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  • Kurinoki Bakery (쿠리노키 제빵): Japanese-style breads between Hapjeong and Mangwon

    Kurinoki Bakery (쿠리노키 제빵): Japanese-style breads between Hapjeong and Mangwon

    One-line takeaway

    A Japanese-style neighborhood bakery with small, affordable breads and a glass-walled kitchen you can watch.

    Why you should go (3 reasons)

    • Opened by chef Kazuo Kurihara (ex-Aoi Tori), focused on classic Japanese neighborhood breads.
    • Lineup spans yakisoba-pan, tamago-sand, melon-pan, and more at wallet-friendly prices.
    • Open kitchen behind glass and a few tables mean you can watch, then taste on the spot.

    What it’s like

    I slipped into a calm, Japanese-style bakery between Hapjeong and Mangwon.

    A long rack of savory “cooked” breads greets you. Behind it, a glass wall reveals the kitchen; I watched dough being shaped in real time.

    Most breads are small and simple. Name tags appear in Korean and Japanese. Prices make sampling easy.

    There are a couple of tables inside, with coffee and non‑coffee drinks if you want to linger.

    What to try / how to enjoy it

    • Head for the Kurinoki curry bread—the chef’s signature that reportedly sells out fast.
    • Order Japanese classics: yakisoba‑pan and the eggy tamago‑sand.
    • Pick up melon‑pan (there’s a matcha version) for a light sweet finish.
    • Chocolate fans: the choco bread packs crunchy chocolate pieces inside.
    • Pair your picks with a coffee or milk tea and eat in at the small tables.
    • Take a moment at the glass to watch the bakers at work before round two.

    Practical notes

    • Address: 서울시 마포구 동교로12안길 23 (1층).
    • Getting there: about 7 minutes on foot from Mangwon Station, Exit 1.
    • Opening hours: reported daily 08:00–20:00 (one older source notes a 10:00 weekend opening).
    • Reservations: bread pre‑orders accepted; place orders at least two days in advance.
    • Price range: many breads roughly 1,800–5,000 KRW; drinks 3,000–6,000 KRW.
    • Phone: 02‑336‑9201.

  • Protokoll (Sangsu & Showroom): taste first, then settle in

    Protokoll (Sangsu & Showroom): taste first, then settle in

    One-line takeaway

    Start with a quick tasting at the Showroom, then work or unwind at Protokoll’s three-floor Sangsu space.

    Calm light, quiet music, plenty of outlets.

    https://www.instagram.com/protokoll.roasters/
    https://www.instagram.com/protokoll.roasters/

    Why you should go (3 reasons)

    • You can taste coffees at the Showroom and choose your bean before ordering.
    • The main Sangsu cafe spans three sunlit floors with minimalist, indirect lighting.
    • Solo-friendly layout with outlets at most seats; a few small group tables only.
    https://www.instagram.com/protokoll.roasters/
    https://www.instagram.com/protokoll.roasters/

    What it’s like

    I started at the compact Showroom near Sangsu/Hapjeong. They asked what flavors I like and poured several tastes before I chose.

    With a small card in hand, I walked a few steps to the three-story building. I showed the card, got a buzzer, and watched light pool across pale wood and black tabletops while ambient music played.

    Most people worked quietly on 2F and 3F. The floors aren’t internally connected, so you use outside stairs. 1F felt more bar-style; upstairs leaned focused and calm, with outlets easy to find.

    What to try / how to enjoy it

    • Begin at the Showroom for a guided tasting, then pick your bean.
    • If you like brighter profiles, try the “푸릇” roast; it’s designed to be approachable even for acidity-averse drinkers.
    • Prefer espresso drinks? Order on the 1F counter at the building; filter is available too.
    • Pair your coffee with the nurungji financier for a toasty-sweet bite.
    • Head upstairs for quiet: 2F and 3F are work-friendly with lots of outlets.
    • Turn the small wall key to switch on your table lamp, then settle in with the provided pencil and memo pad.
    • Use caution on the steep exterior stairs, especially in wet or snowy weather.

    Practical notes

    • Addresses: Showroom — 10, Eoulmadang-ro 2-gil, Mapo-gu; Sangsu — 13-4 on the same street (three-floor building).
    • Getting there: about 6 minutes on foot from Sangsu Station; about 11 minutes from Hapjeong Station.
    • Hours (vary by source): Showroom 10:30–19:00 (LO 18:30); Sangsu 10:30–21:00, no holidays. Check Instagram @protokoll.roasters before you go.
      https://www.instagram.com/protokoll.roasters/
    • Two-building flow: you can taste and order at the Showroom, then present the card at Sangsu for preparation; or order directly on 1F at Sangsu.
    • Seating: floors are not internally connected; use exterior stairs for 2F/3F. 1F is bar-style; group tables are limited upstairs.
    • Work-friendly: strong Wi‑Fi; outlets at most seats (often at eye level); pencils and memo pads are provided.
    • Pet policy: Sangsu location allows pets (per venue info).

  • Okdongsik (Seogyo, Hapjeong): Clear Pork Gomtang Worth the Wait

    Okdongsik (Seogyo, Hapjeong): Clear Pork Gomtang Worth the Wait

    One-line takeaway

    A tiny, Michelin-recognized counter serving crystal-clear pork gomtang that sells out fast. Go early and join the waitlist remotely.

    https://www.instagram.com/okdongsik
    https://www.instagram.com/okdongsik

    Why you should go (3 reasons)

    • Clean, clear broth made from Berkshire K pork leg cuts, with thin slices finishing in hot stock.
    • Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand and sustained acclaim for its single-dish focus.
    • About 10 seats and roughly 100 bowls a day make it an intimate, limited experience.

    What it’s like

    I checked in on CatchTable, then slipped into a compact, bar-style room. Ten or so seats face an open kitchen where two chefs cook, serve, and reset in a steady rhythm.

    The bowl arrives with rice already warmed by broth and paper-thin pork on top. It’s hot but not boiling, deeply savory, and strikingly clean.

    There’s pepper pickle for the meat and a communal crock of excellent kimchi. Barley tea replaces water, which suits the soup’s gentle warmth.

    A regular bowl was plenty for me; the special just adds more meat.

    https://www.instagram.com/okdongsik
    https://www.instagram.com/okdongsik

    What to try / how to enjoy it

    • Pick your portion: regular or “special” (same soup, more meat).
    • Scoop kimchi from the crock and pair the pork with the house pepper pickle.
    • Let the thin slices finish cooking in the hot broth, then alternate broth, rice, and meat.
    • Kimchi dumplings are available; opinions on them vary.
    • Can’t sit? Check for gomtang takeout before it sells out.
    • Use CatchTable remote wait before you head over and linger in nearby cafes until called.
    • If you drink, a small “jansul” is poured to the brim in a brass cup.

    Practical notes

    • Area: Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu (Yanghwa-ro 7-gil), a short walk from Hapjeong Station Exit 2.
    • Space: about 10 seats, bar counter, open kitchen.
    • Reservations: not taken; roughly 100 bowls daily; expect queues.
    • Waitlist: CatchTable remote wait available; register shortly before opening or earlier, keep notifications on, and don’t miss your call.
    • Opening hours: reported 11:00 opening; one source notes a 15:00–17:00 break and closing at 22:00, another lists shorter weekend hours—confirm on the day.
    • Parking: none; some park at Mecenatpolis Mall nearby and walk.
    대한민국 서울특별시 마포구 양화로7길 44-10