Hongdae bakery crawl: jalapeño ciabatta, salt soboro at Mandong

In short

Mandong Jegwa Yeonnam Branch is a bakery on a side street in Yeonnam-dong, Seoul, known as a stop on the Hongdae bakery crawl. The writer took home five breads from Mandong Jegwa (garlic baguette, jalapeño ciabatta, salt soboro, eongdeongi and cheese mallang) to compare their flavor and texture. Verdict: the garlic baguette deserves its signature status, and Mandong Jegwa is worth a return visit to try other breads.