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dripped coffee in this minimalist, retro-styled cafe that's part of a 1930s building that in-
cludes a gallery and analogue photo studio.
SAJINGAUN
TEAHOUSE
(Bukchon-ro; noon-midnight Tue-Sun; Line 3 to Anguk, Exit 2 )
Wine and beer are also served
in this
hanok
teashop that specialises in black teas in many varieties and flavours, making
it a good option for a sophisticated late night drink if you're staying in the area. Next door
is a
hanok
-based dentist!
DOUBLE CUP COFFEE
TEAHOUSE
(Changdeokgung 1-gil; 8am-10pm; Line 3 to Anguk, Exit 3; )
Grab a gourmet roastery coffee
and sandwich at this funky cafe while ambling around Bukchon between the palaces.
BEAUTIFUL TEA MUSEUM
TEAHOUSE
you can sip teas from around the world in the pleasant covered courtyard of a modern
hanok
. Loose leaf teas and tea-making sets and implements are also sold here and there's
an exhibition area.
JILSIRU TTEOK CAFÉ$
DESSERT
(Donhwamun-ro;
www.kfr.or.kr
; tteok/set ₩1500/6000; 9am-9pm; Line 1, 3 or 5 to Jongno 3-ga, Exit 6)
Choose from the soft, delicately flavoured handmade gourmet rice cakes
(tteok)
on offer
with all sorts of unusual flavours such as citron or coffee. Upstairs is a
museum
(admission
₩3000; 10am-5pm Mon-Sat, noon-5pm Sun)
with displays of rice cakes in different colours, fla-
vourings, shapes and sizes, plus the utensils to make them.
CAFÉ YEON
CAFE, BAR
(Samcheong-ro; noon-11pm)
The
hanok
goes global at this charming 'traveller's hang-out'
decorated with colourful cushions, photos and Snoopy items. As well as beer and cock-
tails they also serve soft drinks and snacks.
TOP CLOUD BAR
BAR
