Here are chefs who delivered standout dishes on Culinary Class Wars 2.
Discover the creativity and skill that captivated audiences worldwide.
Explore their restaurants now and experience it for yourself!
1. SOUL
Hours 12:00–22:00 (Break 15:00–18:00)
Address B1F, 35, Sinheung-ro 26-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Value Michelin 1 Star · poetic courses
The air here smells like toasted rice and clarified butter just as a cold citrus note threads through the room. In the first round, Kim Hee-eun was skeptical of Im Sung-geun’s unmeasured sauce—but after tasting it, she praised it as the best. Familiar flavors arrive as modern compositions with tempo changes that mirror the duel between squid’s snap and melon’s perfume.
2. Egg & Flour
Hours 12:00–22:00 (Break 15:00–17:30)
Address 2F, 35, Sinheung-ro 26-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Value Bib Gourmand · daily fresh noodles
A few steps above SOUL, the White Spoons spirit continues in a bowl that feels like a hug. Eggy strands with bite catch a glossy ragu while a cool whisper of white kimchi resets your palate much like Korean melon steadied sauces in the round. Chef Kim Hee-eun was on the winning side and you taste that composure in the seasoning.
3. YUNJUDANG Haebangchon
Hours 17:00–21:30
Address 1F, 81-1, Sinheung-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Value Traditional liquor pairing · 2-hour tastings
As dusk settles over the hill, the Black Spoons mood turns contemplative. Here the subtle sweetness often found in makgeolli echoes the floral lift of Korean melon from the show while savory snacks keep rhythm like squid’s bounce on the grill. The first round ended in a loss for the Black side yet the hospitality remains warm and quietly confident.
4. Table for Four
Hours 12:00–22:00 (Break 15:00–18:00)
Address 5F, 25-12, Daesagwan-ro 31-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Value Michelin Guide Selection · heartfelt service
Cross the ridge to Hannam and the White Spoons narrative becomes elegant and composed. Kim Sung-woon carried the winning momentum into a European course that respects ingredient origin the way the team respected melon’s gentle perfume during the match. Expect thoughtful pacing and a room that feels ceremony ready.
5. SUPERPAN
Hours 12:00–22:00 (Break 14:30–17:30)
Address 15, Nonhyeon-ro 167-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Value Casual fine dining by Jungwook WOO
A short ride to Apgujeong and you meet a White Spoons mindset with playful confidence. On the show the chef argued to preserve the delicate fragrance of Korean melon in the sauce and that clarity of idea translates to the plate. Expect bright flavors, clean lines, and a lively dining room that suits friends who love a little buzz.
6. Monologue
Hours 18:30 single seating (counter only)
Address 1F, 442, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Value Seven-seat omakase · detail-obsessed
A few blocks deeper into Cheongdam and the Black Spoons precision sharpens. As team leader the chef even chewed Korean melon peel on set before deciding to remove it for texture which sums up the relentless focus here. Expect a quiet counter where seasonal fish and rice are timed to the heartbeat and squid is scored so it blooms without tearing.
7. Original Numbers Cheongdam
Hours 12:00–22:00 (Break 15:00–18:00)
Address 24, Dosan-daero 55-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Value Romantic fine dining · flexible wine policy
If Monologue is the Black Spoons whisper, this is the velvet voice. The team joined the first round but fell short which only seems to have strengthened their hospitality. A six course seasonal path flows with sommelier picks while polished service makes it a favorite for anniversaries and soft conversations.
8. OKDONGSIK
Hours 11:00–22:00 (Break 15:00–17:00; weekends no break, last order 20:30)
Address 1F, 44-10, Yanghwa-ro 7-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Value Bib Gourmand · Berkshire K black pork broth
Cross the river and reset with steam curling from a porcelain bowl. On the show the chef’s sauce took time which mirrors the patience in this clear gomtang. Rice stays pleasantly chewy to the last spoonful and the thin pork slices drift in a broth scented with a gentle meaty aroma that soothes rather than shouts.
9. Caden
Hours 11:30–22:00
Address 173, Yeonhui-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
Value Michelin-selected izakaya by Jung Ho-young
Slip into Yeonhui for an izakaya that wears its craft lightly. Judges overwhelmingly favored the White Spoons by 32 points and this room shows you why. Knife work is calm and sure, charcoal edges are tidy, and the seasoning lets seafood textures lead which makes the squid from the show feel very close.
10. Haobin
Hours 11:30–22:00 (Break 14:30–18:00)
Address 2F, 287, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
Value Michelin 1 Star · nourishing Cantonese
End with quiet composure from the elder of the White Spoons. Hoo Deok-juk won hearts by taking humble tasks without noise even tossing Korean melon with care and wringing water when the team needed hands. In his dining room you feel that same gentleness in clear broths, measured wok fragrance, and a balance that leaves you light yet satisfied.