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Seongsimdang (Daejeon’s iconic bakery)
A historic Daejeon bakery that grew from a small steamed-bun stall into a national favorite; visit for the crunchy, fried Twigim Soboro and a broad range of classic Korean bakery treats.
DaejeonWorld Cuisine > Bakery/Pastry
4.3
(110 reviews)What began as a tiny steamed-bun stall in front of Daejeon Station has grown into a bakery Koreans proudly associate with the city. Seongsimdang draws locals — and out-of-town visitors — who come for its wide variety of breads; the signature Twigim Soboro (fried soboro) is the one to try first.
Local Tips
- •Famous for Twigim Soboro — a fried, streusel-topped bun that draws queues in the mornings
- •Started near Daejeon Station and beloved by locals; expect busy times on weekends
- •Takeout-friendly with parking — try the Twiso Set to sample several of their signature fried buns
Menu
Jeonseol-ui Patbingsu (legendary patbingsu — red-bean shaved ice)6,000 KRW
Twigim Soboro (fried soboro — crispy, streusel-topped bun)1,700 KRW
Twiso Guma (fried soboro with sweet potato)1,700 KRW
Pantaron Buchu-ppang (Pantaron chive bread)2,000 KRW
Bomunsan Meari (Bomunsan 'Meari' — signature loaf)6,000 KRW
Jageun Meari (Small 'Meari')3,000 KRW
Seongsim Sun Cream-ppang (custard cream bun)2,500 KRW
Sogeum-ppang (salt bread)1,500 KRW
Twiso Set (assorted fried soboro set)10,000 KRW
Twiso Double (double fried soboro set)20,000 KRW
Banban Set (half-and-half set)11,000 KRW
Ilseok Ijo Set (variety pack — two benefits in one)22,000 KRW
Hyeongje Set (Brother set — pair pack)10,000 KRW
Hyeongje Double Set (double Brother set)20,000 KRW
Samchongsa (Three-piece sampler)10,800 KRW
Samchongsa Double Set (double three-piece sampler)21,600 KRW
Practical Information
- Category
- World Cuisine > Bakery/Pastry
- Address
- 15 Daejong-ro 480beon-gil, Jung District, Daejeon
- Operating Hours
- Not specified
- Phone
- 1588-8069
- Website
- Visit Website →
- Facilities
- Takeout,Parking available
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Glossary
- Buchu-ppang (부추빵)
- Savory bread filled with buchu (Korean chives) — an uncommon but popular savory pastry in Korea
- Patbingsu (팥빙수)
- Shaved ice dessert topped with sweet red beans and various toppings — a classic Korean summer treat
- Soboro (소보로)
- A streusel-like topping used on buns in Korea; soboro buns are sweet and crumbly on top
