Akira Back
Sajik-dong, Seoul
Restaurant in Seoul, South Korea
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Price
$150–200per person
Dress
Business Casual
Why go
Akira Back is a cautious yes for a polished central Seoul meal, especially if convenience and atmosphere matter more than a heavily documented tasting-menu or bar destination. Book lunch for a lower-commitment first try; choose dinner for dates, client meals, or small groups around Jongno and Gwanghwamun.
About Akira Back
Akira Back is a Seoul restaurant with daily lunch and dinner hours and a business-casual dress code.
Book with the basics in mind
The schedule covers lunch and dinner every day: 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, then 5:30 PM to 10 PM. That makes Akira Back workable for either a daytime meal or an evening plan in Seoul, depending on your itinerary. For current details on price range, menu format, named dishes, or beverage program, consider this guide a practical planning note rather than a full menu preview.
Do not book solely for a specific dish, menu format, or drinks offering unless you have checked the current details with the restaurant. If the priority is a Seoul restaurant with lunch and dinner hours, Akira Back remains a direct option to consider.
Lunch and dinner are both available daily
Lunch is available daily from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Dinner is available daily from 5:30 PM to 10 PM. Choose lunch if that timing fits better between daytime plans, and choose dinner if you want an evening meal. For information on price range, signature items, or menu structure, avoid building the plan around assumptions; check the current menu when booking or on arrival.
For other dining options, compare by your group's needs rather than by general claims about format or cuisine. 24seasons, Yu Yuan, Youhan, The Market Kitchen, and 광화문국밥 are other options to consider alongside Akira Back when planning a meal.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–10 PM · Tuesday: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–10 PM
- Location
- 97 Saemunan-ro, Dangju-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
- Website
- fourseasons.com/seoul/dining/restaurants/akira-back
- Phone
- +82 2-6388-5500
Venue details
Ambiance
Refined and creative, with a luxurious hotel-restaurant atmosphere designed to feel contemporary and immersive.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Business Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Fusion
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Set menu, Omakase
- Drinks Focus
- Cocktails, Sake
Signature Dishes
- Akira Back pizza
- Lumi's mystery box
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 97 Saemunan-ro, Dangju-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–10 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–10 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–10 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–10 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–10 PM
Location
97 Saemunan-ro, Dangju-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea · Directions
Restaurant context
How Akira Back compares in Seoul
Choose Akira Back when the brief is polished, central, and flexible. Against 24seasons, it is less clearly tied to a Modern Korean point of view, so 24seasons is the sharper pick when the meal needs to feel rooted in Seoul rather than international in tone.
Yu Yuan is the clearer splurge comparison because its Chinese format and ₩₩₩₩ tier set expectations before booking. If price clarity matters, Yu Yuan is easier to assess in advance. Youhan sits at the other end of the range as the value-minded Thai option, better for a casual meal where cost control matters more than polish.
The Market Kitchen and 광화문국밥 are better cross-shops for diners who want a different mood rather than a comparable drinks-supported dinner. Akira Back is the pick when central location, group suitability, and a more composed evening matter most.
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Compare Akira Back
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akira Back | Seoul | No published awards | ||
| The Market Kitchen | Seoul | No published awards | ||
| Yu Yuan | Seoul | Chinese | ₩₩₩₩ | Michelin Guide Seoul & Busan 20262026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| Youhan | Seoul | Thai | ₩ | 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| 24seasons | Seoul | Modern Korean | 2023 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended | |
| 광화문국밥 | Seoul | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Akira Back?
Both are available. Lunch runs 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM daily, and dinner runs 5:30 PM to 10 PM daily. Choose based on the timing that best fits your plans.
What should I wear to Akira Back?
The dress code is business casual. Plan for a neat, polished outfit suitable for a restaurant meal in Seoul.
