A Korean restaurant is hidden away in the heart of the Guimet Museum: Hanok.

You may not know it, but there is a discreet Korean restaurant hidden away inside the Guimet Museum. Open all year round and with a rooftop terrace in summer, we invite you to discover Hanok, a spot that smells of kimchi.

Hanok is the name of this discreet and well-hidden Korean restaurant nestled in the basement of the Guimet Museum, whichopened its doors a few months ago. With no Google listing and signage reminiscent of a treasure hunt, everything suggests that this address is a hidden speakeasy. And yet, it is not at all.

The restaurant is located in the basement of the museum, at least one level below the entrance. You descend one flight of stairs and turn right at the back to find the entrance to this revered spot from the land of the morning calm.

Behind the door, whose motifs echo those of the Gyeongbok Royal Palace in Seoul, you will discover a sober and elegant setting that contrasts with the hustle and bustle of the Trocadéro, just a stone's throw away. Chef Young Kyoung Lee is at the helm of this establishment, having created Misso in the 13th arrondissement in 2006. Misso, which means "smile" in Korean, has been offering traditional, family-style cuisine inspired by ancestral recipes passed down by her mother for nearly 20 years. Hanok is its chic little brother, nestled in the cultural setting of the museum.

The restaurant aims to celebrate the authenticity of Korean flavors with dishes designed to awaken the senses and invite you on a journey. The à la carte menu features revisited classics such as Korean hot dogs coated in batter, fried vegetable dumplings (twigim mandu), and dubu kimchi, a stir-fry of pork, kimchi, and tofu that will awaken your taste buds. Those who love freshness will appreciate the dubuyachae salad with tofu or octopus seasoned with vinegar sauce. For those with a hearty appetite, the dwaeji bossam, slices of pork belly braised with Chinese cabbage leaves, promises a moment of absolute comfort.

The menu

Main courses revolve around the legendary bulgogi prepared in various styles — beef, pork, squid, or chicken — all served sizzling in their stone bowls. The bibimbap, a rice dish topped with pickled vegetables and crowned with a fried egg, remains a timeless favorite that can be customized with your choice of protein. The soups are equally comforting, with hearty options like mandu-guk (dumpling soup), kimchi jjigae (kimchi stew with pork), and galbitang (beef short rib soup) offering soul-warming flavors. For seafood lovers, don’t miss the grilled mackerel (godeungeo-gui) and grilled eel (jangeo-gui).

We tried the assortment of Korean vegetable pancakes, perfectly golden and crispy with an unusual shape, as well as the seafood fritters, which instantly transport you to another world.

Osam bulgogi, a combination of pork and squid marinated in chili sauce, offers a good balance between land and sea. Yukgaejang soup is comforting with its well-balanced spicy notes.

To conclude, the gourmet coffee accompanied by an assortment of Korean cookies allows you to discover the sweet side of the experience, even if for us, the highlight is more on the savory side.

The place charms with its elegance and calm, far from the tourist hustle and bustle of the nearby Eiffel Tower . The dishes are refined and well executed, although we would have liked a little more generosity in the portions. The welcome is professional and the service efficient, just as you would expect from a museum restaurant. You can also come just to enjoy a Korean tea, an Illy coffee or a black sesame, green tea or yuja ice cream, made with the distinctive Korean lemon.

In summer, Hanok climbs the stairs and sets up its Han Rooftop on the third floor. This panoramic green terrace offers spectacular views of the rooftops of Paris and the Eiffel Tower. From June 12 to October 5, 2025, enjoy a more street food-inspired menu with Korean fried chicken, kimbap, hot dogs, and fried seafood. On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings from June to September, the rooftop comes alive with contemporary Asian music and DJ sets, where you can admire the sunset and the illuminated Eiffel Tower. Expect to pay €7 to €8 for starters, €14 to €20 for main courses, and €6 to €7 for desserts. A wonderful place to discover, whether for a gourmet break during the day or to enjoy the summer terrace with its breathtaking view.

Hanok is open all week except Tuesdays, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Han Rooftop is open from June to September at the same times during the day, with late night openings on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Reservations are recommended at +33 (0)1 56 52 53 55. If you're coming to visit the museum or a great exhibition such as Manga , why not kill two birds with one stone?

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