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).
Basic Information
Postal Code | 02837 |
Homepage | https://www.instagram.com/sooyeonsanbang |
Address | 8 Seongbuk-ro 26-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul |
Usage Information
Signature Menu | Danhobak bingsu (Shaved ice with pumpkin) |
Information & Inquiries | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-764-1736 |
Opening Date | 1998-11-03 |
Business 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) |
Parking Facilities | Available |
Reservation Information | Available * Inquiry: +82-2-764-1736 (visitors of 4 people or more) |
Closed Days | Mondays, Tuesdays |
Number of Seats | Spring-Fall: 19 tables / Winter: 12 tables |
Smoking/Non-Smoking Areas | Non-Smoking |
Menu Items | Danhobak bingsu (Shaved ice with pumpkin), Injeolmi (Bean-powder-coated rice cake) |
Detailed Description
Restrooms | Available |