Taegeukdang
Monaka ice cream from a century-store bakery founded in 1946, in Jangchung-dong
Key Information
- 🏅 Selected by the Blue Ribbon Survey · Baeknyeon Gage (Century-Old Store, designated by Korea's Ministry of SMEs and Startups)
- ☕ Signature menu: Monaka Ice Cream · Red Bean Bingsu · Taegeuk Mixed Coffee
- 🥐 One of Seoul's oldest bakeries, founded in 1946 · Takeout available
- 🕐 Daily 08:00–21:00
🏅 A Century-Store Bakery Since 1946: Taegeukdang
Taegeukdang is one of Seoul's most iconic heritage bakeries, founded in 1946, selected by the Blue Ribbon Survey and designated a Baeknyeon Gage (Century-Old Store) by Korea's Ministry of SMEs and Startups. We confidently recommend it to anyone who wants to experience the history of Korean bakeries.
If you are staying around Namsan or Jangchung-dong, we recommend the Taegeukdang main store right by Dongguk University Station, an easy stop on a stroll.
Its signature Monaka Ice Cream still uses wafers made by hand, with the ice cream kept less sweet to bring out a rich, nutty flavor.
The spacious store displays a wide range of breads and cakes, you can also enjoy café menus like bingsu and coffee, and the retro atmosphere of the space is a sight in itself.
Why Locals Love It
- 🏅 Proven quality — Blue Ribbon Survey · Baeknyeon Gage
- 🍦 Monaka — ice cream wrapped in handmade wafers
- 🥐 Bread — a wide selection of breads and cakes
- 🏛️ History — retro charm carried on since 1946
Tips for Foreign Visitors
- 🚇 About a 1-minute walk (approx. 30 m) from Exit 2 of Dongguk University Station
- 🍦 First time? Be sure to try the signature Monaka Ice Cream
- 🛗 The main store has two floors with an elevator
- 🕐 Open daily 08:00–21:00 with no days off
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