My first sourdough experience at Sosimdang in Hwagok, Seoul

After my first meal in Hwagok, I felt it was a shame to just leave, so I looked for a nearby bakery.

I'd recently learned about sourdough and wanted to try it.

And there was a bakery nearby (a 10-minute walk) famous for its healthy bread.

So I decided to walk there.

Sosimdang

102 Daonville, 32 Hwagok-ro 23-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

Hours: Tue-Sat 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM

I opened Naver Map and followed it diligently until I saw this sign.

Oh! So I didn't need to bother following Naver Map around here, so I just walked.

I really appreciate the signage.

This area is just a quiet residential complex, so I was like, "Am I in the right place?" as I walked in, haha.

A little further in, it's right there.

There's no sign, so I wandered around a bit, haha.

There's no other bakery, so you don't have to worry about getting lost. Just walk in confidently.

Sosimdang's name is said to be based on the concept of "making bread with a timid yet delicate heart."

As soon as I walked in, the unique, nutty, and light aroma of rye bread filled the air.

I could also see some hard breads that looked like sourdough, which I was craving.

Source: Naver

Every menu item clearly indicates the amount of rye or whole wheat in the bread.

Even the meticulous labeling shows the care put into it.

I tasted samples and ordered after seeing them in person.

The owner then cut the bread for me.

I ordered the sourdough baguette, cheese sourdough, and tomato cheese fougasse, which I wanted.

It cost about 16...