Namdaemun peanut bread shop: a moms' outing after drop-off, Daesin

It's been ages since I last went to Namdaemun Market! Right after drop-off at my kid's school, I headed to Namdaemun with the other moms for some fresh air, haha. There's so much to see at the market, and every alley has a different snack, so it's fun to buy a little something as you wander. That day, while browsing with my friends, one place caught my eye: Daesin Ttangkong-ppang (대신땅콩빵) Namdaemun Market branch.

I was so surprised by the price, 80 peanut breads for ₩10,000, that I bought them without a second thought. The amount was generous, and they even packed it in a box, which made it easy to carry home! Let me walk you through my purchase, the prices, how to enjoy the bread and how to store it.

Daesin Ttangkong-ppang Namdaemun Market branch: location and hours

The shop is at 7 Namdaemun Market 2-ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, on the 1st and 2nd floors. It's open 10:00 to 19:00, with last order at 18:30.

Walking around Namdaemun Market is a treat, from street snacks to all kinds of ingredients. This time I came across Daesin Ttangkong-ppang while walking with my friends, and I liked that you can buy lots of these small, cute breads at once.

What does Daesin Ttangkong-ppang sell?

The Namdaemun Market branch sells not only peanut bread (ttangkong-ppang, peanut-shaped sweet bread) but also egg bread, roasted peanuts, peanut butter and peanut smoothies. They also had 100% peanut butter made only from peanuts, with no additives, which peanut lovers will probably find interesting.

How much is the peanut bread at Daesin Ttangkong-ppang?

• 20 peanut breads: ₩3,000
• 45 peanut breads: ₩6,000
• 80 peanut breads: ₩10,000

You can choose by quantity, so it's easy to buy just the amount you'll eat.

My friends picked egg bread and roasted peanuts

I wasn't the only one buying snacks that day. The friends I came with also bought egg bread (gyeran-ppang, a small loaf baked with a whole egg) and roasted peanuts here. Everyone picking out what they wanted made the market trip even more fun, haha. Namdaemun Market is great for browsing all sorts of goods, but picking up food one item at a time is part of the fun too.

This time I bought plenty of peanut bread, so my snacks for home were sorted too, which made me even happier. If you're looking for Namdaemun Market food ideas, try some snack shopping while you browse the market.

The ₩10,000 box of 80 peanut breads: easy to carry around?

80 peanut breads cost ₩10,000, and if you buy 80 they put them in a box. These days even a single snack can cost a lot, so 80 for ₩10,000 is a kind price. It's great for sharing with several people, and plenty to pick at at home when you get peckish.

Above all, I liked that the 80 pieces come in a box. When you shop at the market you end up with lots of bags in your hands, but the box was easy to carry, and I could pop out pieces one by one as I walked. If you want something to share with family while hunting for Namdaemun Market snacks, I recommend this big-quantity option :)

They also included a packaging leaflet, so at home I could check how to reheat the bread and how to store the leftovers.

What does Daesin's peanut bread taste like?

Finally, the taste review I was most curious about! The peanut bread is a small bread shaped like a peanut, so it's easy to pick up one at a time, and the size isn't overwhelming, which makes it a nice snack. My kid said it was delicious and ate it up.

One bite gives you the nutty flavor of the bread itself, a gentle sweetness, and steamed peanuts studded throughout that really boost the nuttiness. It's more of a savory-tasting snack than a super sweet dessert, so it's just right for a light bite.

Because the pieces are small, I think they'd go well with coffee or milk. At first I wondered if 80 was too many, but shared with family or taken out a few at a time, it's easily doable. When looking for Namdaemun Market food spots, if you consider snacks to take home as well as ones to eat on the spot, I recommend this place.

How to enjoy soggy peanut bread again

Bread can change in texture over time compared with when you first bought it. The leaflet from Daesin included tips for eating it at its best, so I read it carefully.

Reheating in an air fryer

The leaflet said to preheat the air fryer to 180°C and heat the bread for about 50 to 60 seconds. The key is to let it cool at room temperature for over a minute before eating. Heating too long can make the bread hard, so it's best to start short and check how it looks.

Reheating in a microwave

A microwave is even easier. According to the leaflet, heat for about 40 to 50 seconds at 700W or about 30 to 40 seconds at 1000W, then let it cool for over a minute before eating. Power differs by machine, so start with a short time and check.

How do you store 80 peanut breads?

The leaflet recommends refrigerating the amount you'll eat within 2 to 3 days, and freezing the amount you'll eat within 4 to 7 days. Since I bought 80 at once, storage matters. Dividing it into portions you can finish means you don't have to eat everything at once, which is handy. Frozen bread can be thawed before eating, or reheated in a microwave or air fryer.

I put mine in the fridge and finished them all within 2 days! The leaflet also described a way to enjoy them as iced peanut bread. I'd only thought of eating it warm, so a cold option felt fresh and different.

Overall verdict

Daesin Ttangkong-ppang, discovered on my first Namdaemun Market visit in a while! If you're looking for a good Namdaemun Market snack, or want a generous treat to share with friends and family, give it a visit. A long-overdue Namdaemun outing with friends after school drop-off: I browsed the market and brought home tasty snacks, so it was a lovely day :)