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The Second Best Place in Seoul

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Since 1976Local classicGreat for solo diners ⓘ

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A tiny Samcheong-dong teahouse with a famously modest name, serving sweet red bean porridge (danpatjuk) and traditional herbal teas since 1976. A warm bowl here is a classic stop on a walk through Bukchon and Samcheong-dong, especially on a cold day.

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Waiting

Short wait
Just join the line

The room is small, so a short line can form on chilly weekend afternoons, but turnover is quick. Takeout is fast if you don't want to wait.· 3 reviews

What to order

📖 What is Danpatjuk?
  • Sweet red bean porridge (danpatjuk)단팥죽

    The signature: thick and sweet, with ginkgo nuts and chewy rice cake balls (saeal) inside.

  • Ssanghwa tea쌍화차

    A strong, bittersweet traditional herbal tea.

  • Ginger and jujube tea생강대추차
  • Sujeonggwa수정과

    Cold cinnamon and ginger punch.

  • Sikhye식혜

    Sweet, cold rice drink.

How much to order

  • AnyOne red bean porridge each. Share a traditional tea if you want to try one.

Insider tips

  • Everything on the menu can be taken away, which is handy if the room is full.· 3 reviews

Why it's famous

Opened on April 19, 1976, and has served red bean porridge and traditional teas on Samcheong-ro for 50 years.· 3 reviews

  • Local classicDesignated a Seoul Future Heritage by the city.· 2 reviews

Did you know?

  • The name, "the second best place in Seoul", is a humble joke. Plenty of fans say the porridge deserves first place.· 3 reviews

Good to know

  • Open daily 11:00 to 20:00.· 2 reviews
  • At the top end of Samcheong-ro, on the way to Samcheong Park, next to the gate of the Korea Banking Institute. It is a walk uphill from Anguk Station (Line 3).· 2 reviews
Where this comes from (14 reviews)

Summarized in our own words from Korean diners' blog reviews; each fact is backed by at least two reviews. Last checked 2026-10-23.