I recently had the pleasure of visiting Touch the Sky, a modern French dining restaurant located on the 59th floor of the iconic 63 Building in Seoul.
This restaurant is led by none other than Chef Eun-Joo Jo, the head chef who gained widespread popularity on Netflix’s cooking competition show, Culinary Class Wars. Known for her exceptional culinary skills, calm demeanor, and warm smile, Chef Jo has impressed food lovers worldwide.

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Touch the Sky offers:

• A breathtaking view of the Han River.
• Private rooms tailored for special occasions.
• A refined, modern French dining experience.

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Chef Eun-Joo Jo’s resume is nothing short of extraordinary. She made headlines as the first female chef to win two gold medals at the FHA Culinary Challenge, one of the world’s top three culinary competitions, alongside the Luxembourg Culinary World Cup. Fans were also captivated by her leadership and charm during her Netflix appearance.

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We opted for lunch and chose the basic LA TERRE course.

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Lunch Menu

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• Appetizer:
  • Bourgogne-styled Grilled Snails
    (Escargots grillés à la bourguignonne)
    Or
  • Basil-Flavored Seafood Appetizer with Herb Bouquet and Quinoa Dressing
    (Entrée de fruits de mer arôme basilic, bouquet d’herbes, vinaigrette au quinoa) (+10,000 won)
• Soup:
  • Truffle Mushroom Cream Soup in a Pie
    (Soupe à la crème de champignons enveloppée dans une tarte et une saveur de truffe cuite au four)
• Main Course:
  • Grilled Lobster with Gruyère Cheese and Tomato Sauce
    (Homard Gruyère et sauce tomate grillé)
  • Charcoal-Grilled Beef Tenderloin Steak
    (Filet de boeuf char-grillé)
    Or
  • Sous Vide Herb-Infused Lamb Chops Steak
    (Côtelettes d’agneau aromatisées aux herbes)
    Or
  • Charcoal-Grilled Top-Grade Korean Beef Tenderloin (+30,000 won)
    (Côtelettes d’agneau aromatisées aux herbes)
• Dessert:
  • Cake with Seasonal Fruit
    (Cake aux fruits de saison)
  • Coffee or Tea
    (Café ou thé)

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Highlights

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Warm Bread with Balsamic Vinegar
Perfectly served with high-quality balsamic, elevating the taste

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Bourgogne-styled Grilled Snails
Served hot and perfectly seasoned, with no strong aftertaste, making it a delightful appetizer.

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Truffle Mushroom Cream Soup
Rich truffle aroma enhanced the creamy mushroom flavor, wrapped in a pie.

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Grilled Lobster with Gruyère
The lobster was tender, with a cheese-tomato sauce that complemented it perfectly.

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Refreshing Sorbet
The citrus sherbet helped refresh our palate between courses.

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Beef Tenderloin Steak
Cooked to perfection, tender, and juicy, with generous portions.

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Dessert and Coffee
The meal ended on a sweet note with a seasonal fruit cake and a piece of chocolate with “Touch the Sky” embossed on it, alongside a cup of coffee.

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My Impressions

The 59th-floor view over the Han River is stunning, and the private room provided a quiet and comfortable dining experience. This setting makes it ideal for important meetings or even a romantic proposal. However, with Chef Eun-Joo Jo’s rising popularity, I anticipate it might become increasingly difficult to secure a reservation here.

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Address: 59th floor, Hanwha Finance Center, 63-ro 50, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
Phone Number: 0507-1337-5761