Indulge in Artisanal Pastries and Tea at Authentic Korean Cafes

Embark on a journey through the enchanting world of Korean tea houses and artisanal pastries that blend tradition with innovation.

Gabongban-gwa (가봉반과)

A tea house in Hwangridangil where hanok buildings gather, complementing the atmosphere. Enjoy their homemade hwagwaja and tea – the perfect combination! Traditional teas like omija and maesilcha are also available. Their Boonbob hwagwaja, incorporating sweet and nutty pine nut, is not only witty in appearance with a shape resembling a pine nut, but their popular Vanilla Nut with macadamia in the vanilla bean mixed filling!

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• address : 61-7 Cheomseong-ro, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do
• phone : 054-744-6648
• operating time : 11:00 – 20:00
• break time : No information
• holidays : No information

Kokkaja (꼬까자)

A place in Jeonpo-dong to enjoy tea and pastries made with domestic glutinous and non-glutinous rice, excluding yanggang. Their pastries are vegan, with highlights like Red Camellia with homemade cherry syrup, Pink Camellia with yuzu syrup, created in collaboration with a tea sommelier. Don’t miss the Milk Tea blended with oolong and lychee, sweetened with sugar!

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• address : 23 Jeonpodaero 186beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan
• phone : 010-8538-6536
• operating time : No information
• break time : No information
• holidays : No information

Kassi Koi (카시코이)

A premium pastry cafe in Yeonhui-dong specializing in hwagwaja and matcha. With a monthly changing lineup, it keeps you anticipating what pastries you’ll taste next month. In March, they showcase Cherry Blossom with cherry blossom bean paste, Cherry Blossom with yuzu bean paste, Pink Petal with strawberry bean paste, and Spring Garden with matcha bean paste. Don’t forget to try the cute rabbit-shaped hwagwaja with black sesame bean paste, their signature menu!

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Danmi Coffee (단미화커피)

A cafe in Sangbong Station where you can taste pastries made with soybeans and non-glutinous rice. They also conduct pastry classes! Nericiri made with red beans is sweet and smooth, while Uiro made with non-glutinous rice has a chewy texture. Pastries are available for online purchase.

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• address : 258 Mangwoo-ro, Jungnang-gu, Seoul
• phone : 010-2656-2504
• operating time : No information
• break time : No information
• holidays : No information

Dongbaek Station White House (동백역 하얀집)

Experience authentic Japanese-style pastries with a reservation-only takeout system. Offering a unique selection like Jyonamagashi with seasonal variations, Yoshinokan made with soy milk, Warabimochi drizzled with Okinawa black sugar syrup, and Monaka filled with Gongju sweet potatoes and red beans. A must-visit for exquisitely beautiful pastries perfect for gifting!

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• address : 3 Dongbaek3-ro11-gil, Dongbaek Station Tower 1F, Giheung-gu, Yongin, Gyeonggi-do
• phone : No information
• operating time : 14:00 – 17:00
• break time : No information
• holidays : Closed on Mon, Tue, Wed

1 Person Office (1인사무소)

A place filled with adorable character props that brightens the mood of the shop. Every corner is a photo zone where you can meet new designs of character hwagwaja each month. March’s design features Smurf friends! Note that they only prepare tables for 3 people or less, and they may close early if desserts are sold out.

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• address : 2F, Baeksan Mansion Shopping Center, 59 Gwangnam-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
• phone : 0
• operating time : No information
• break time : No information
• holidays : No information

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