Yu Yuan, our Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant, brings the grandeur of Shanghai’s swinging 1920s to modern Seoul, featuring authentic Cantonese and Chinese recipes to delight your senses. Experience some of the best flavours of the region with local, seasonal ingredients and distinctive culinary presentations.
HOURS
- Lunch
- 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
- Dinner
- 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
- Weekend Brunch
- 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
- Dress code
- Smart casual; long pants and closed-toe shoes required for gentlemen No sportswear, sandals, flip-flops or slippers
Awards
- One Michelin star on MICHELIN Guide Seoul 2017–2021 and 2025
Menus
Highlights
Yu Yuan Beijing DuckTraditional Beijing duck served with Condiments
Steamed Live AbaloneGlass Noodles, Garlic Sauce
Weekend dim sum brunchSix-course menu including six varieties of dim sum
Meet the team
To Kwok Wai
Head ChefBorn and raised in Hong Kong, Head Chef To Kwok Wai grew up surrounded by the rich flavours and heritage of Cantonese cuisine – a legacy that inspired him to launch his culinary journey at age 15 and become a renowned artisan of Cantonese cuisine. With a global career spanning luxury resorts and Michelin-starred establishments, he preserves and shares the beauty of authentic Cantonese recipes. Fueled by an unyielding passion for gastronomy, Chef To consistently elevates his craft, bringing joy to patrons of Yu Yuan.
“My dishes are a culinary narrative that reflect not only my personal journey but also the rich tapestry of flavours that I’ve encountered along the way.”
Qing Bing Wu
Dim Sum ChefWith over two decades of dim sum expertise, Dim Sum Chef Qing Bing Wu has earned industry recognition in luxury hotels and restaurants in China and Korea. His journey began in a family of chefs, leading to formal training in Beijing and honing his skills under renowned culinary experts. Chef Wu’s unique dim sum cuisine embodies togetherness and innovation, which he brings to Yu Yuan, where he blends local and seasonal ingredients to represent authentic Cantonese cuisine with beautifully refined dishes.
“I believe that the essence of dim sum lies in the quality of its ingredients and the creation of a welcoming atmosphere.”
Events
- Contact us
Essence Degustation
Yu Yuan proudly celebrates its new Michelin star for 2025 with its Essence Degustation promotion. Head Chef To Kwok Wai presents a menu of seven signature Cantonese dishes that highlight authentic flavours and refined techniques. Lunch: KRW 178,000; dinner: KRW 268,000.
More Dining Options
DetailsOUL
OUL pays homage to the ever-changing identity of after-hours Seoul. This late-night contemporary bar is an artful exploration of the city’s traditional history, the turn of the century, and of today and beyond, where Korean specialties and seasonal drinks are served alongside bar bites crafted by world-class chefs. OUL will operate as Summer OUL at the Garden Terrace (15th floor) from May 9 to October 31.
DetailsConfections by Four Seasons
Take your pick of assorted pastries, cakes or sweet bites and sip on specialty teas and coffees in our laid-back café or take them to go.
DetailsH. Bar
Tucked away within Charles H., H. Bar is Korea’s first hotel bar to present a course-style cocktail experience – an intimate, eight-seat enclave where inventive cocktails and curated pairings, inspired by Charles H. Baker, are crafted with seasonal Korean ingredients.
DetailsCharles H.
Exotic, glamorous and steeped in the worldly romance of its namesake bon vivant, the legendary Charles H. Baker, this intimate bar discreetly hidden away on our lower level is where cocktail connoisseurs go to find the perfect drink.
DetailsIn-Room Dining
Whether you want to share a romantic dinner in the privacy of your room or suite, need to host an impromptu meeting or are just looking for a quiet evening in, our extensive, in-room menu offers just what you’re looking for, day or night.
DetailsAkira Back
Discover the bespoke culinary artistry of Akira Back, our modern Japanese restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul. Helmed by Michelin-distinguished chef Akira Back, this creative dining destination offers Japanese cuisine with a Korean twist that will stimulate and excite your senses.
DetailsMaru
Make yourself at home at Maru – Korean for “living room” – and enjoy a refined offering of Korean favorites and international dishes.
DetailsGarden Terrace
Beginning this May, join us at the Garden Terrace for Summer OUL. Enjoy OUL’s new summer specialties, including chilled mulhoe and watermelon Hwachae, along with signature drinks like Sikhye and the Seoul Mule – all served in a breezy, open-air setting overlooking the city.
DetailsThe Market Kitchen
Reminiscent of a bustling European market hall, this show-stopping buffet in Seoul is an international bazaar of foods, flavours and cuisines, all prepared à la minute at interactive, live cooking stations.
DetailsBoccalino
Step into the sunny, light-filled space of our authentic Italian restaurant in Seoul. Head Chef Ivan Spadaro brings the vibrant flavours of the Mediterranean cuisine to Seoul, using cherished Italian family recipes and seasonal ingredients, each perfectly complemented by an extensive selection of wines, cocktails and other beverages. Enjoy our signature pizzas or dive into our antipasti platter before topping off your meal with a dessert buffet.