Culinary Class Wars Season 2 'White Spoon' Restaurant Guide: 20 Chef Lineup & Locations (Must-Read)

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In the list below, click on the [Blue Name] next to each chef's photo to immediately visit the details and reservation page for their White Spoon Restaurant.

Legendary Masters: The Titans of Culinary Class Wars Season 2

These chefs are at a level where the word "competition" seems unfitting. They have already reached the pinnacle of their fields. If you need to treat your parents or a very important guest, these are the failure-proof choices.

  • Culinary Class Wars Season 2 White Spoon Chef Hoo Deok-juk
    1. Hoo Deok-juk (Book Now) The living history of Chinese cuisine in Korea. He is the legend who elevated Hotel Shilla's 'Palsun' to the top spot. As a master of 'Buddha Jumps Over the Wall,' this White Spoon restaurant offers Chinese cuisine with 57 years of expertise. Highly recommended for dining with parents.
  • Culinary Class Wars Season 2 White Spoon Seonjae Monk
    2. Seonjae Monk (Check Info) Korea's No. 1 Temple Food Master. This isn't just cooking; it's the result of spiritual practice. It offers true healing for modern people tired of stimulating tastes. We are most excited to see her chemistry with judge Paik Jong-won on the show.
  • Culinary Class Wars Season 2 White Spoon Chef Im Seong-geun
    3. Im Seong-geun (Book Now) Winner of <Korean Food Battle Season 3>. His skills are already proven. If you want to experience the deep taste of Korean food hidden behind his flashy broadcast performances, this is a must-visit. A representative White Spoon restaurant leading the popularization of Korean food.
  • Culinary Class Wars Season 2 White Spoon Chef Cheon Sang-hyun
    4. Cheon Sang-hyun (Book Now) Former Executive Chef at the Blue House (Presidential Residence). He was responsible for the meals of five presidents over 20 years. You must try the 'Cheon Sang-hyun Jjamppong' that even presidents fell in love with. The only place where you can taste the flavor of the Blue House.

Broadcasting Geniuses & Star Chefs

Familiar faces from TV, but their actual cooking skills are even more incredible. These chefs are ready to shatter the prejudice of being "just TV chefs." There are no better places for a date course.

  • Culinary Class Wars Season 2 White Spoon Chef Park Hyo-nam
    5. Park Hyo-nam (Book Now) The godfather of French cuisine in Korea. You can experience classic and authentic French cuisine born from 47 years of experience. If you are looking for real 'authentic' Western food rather than trendy fusion, this is the answer.
  • Culinary Class Wars Season 2 White Spoon Chef Sam Kim
    6. Sam Kim (Book Now) Very familiar from <Please Take Care of My Refrigerator>. However, surprisingly few people have tasted his pasta directly. As a "Naturalist Chef," this White Spoon restaurant serves Italian cuisine that highlights the natural taste of ingredients. The #1 spot for year-end dates.
  • Culinary Class Wars Season 2 White Spoon Chef Raymon Kim
    7. Raymon Kim (Book Now) A chef who is serious about meat dishes. Recommended if you want a heavy, rich Western style that men especially love. The charisma shown on TV is captured perfectly in his dishes.
  • Culinary Class Wars Season 2 White Spoon Chef Jung Ho-young
    8. Jung Ho-young (Book Now) Owner Chef of 'Caden'. Although he has a cute image on TV, he is a serious Japanese cuisine expert in the kitchen. The texture of his Udon noodles is unrivaled. One of the White Spoon restaurants with fierce reservation competition.
  • Culinary Class Wars Season 2 White Spoon Chef Song Hoon
    9. Song Hoon (Book Now) The fact that a former judge of <MasterChef Korea> is appearing as a contestant is a key point of this season. Aren't you curious about the skills of someone who used to judge? His grill dishes that highlight the natural taste of meat are excellent.

Perfect for Anniversaries (Michelin & Fine Dining)

If you want to spend a special time with your loved one during the holiday season, pay attention to these places. You can feel the delicate touch of Michelin-starred chefs. The price range is higher, but satisfaction is guaranteed.

  • Culinary Class Wars Season 2 White Spoon Chef Lee Jun
    10. Lee Jun (Book Now) Owner Chef of Michelin 2-Star 'Soigné'. His creative contemporary courses, which change every season, are like works of art. Expected to showcase the most artistic dishes among the White Spoon restaurants this season.
  • Culinary Class Wars Season 2 White Spoon Chef Son Jong-won
    11. Son Jong-won (Book Now) Also a Michelin 2-Star chef. He leads 'L'Amant Secret' and 'Eatanic Garden'. Characterized by a delicate touch that blurs the boundaries between Korean and Western cuisine, showing the essence of hotel dining. A failure-proof choice for special days.
  • Culinary Class Wars Season 2 White Spoon Chef Choi Yu-gang
    12. Choi Yu-gang (Book Now) Owner Chef of 'Kojacha', specializing in unique Korean, Chinese, and Japanese fusion course meals. If you are tired of typical fine dining, we recommend this place where you can experience a new kind of gastronomy found nowhere else.
  • Culinary Class Wars Season 2 White Spoon Chef Kim Sung-woon
    13. Kim Sung-woon (Book Now) Owner Chef of 'Table for Four'. As a native of Taean, he shows the essence of fresh seafood dishes sourced directly from the origin. A White Spoon restaurant where the plating that captures the scent of the sea is also excellent.
  • Culinary Class Wars Season 2 White Spoon Chef Kim Hee-eun
    14. Kim Hee-eun (Book Now) Owner Chef of 'Soul'. She presents Korean-based contemporary dining. Characterized by storytelling embedded in each dish and delicate, soft flavors. A place that will perfectly suit women's tastes.
  • Culinary Class Wars Season 2 White Spoon Chef Kim Geon
    15. Kim Geon (Book Now) Owner Chef of 'Goryori Ken'. It is too luxurious to be called an Izakaya; it is a high-end Japanese cuisine pub. Already called a sanctuary for gourmets who enjoy the perfect pairing of alcohol and food.

Overseas Experts & Glass Ceiling Breakers

  • Culinary Class Wars Season 2 White Spoon Chef Lee Geum-hee
    16. Lee Geum-hee (Book Now) The title of Korea's first female Executive Chef at a 5-star hotel explains everything. A legendary figure who broke the male-dominated kitchen culture with sheer skill, presenting delicate yet strong cuisine.
  • Culinary Class Wars Season 2 White Spoon Chef Jenny Walldén
    17. Jenny Walldén (Check Info) Winner of <MasterChef Sweden>. A global talent who conquered a Swedish cooking survival show as a Korean adoptee. You can look forward to unique dishes that blend Nordic sensibility with a touch of Korean style.
  • Culinary Class Wars Season 2 White Spoon Chef Sim Sung-chul
    18. Sim Sung-chul (Book Now) A talented chef from a Michelin restaurant in New York. This is a chance to taste sensuous and trendy dishes recognized in New York, the center of world gastronomy, right here in Korea.

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