Sooyeon Sanbang
수연산방 · Seoul · Where to eat
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).
| Type | Where to eat |
|---|---|
| Region | Seoul |
| Address | 8 Seongbuk-ro 26-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul |
| 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) |
| Closed | Mondays, Tuesdays |
| Known for | Danhobak bingsu (Shaved ice with pumpkin) |
| Parking | Available |
Getting there
What's on nearby
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- Oct 20, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026성북아트위크 특별전시 《서세옥·서도호: 어루만지다(撫)》
- Jul 14, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027Seongbuk Seonjam Museum Special Exhibition
- Sep 5, 2025 – Dec 27, 2026Go Hui-dong House Museum: Evergreen — The Character of the Scholar
- Oct 28, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026QUAD, Questions of Theatre: Dance of Revolution
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