Cuisine

Bakery (베이글 전문점)

District

Jongno (종로구) , Seoul

Address

Seoul Jongno-gu Bukchonro4-gil 20

Quick read

Why go

Near Bukchon.

Best for

Coffee, dessert, and a slower break

Visit tip

Popular items or seats may run out. Earlier visits are safer.

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Near Bukchon. London Bagel Museum Anguk is a dedicated bagel shop located about a six-minute walk from Anguk Station Exit 3 in Jongno-gu, Seoul. It ranks among the most talked-about bakeries in the city, drawing substantial crowds that prompted the adoption of a Catchtable remote waitlisting system, guests can register from home and time their arrival rather than standing in a physical queue. Registration opens at 9 AM on weekdays, and calculating departure time in reverse from your queue number is the most efficient approach. Afternoon visits risk finding most popular items sold out, so morning arrivals are strongly recommended. Once inside, the ordering process follows a tray-and-line format where guests select bagels from the display before paying at the counter. The potato cheese bagel features mashed potato inside with a pronounced cheese aroma, while the salt butter bagel pairs exceptionally well with the maple pecan cream cheese for a sweet-and-salty combination. Unlike the dense, chewy bagels common abroad, the texture here is distinctly softer while retaining a satisfying chewiness. The daily soup is a genuine standout, rich, well-seasoned, and hearty enough to anchor a meal, and the sandwich options serve as a complete lunch. Cream cheese is sold separately in small sauce-dish portions at prices approaching those of the bagels themselves, which some visitors find steep. The interior is more compact than expected, and the turnover is brisk, creating an atmosphere geared more toward quick eating than leisurely brunch. Staff members maintain calm, consistent friendliness despite fielding the same questions from hundreds of visitors daily, which is a notable achievement given the volume.