Ratings
Review split — 1,351 on Korean platforms, 38 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 ★ 4.6 across 2 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A small Seochon bakery-cafe tucked into a backstreet in Oksin-dong, near Gyeongbokgung Palace, best known for its makgeolli (rice-wine fermented) sourdough breads — the signature loaf and baguette come up in nearly every recent visit post. Licensed since 2014 and designated a city-recognized fair-price shop by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, it has kept a steady stream of Seochon bread-tour visitors returning to the same signature loaf.
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₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
Signature makgeolli sourdough loaf priced around 4,000 KRW; rolls around 3,500 KRW per recent visit posts.
10:00–21:00
Walk right in
The signature makgeolli loaf bakes in batches, so some visitors time their visit to when it comes out rather than lining up.
Seochon (Oksin-dong), Jongno
종로구 옥인길 30-3, 1층 (옥인동) — show this to your taxi driver
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Good to know
What is Tori Bakery?
Tori Bakery is a café and dessert restaurant in Seochon (Oksin-dong), Seoul, operating since 2014. The dish to order is Makgeolli sourdough loaf (rice-wine fermented milk bread).
Do I need a reservation at Tori Bakery?
No — Tori Bakery is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed.
How long is the wait at Tori Bakery?
At Tori Bakery: The signature makgeolli loaf bakes in batches, so some visitors time their visit to when it comes out rather than lining up.
How much does Tori Bakery cost per person?
Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Tori Bakery. Signature makgeolli sourdough loaf priced around 4,000 KRW; rolls around 3,500 KRW per recent visit posts.
Can I order at Tori Bakery without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Tori Bakery 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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