Namdaemun peanut bread shop: grease-free molds & gift box, Daesin
In short
Daesin Ttangkong-ppang Namdaemun Market branch (대신땅콩빵 남대문시장점) is a peanut bread shop in a Namdaemun Market alley near Hoehyeon Station in Jung-gu, Seoul, known for a snack famous at Daegu's Seomun Market. Reassured by the neatly kept baking molds and counter, the writer sampled the roasted peanuts and then bought the 80-bun box of peanut bread for 10,000 won, packed in a gift box with a handle, to share with family at home. With whole red-skinned peanuts, a crisp-outside, soft-inside bite and a shop card explaining how to reheat and store the buns, Daesin Ttangkong-ppang is a market snack worth buying as a gift.
Good to know
- Getting there
- Hoehyeon Station Exit 5 · 3-min walk (store listing, Oct 6, 2026)
- Address
- 7 Namdaemunsijang 2ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul (1st and 2nd floors)
- Hours
- 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., closed every Sunday
- Getting there
- Get off at Hoehyeon Station (Line 4) and head toward the entrance to Namdaemun Market's main alley
- Payment
- Cash, bank transfer, Zero Pay, Seoul Pay
- Peanut bread
- 20 for 3,000 won / 45 for 6,000 won / 80 (boxed) for 10,000 won
- Egg bread
- 1 for 2,000 won / 3 for 5,500 won / 7 for 12,000 won
- Roasted peanuts
- 500 g for 5,000 won / 1 kg for 10,000 won
- Homemade peanut butter
- Creamy: 150 g for 4,000 won, 400 g for 10,000 won / Crunchy: 400 g for 12,000 won
- Peanut smoothie
- 2,500 won (no sugar, no caffeine)
- Storage
- 2–3 days in the fridge, one week in the freezer (per the shop's info card)
- Price reference
- ₩3,000 ≈ $2.2 · ₩6,000 ≈ $4.5 · ₩10,000 ≈ $7.5 (2026-11-11)
as written by the visitor on Nov 11, 2026 · not checked with the business
Why I went looking for Daesin peanut bread in Namdaemun Market
Daesin Ttangkong-ppang Namdaemun Market branch (대신땅콩빵 남대문시장점) is a peanut bread shop I found while wandering the Namdaemun Market alleys, led by the smell of baking. I was in Seoul anyway, so I dropped by Namdaemun Market to enjoy the lively market scenery and do a bit of casual browsing. I even got to see the Scarf Guy (스카프아저씨), who's all over social media shorts and other media these days, in person. As I strolled the friendly little alleys at a leisurely pace, a sweet, golden, nutty baking smell suddenly grabbed my nose.
Following that nutty smell as if in a trance, I found Daesin Ttangkong-ppang Namdaemun Market branch, a branch of the famous Daegu Seomun Market spot people queue up for. I couldn't walk past the smell of freshly baked buns, so I happily bought a snack to take home.
Daesin Namdaemun Market branch: location, hours and payment
Daesin Ttangkong-ppang Namdaemun Market branch is at 7 Namdaemun sijang 2-ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul (1st and 2nd floors). It is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and closed every Sunday. You can pay with cash, bank transfer, Zero Pay or Seoul Pay.
- Address: 7 Namdaemun sijang 2-ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, 1st and 2nd floors
- Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (closed every Sunday)
- Route tip: Get off at Hoehyeon Station on Subway Line 4 and enter through the main Namdaemun Market alley. The shop sits in a spot where you can naturally walk in while looking at the sights.
- Payment: Cash and bank transfer, plus Zero Pay and Seoul Pay, so you can pay however suits your shopping route.
When I got to the front of the shop, the bright, cheerful yellow sign with a cute peanut character totally stole my attention. Like everything in Namdaemun Market, the shops are packed tightly along narrow alleys, but the bright yellow exterior stands out so much that even first-timers can spot it at a glance.
Is a market snack shop clean? Daesin's baking molds and counter
The dough machine, the area around the baking molds and even the counter top were neat, with no grease buildup. I tend to check cleanliness and hygiene carefully at market snack shops, and seeing the area around the molds so tidy and hygienic put me at ease from the first impression.
