Dongmun-ro burger shop in Yeosu: 5 mugwort macarons, Jwasuyeong

Why Jwasuyeong Baguette Burger comes to mind first for food near Yi Sun-sin Square in Yeosu

Jwasuyeong Baguette Burger is a baguette burger shop on Dongmun-ro right next to Yi Sun-sin Square in Yeosu. Hours are 09:30–20:00 (closes early when ingredients run out), it's open year-round, and parking is available at the Jinnam Arcade or Jinnamgwan public parking lots. Whenever I plan a Yeosu trip, a few food spots come to mind one by one — but weirdly, the very first place I think of is always this one. Jwasuyeong Baguette.

This time I visited as part of a sponsored campaign, but honestly, I would've come here even without it haha. I've picked up baguette burgers here almost every single time I've come to Yeosu, so seeing it listed as a campaign spot felt like pure luck haha.

How does the Yeosu baguette burger compare to the Jeonju baguette?

I first learned about Jwasuyeong Baguette because of a street baguette I'd had in Jeonju before. That one left a strong impression, so when I found out there was a similar-style baguette in Yeosu, I made a point of seeking it out.

But the moment I took a bite, I thought — wait, I actually like this one better? haha. It's a bit spicier and less sweet than the one I had in Jeonju, which suited my taste way more, so Jwasuyeong Baguette became my top pick. Ever since then, I naturally end up here every time I travel to Yeosu. So whenever someone asks me what's good to eat around Yi Sun-sin Square, this is genuinely the first thing that pops into my head.

To give you an idea of how much I like it — whenever I'm in Yeosu, I pack several to go and eat at least two back at my lodging haha. And I set aside more to bring home too. Honestly, if I could, I'd love to pack home a hundred of these haha.

What a Jwasuyeong baguette burger tastes like: the spicy meat filling

The baguette at Jwasuyeong is crispy on the outside and packed generously with meat and vegetables inside. The meat has a savory, slightly spicy kick, so it doesn't feel greasy even by the last bite. I especially liked that the spice comes through more than sweetness.

Do the baguette burgers still taste good once they go cold?

One thing that always worries me about takeaway food while traveling is — won't it lose its flavor if I don't eat it right away? But Jwasuyeong's baguette actually has its own charm once it cools down. Chilled in the fridge, the bread turns slightly moist, and honestly, I kind of like that version too.

If you want that crispy texture back, just give it a quick sear in a pan. The outside crisps back up and it tastes pretty close to eating it fresh at the shop.

That's part of why it's so good for packing several to go, and why I'd recommend it as one of the best food picks near Yi Sun-sin Square.

Baguette burger with sea-breeze mugwort ice cream: is the combo worth it?

There's a menu item that's basically a set with the baguette burger for me every time I come here: sea-breeze mugwort ice cream. It's chewy and creamy, with a deep, pronounced mugwort flavor.

But it's not bitter or overly grassy — it leans savory and smooth, so it's easy to enjoy without any hesitation.

Dip the baguette into the ice cream — one bite! The spicy, savory baguette combined with the cold, creamy mugwort ice cream really brings the flavor to life. So if it's your first visit, I'd definitely recommend trying the baguette + mugwort ice cream combo.

All 5 Jwasuyeong macaron flavors, tried for the first time

The baguette and mugwort ice cream were already menu items I'd had many times before,

but this time I tried the macarons for the first time.

From the first look, the colorful lineup seemed pretty enough to make a great gift. And I liked that they come packed on ice by default, which made them easy to carry around while traveling or bring home.

Cookies and cream has that familiar, savory-sweet cookies-and-cream flavor. My mom's top pick was cookies and cream.

Strawberry milk had a sweet strawberry aroma with a soft milky touch — the easiest to eat of all five.

Mugwort chocolate chip added chocolate flavor between the savory notes of mugwort, making it an approachable combo even for people who aren't used to mugwort.

My own top pick was, unsurprisingly, mugwort latte. Rich mugwort flavor combined with a smooth, creamy taste — for someone who loves mugwort like me, this one suited my taste the best haha.

Real mugwort lived up to its name, with the strongest, most distinct mugwort presence of the bunch — if you love the savory flavor of mugwort itself, this one's for you. Across all the flavors, the macaron shells themselves were soft and savory, so the base quality was solid no matter which one you picked. So in the end, mom went with cookies and cream, I went with mugwort latte — our tastes really split clean down the middle haha.

Would the writer go back to Jwasuyeong Baguette Burger?

Will I go again next time I'm in Yeosu? No need to even think about it. Of course I will haha. If you're looking for good food near Yi Sun-sin Square in Yeosu, don't stop at just the baguette — I'd really recommend trying the baguette + mugwort ice cream combo. And on your way home, grab a few baguettes plus some macarons to take with you.

There's really only one problem: how many should I buy so I don't get home and think, 'I should've bought more...' haha.