11 Places to Overindulge on Delicious Desserts in Seoul
South Korea is proud of its varied local cuisine. While you might think that between all the kimchi, rice, and BBQ there might not be much room for dessert, we beg to differ. Here are the best places to over-indulge on delicious desserts in Seoul.
Sulbing
Cafe, Restaurant, Dessert Shop, Korean, Dessert
Sulbing is a large dessert café chain in South Korea offering various varieties of the traditional Korean shaved ice dessert called bingsu. You’ll find a Sulbing almost anywhere in South Korea, and the quality is always superb. Try out the cheesecake and green tea bingsu.
Remicone
Cafe, Dessert Shop, Dessert
A trendy dessert shop in Seoul, Remicone offers delicious soft ice-cream. What’s so special about it? The unique desserts are topped with sweet cotton candy for an iconic look.
Éclair By Garuharu
Patisserie, Restaurant, Contemporary
Mr. Churro
Cafe, Restaurant, Contemporary
Churros are a favorite sweet snack in South Korea, especially on the streets of Hongdae. Stop by Mr. Churro and fulfill your sugar cravings on the go. You can choose between plain churros, with ice cream, or topped with delicious chocolate and nuts.
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Cafe Bora
Cafe, Contemporary
LINE Friends Store and Café
Cafe, Contemporary
LINE is a popular messenger application in Asia. The app’s amusing sticker characters have become so famous that the brand has opened LINE Friends Stores in various countries around the continent. The location in Gangnam also has a large café with themed drinks and beverages.
Café Dior By Pierre Hermé
Cafe, Contemporary
If you are looking for an exceptional dessert experience, head to the world’s largest Dior flagship store in Gangnam. The luxury store has its own café on the top floor of the building. If you are a true fashionista, this is the place to hang out for a cup of tea and a sweet snack.
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O'Sulloc Teahouse
Cafe, Tea Room, Contemporary
One of many teahouses in Seoul, O’Sulloc is a popular brand originating from Jeju Island. Offering delicious drinks, hot beverages and desserts with their Jeju green tea, O’Sulloc is a household name on the Korean tea market. Their newest menu includes a delicious green tea fondue with fresh seasonal fruits.
Banana Tree
Cafe, Contemporary
Looking for an Instagram-worthy dessert? Banana Tree’s flower pot desserts might just be the winner! The delicious cakes look so real that you’ll be surprised by the explosion of sweet flavors in your mouth.
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Sona
Cafe, Contemporary
Sona in Garosugil takes desserts to a whole new level. The presentation is on point, and the taste does not disappoint either. Whether you’d like to try their signature fruit balls or their delicious melted chocolate desserts, you’ll always come back wanting more.
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Mr. Holmes Bakehouse
Bakery, Contemporary
Originally from San Francisco, Mr. Holmes Bakehouse has been very successful for the past few years in South Korea. The Seoul branch offers their delicious cruffins (half croissant, half muffin) just like back home in California. If you’re craving desserts just like back home, Mr. Holmes Bakehouse in Garosugil will do the trick.