Restaurant I-Sang is located at 3/34 Langsuan Road, Bangkok—a tree-lined boulevard just off Lumphini Park in the city’s most elegant downtown area.

OVERVIEW

Named after Chef Steve’s first two words of his Korean name, “Lee Sang”gun, which can also be translated as “Ideal (이상, 理想)”, Restaurant I-Sang represents Chef Steve Lee’s boundless vision for Korean cuisine. Reflecting his cultural background and international culinary exploration, I-Sang showcases a new aspect of Korean food while embracing the seasonality and local ingredients with a youthful personality and the creative touch of chef Steve.

AMBIENCE

The dining space of Restaurant I-Sang, designed by PAVA Architects, draws inspiration from the Korean Han-ok, balancing light and shadow, modernity and heritage. Guests are welcomed by Chef Steve at the open kitchen, transitioning from bright exterior to an intimate, dimly lit interior. The main dining area features handmade Lampang tiles and natural textures, complemented by artworks from renowned Thai ceramic artist Aor Sutthiprap.

MUST TRY

Perilla Oil Kal-Guksu & Korean Fried Crab

FOOD

Perilla Oil Kal-Guksu: Sesame oil and perilla oil are essential for an authentic Korean culinary experience, much like olive oil is for Italians. The bowl holds freshly homemade and knife-cut noodle, enriched by adding local shrimp mousse, and a delicate Korean zucchini noodle roll on top, with a sprinkling of perilla seed.
Infused with a delectably unique fragrance, the dressing made of artisan perilla oil air-flown from Korea introduces authentic aroma of Korean seasoning.

Korean Fried Crab: At I-Sang, blue swimmer crabs are used for the soft-shell crab instead of the mud crabs typically used in soft shell crab dishes. This choice results in a meatier and cleaner flavor. The deep-fried soft-shell crabs are thoroughly coated with a paste made from gochujang and ganjang, then topped with garlic, shallot crumble, and deep-fried curry leaves.

PRICING

Tasting course is priced at THB 3,980 ++ and 6-glass wine pairing program could be enjoyed at THB 2,000 ++

ABOUT CHEF

Chef Steve Lee’s culinary journey began in South Korea, inspired by his mother’s home-cooked meals and family dining traditions. After earning a culinary arts degree from Kyonggi University, he gained valuable experience over seven years with the Bentley Restaurant Group in Sydney, Australia.

In 2020, he became head chef at Hansik Goo in Hong Kong, a modern Korean restaurant founded by acclaimed chef Mingoo Kang. Under his leadership, Hansik Goo earned its first Michelin star in 2022, becoming the first Korean restaurant in Hong Kong to achieve the honor. Chef Steve also received the Young Chef Award in the Michelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau in 2023.

Opening the new chapter in his culinary journey, chef Steve launched Restaurant I-Sang in Bangkok in 2025. Named after himself and the Korean word for “Ideal,” I-Sang reflects his unique culinary philosophy, blending nostalgic family-inspired flavors with creative reinterpretations to expand the horizons of Korean cuisine.