# Yeonnam-dong dessert café with lemon terrine: Jitheunsan - By Pyeonrin (https://superchart.com/en/@cafe-lamplight/) - Written Sep 3, 2026 - Updated Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@cafe-lamplight/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@cafe-lamplight/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe/index.md) ## In short Jitheunsan is a dessert café near Gyeongui Line Forest Park in Yeonnam-dong, Mapo, Seoul. I shared flourless lemon terrine, a café latte, and a Lemonicano with a friend; the dense, chewy cake and warm vintage interior stood out, though it was nearly full late at night and several terrines were sold out. ## Good to know - **Address**: 서울 마포구 성미산로29안길 27 1층 / 27 Seongmisan-ro 29an-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - **Location**: Walking distance from Hongik University Station, near Gyeongui Line Forest Park in Yeonnam-dong - **Hours**: Daily 11:00 AM–11:00 PM, as listed on Sep 3, 2026 - **Parking**: No on-site parking - **What I ordered**: Lemon terrine ₩8,500; café latte ₩6,000; Lemonicano ₩6,500 - **Seating**: Window seats by full-height windows and large tables for groups - **Facilities**: Restroom inside the café *as written by the visitor on Sep 3, 2026* A friend and I visited Jitheunsan (짙은산) near Yeonnam-dong’s Gyeongui Line Forest Park. We went for the flourless terrine, but the dense cake, warm lighting, and vintage interior also stayed with me. ![Visiting Jitheunsan, a Yeonnam-dong dessert café](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe-01-1s6l4-1200.webp) ## Where is Jitheunsan, and how late is it open? The address is 27 Seongmisan-ro 29an-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea, on the first floor. It is within walking distance of Hongik University Station and close to Gyeongui Line Forest Park, so it was nice to stop by during a walk. When the original post was written, its listed hours were daily from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM. There is no on-site parking. ## What are the photo-friendly space and seating like? At the entrance stood a stone-marker-shaped sign representing a mountain peak. It caught my attention before I even went inside. ![Around the entrance of Jitheunsan in Yeonnam-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe-02-f96ev-966.webp) ![Stone-marker-shaped sign at Jitheunsan’s entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe-03-oq98q-966.webp) The vintage interior and warm lighting came together nicely. It suited the soft, slightly blurred look characteristic of old iPhone photos. ![Vintage atmosphere inside Yeonnam-dong’s Jitheunsan](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe-04-107fj-966.webp) ![Warm lighting and interior at Jitheunsan](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe-05-e4ymz-966.webp) There was also a hand-drawn menu board. My friend and I took photos of each other at our table, and the backdrop and lighting helped us get several shots we liked. ![Hand-drawn menu board at Jitheunsan dessert café](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe-06-1fmab-966.webp) ![Interior space for photos with a friend at Jitheunsan](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe-07-gh7nw-966.webp) ![Vintage atmosphere around Jitheunsan’s seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe-08-re9sm-966.webp) There were window seats beside full-height windows as well as large tables where several people could sit together. It worked well for the two of us to talk and take photos, and I also liked that it stayed open late enough to visit after dinner. ![Jitheunsan seating area with windows and tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe-09-jttoo-966.webp) ## Was there plenty of seating late at night? Even though I visited late, the café was almost full. Quite a few terrine varieties were sold out, so not every menu item was available to choose from. ![Jitheunsan in Yeonnam-dong late at night](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe-10-nh7ec-966.webp) ## What were the price and texture of the lemon terrine? The two of us ordered one lemon terrine cake, a café latte, and a Lemonicano. They were ₩8,500, ₩6,000, and ₩6,500 respectively. ![Terrine and coffee ordered at Jitheunsan](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe-11-mvex0-966.webp) ![Dessert and drinks shared with a friend at Jitheunsan](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe-12-qppgz-966.webp) Jitheunsan’s terrines are desserts made without flour. The lemon terrine I tried was dense and chewy from the first bite. Its bright lemon aroma gave way to a rich nuttiness and sweetness, and I was more satisfied than I expected. ![Flourless lemon terrine cake at Jitheunsan](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe-13-yxxsm-966.webp) ### How much are the other terrine options? The original post lists the following prices for other menu items. The terrine I personally tried was the lemon one. - Lemon, chestnut, or chocolate terrine cake: ₩8,500 - Cream cheese, matcha, sweet potato, ssukjeolmi (mugwort and roasted soybean powder rice cake), or pistachio cherry terrine: ₩9,000 - Oreo dwaejip terrine cake: ₩10,000 - Raspberry cream cheese or matcha mammoth terrine: ₩10,000 - Terrine parfait: ₩11,500 ## What was the coffee like with the terrine? The café latte paired well with the terrine, combining the softness of milk with a pleasantly bitter, nutty note. The Lemonicano added a fresh lemon aroma to espresso flavor, and it made my palate feel refreshed between bites of sweet dessert. ![Coffee drinks ordered with terrine at Jitheunsan](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe-14-wjokx-966.webp) ![Drink enjoyed with dessert at Jitheunsan](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe-15-1xm0f-966.webp) That day, the owner gave us lemon sherbet after we finished dessert, saying it would cleanse our palates. It was refreshing and felt like a clean finish to the meal. ![Lemon sherbet received during a Jitheunsan visit](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe-16-nsg5y-966.webp) ## What were the service and restroom like? The owner was kind, which made me feel good throughout the visit. The service was memorable alongside the desserts and space. ![Jitheunsan space remembered for kind service](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe-17-2yma9-966.webp) The restroom was inside the café and was clean and well maintained when I visited. ![Restroom inside Jitheunsan café](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe-18-idyqq-966.webp) There were maps, a guestbook, and other items posted inside the restroom, so I found myself looking around. ![Maps and notices inside Jitheunsan’s restroom](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe-19-k1jvm-966.webp) ![Guestbook and interior decorations in Jitheunsan’s restroom](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe-20-drt7n-966.webp) ## What kind of visit does it suit? It was a good place to share dessert with a friend, take photos, and talk. I thought it would also suit a date following a walk or dinner. Still, it was not quiet even late at night, and the sold-out menu items were disappointing. Next time, I would like to return with a vintage digital camera. ![Enjoying dessert with a friend at Yeonnam-dong’s Jitheunsan](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe-21-1mlnu-966.webp) ## Where it is - Jitheunsan (짙은산) - 27 Seongmisan-ro 29an-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 성미산로29안길 27 1층 - 37.5656125, 126.9235028 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%A7%99%EC%9D%80%EC%82%B0/@37.5656125,126.9235028,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@cafe-lamplight/jiteunsan-yeonnam-lemon-terrine-cafe/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt