both a champion of traditional Korean cuisine and a restless innovator, continually pushing the cuisine forward. Mingles is one of the most-awarded and highly regarded restaurants in South Korea, the holder of a pair of Michelin stars and ranked #10 on the Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list. Since 2016, Mingles has been named the best restaurant in Korea. Chef Kang was also recently named winner of the Innedit Damm Chef's Choice Award, determined by a jury of his peers. He lives in Seoul with his wife and children.