Nuldam Space near Gyeongbok Palace is a cream-colored building identifiable by a circular logo featuring a blue bird. Inside, this establishment functions as a café where customers can write letters to themselves or others to be delivered…
Seoul Unique Concept Cafes
This tour explores several of Seoul’s most visually distinct cafes, from historic architectural conversions to immersive themed spaces. You'll experience how local establishments use inventive designs, traditional elements, and unique activities to stand out.
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1. Nuldam Space - Gyeongbok Palace branch
2. Cafe Onion Anguk
Cafe Onion Anguk is recognizable by its traditional low-slung, clay-tiled roof and the dark, weathered wooden beams that frame an open-air central courtyard. This space occupies a hanok, a traditional Korean house, which dates back to the…
3. Cheongsudang Bakery
Cheongsudang Bakery is defined by its entrance, where a stone bridge crosses a small pond flanked by a dense forest of bamboo and glowing wooden lanterns. Located within Ikseon-dong, the cafe occupies a space created by connecting six…
4. Coffee Hanyakbang
Coffee Hanyakbang sits in a narrow, shoulder-width alley in Euljiro, a space so tucked away that it remains hidden from the main street. The cafe is built upon the historical site of Hyeominseo, a medical institution from the Joseon…
5. Stereophonic Sound
Stereophonic Sound is a distinct listening venue located within the Mapo-gu district of Seoul. The space operates as a laid-back cafe during the day before transitioning into a lively bar as evening approaches. It is recognizable by its…
6. Foreplan
Seongsu-dong is defined by its industrial landscape of red-brick factories and warehouses. For decades, this area served as the heart of Seoul’s manufacturing, particularly for handmade shoes and industrial parts. After the nineteen…