Taegeukdang Bakery — Restaurant in Seoul

Bakery that hasn’t evolved and banking on their “retro” status. The quality of baked goods has significantly gone down the past few years. Maybe someone should inform them that “retro” isn’t a taste, but if it were, it doesn’t taste good. Their (In)famous green salad bread or salad pan used to have a nice balance of potatoes/starch with cabbage. Now it’s all cabbage and a moldy green, probably not from the sauce but the staleness. Their egg salad sandwich was no better with literally messy clumps of stale greenish egg yolk, strange chunks of imitation crab, no sauce. Sorry don’t want green eggs. This had none of that creamy golden smoothness expected from a superior egg salad. Prices are exorbitant. They’ve been lazily taking Chinese tourists’ money, but since that’s gone, foresee this business as another one biting the dust. Not from Covid but from their laziness and unwillingness to do...

Taegukdang is one of Seoul’s oldest and most beloved bakeries, with a history that dates back to 1946. This iconic spot has been cherished by locals and visitors alike for decades, offering a taste of nostalgia and timeless quality in every bite.

I absolutely loved the classic atmosphere of the café—it’s nothing like the trendy, modern coffee shops you often see these days. The interior felt calm and elegant, with its impressively high ceilings and a minimal, curated selection of signature pastries rather than an overwhelming display. It made choosing so much easier and more enjoyable.

I also appreciated that they served not only coffee but also a selection of traditional Korean teas, which added a lovely cultural touch to the experience. And let’s not forget the location—Taegukdang is right in front of exits 1 and 2 of Dongguk Univ. Station, making it incredibly...

The oldest bakery in Seoul. It initially opened in 1946. The signature menus are Manaca Ice Cream and Sarada(salad) Bread. But, they have MANY other excellent breads. Average prices are just a little bit higher than typical franchise bakeries. But, qualities are much better. There's a coffee shop inside as well. I don't know how good their coffees are. Espresso was 4,000 won which is really highly priced. After purchasing breads, I recommend you to go upstairs. It's a fantastic old-fashioned hall and most people...