This Hanok Cafe in Miryang Serves Tea Named After the Stars — And You’ve Probably Never Heard of It

Pouring herbal tea from a clay teapot into a cup at Byeotnwi hanok cafe in Miryang

There was no sign in English. No line out the door. No influencer ring light propped against a centuries-old wooden pillar. When I stepped through the gate of Byeotnwi, a hanok cafe in Miryang tucked inside a quiet heritage village, the only sound was a set of small ceramic wind chimes — called punggyeong — … Read more

Bichae Bogette: A Hanok Cafe in Hwangridangil, Gyeongju

Signature desserts and drinks on floor seating table at Bichae Bogette cafe, Hwangridangil, Gyeongju

Bichae Bogette is a hanok cafe in Hwangridangil (also known as Hwangnidan-gil), a street in Gyeongju lined with cafes, restaurants, and small shops inside preserved buildings from the 1960s and 70s. The cafe is a large two-storey space with indoor and outdoor seating, and it stands out for its signature dessert menu — items you … Read more

Onjisim: A Vegan-Friendly Bagel Cafe in Seoul’s Ikseon-dong Hanok Village

All-day brunch set at Onjisim cafe in Ikseon-dong, Seoul

Onjisim is a bakery cafe in Ikseon-dong, a hanok village neighborhood in Jongno-gu, Seoul, known for its preserved 1920s traditional architecture and narrow alleys lined with cafes and small restaurants. The cafe sits inside the village and is particularly well known for its bagels. It also offers vegan and organic menu options, which is relatively … Read more