GENESIS LOUNGE TURNS AUTUMN’S BOUNTY INTO GASTRONOMIC ARTISTRY
SEOUL, Sept. 19, 2025 — Autumn is often regarded as the “season of fine dining” in Korea. Ingredients become richer with deepening flavors and aromas as the intense heat of the summer begins to subside and a subtle crispness begins to fill the air. Genesis Lounge welcomes this transition with its new seasonal menu, delicately capturing the essence of autumn in which the scenery slowly transforms with the flow of nature.
Each course embodies the wisdom of traditional eating habits and “Jeolgi,” a traditional Korean agricultural calendar that divides the year into 24 seasons according to the movement of the sun. The autumn menu, available at lunch and dinner, reflects the unique culinary philosophy of Genesis Lounge and depth of Korean culinary culture.
To celebrate the autumn season, the Genesis Lounge has crafted a course that reimagines the abundance of autumn using seasonal ingredients sourced from Korea’s wilderness, mountains and seas. Drawing inspiration from ancestral wisdom and traditional cookbooks, this dining course embodies the philosophy of “yaksikdongwon,” that food and medicine share the same origin. It is brought to life through delicate culinary techniques that highlight the art of fermentation and the beauty of seasonal ingredients.
The next course is Ulleungdo longleaf seaweed noodles with sea urchin roe, only available for dinner, crafted with the signature ingredients of Ulleungdo Island, harmonizing the deep flavors of the sea with the clean, subtle flavors of the season. Next, diners are served a duo of abalone and croaker fish dumplings inspired by records from the Joseon Dynasty’s “Diaries of the Royal Secretariat” and reinterpreted for modern sensibilities, highlighting the timeless values of tradition with a contemporary touch.
The menu then moves on to mains, char-grilled tilefish with big fin reef squid delicately imbued with the subtle smokiness of a rice straw fire, evoking the essence of the countryside in the fall.
Following the fish course is wild mushroom hot pot rice and char-grilled Hanwoo thin skirt steak. The steak is a perennial favorite at the Genesis Lounge, tenderized using “nuruk,” a natural yeast starter traditionally used in brewing Korean rice wine, which imparts a delicate grain aroma and natural sweetness, resulting in an exceptionally tender texture and flavorful bite. Accompanying the steak is wild mushroom hot pot rice with 10 different varieties of mushroom, perfectly encapsulating the vitality of deep forests and the abundant richness of the autumn season.
To conclude the meal, desserts that capture the sweetness of autumn gently envelop the palate, offering a perfect ending to the dining experience. Pear sorbet and gamhongro, combining a refreshing pear sorbet with the ginger, citrus peel and cinnamon notes of the traditional Korean liquor gamhongro, provide a crisp and invigorating finish. Paired with the bold and rich flavors of persimmon leaf tea, dried persimmon and pine nut pie fill the senses with the deep and aromatic essence of autumn.
The Genesis Lounge welcomes its guests into a space that conveys the beauty of Korea in the most natural yet refined way, allowing visitors to experience the brand’s philosophy through all five senses. In particular, the Genesis Lounge’s culinary experience, infused with the essence of the upcoming autumn season, promises to provide guests with more than just a meal — it will gift them with unforgettable seasonal moments and a sensory journey like no other.