Chef Kim Tae Sung brings Pono Buono to Atrio for two nights
A six course collaboration between two distinct culinary visions: Chef Kim Tae Sung's sensory approach meets the refined Italian dining of Atrio, housed within Conrad Seoul.
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Chef Kim Tae Sung of Pono Buono arrives at Atrio on the second floor of Conrad Seoul for a two night culinary conversation that bridges two distinct sensibilities. From November 19th to 20th, across two seatings each evening at 18:30 and 19:30, the kitchen unfolds a six course menu that draws from both the chef’s signature repertoire and the refined Italian tradition that defines Atrio’s approach.
The evening begins with Kim’s signature aglio e olio, the simplest and most essential of Italian dishes, and moves through dishes including a pithivier, that classical French envelope of pastry and filling that speaks to his broader technical range. Each course carries the imprint of his creative sensibility, working in counterpoint to the precise, classical foundations of Atrio’s kitchen. The collaboration plays on contrast and complement: where one voice offers intuition and contemporary flourish, the other grounds the experience in tradition and craft.
The dining room at Atrio holds the evening within contemporary architecture and subtle light, a backdrop that allows both the food and the company to occupy the foreground. The kitchen’s wine selection accompanies the progression, each pairing considered to enhance rather than override the delicate balance these two chefs have struck.
Reservations are essential. Contact Conrad Seoul’s dining team at 02-6137-7120.
Imagery courtesy of Conrad Seoul (@conradseoul).