# Café near Hongdae in Seoul with chocolate terrine cake: Jitheunsan - By Sodam (https://superchart.com/en/@second-serving-seoul/) - Written Sep 14, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Mapo, Seoul - Partially sponsored: This review includes items paid for by the writer; the lemon sorbet was provided free of charge by the owner. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@second-serving-seoul/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@second-serving-seoul/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime/index.md) ## In short Jitheunsan is a terrine cake café on an alley off Seongmisan-ro 29an-gil in Yeonnam-dong, Mapo, Seoul, within walking distance of Hongik Univ. Station. On a daytime visit with her husband, the writer ordered an iced café latte for 6,000 won, a blueberry ade for 7,000 won and a chocolate terrine cake for 8,500 won, and the owner added a lemon sorbet on the house. Between the dense chocolate terrine and the quiet room, Jitheunsan is the café she returns to every time she is in Yeonnam-dong. ## Good to know - **Location**: 27 Seongmisan-ro 29an-gil, 1F, Mapo-gu, Seoul (walking distance from Hongik Univ. Station) - **Hours**: Daily 08:30–23:00 - **Last order**: 22:30 - **Iced café latte**: 6,000 won - **Blueberry ade**: 7,000 won - **Chocolate terrine cake**: 8,500 won - **Restroom**: Inside the café - **Price reference**: ₩6,000 ≈ $4.5 · ₩7,000 ≈ $5.2 · ₩8,500 ≈ $6.3 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Sep 14, 2026* My husband and I were enjoying the cool autumn weather, walking around Yeonnam-dong, and stopped by our go-to café. Jitheunsan (짙은산)! This is the café we visit whenever we're craving terrine cake. The chocolate terrine here is seriously so good that we end up going almost every time we're in Yeonnam-dong haha. This was actually our first time coming during the day, and the daytime atmosphere felt totally different from the nighttime one. ## Where Jitheunsan is and when it opens Jitheunsan is located at 27 Seongmisan-ro 29an-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, 1F. It's open daily from 08:30 to 23:00, with last order at 22:30. It's within walking distance of Hongik University Station too, so it was easy to drop by while wandering around Yeonnam-dong. We just naturally wandered in after walking through the Yeonnam-dong alleys, soaking up the autumn weather. ## What Jitheunsan feels like in the daytime The inside of Jitheunsan is generally on the darker, dimmer side. I personally love that kind of moody atmosphere, so it was right up my alley. It's got that Instagram-worthy, cozy-yet-classy café vibe, if that makes sense lol. ![Dimly lit interior of Jitheunsan café](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime-01-1vnmn-900.webp) ![Seating and tables at Jitheunsan](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime-02-11fh2-900.webp) ![Calm overall view of Jitheunsan's interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime-03-1yn0b-900.webp) It's a quiet, calm space, great for relaxing over coffee. ![Daylight streaming into Jitheunsan café space](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime-04-f7d6n-900.webp) ![Interior decor details at Jitheunsan](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime-05-hoztn-900.webp) When we visited in the evening, the lighting made the mood feel a bit deeper and more intense, but during the day, the natural light coming in gave it a completely different feel. And the restroom is inside the store too, which was convenient. ## What we ordered at Jitheunsan ![Counter and menu board at Jitheunsan](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime-06-pbz6j-900.webp) This time we ordered an iced café latte for ₩6,000, blueberry ade for ₩7,000, and chocolate terrine cake for ₩8,500. ![Drinks and chocolate terrine on the table at Jitheunsan](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime-07-1xpk7-1200.webp) ![Handwritten menu board at Jitheunsan](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime-08-mfkom-900.webp) ![Dessert description card at Jitheunsan](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime-09-103l7-900.webp) ![Drink menu signage at Jitheunsan](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime-10-kgkmu-900.webp) The menu descriptions were all handwritten by the owner haha. That little touch is so cute! ## Blueberry ade, 7,000 won This was my first time trying Jitheunsan's blueberry ade (₩7,000), and it was really good. My husband ordered it, but I kept reaching over for it — sorry, honey. ![A glass of blueberry ade at Jitheunsan](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime-11-193rn-900.webp) It wasn't too sweet, and it had plenty of fizz, perfect for a refreshing drink. Somehow it tasted even better after walking around Yeonnam-dong! ## Iced café latte, 6,000 won ![Iced café latte at Jitheunsan](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime-12-1e6pm-900.webp) ![Close-up of iced café latte with ice cubes](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime-13-jnc55-m-900.webp) My husband took a sip of the café latte I ordered and said it was so nutty and delicious. I was the one who ordered it, but he ended up loving it too lol — so we ended up stealing sips of each other's drinks haha. ## Chocolate terrine cake, 8,500 won And now, the chocolate terrine cake we get every single time we visit! ![A slice of Jitheunsan's chocolate terrine cake](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime-14-vfj5l-900.webp) Jitheunsan really is a terrine cake destination. The chocolate is incredibly rich and dense. It's got a totally different texture from a regular chocolate cake — heavy yet melts smoothly, so anyone who loves chocolate will really enjoy it. ![Cross-section of the dense chocolate terrine](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime-15-ko4om-900.webp) I think we order the chocolate terrine basically every time we come to Jitheunsan lol. ![Business card with terrine description next to the drinks](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime-16-6r21f-900.webp) ![Card describing the terrine cake](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime-17-18yqw-900.webp) They gave us a little business card along with the drinks, explaining the terrine cake. ## The lemon sorbet on the house The owner also gave us a lemon sorbet to try, and it was super refreshing too. ![Lemon sorbet served by the owner](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime-18-1i83c-900.webp) After the rich chocolate terrine, the lemon sorbet totally cleaned my palate! ## Who should visit Jitheunsan? If you're like us and love a quiet, atmospheric café, I'd definitely recommend Jitheunsan! ![Desserts and drinks on the table at Jitheunsan](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime-19-y299p-900.webp) If you're looking for a dessert café in Yeonnam-dong, I'd especially recommend it for the terrine, and if you're near Hongdae looking for a place with good vibes, it also works as a Hongdae dessert café haha. ![Window seat and interior view at Jitheunsan](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime-20-1ngy3-900.webp) It'd also be great for getting coffee and a nice dessert while wandering around Yeonnam-dong, or even for getting some work done. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Yeonnam-dong~ ![Jitheunsan storefront in a Yeonnam-dong alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime-21-sepsx-900.webp) If you're hunting for a good café in Yeonnam-dong and love a quiet, cozy-vibe spot, I recommend Jitheunsan! ![Aesthetic shot of Jitheunsan café](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime-22-2uszr-900.webp) ![A drink shot on the table at Jitheunsan](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime-23-i9y2h-900.webp) ![Closing photo from the visit to Jitheunsan](https://img.superchart.com/images/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime-24-19tws-900.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/@second-serving-seoul/jiteunsan-yeonnam-choco-terrine-daytime/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt