Taegeukdang 태극당
Seoul · Myeongdong & Namsan · Cafe
Taegeukdang is an old-fashioned bakery that has kept its retro look for decades, with glass cases of breads, cakes and cookies and a seating area that feels like a diner. It is best known for its monaka ice cream, a block of ice cream pressed between crisp wafers, and for a buttery roll called a Moscow cake. The packaging, signs and the layout recall an earlier decade, which is part of the draw.
Prices are moderate. Take-away gift boxes are common, and the ice cream melts quickly, so enjoy it inside the shop. Seating is limited and weekends can be busy.
Opening hours and menu items may change, and the bakery may have a closing day.
Dongguk University Station (동대입구역), Line 3 Exit 5, is a few minutes away. The shop is on the main road near the university.
Show this Korean name to your taxi driver or match it to signs: 태극당
- Best time to visit
- A weekday afternoon is calm. Pick up baked goods for a picnic at Namsangol or on the hill.
- Pair it with
- Namsangol Hanok Village is a short walk, and Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) is a short taxi ride east.
- Great for
- Families with kids, Parents
- Local tip
- An old-fashioned bakery known for its monaka ice cream. Eat the ice cream in the shop because it melts quickly.