# Seongsu cake café for gift-wrapped birthday cakes and wine: Notldun - By Hyerin Joo (https://superchart.com/en/@yeonnam-quiet-saucer/) - Written Sep 16, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Seongdong, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after visiting with products provided by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@yeonnam-quiet-saucer/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@yeonnam-quiet-saucer/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne/index.md) ## In short Notldun is a cake and dessert café in Seongsu, Seoul, right beside Seoul Forest on Seoul Forest 2-gil. For a birthday, the Pistachio Festival and the Salty Caramel Mille-feuille were 13,000 won each and came individually wrapped, and the mille-feuille paired especially well with wine. Notldun is an easy recommendation when you need a gift or celebration cake. ## Good to know - **Location**: 11 Seoul Forest 2-gil, 1st floor, Seongdong-gu, Seoul - **Hours**: Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 / Fri–Sun 11:00–22:30 - **Last order**: Mon–Thu 21:30, Fri–Sun 22:00 - **Closed**: Open year-round - **Parking**: No dedicated lot; use the paid Ttukseom Yusuji public parking lot - **Pistachio Festival**: 13,000 won - **Salty Caramel Mille-feuille**: 13,000 won *as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026* I found a café in Seongsu that's really good at desserts, so I visited the cake spot Notldun. It's near Seoul Forest, and every single dessert is made like a piece of art — it seemed perfect for buying as a gift! ![First photo of Notldun, a dessert café near Seoul Forest in Seongsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne-01-ivira-900.webp) ## Notldun hours and parking Notldun is open Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 and Fri–Sun 11:00–22:30, year-round with no closed days. Last order is 21:30 on weekdays and 22:00 on weekends. - Hours: Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 / Fri–Sun 11:00–22:30 - Last order: Mon–Thu 21:30 / Fri–Sun 22:00 - Open every day of the year - Parking: no dedicated lot; use the paid Ttukseom Yusuji public parking lot ## Notldun's glass-front exterior and compact interior on Seoul Forest 2-gil The outside of Notldun has floor-to-ceiling windows, so you can see right into the store. It looked clean and stylish! ![Notldun's exterior with floor-to-ceiling windows showing the interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne-02-1led4-900.webp) It's on the ground floor, but there's a semi-basement level too, so it feels almost like 1.5 floors? Inside, it's white-toned with wood accents, giving it a clean look. The space is smaller than I expected — cozy. There aren't that many tables either, so it feels more suited to a light dessert outing with 2–3 people than a big group. ![Notldun's interior with white tones and wood accents](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne-03-owme6-900.webp) ![Packaging with the Notldun logo](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne-04-10blz-900.webp) The packaging is clean too, so it seems great for gifting! The Notldun logo isn't overdone, which gives the whole thing a premium feel. ## Notldun menu: picking up cakes only Notldun has a lot of dessert options, and no small number of drinks either. I'd already had coffee, so I just picked up cake! ![Notldun's dessert and drink menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne-05-10qfn-900.webp) ![Notldun's drink menu information](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne-06-os2kg-900.webp) ![Notldun's cake display case](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne-07-6pvy4-900.webp) ### What we ordered at Notldun - Pistachio Festival ₩13,000 - Salty Caramel Mille-feuille ₩13,000 ![Pistachio Festival and Salty Caramel Mille-feuille](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne-08-7qwol-900.webp) ![Slices of cake displayed in the showcase](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne-09-17gy3-900.webp) The Mascaberry looked delicious too, but it was sold out... I'll have to try it next time... Still, good thing there were other kinds of cake left! ![The empty spot for sold-out Mascaberry and remaining cakes on display](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne-10-r2w33-900.webp) Every single dessert is pretty. The quality is no joke, right? Hotel-level visuals 🥰 ![Close-up of Notldun's hotel-quality dessert visuals](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne-11-oic59-900.webp) ![A Notldun cake made like a work of art](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne-12-1jsdh-900.webp) ![Overview of the desserts in Notldun's display case](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne-13-tkxuc-900.webp) There are also plenty of baked goods besides cakes. The madeleines all look tasty~ ![Display of Notldun's madeleines and other baked goods](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne-14-f66um-900.webp) I'll have to try the madeleines next time! They seem like they'd go great with coffee. ## Individual wrapping: does it work as a gift? When you buy cake at Notldun, they wrap each piece individually. The wrapping was thorough, which I loved~ Looking at it again, isn't the cake just so pretty? Almost too pretty to eat... I'm going to gift this cake for my friend's birthday who lives in Seoul! I think she'll totally love it. ![An individually wrapped slice of Notldun cake](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne-15-1uqbk-1200.webp) ![Notldun cake wrapped for a gift](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne-16-13dcb-900.webp) ![Notldun cake with the wrapping removed](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne-17-1j78k-900.webp) ![Two slices of Notldun cake taken out at home](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne-18-1nyvs-900.webp) They really seem to make the cakes with such delicate care! Up close, the quality is quite something!! ![Close-up of a cake showing delicate decoration](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne-19-evri5-900.webp) ![Close-up of the Pistachio Festival cake](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne-20-1siw6-900.webp) ![Pastry layers of the Salty Caramel Mille-feuille](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne-21-1f7jv-900.webp) ![Close-up capturing the cake's fine details](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne-22-v3rm8-900.webp) ## How the Pistachio Festival and Salty Caramel Mille-feuille taste The Pistachio Festival tasted strongly of pistachio, just as the name suggests! It reminded me of dubu-kkondae (a chewy pistachio-style snack). It's on the sweeter side, I'd say! I think it would pair perfectly with an Americano. The Salty Caramel Mille-feuille wasn't as sweet as I expected! The pastry outside is crispy while the cream inside wraps around it softly? One bite in and it's genuinely moving! I had it with wine, and it went so well together!! I highly, highly recommend the Salty Caramel Mille-feuille. ![Salty Caramel Mille-feuille served alongside wine](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne-23-192ez-900.webp) I bought this cake for a birthday and I'm very satisfied! Nothing lacking in taste or looks~ Lately I've been obsessed with cakes made directly by a pâtissier like this! There's fun in just looking at the dessert, but the taste is different from an ordinary cake too~ So delicious~ A luxurious taste 🧡 ## Who Notldun is best for - Anyone looking for a dessert café near Seoul Forest - Anyone looking for a petite celebration cake - Anyone looking for delicious desserts - Anyone looking for a date café in Seongsu - Anyone looking for a dessert to give as a gift ![Final photo of Notldun's desserts](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne-24-19a79-900.webp) There are lots of cafés in Seongsu, but this is the one that's really good at desserts! The visuals are pretty and the flavors are rich, so if you're around Seoul Forest and craving something sweet, it's worth stopping by! If you're looking for a great dessert spot near Seoul Forest, I recommend Notldun! Totally recommend it for gifts and celebration cakes! ## Where it is - Notldun (노틀던) - 11 Seoul Forest 2-gil, 1st floor, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 성동구 서울숲2길 11 1층 - 37.5473614, 127.0400154 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%85%B8%ED%8B%80%EB%8D%98/@37.5473614,127.0400154,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@yeonnam-quiet-saucer/seongsu-birthday-cake-gift-packaging-notredonne/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt