Coffee Hanyakbang 커피한약방
Seoul · Dongdaemun & Euljiro · Cafe
Coffee Hanyakbang is a small cafe in Euljiro that borrows its theme from an old herbal medicine shop. Drawers, jars and wooden shelves line the walls, and some drinks take cues from traditional ingredients, such as jujube or ginger. The coffee itself is competent, and the interior is the real draw, especially for photos.
It sits in a narrow lane, and the entrance is easy to miss, so use a map app. Seating is small, which keeps turnover quick, and the staff are friendly even if English is limited. Prices are moderate, and the cafe may close one day a week.
Menus and hours may change, so confirm before you travel across town.
Euljiro 3-ga Station (을지로3가역), Lines 2 and 3, is a few minutes away. The shop is down a small lane.
Show this Korean name to your taxi driver or match it to signs: 커피한약방
- Best time to visit
- Weekday mid-afternoon, when seats are open. Cold days suit the warm herbal drinks.
- Pair it with
- Hipjiro Hidden Cafes and Euljiro Nogari Alley are very close, and Andongjang is a short walk.
- Great for
- Couples, Solo travelers
- Local tip
- A herbal medicine shop-themed coffee shop in a narrow lane. Use a map app to find it; seating is small and turnover is quick.