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Seoul is transforming into a culinary haven as the '2025 Asia 50 Best Restaurants' event unfolds until the 26th, attracting renowned chefs, gourmets, and critics globally. This prestigious event, along with Michelin Guide, is a top culinary evaluation guide, held for the first time in Korea last year. Leading international brands and renowned chefs offer diverse gourmet experiences, including special food and whiskey pairings led by Santory Global Spirits, showcasing their premium blended whiskey, Hibiki. The pairing takes center stage, emphasizing the harmony between seasonal foods and exquisite whiskey, such as Hibiki Harmony with premium flower sirloin and seasonal ligularia dish. Renowned chef Shin Dong-hyeok, alongside Kyoto's chef Yamagishi, crafts unique dining experiences that elevate flavors through whiskey pairings. Highlighting fine drinking culture in Korea, Hibiki with diverse menus is served in Seoul's Tsukiyo, a famed restaurant for its traditional Japanese Kaiseki cuisine with a Korean twist. This culinary event encapsulates Santory's philosophy of blending harmonious flavors and maintaining artisanal quality, aimed to delight patrons both in bars and restaurants.