Suyeon Sanbang 수연산방
Suyeon Sanbang (수연산방) is a traditional korean tea house spot in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul, featured by the Korean food channel omemo, open since 1998. Verified open against Seoul's official business registry on 2026-07-20.
- What
- Traditional Korean Tea House — Danhobak bingsu (pumpkin shaved ice)
- Where
- Seongbuk-dong, Seongbuk
- Price
- ₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
- Wait
- Short waits at peak
- Getting in
- Walk-in
A traditional teahouse set in novelist Yi Tae-jun's 1930s hanok residence in Seongbuk-dong, serving herbal teas and bingsu in a preserved literary landmark. Locals have kept coming back since the teahouse opened here in 1998, drawn by the pumpkin bingsu and ssanghwa tea served in the writer's preserved study and garden. Expect an on-site kiosk waitlist, especially on weekends.
Order this
- Danhobak bingsu (pumpkin shaved ice)
- Danhobak beombeok (steamed pumpkin porridge)
- Ssanghwa-cha (herbal tea)
Know before you go
- Address
- 8 Seongbuk-ro 26-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
성북구 성북로26길 8 (성북동) — show this to your taxi driver - Hours
- Wed–Fri 11:30–17:50 (last order ~17:00), closed Mon–Tue
- Wait
- On-site tablet/kiosk waitlist registration at the main hanok tea room. Weekdays are often walk-in with little or no wait; weekends and peak hours draw longer queues and can fill the seating.
- Getting in
- Walk-in · Short waits at peak
Sources
Good to know
Do I need a reservation at Suyeon Sanbang?
No — it's a walk-in spot. Kiosk-based on-site waitlist system; groups of 4+ are advised to call ahead. Waitlist sign-up for the main hanok tea room; weekend queues managed via kiosk.
How long is the wait at Suyeon Sanbang?
On-site tablet/kiosk waitlist registration at the main hanok tea room. Weekdays are often walk-in with little or no wait; weekends and peak hours draw longer queues and can fill the seating.
How much does Suyeon Sanbang cost per person?
₩15,000–40,000 per person. Pumpkin bingsu ~13,500-16,000 KRW, danhobak beombeok ~16,500 KRW, jujube/ssanghwa tea ~11,500 KRW; one drink or dessert order required per person.
Keep exploring
More traditional korean tea house: Namusairo · Manufact Coffee Roasters · Tori Bakery · Tui Tui Cookie
Verified open against Seoul's public registry (서울특별시 공공데이터).