Mosu (restaurant)

Mosu
Interactive map of Mosu
Restaurant information
OwnerAnh Sung-jae
Rating2 Michelin stars
Location4 Hoenamu-ro 41-gil, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea
Coordinates37°32′28″N 126°59′46″E / 37.5411532°N 126.9961548°E / 37.5411532; 126.9961548
Other locations
Hong Kong
Websiterestaurantmosu.com

Mosu (Korean: 모수) is a fine-dining restaurant based in Seoul, South Korea and Hong Kong. It first opened in California, United States in the summer of 2015. It then moved to Seoul 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] It reopened its Seoul branch in Yongsan, Seoul in 2025.[4]

Description

The restaurant derives its name from half of the romanized word kosumosu (코스모스), 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.[5][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.[6]

Wine substitution incident

In April 2026, Mosu came under criticism after a customer said that staff at the restaurant substituted the wine they ordered for another less expensive bottle, while still being charged for the more expensive bottle.[7] Anh Sung-jae later confirmed the account after reviewing security footage and apologized for the incident. The Michelin Guide began an investigation into the matter in June 2026.[8]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Pearl, Yan (2022-04-07). "Chef Sung Anh Takes A Leap Of Faith With Mosu Hong Kong". Michelin Guide. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
  2. 1 2 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.
  3. 1 2 "S. Korean Michelin restaurants close amid economic downturn and rising prices". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). 2024-02-16. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
  4. ↑ "'미쉐린 3스타' 안성재, 모수 재오픈…디너코스 가격은?". 아시아경제 (in Korean). 2025-03-04. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
  5. ↑ Chang, Katie. "Seoul's Best Restaurants And Bars, According To Chef Sung Ahn Of Michelin Three-Star Restaurant Mosu". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
  6. ↑ Choi, Gyuri (9 October 2024). '흑백요리사'로 스타 반열 오른 안성재, 다음 행선지는…모수, 올겨울 재개 성공하나. Naver (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-10-10.
  7. ↑ Daily, The Chosun (2026-04-23). "Mosu Seoul Apologizes Over Wine Substitution Controversy". The Chosun Daily. Retrieved 2026-07-23.
  8. ↑ Daily, The Chosun (2026-06-26). "Exclusive: Michelin Investigates Wine Substitution at Two-Star Mosu Seoul". The Chosun Daily. Retrieved 2026-07-23.
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