Within the Korean food spectrum, grilled meat is pretty much an essential element, and needless to say, Seoul has its fair share of dining establishments where to indulge in various delicacies. As of late, a new restaurant has burst onto the scene which elevates this specific dining experience with a striking, understated setting. Dubbed Sutimoon, the restaurant occupies an underground unit on the premises of a modern multi-storey office building in the city’s Yeouido district, and features an interior design by local architecture practice another D studio. Interestingly, its name is an eclectic contraction of the Korean word for ‘charcoal’, an essential fuel for grilling, and the English word ‘moon’. And why ‘moon’, you ask? Well, because the light that charcoal gives off resembles moonlight. In short, it’s this poetic interpretation which has shaped the design process and colour scheme.
An elongated corridor with a backlit vaulted ceiling ushers guests in. The reception hall is equally understated, and merely furnished with a black counter attached to the wall on one side, while the other end seemingly balances on a chunky rock. Also, the protruding end is dipped in a contrasting white hue, corresponding with the overhead light box which, combined with a tiled wall section, optically creates a cut-out in the overall black setting. The dining room sees a more equal black and white backdrop, and is divided in two by a service counter at the centre. For the more discerning guest, two private dining rooms, each seating a maximum of six people, are readily available. The grill menu at Sutimoon lists four different chapters, and each comprising three dishes, inspired respectively by vegetables, poultry, fish and beef.
Sutimoon
27-8 Gukjegeumyung-ro 8-gil, Level B1 (Yeouido)
07332 Seoul
Daily 11am-3pm and 5pm-10pm
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