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Kalguksu and dumplings on a busy Myeongdong street. A focused lunch stop before the shops take over the afternoon.
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An old-style upstairs tea room in Euljiro, known for ssanghwa tea served with egg yolk.
The compact café is an atmospheric pause among the district's workshops and newer businesses. Come for the drink and the setting, checking the current menu rather than expecting a full restaurant meal.
Practical details last checked 24 Sept 2026
2F, 124-1 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
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2F, 124-1 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
Open location in Maps (opens in a new tab)Kalguksu and dumplings on a busy Myeongdong street. A focused lunch stop before the shops take over the afternoon.
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