Bucheon TV-famous bakery, 72-hour fermented barley loaves: Chamsae

I visited Chamsae Bori Sikppang (참새보리식빵) Bucheon main branch, which I recommend as a great bread spot in Bucheon. Please check the location info for the address.

What time should you go to Chamsae Bori Sikppang to get bread?

The posted hours at Chamsae Bori Sikppang Bucheon main branch are 10am to 9pm, but in practice it sells out often. The shelves are fullest from the 10am opening, so I recommend going in the morning. In the afternoon it is so popular that it often closes early, and after lunchtime so much has sold that the choice of bread is usually very limited.

Since it was named the best loaf in Korea on the TV show Master of Living (생활의달인), it has become even more popular. On weekends an open-run (arriving before opening) is a must, and there is already a wait before the doors open.

The current menu at Chamsae Bori Sikppang: 3 sticky barley loaves

The loaves you can get now at Chamsae Bori Sikppang Bucheon main branch are three: Grand Prize sticky barley, grain sticky barley, and rye sticky barley. The slight letdown is that there used to be a really wide variety of loaves, and I loved eating all of them, but now there are only the three sticky barley loaves.

• Grand Prize sticky barley
• Grain sticky barley
• Rye sticky barley

I did the open-run, but it still wasn't easy at Chamsae Bori Sikppang. You really feel on the spot that this is the number one loaf in the country from Master of Living.

Does Chamsae Bori Sikppang do gift wrapping?

Yes, Chamsae Bori Sikppang Bucheon main branch can gift wrap like this. It comes with a cute barley sparrow illustration sticker, so I think it would be great as a present~

These are the sticky barley loaves fresh out of the oven. Apart from the fact that after the broadcast you can only find the three kinds of sticky barley loaf, it is still the best barley bread.

How is the sticky barley bread at Chamsae Bori Sikppang made?

The store says its sticky barley bread is made with a natural sourdough starter fermented in the shop from "eco-friendly barley, New Zealand grass-fed butter, high-calcium milk and fresh eggs."

According to the store's notice, the long 72-hour cold fermentation produces gluten-digesting enzymes, making it a gentle-on-the-stomach bread that works as a meal replacement. It tastes best eaten fresh from the oven.

How many days can you store Chamsae Bori Sikppang bread?

The sign says to eat it within 3 days if stored at room temperature, but bread goes stale faster than you'd think, so I believe the same day is best~ Anyway, it's so good that if you take it home you'll finish it by the next day at the latest, haha.

No chemical additives. No preservatives. No margarine.

At Chamsae Bori Sikppang Bucheon main branch, you pick the loaf you want and the staff bag it for you.

The lineup of loaves has changed, it's true, but I still love the sticky barley bread so, so much.

Tasting at Chamsae Bori Sikppang and the mascarpone milk cream

At Chamsae Bori Sikppang Bucheon main branch you can taste the bread like this before you pay. Don't be shy, just try it, and you'll taste why you need the mascarpone milk cream!

If you visit Chamsae Bori Sikppang, add the mascarpone milk cream~

The sticky barley bread is delicious plain, but eating it with the mascarpone milk cream like this makes it even better. Unlike the plain, mild bread, the cream is sweet and soft, so it makes a lovely snack~

Is Chamsae Bori Sikppang Bucheon main branch worth a visit?

Chamsae Bori Sikppang Bucheon main branch, the bread spot near Bucheon Station featured on Master of Living, gets my sincere recommendation. I strongly recommend adding the mascarpone milk cream, and since it had often closed early when I visited, go as early as you can. Personally, it's a loaf that leaves my stomach really comfortable after eating, so I find myself reaching for it a lot!

If you're doing a bakery tour, I felt Chamsae Bori Sikppang can't be left out. It's easy to digest and also really tasty, so if you like loaf bread, I think you should definitely visit and try it.