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Introduction

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).

🗺 Location

8 Seongbuk-ro 26-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

✏ Details

Restrooms

Available

🔎 Information

Inquiries
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-764-1736
Opening Date
November 3, 1998
Business Hours
Wednesday-Friday 11:30-17:50 / Saturday, Sunday 11:30-22:00
Parking Facility
Available
Reservation
Available * Inquiry: +82-2-764-1736 (visitors of 4 people or more)
Closed
Mondays, Tuesdays
Number of Seats
Spring-Fall: 19 tables / Winter: 12 tables
Smoking / Non-Smoking
Non-Smoking
Specialty Menu
Daechucha (Jujube tea)
Handling Menu
Danhobak bingsu (Shaved ice with pumpkin), Injeolmi (Bean-powder-coated rice cake)