Cuisine

Bakery (제과점)

District

Yongsan (용산구) , Seoul

Address

Seoul Yongsan-gu Itaewonje1-dong Itaewon-ro 174

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Why go

This is one of the rare spots in Itaewon where authentic Turkish desserts are made and served by a Turkish owner.

Best for

Coffee, dessert, and a slower break

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This is one of the rare spots in Itaewon where authentic Turkish desserts are made and served by a Turkish owner. The signature baklava features perfectly layered, crispy phyllo that avoids being drenched in syrup, striking a refined balance between sweetness and nuttiness, with pistachios adding an aromatic finish. Kaymak, Turkish clotted cream, is served on bread with honey and pistachio, an assembly that multiple reviewers describe as transcendent. Kunefe delivers a textural contrast of a crispy shell encasing molten, stretchy cheese, best enjoyed while still warm. The Turkish sand coffee is brewed using a traditional method of heating a cezve on hot sand rather than a standard machine, producing a dense, full-bodied cup with a character distinct from espresso, its bitterness and depth pair naturally with the sweet desserts. Sahlep (orchid tea) arrives closer to a warm milk latte than a standard tea, offering a gentle, soothing option. Lighter items such as rice pudding are also available. The Turkish owner prepares everything personally, and the shop closes early once ingredients run out, so visiting earlier in the day is advisable. The space is compact and seats fill up quickly, though many customers opt for takeaway purchases.