A Taste of Paris in Hannam: Green Bean Tart and Natural Wine at 'Mutant' Bistro
Creatrip Team
2 months ago
In Hannam-dong, Seoul, a small French bistro called 'Mutant' (French for playful/rebellious) recreates a cozy Parisian atmosphere with casual, high-quality French dishes and an extensive natural wine selection. Chef-owner Hong Kang-seok, trained in Paris and London, offers a changing menu that reinterprets classic French flavors with unexpected ingredient pairings. Signature dishes include a green bean tart (green beans on a chia-seed crust with garlic-spring-mean cream, herb sauce, and char-grilled shrimp), a roasted Jerusalem artichoke dish with grilled brisket and mustard, and a tender native chicken aged with rice koji and slow-cooked in chicken fat. The bistro stocks about 600 wines, focusing on natural, artisanal selections that complement the inventive dishes.
