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    Akira Back

    Sajik-dong, Seoul

    Restaurant in Seoul, South Korea

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    The Read

    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. Beyond those practical details, for information on cuisine, signature dishes, pricing, awards, service format, drinks, or booking difficulty, it's best to confirm current menu and reservation details directly before you go.

    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, 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, 광화문국밥 are other options to consider alongside Akira Back when planning a meal.

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    Planning details

    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

    ElegantSophisticatedModern

    Best For

    Date NightBusiness DinnerGroup Dining

    Experience

    Hotel RestaurantDesign Destination

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Business Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely
    Capacity
    Medium

    Signature Dishes

    • Akira Back pizza
    • Lumi's mystery box
    Planning details

    Location

    97 Saemunan-ro, Dangju-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea · Directions

    +82 2-6388-5500

    fourseasons.com/seoul/dining/restaurants/akira-back

    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • The Market Kitchen, Notable alternative
    • Yu Yuan, Chinese, ₩₩₩₩
    • Youhan, Thai, ₩
    • 24seasons, Modern Korean, Modern Korean
    • 광화문국밥, Notable alternative
    Restaurant context

    How Akira Back compares in Seoul

    Choose Akira Back when the brief is polished, central, 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, a more composed evening matter most.

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    Akira Back Seoul and similar venues
    VenueLocationCuisinePriceAwards
    Akira BackSeoul; ; No published awards
    The Market KitchenSeoul; ; No published awards
    Yu YuanSeoulChinese₩₩₩₩
    Michelin Guide Seoul & Busan 20262026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star
    YouhanSeoulThai₩
    2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand
    24seasonsSeoulModern Korean;
    2023 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended
    광화문국밥Seoul; ; No published awards

    How Akira Back Seoul compares with similar nearby venues.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How far ahead should I book Akira Back?

    For reservation lead time, check directly with Akira Back for current availability. If your plans are date-sensitive, confirm the booking before building the rest of your Seoul itinerary around it.

    Is lunch or dinner better at Akira Back?

    Both are available. Lunch runs 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM daily, dinner runs 5:30 PM to 10 PM daily. Choose based on the timing that best fits your plans.

    Does Akira Back handle dietary restrictions?

    For dietary accommodation details, ask the restaurant directly when booking, especially if the restriction is strict or cross-contamination is a concern.

    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.