Daesin Ttangkong-ppang menu and prices
Peanut bread (땅콩빵, peanut-shaped baked buns) is 20 for ₩3,000, 45 for ₩6,000, and an 80-bun boxed set for ₩10,000. The shop also sells egg bread (계란빵, egg-filled sweet bread), roasted peanuts, homemade peanut butter and peanut smoothies.
- Peanut bread: 20 for ₩3,000 / 45 for ₩6,000 / 80 (boxed) for ₩10,000
- Egg bread: 1 for ₩2,000 / 3 for ₩5,500 / 7 for ₩12,000
- Roasted peanuts: 500g ₩5,000 / 1kg ₩10,000
- Homemade peanut butter: Creamy (150g ₩4,000 / 400g ₩10,000), Crunchy (400g ₩12,000)
- Peanut smoothie: ₩2,500 (zero sugar, zero caffeine)
Free roasted peanut samples
On one side of the counter there was a neatly kept sampling corner where you can freely try golden roasted peanuts. No stale taste or sogginess at all; they were crunchy and full of nutty flavor, as if just roasted.
Homemade peanut butter and peanut smoothie
They say the homemade peanut butter is made from 100% peanuts with zero additives, and the peanut smoothie is zero sugar and caffeine-free. Those sound appealing if you want a light, healthy snack or a nutritious dessert in Namdaemun Market.
Is the 80-bun peanut bread box a good gift?
The 80-bun box (₩10,000) comes in a dedicated gift box with a sturdy handle. In the showcase, golden buns were piled high, steaming warm. Picking them up one by one while hot would be great too, but I ordered the 80-bun box so the whole family could share generously at home.
They packed everything neatly in the dedicated gift box with a sturdy handle, so I felt excited the whole way home, and it looked great for handing out as a casual gift snack.
How Daesin peanut bread tastes: whole peanuts, crisp outside, soft inside
What sets Daesin apart is that each bun has a whole peanut in its red skin, not peanut powder or tiny bits. As soon as I got home I opened the box and plated them, and they clearly stood apart from the usual street-stall peanut bread. They weren't just imitating the idea with crushed peanut powder or small pieces; plump whole peanuts in their red skins were studded in every bun.
Biting in, the edge is crisp like a cookie while the inside dough is moist and soft like egg bread, a perfect crisp-outside, soft-inside texture. With every chew the whole peanuts crunched and burst with nutty flavor, leaving a rich taste in my mouth. It isn't artificial or overly sweet, just mellow and nutty, so people of all ages won't get tired of it.
How to reheat and store leftover peanut bread
The shop gives out an info card with air fryer and microwave reheating instructions and freezer storage tips. With a generous 80-bun box you often can't finish everything at once, so having the best reheating method for each situation spelled out was really useful.
- Air fryer (the best method I recommend): Warm the buns for 50 to 60 seconds in an air fryer preheated to 180°C, then let them cool for about 1 minute at room temperature, and that signature crunch comes back as if freshly baked.
- Microwave: Heat briefly for 40 to 50 seconds at 700W and let cool a moment, and you get a fluffy, moist texture without dryness.
- Iced peanut bread: Portion leftover buns into zip bags or airtight containers and freeze them, then eat them straight from the freezer with no thawing for a crunchy, unusual treat.
- Storage period: 2 to 3 days in the fridge, up to one week in the freezer.
Daesin Namdaemun Market branch: final verdict
Daesin in Namdaemun Market is a solid snack with generous value for money, great quality, clean surroundings and good taste. Seeing the buzzworthy Scarf Guy, wandering the friendly market alleys and bringing home satisfying treats made for a fulfilling outing. The tidy packaging and easy reheating at home make it a good pick for anyone looking for a snack or a light gift. If you're planning a Namdaemun Market outing or shopping trip, stop by and try the nutty whole-peanut bread and egg bread for yourself!
Where it is
7 Namdaemun sijang 2-ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea (1st and 2nd floors)서울특별시 중구 남대문시장2가길 7 1,2층
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