Misa gelato shop in Hanam: Yeongam fig and Pistachio Bronte cones

Address 290-3 Misagangbyeonhangang-ro, Monolounge 128, Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

I heard there was a gelato spot in Hanam Misa certified by the Italian government, so I went on an outing with Madam Eunhasu (aka my mom)! The place we visited this time is a Misa gelato favorite.

It's called 'Damgeum Gelato' (담금젤라또).

Dam: The kind of Misa gelato spot that makes you think 'I'll come again (damedo) later.' Geum: A sweet healthiness you'll finish (geumsae) in no time. Jel: All the gelato is so good you can't pick a single 'best' one. Ra: The kind of place where you naturally think about packing a large size to save for later. Tto: Damgeum Gelato — satisfying enough that you want to visit again (ttotto).

Where is Damgeum Gelato Misa Branch, and where do you park?

Damgeum Gelato Misa Branch is located at Monolounge 128, 290-3 Misagangbyeonhangang-ro, Hanam. Even I, a parking novice, managed to park with room to spare in the ground-level lot at the Monolounge complex before heading to the shop.

The neighborhood itself felt so cozy, like being on some stylish European street, and among it all, Damgeum Gelato's soft yet warm color scheme stood out — the whole street felt wrapped in it, and my feet just naturally carried me there.

Inside Damgeum Gelato: shop mood and terrace seats

Inside, Damgeum Gelato Misa Branch has a wood-toned, open feel that makes you want to sit there for hours. (The outdoor terrace seats look great too!)

The understated, restrained style made me expect the gelato to be just as tasteful, which built up my anticipation. Deciding what to try among all the gelato flavors was such an enjoyable moment in itself.

Proudly hung in one corner of the shop was a certificate from 'Ospitalità Italiana' — recognition from the Italian government! And knowing everything is handmade made me trust it even more.

Why we went looking for low-sugar gelato in Misa

There was actually a bigger reason we visited Damgeum Gelato — Madam Eunhasu.

• She's extremely careful about sugar these days
• She avoids ice cream, sweets, and even fruit
• But at Misa's favorite gelato spot, Damgeum Gelato, you can get handmade low-sugar gelato

Mujeok-i (= yours truly)

• After a massive weight loss in the past (from 99kg down to the 40kg range)
• I've been fighting to maintain it for over 10 years
• So I'm pretty sensitive about calories and diet
• I love ice cream but try to eat as little as possible
• But hearing they use minimal sugar and fat, I couldn't not come!

Gelato flavors and prices on the day we visited

The two-flavor cone at Damgeum Gelato Misa Branch is ₩8,000 as a base, with flavors like Pistachio Bronte, Venezuela Dark Chocolate, and Fig costing an extra ₩1,500. Here's the menu from our visit.

(They said the menu can change day to day.)

• Pistachio Bronte (+₩1,500), Venezuela Dark Chocolate (+₩1,500), Fig (+₩1,500), and more
• Pure milk, Seongju melon, Andong baekjinju rice, Jeju lemon, and more

Mom's pick: Yeongam fig and Andong rice two-flavor cone (8,000 won)

• Yeongam fresh fig (+₩1,500) + Andong baekjinju rice
• Fig gelato — has a slightly sorbet-like taste
• (Since the fat content is low, it can be a bit less chewy, they said.)
• It's refreshingly sweet with a really strong fig aroma
• Andong baekjinju rice — the rice grains you bite into mid-bite are the real kicker
• It's just the right amount of sweet, with a bit more chewiness than the fig, so the two paired really well together

• You might think 'rice' sounds off-putting
• But nope, not at all
• It's just genuinely delicious

My pick: Pistachio Bronte and pure milk two-flavor cone (8,000 won)

• Pistachio Bronte (+₩1,500) + pure milk
• The Pistachio Bronte was seriously delicious — just the right chewy texture
• With a really strong true-ingredient flavor
• Not too sweet, just a pleasant sweetness on the tongue
• Pure milk — melts smoothly, familiar in a good way
• But has a chewy texture that hits right at the tip of your tongue — top-notch
• I expected it to be less chewy given the low fat and sugar content

• But the texture was fully there
• Especially pairing a more sorbet-like flavor with a chewier one gave a great balance and made the whole thing taste much more refined

It was a moment where I could literally feel the difference a professional gelatiere makes. It's the kind of healthy yet delicious flavor I'd want to feed someone I really care about. They said they're also great at coffee, so I'm already thinking about coming back to have both the coffee and the gelato again.

Damgeum Gelato Misa Branch hours and parking

Damgeum Gelato Misa Branch operates Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday from 12:30 to 21:30 (break time 17:00-18:00), and Sunday from 12:30 to 18:00 (no break time). It's closed every Wednesday and Thursday, and parking is available in the ground-level lot at the Monolounge complex.