{"id":258642,"date":"2026-04-27T00:33:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T15:33:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tenbizt.com\/en\/news\/uncategorized\/2026\/04\/27\/is-the-four-seasons-hotels-the-market-kitchen-worth-your-family-gathering-a-detailed-review\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T00:33:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T15:33:16","slug":"is-the-four-seasons-hotels-the-market-kitchen-worth-your-family-gathering-a-detailed-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tenbizt.com\/en\/news\/food\/2026\/04\/27\/is-the-four-seasons-hotels-the-market-kitchen-worth-your-family-gathering-a-detailed-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Is the Four Seasons Hotel’s The Market Kitchen Worth Your Family Gathering? A Detailed Review!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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May Family Gathering Picks<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Four Seasons Hotel \u2014 The Market Kitchen<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Weekend Lunch \u2014 My Honest Take<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/h2>\n

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May is right around the corner \u2014 prime time for family dinners.<\/span><\/p>\n

My brother-in-law treated our family to lunch at The Market Kitchen in the Four Seasons Seoul.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re weighing hotel-buffet options for a family outing, read on \u2014 this review might help you decide.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Feels Like a European Grocery Market<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n Four Seasons Hotel Seoul \u2014 The Market Kitchen<\/strong> <\/p>\n

97 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, LL floor (Lower Level)<\/p>\n

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Tucked into the Four Seasons Seoul\u2019s lower level, The Market Kitchen lives up to its name with a European market vibe \u2014 think stations that feel fresh and approachable rather than formal.<\/span><\/p>\n

The concept nods to past market-style buffet trends \u2014 an open, grocery-meets-restaurant energy that\u2019s casual and modern.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The hotel sits near Gwanghwamun, on grounds with deep Joseon-era history \u2014 archaeologists even found remnants of the old Uijeongbu administrative site beneath the building.<\/span><\/p>\n

That historical layer gives the space a sense of place, and inside, the dining room felt airier and more comfortable than many hotel buffets I\u2019ve visited.<\/span><\/p>\n

Seats are well spaced, and the layout prioritizes comfort \u2014 a nice touch for family meals.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Meats are the star at any buffet, and here the lineup included lamb chops, LA galbi (Korean short ribs), and hanging-tender (toshisal) steak.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Other meat options included grilled maekjeok (skewered roast), porchetta, and a Spicy Kitchen station for bolder flavors.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Other hot stations served stews and pastas, but overall the hot-food selection felt surprisingly ordinary for a hotel buffet.<\/span><\/p>\n

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I wasn\u2019t blown away by the Japanese\/seafood corner \u2014 it had snow crab, shrimp, lobster, assorted sashimi, and sushi, but nothing stood out.<\/span><\/p>\n

On the brighter side, the seasonal-ingredient salads were a highlight \u2014 fresh and well composed.<\/span><\/p>\n

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