Ratings
Review split — 4,361 on Korean platforms, 851 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 ★ 3.5 across 3 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
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 waits even on weekday evenings.
Busy times
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₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
Souffle pancake ₩19,500 plain, ₩24,500 for strawberry or honeycomb; matcha latte ₩9,000 (2026)
09:00-22:00, last order 21:30, open daily
Expect lines
Widely credited as the cafe that started Ikseon-dong's souffle-pancake trend, with a standing wait line on weekday evenings and long weekend queues, and a dedicated waiting area near the entrance.
Walk-in
No reservation system; walk-in queue only, with waits even on weekday evenings.
Ikseon-dong, Jongno
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Good to know
What is Dongbaek Yanggwajeom?
Dongbaek Yanggwajeom is a café and dessert restaurant in Ikseon-dong, Seoul, operating since 2017. The dish to order is Souffle pancake.
Do I need a reservation at Dongbaek Yanggwajeom?
No — Dongbaek Yanggwajeom is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. No reservation system; walk-in queue only, with waits even on weekday evenings.
How long is the wait at Dongbaek Yanggwajeom?
At Dongbaek Yanggwajeom: Widely credited as the cafe that started Ikseon-dong's souffle-pancake trend, with a standing wait line on weekday evenings and long weekend queues, and a dedicated waiting area near the entrance.
How much does Dongbaek Yanggwajeom cost per person?
Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Dongbaek Yanggwajeom. Souffle pancake ₩19,500 plain, ₩24,500 for strawberry or honeycomb; matcha latte ₩9,000 (2026)
Can I order at Dongbaek Yanggwajeom without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Dongbaek Yanggwajeom 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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