Ratings
Review split — 446 on Korean platforms, 405 on Google. In Korea, Google reviews come mostly from visitors and Naver/Kakao/DiningCode mostly from Koreans. See where Koreans eat or where visitors eat.
Average ★ 4.1 across 4 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A century-old hanok teahouse in Samcheong-dong serving traditional Korean tea and desserts — ssanghwa-tang, omija patbingsu, and jujube tea — around a central courtyard garden, with seating arranged U-shaped indoors and out. Steadily popular since 2007, the place fills up and waits run long on weekends, while weekday mornings stay quiet.
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₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
Traditional teas 9,000-11,000 won; ssanghwa-tang ~10,000 won (2026)
10:00-19:00, last order 18:10, closed Tuesdays
Expect lines
Weekend and holiday waits are long enough that regulars plan around them — one visitor found the line too long on a weekend and returned the following week on a weekday morning instead, when it was quiet. Weekday mornings are consistently the easiest time to walk in.
Samcheong-dong, Jongno
종로구 북촌로11나길 26 (삼청동,지상1층) — show this to your taxi driver
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Good to know
What is Chamasineun Tteul?
Chamasineun Tteul is a café and dessert restaurant in Samcheong-dong, Seoul, operating since 2005. The dish to order is Ssanghwa-tang (herbal tonic tea).
Do I need a reservation at Chamasineun Tteul?
No — Chamasineun Tteul is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed.
How long is the wait at Chamasineun Tteul?
At Chamasineun Tteul: Weekend and holiday waits are long enough that regulars plan around them — one visitor found the line too long on a weekend and returned the following week on a weekday morning instead, when it was quiet. Weekday mornings are consistently the easiest time to walk in.
How much does Chamasineun Tteul cost per person?
Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Chamasineun Tteul. Traditional teas 9,000-11,000 won; ssanghwa-tang ~10,000 won (2026)
Can I order at Chamasineun Tteul without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Chamasineun Tteul keeps an English menu — most neighbourhood spots in Seoul don't. This page lists what to order in English, and the restaurant's Korean name is printed on it, so you can show the name at the door and order by pointing at the counter. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, and there is no tipping.
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