Taegeukdang Bakery

This is the first bakery in Seoul and you can see how much they saved the history of the bakery inside and in the bread. Their moniker 머니카 is an OG and is still very good. Service was great. Variety was a lot. The sweet bread isn’t too sweet either so it doesn’t feel heavy. Great coffee too!

Taeguekdang is a special bakery and confectionery with longest history in Seoul and has been loved by many generation since 1946. Its signature ones are sweet red-bean bread, salad bread and cream puff. I enjoyed the Monaka, the best signature ice cream. If you buy 5 sets, it can be packed into ice cooler bag. It is located right in front of Dongguk University Subway Station but a bit disappointing that parking is inconvenient.

It's giving a nostalgic travel vibe. From the packaging to the drink cups, everything has a retro style that I love. I can't decide if I like the bakery yet; I should try more options next time to decide. The pastry isn't very sweet, which might make it a good option as a gift too.

Milk flavored waffle ice cream is delicious, priced at 3,300 ₩, Castela at 6,900₩,it's soft and crumbly, just the right amount of sweetness. It goes well with premium black coffee, 5,800₩. There are old-style cakes to choose from, very strong colors. Pay for snacks at one place and pay for beverages in another place. There are cutlery plates available to borrow. There are no parking spaces.

One of the oldest bakeries in South Korea. The bakery has a wide range of pastries, breads, and sweets. I highly recommend.

태극당 Taegeukdang Bakery is the oldest bakery in Seoul. It’s a huge building that you can’t miss right when you exit 동대입구역 Dongguk Univ. Station Exit 2. There’s a wide selection of bread to choose from. There are also tables and chairs inside if you want to sit and eat there. However, we got two of their ice creams instead - the 우유 모나카 Milk Monaka (3,300 KRW), which is a bestseller, and the 찹쌀 모나카 Glutinous Rice Monaka (3,800 KRW).

There were lots of local customers on Saturday, I had to queue and pay but it didn't take too long. The bread is yummy but the custard paste, red bean paste and chocolate paste are very sweet!! Maybe traditional Korean style bread is sweet?????? The ice-cream sandwich is highly recommended. They have two different flavours, you can make the order at the cashier. Remember to bring your own bag, they charge KRW100 for a paper bag.

This is the best red bean bread I have ever taste in my life 🥺 We went there in the early morning and couldn’t forgot the taste so went back again in the afternoon 😌 People are always lining up, but the cashiers efficiently check out for customers, won’t take a long time.