Modern Korean · Seoul

leon park

Twelve banchan, the grill on your table, and a lot of soju.

4.8 · 69 reviews · from $195
n°01 · the cook
Cuisine
Modern Korean
City
Seoul
Specialty
Banchan and live-fire barbecue
Rating
4.8 / 5
Starting from
$195
Usually books
~2 weeks out

an eveningwith leon.

Leon cooked at a Seoul barbecue institution before going private. He brings a portable tabletop grill and works from your counter — twelve banchan, four cuts, a stew to finish.

n°03 · signature dishes

whatleon is known for.

  • 01
    The banchan table

    Twelve small dishes, all house-made.

  • 02
    Galbi

    Marinated 24 hours, grilled at the table.

  • 03
    Doenjang jjigae

    Soybean stew, finished at the counter.

Showcase only — bookings are by menu, not by dish.

n°04 · what to expect

the kitchen,the setup.

equipment requirements
Standard home kitchen requiredChef brings most equipmentSpecialty equipment required
n°01

What Your Chef Provides

Your chef will arrive with professional knives, personal culinary tools, plating supplies, and any specialty equipment listed in your booking agreement.

n°02

What the Client Provides

Clients are expected to provide a clean, functioning kitchen with standard cookware, basic preparation equipment, dinnerware, glassware, and utensils unless alternative arrangements have been made.

n°03

Need Additional Equipment?

If your kitchen is missing essential items, your chef may recommend rentals or offer to provide select equipment for an additional fee.

n°05 · the room
n°06 · overheard

what guestssaid.

The banchan alone. I'd book him again just for that.
Ji-woo H. · May 2026
Best Korean food I've eaten outside Seoul.
Mark P. · March 2026