Dongbaek Yanggwajeom 동백양과점
Dongbaek Yanggwajeom (동백양과점) is a 커피숍 spot in Ikseon-dong, Seoul, open since 2017. Verified open against Seoul's official business registry on 2026-07-20.
- What
- 커피숍 — Souffle pancake
- Where
- Ikseon-dong, Jongno
- Price
- ₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
- Wait
- Expect lines
- Getting in
- Walk-in
Dongbaek Yanggwajeom is widely credited as the original souffle-pancake cafe that put Ikseon-dong's hanok-alley dessert scene on the map, and it still draws a standing line most evenings years after opening. Set inside a traditional hanok, it remains one of the neighborhood's most consistently busy dessert stops, with blog reports describing waits even on weekday evenings.
Order this
- Souffle pancake
- Dujjonkku (thick soft cookie)
Know before you go
- Address
- 17-24 Supyo-ro 28-gil, 1F, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Ikseon-dong)
종로구 수표로28길 17-24, 1층 (익선동) — show this to your taxi driver - Hours
- 09:00-22:00, last order 21:30, open daily
- Wait
- Widely credited as the cafe that started Ikseon-dong's souffle-pancake trend; blog reports describe a standing wait line on weekday evenings and long weekend queues, with a dedicated waiting area near the entrance.
- Getting in
- Walk-in · Expect lines
Sources
Good to know
Do I need a reservation at Dongbaek Yanggwajeom?
No — it's a walk-in spot. No reservation system; walk-in queue only, waits reported even on weekday evenings.
How long is the wait at Dongbaek Yanggwajeom?
Widely credited as the cafe that started Ikseon-dong's souffle-pancake trend; blog reports describe a standing wait line on weekday evenings and long weekend queues, with a dedicated waiting area near the entrance.
How much does Dongbaek Yanggwajeom cost per person?
₩15,000–40,000 per person.
Keep exploring
Nearby: Cafe Onhwa Ikseon · Nakwonyeok · Seoul Coffee Ikseon · Line Ikseon
Verified open against Seoul's public registry (서울특별시 공공데이터).