Discover the bespoke culinary artistry of Akira Back, our modern Japanese restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul. Helmed by Michelin-distinguished chef Akira Back, this creative dining destination offers Japanese cuisine with a Korean twist that will stimulate and excite your senses.
HOURS
- Lunch
- 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
- Dinner
- 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
- Dress code
- Smart casual; long pants and closed-toe shoes required for gentlemen No sportswear, sandals, flip-flops or slippers
Menus
Signature Dishes
Tuna Pizza and AB Hanwoo TacosTuna Pizza – Thinly Sliced Tuna, Umami Aioli and a sprinkle of Truffle Oil; AB Hanwoo Tacos – Bulgogi Sauce, Tomato Ponzu
Toban hanwoo 1++ Fillet MignonAssorted Mushrooms, Nanbanzuke
Meet the Team
Akira Back
ChefBorn in Korea and raised in Aspen, Colorado, Chef Akira Back brings a sense of adventure and creativity to his culinary creations. A professional snowboarder turned chef, Back became the youngest executive chef for Nobu Matsuhisa before opening his own celebrated restaurants, Yellowtail and Kumi. Following his successes, Back opened his namesake Akira Back restaurants in cities around the world and is now bringing the exciting experience to Four Seasons Hotel Seoul.
“My cooking will never be at a standstill because I’m always exploring. I hope to bring everyone with me on a journey of innovation and discovery."
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