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KOPI BANGASGAN
CAFE
( 8am-11pm)
Based in a
hanok
, 'Coffee Mill' is a charming spot decorated with retro
pieces and the quirky, colourful artworks of owner Lee Gyeong-hwan whom you're likely
to spot painting at the counter. The bags of fair-trade roasted coffee beans have his cute
drawings on, too. Apart from various coffees they also serve waffles.
PUB OF THE BLUE STAR
BAR
(off Insa-dong 16-gil, Insa-dong; 3pm-midnight; Line 3 to Anguk, Exit 6)
Owned by a stage actor this
rustic hang-out, plastered with posters, is a good place to sample traditional
makgeolli
rice
wine served out of brass kettles into brass bowls. Order slices of their homemade tofu and
kimchi to eat as you drink.
CHA MASINEUN TTEUL
TEAHOUSE
( 8am-11pm)
Overlooking Samcheong-dong from Bukchon is this lovely
hanok
with low
tables arranged around a courtyard. They serve traditional teas and a delicious bright yel-
low pumpkin rice cake that is served fresh from the steamer.
DALSAENEUN DALMAN SAENGGAK HANDA
TEAHOUSE
(Insa-dong 12-gil, Insa-dong; teas ₩6500-9000; 10am-11pm; Line 3 to Anguk, Exit 6)
'Moon Bird
Thinks Only of the Moon' is packed with plants and rustic artefacts. Bird song, soothing
music and trickling water add to the atmosphere. Huddle in a cubicle and savour one of
their teas, which include
gamnipcha
(persimmon-leaf tea).
Saenggangcha
(ginger tea) is
peppery but sweet.
YETCHATJIP
TEAHOUSE
(Insa-dong 6-gil, Insa-dong; 10am-11pm; Line 3 to Anguk, Exit 6)
Half a dozen little songbirds fly
around inside the 'Old Teashop'. Ethereal music, water features and candles add to the
ambience - even the unique toilets do their bit. Antique bric-a-brac so clutters this hobbit-
sized teashop that it's hard to squeeze past and find somewhere to sit.
DABANG
CAFE
