Mosu (Korean: 모수) is a fine-dining restaurant based in Seoul, South Korea and Hong Kong. It first opened in San Francisco, California, United States in the summer of 2015. It then moved to Seoul, South Korea and reopened in 2017. It opened a Hong Kong branch on April 21, 2022,[1] and temporarily closed its Seoul location in 2024.[2][3] Its Seoul branch is the only three-Michelin-star restaurant in South Korea.[2]
| Mosu | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Restaurant information | |
| Owner(s) | Anh Sung-jae |
| Rating |  |
| City | Seoul |
| Country | South Korea |
| Other locations | Hong Kong |
| Website | restaurantmosu |
Description
editThe restaurant derives its name from half of the romanized word kosumosu (코수모수), a Korean reading for the cosmos flower.[1]
The restaurant was founded by Anh Sung-jae, a first generation Korean-American who immigrated to the United States at age 13. He drew upon his experience growing up in California, with the cuisines of not only Korean food, but also Japanese food, French food, and more.[1] The food served in the restaurant is a fusion of Korean and other culinary traditions and ingredients.[4][1]
After receiving a Michelin star its first year of operation, it closed and began the process of moving to Seoul, South Korea.[1] It opened there in 2017, and received two Michelin stars that year.[3] It opened its Hong Kong branch in 2022.
Its Seoul branch was awarded three Michelin stars for 2023 and 2024,[2] as well as appeared in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2022 and was named The Best Restaurant in Korea 2023. After the conclusion of its partnership with its previous investor, it temporarily closed its Seoul branch in 2024 and is aiming to reopen in 2025 in a new location.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e Pearl, Yan (2022-04-07). "Chef Sung Anh Takes A Leap Of Faith With Mosu Hong Kong". Michelin Guide. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
- ^ a b c Lee, Heesu; Yamamoto, Emily (2024-02-22). "These Are the Best Restaurants in Seoul and Busan According to Michelin". Bloomberg News. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
- ^ a b "S. Korean Michelin restaurants close amid economic downturn and rising prices". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). 2024-02-16. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
- ^ Chang, Katie. "Seoul's Best Restaurants And Bars, According To Chef Sung Ahn Of Michelin Three-Star Restaurant Mosu". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
- ^ Choi, Gyuri. "'흑백요리사'로 스타 반열 오른 안성재, 다음 행선지는…모수, 올겨울 재개 성공하나". Naver (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-10-10.
External links
edit- Hong Kong homepage (in English)
- Seoul homepage (in English and Korean)