Yerin Tak · 2 stories

A Morning Mug in Seochon

Writes about small cafes tucked into Seoul's quieter neighborhoods. · Writes about: Cafés · Restaurants

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Dim sum restaurant in Yeonnam-dong for weekday lunch: Panda Dim Sum

Panda Dim Sum is a dim sum and Peking duck restaurant on the second floor of a building in Yeonnam-dong, Seoul, an 8-minute walk from Exit 3 of Hongik University Station. On a late weekday lunch with no wait, a window seat at Panda Dim Sum brought half a Peking duck for 39,000 won, xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) for 8,000 won and a dongpo pork rice bowl for 14,000 won — the xiaolongbao burst with broth in one bite and the dongpo pork was as soft as ice cream. For two people who want to taste half a Peking duck without ordering a whole bird, Panda Dim Sum is a good choice.

Written Sep 16, 2026Sponsored
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Hongdae soufflé café where one dessert feeds three: Think Fruit

Think Fruit is a dessert café near Hongik University Station in Mapo, Seoul, serving soufflés and parfaits made with premium seasonal fruit. Stopping by after lunch with her sister, the writer ordered the peach soufflé at 22,000 won with a classic royal milk tea and a Melo Bianco, and waited 15–20 minutes because the meringue is whipped and baked to order. Think Fruit is not cheap, but the whole-peach presentation and a portion big enough for three people make the price easy to accept.

Written Sep 15, 2026Sponsored
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