There is a dessert shop that became famous not only in Korea but also across the sea in Japan. What's even more surprising is that it's a place where became famous with only their tart. Let me introduce Tongin Sweet, a famous egg tart shop in Seochon.
There is a small shop in Seochon Food Alley that you might pass by.
It's Tongin Sweet, a master of egg tart! This small place only makes tarts, and you can sit down and relax in a separate cafe. The time for fresh egg tarts come out is hung outside.
The inside of the store is very simple. There's only one small oven, and I can't believe that they can operate the store only with it.
On the wall, there are images and articles introduced to the media, and autographs of celebrities. In particular, there were quite a few images and autographs in Japanese, perhaps because it was a place where many Japanese tourists visited.
Not only it does taste good, but it uses healthy ingredients such as domestic wheat, non-antibiotic eggs, vitamin milk, etc.
I've bought each kind of them.
The most famous thing, egg tart! It's still warm. The surface is glossy and the savory smell of it spreads.
When I bite, the texture and taste of its filling feels like custard cream or steamed eggs/ Just as ssam should be eaten big, this tart must be eaten in big bite to bring back the flavor. All the other kinds of tarts are delicious, too. But there is a reason why this place is especially famous for egg tarts. The signature menu has its own charm!
Tongin Sweet, it's a small but amazing egg tart store.
- Food ★★★★☆
There is a good reason why it is so famous.
- Claenliness ★★★☆☆
I'm a little worried when fine dust is severe because it's small and the door is mostly open.
- Service ★★★☆☆
Average
- Ambience ★★☆☆☆
It's such a small store, so there's nothing to mention.
- Accessibility ★★★☆☆
Eight minutes walk from exit 2 of Gyeongbokgung Station on line 3.
- Open Hours: 10:30 to 21:00 on weekdays/11:00 to 21:00 on Monday
- Recommended Menu: Egg Tart
- Price Range: 3,000~4,500 won
- Amenities: Packaging, Reservation, Wi-Fi
Address: 50 Jahamun-ro 7-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
