[Seoul] Sooyeon Sanbang (수연산방)
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💡 Overview
Sooyeon Sanbang is a traditional tea house located in Seongbuk-dong. It was originally built during the Japanese colonial period and was the hanok of the literary figure Lee Taejun. Today, it is operated as a tea house by the writer’s granddaughter. The name Sooyeon Sanbang means “a house where literati gather in the mountains.” Visitors can enjoy traditional teas such as daechucha (jujube tea) and ssanghwacha (medicinal herb tea), along with snacks like injeolmi (bean-powder-coated rice cake).
📋 Detailed Information
| 📍 Address | 8 Seongbuk-ro 26-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul (Zipcode: 02837) |
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| 🌐 Website | https://www.instagram.com/sooyeonsanbang |
| Operating Hours | Wednesday-Friday 11:30-17:50 (Last order 17:00) Saturday 11:30-21:50 (Break time 18:00~19:00, Last order 21:00) Sunday 11:30-19:40 (Last order 18:50) |
| Day Off | Mondays, Tuesdays |
| Opening Date | November 3, 1998 |
| Main Dish | Danhobak bingsu (Shaved ice with pumpkin) |
| Menu | Danhobak bingsu (Shaved ice with pumpkin), Injeolmi (Bean-powder-coated rice cake) |
| Reservation Info | Available * Inquiry: +82-2-764-1736 (visitors of 4 people or more) |
| Parking | Available |
| Smoking Policy | Non-Smoking |
| Seating Capacity | Spring-Fall: 19 tables / Winter: 12 tables |
| Inquiries and Information | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-764-1736 |
📝 Additional Information
[Restrooms]
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization