Two MICHELIN stars · Korean

La Yeon menu and prices

Jung-gu, Seoul · Chef Doyoung Cha

The dinner tasting menu at La Yeon costs ₩380,000 (about US$287) per person. Lunch is ₩250,000, the cheaper way in. Prices include service, so dinner for two comes to ₩760,000.

Cheapest way in
Lunch, ₩250,000 a person, ₩130,000 (34%) less than dinner More ways to spend less
Compared with others
Dinner is 4th dearest of 10 two-star menus in Seoul (middle price ₩370,000). Compare them
Price recorded
Oct 2026 from a review (not rechecked since) Sources
Google MapsHotels nearby
Dinner, ₩380,000, Shilla courseLunch, ₩250,000, La Yeon courseWine pairing, –, no pairing listedPer person, service included
Recorded Oct 2026 · source
Google rating, live from Google Maps
Menus and prices

How much does the La Yeon menu cost?

From ₩250,000 for the lunch to ₩380,000 for the dinner menu, per person in KRW, including service, with the cost for two.

Per personFor two
Dinner menuShilla course₩380,000₩760,000
LunchLa Yeon course₩250,000₩500,000

Every figure is for one guest. South Korean menu prices include 10% VAT, and most restaurants add no service charge, so these are the full prices before drinks; some hotel restaurants add 10% service on top. Tipping isn't expected. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.

Sources: letseoul.com (dinner). Prices recorded October 2026 (not rechecked since); menus change, so check with La Yeon before you book.

Spend less

What is the cheapest way to eat at La Yeon?

The lunch, at ₩250,000 per person. That’s ₩130,000 less than the dinner menu.

  • Lunch ₩250,000La Yeon course · ₩130,000 less than the dinner menu
  • Mitou ₩250,000The cheapest two-star dinner menu in Seoul, Japanese
At a glance

La Yeon: stars, chef and address

How many Michelin stars does La Yeon have?

Two. La Yeon holds two MICHELIN stars, one of 10 two-star restaurants in South Korea.

Who is the chef at La Yeon?

The head chef is Doyoung Cha.

Where does La Yeon rank on critics’ lists?

La Yeon is on 2 of the critics’ lists we follow, in their latest editions:

From each list’s own website, checked 24 October 2026. The MICHELIN Guide gives stars but doesn’t rank restaurants.

Cuisine
Korean
Where
Jung-gu · Seoul · South Korea
Opening hours
Mon–Sun 12:00–14:30, 17:30–21:30From its hotel’s website, Oct 2026; check before you go
Address
23F, Shilla Hotel, 249 Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, SeoulOpen in Google Maps
Links
Restaurant’s website · MICHELIN Guide page
How it compares

Is La Yeon expensive for a two-star restaurant?

Its ₩380,000 dinner menu is the 7th cheapest of the 10 two-star dinner menus in Seoul with a published price. The middle price is ₩370,000, so it costs ₩10,000 more than a typical one.

RestaurantCuisineDinnerLunchWine pairing
EvettGangnam-guCreative₩330,000₩190,000₩150,000
JungsikGangnam-guModern₩330,000₩230,000₩160,000
KwonsooksooGangnam-guKorean₩340,000₩210,000–
Restaurant AllenGangnam-guModern₩360,000₩240,000₩270,000
alla primaGangnam-guCreative₩370,000₩230,000₩300,000
La YeonJung-guKorean₩380,000₩250,000–
SoignéGangnam-guModern₩380,000₩240,000₩220,000
MosuYongsan-guModern₩420,000₩320,000–
SosuheonJung-guSushi₩500,000₩300,000–

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If you like La Yeon

Other restaurants you may like

  • Korean, two starsAtomix New York, United States · dinner US$375
  • Korean, two starsJoo Ok New York, United States · dinner US$295
  • Korean, three starsMingles Seoul, South Korea · dinner ₩420,000 (about US$317)
  • Also two stars in SeoulMitou Seoul, South Korea · dinner ₩250,000 (about US$189)
  • Also two starsQuintonil Mexico City, Mexico · dinner MX$6,090 (about US$328)
  • Also two starsNARISAWA Tokyo, Japan · dinner ¥68,000 (about US$432)
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Starred restaurants near La Yeon

The 6 nearest, all within 2.4 km.

  • Mosu Modern · 1.8 km (1.1 mi) away · dinner ₩420,000
  • Soul Modern · 2.2 km (1.3 mi) away · dinner ₩270,000
  • L'Amant Secret Modern · 2.3 km (1.4 mi) away · dinner ₩290,000
  • Soseoul Hannam Korean · 2.3 km (1.4 mi) away · dinner ₩270,000
  • Escondido Mexican · 2.3 km (1.5 mi) away · dinner ₩210,000
  • Gigas Mediterranean · 2.4 km (1.5 mi) away · dinner ₩290,000

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Sources Restaurant: shillahotels.com. Stars: La Yeon in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: letseoul.com (dinner and lunch), prices recorded October 2026 (not rechecked since). Critics’ lists: OAD’s Top Restaurants in Asia 2026, La Liste’s Top 1000 Restaurants 2026, checked 24 October 2026. Rating: Google Maps, shown live. Opening hours: its hotel’s website, checked 26 October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (27 October 2026).