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Read guide →Bunsik — Korean street-food snacks — evolved as affordable, filling fare for students and workers after the Korean War. Tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes), kimbap (seaweed rice rolls), sundae (blood sausage), and odeng (fish cake skewers in broth) are the staples. Most bunsik restaurants are fast, casual, and open late, making them a go-to for a quick hot meal at any hour.
Gangnam-gu is Seoul's upscale business and entertainment district south of the Han River. Home to K-pop entertainment companies, COEX Mall, and the Apgujeong-Rodeo shopping strip, it attracts young professionals, tourists, and K-drama fans. Restaurants here tend toward the polished and premium, with a density of international cuisine, high-end Korean dining, and trendy cafés.
Small bakery. A small number of tables. Great soursough and pastry. Opens early for breakfast. Can be busy.
The croissants could use improving: a wee bit on the dry side. However the bread to go is truly fantastic as are the premade sandwiches. Coffee has a nice bold flavor without being acidic. I always enjoy my time here. They have unsweetened oat milf as a dairy alternative. No cash payments accepted ( sadly ).
After lunch, I visited this cafe to get some take-out coffee. It's a very popular place with lots of people. The interior is cozy and pretty. Some of the props were cute. There are many different types of bread. Cream cheese bread is delicious. However, the taste of the coffee was somewhat disappointing. The staff looked tired from serving so many customers. Next time I plan to visit the cafe when it's not so busy and have coffee and bread on the terrace.
