Seoul ｜ Huimintang, Korean pharmacy, Korean talent know the cafe recreates a century-old retro sexy

In recent years, the Hanok cafe trend has swept Seoul and has become a favorite destination for tourists from Japan and Taiwan. Speaking of Koreans' favorite coffee shops, the Han Pharmacy on Euljiro and Huimindang across the street should be on the list. If you hide in a hidden alley, you will definitely go too far if you are not careful. The business model here is quite interesting. You can choose to sit at Han Pharmacy or Huimintang. After finding a good seat, go to Han Pharmacy to buy coffee and Huimintang to buy dessert. When we visited, we saw the Danghan Pharmacy roasting fresh coffee beans. The aroma of coffee filled the mottled century-old building. They serve hand-brewed coffee, and both black coffee and latte have a balanced sweetness and aroma. The coffee beans sold are packaged like medicine bags. Huimintang sells caramel tarts, grapefruit mousse and various desserts, like the candy after taking the bitter medicine. On the second floor, a large mother-of-pearl cabinet is matched with nostalgic lighting, and a large medicine cabinet connects to the memory of the venue. This spot on Eulji-ro was the original site of the Huiminshu office where the famous Joseon doctor Heo Jun treated patients and saved lives more than 400 years ago. The Korean dramas Hotel Denaru and Running with Sun Jae were both filmed here, and many Korean artists also like to come here to drink coffee. Not only is the combination of space and story great, the manager also has a lot of ideas about music. If you have time, you can come here to listen to music, drink a cup of coffee, and feel the Korean romance in the century-old building. 📍Address: 16-9 Samil-daero 12-gil, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea Subway Line 2, 3 Euljiro 3-ga Exit 1 #2月好去2025