Mosu Hong Kong is the first international outpost of the two-Michelin starred establishment from Seoul. The Korean fine dining concept was dreamed up by Chef-founder Sung Ahn in San Francisco in 2014, before Ahn moved the restaurant to Seoul in 2017 where he would incorporate more Korean produce and techniques across the complex tasting menu.
A traditional Korean rice dish elevated with Hanwoo beef
Photo: Mosu Hong Kong
Ahn’s burdock bark is a defining dish in Mosu Seoul. Presented as a starter, the unsuspecting dish elevates the humble burdock with labour-intensive techniques including traditional Japanese sheet cutting and dehydration procedures for a light-as-air crispness. Turning seemingly basic ingredients into unexpected creations is something that Ahn loves to delight his guests with. While the burdock bark dish won’t be available in Mosu Hong Kong, Ahn intentionally left room to bring other new and inventive dishes to the table. As he did in Mosu Seoul, Ahn hopes to utilise seasonal Hong Kong ingredients and translate his cooking language into something that resonates with a Hong Kong palate.
Steamed tilefish from Korea served with brassicas and three types of mustard (red mustard leaf, yellow mustard seeds and green mustard)
Photo: Mosu Hong Kong
One such example is the threadfin (ma yau) and mustard leaf (kai choi) sourced fresh from the market and transformed into a zesty and moreish dish complete with mustard greens, lemon and saffron sauce. While elevating humble ingredients, Chef also strives to present premium produce in a fresh new light, sourcing top-grade Korean Hanwoo beef (equivalent to A5 Wagyu) and abalone for his inspiring creations. The Abalone Taco is a medley of texture and flavour, with a crisp Yuba shell and a succulent abalone topped with shiso, gamtae and mustard seeds and served with grilled lime for a sprinkle of acidity.
Located at M+ Museum, Mosu Hong Kong’s interiors were brought to life by design duo LAAB Architects. The minimal space embodies the menu’s purity of ingredients, while lush indoor foliage and other natural materials balance the advanced and futuristic digital illumination system installed. An expansive view of the museum’s Focus Gallery will also be on show, inspiring guests with a glimpse of the creativity on view at M+.
Editor
Carina Fischer
