Korea is a dessert wonderland!
One way to understand a country’s culture is through its food. Korea is one of the countries that captured us with their mouth-watering cuisines like samgyeopsal and kimchi jjigae (kimchi stew), but a dessert just completes the whole experience. So, get to know the unique expression of their culture and artistry through some of these distinct Korean desserts that will satisfy your sweet tooth on your next Seoul visit!
1. Cauli Cake from Nudake Haus Dosan
Looking for a combination of next level artistry and dessert in Korea? You should try Nudake Haus Dosan’s Cauli Cake. It is a carrot cake combined with cream cheese and saffron icing. Fresh cauliflower is placed on top of it with asparagus placed inside the center of the cake. With this unique-looking Korean dessert, Cauli Cake will totally elevate your art and dessert appreciation.
Source: Nudake Haus Dosan Instagram
Source: Nudake Haus Dosan Instagram
Nudake Haus Dosan
Address: 50 Apgujeong-ro 46-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Contact Number: +82 70-4128-2125
Social: Instagram
2. Thunder Bomb Ice Cream from Remicone
Every sweet tooth will totally be on cloud nine when they get to taste Remicone’s Thunder Bomb Ice Cream. This Korean dessert is topped with gray and fluffy cotton candy that resembles thunderclouds, and served with soft vanilla ice cream. Also, the cotton candy has popping rock candies that explode in your tongue.
Source: Remicone Facebook
Source: Remicone Facebook
Located in a small neighborhood, this cafe will offer you an out of this world experience when it comes to Korean dessert.
Remicone
Address: B1, Doota, 18-12, Euljiro 6-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
Contact Number: +82 2-6207-1029
3. Basil Tomato and Black Rice Gelato from Gelateria Dangdo
One way to beat the heat while satisfying your cravings is to experience Gelateria Dangdo’s Basil Tomato and Chocolate gelato. With basil’s minty aroma, tomato’s sour and sweet taste, and real rice grains found in their black rice gelato, this ice cream tastes so unique! This comes with two other mini scoops from a flavor of your choice.
Source: Gelateria Dangdo Instagram
Source: Gelateria Dangdo Instagram
Gelateria Dangdo
Address: 106 Poeun-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Contact Information: +82 (0)70 8690 1088
Social: Instagram
4. Bath Bomb Cookies from Mayroad
Who said bath bombs are only used in the comfort of our bathrooms? These bath bomb-shaped cookies from Mayroad can comfort the craving of anyone who has a sweet tooth. Colorful meringues come with different fillings such as jam or cream, which complements the crunch of the outside. It is popular among many YouTubers when doing their Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) vlogs. Give it a try!
Source: Mayroad Instagram
Source: Mayroad Instagram
Mayroad
Address: 1st & 2nd Floor, 37 Oryu-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul
Contact information:02-2060-7466
Social: Instagram
5. Mango Citrus from Le Montblanc
Featuring a unique approach to Korean desserts, Le Montblanc’s Mango Citrus is a must-try.
Source: Le Montblanc Instagram
It is composed of a layer of mango mousse, jelly, cream, and yellow curd that is shaped like a hand-knitted t-shirt. Indeed, an intricate presentation that takes desserts in Korea to another level of visual presentation.
Le Montblanc
Address: 99-4 Sinheung-ro, Yongsan 2(i)ga-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Contact Number: +82 2-774-3793
Social: Instagram
6. Flower Paap from Banana Tree
Shovel your way into dessert euphoria with Flower Paap from Banana Tree. Flower Paap is served with an edible pudding with 4 different flavors you can choose from: banana, strawberry, blueberry and espresso. It is topped with Oreo cookies that resemble the soil, and chocolate pebble rocks. The flower placed on the center is not edible, but it elevates the whole presentation of the dessert. Also, they serve you with a spoon that mimics a shovel. Indeed, another great way to experience Korean desserts!
Source: Banana Tree Facebook
Source: Banana Tree Facebook
Banana Tree
Address: Duinbilding 10 Apgujeongro, 4-Gil, 1st floor behind the CU convenience store, Seoul
Social: Facebook
7. Basil and Mojito Sorbet from Cold Recipe
Worth a try for alcohol lovers, Cold Recipe will satisfy your cravings in their Basil and Mojito sorbet. This sorbet offers tourists the peppery taste from basil and a mint-lime aroma from mojito combined in an ice cream. Don’t forget to snap a picture of you before and after eating the sorbet!
Source: Cold Recipe Facebook
Source: Cold Recipe Facebook
Cold Recipe
Address: 1st floor, 2 Yeonhui-ro 11la-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
Contact Number: +82 2-323-1550
8. Champagne Sugar Ball from Sona Cafe
You don’t want to miss the experience of breaking the shell of Sona Cafe’s Champagne Sugar Ball, knowing that it was featured in the 2021 South Korean television series “Mine,” which was directed by Lee Na-Jung, starring Lee Bo-young and Kim Seo-Hyung. This Champagne Sugar Ball is stuffed with cheesecake and strawberry covered in sugar ball. The chef puts strawberry consommé after breaking the ball.
Source: Sona Cafe Facebook
Source: Sona Cafe Facebook
Sona Cafe is open from Monday to Sunday, except Tuesday, from 12:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
Sona Cafe
Address: 40 Gangnam-daero 162-gil, Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Contact Number: +82 2-738-0592
Social: Instagram
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