Nudake in Seongsu-dong, Seoul: An artistic dessert experience, a must-try recommendation!
Seongsu-dong, a trendy mecca known as the "Brooklyn of Seoul", is full of designer cafes and boutiques. Among them, Nudake is undoubtedly the dessert cafe that best represents this style.
Walking into Nudake is like entering a dessert art gallery. The interior design is very modern, with cool grey tones matched with exaggerated art installations. Each dessert is like an exhibit, displayed in a low-key yet dramatic space, making people unable to help but take out their phones to take a round of photos.
This order:
• Peak (Signature Croissant Cake)
• Fog (Black Sesame Thousand Layer Pie)
• Espresso Tonic
Meal Experience
Peak
What you must not miss when you come to Nudake is this croissant cake that looks like a small mountain. The outer layer is a layer of croissants that is just right in crispness, and the inside is a rich cream filling. It tastes rich but not too sweet. Both the taste and the appearance are impressive.
Fog
Good news for black sesame lovers. Fog uses a lot of black sesame seeds to make the puff pastry that is stacked like smoke. The outer layer is slightly bitter and fragrant, while the filling has a light sweetness to balance it, making the dessert not too heavy. It goes well with coffee and you won’t feel sick after eating it.
Espresso Tonic
Nudake's drinks are also very distinctive. This espresso is paired with tonic water. It is refreshing at first with a hint of citrus-flavored micro-bubbles, and the aftertaste is a rich coffee aroma that is both refreshing and soothing. Perfect with rich desserts.
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Recommended must-order combination
Peak + Fog + Espresso Tonic
If it’s your first visit, these three items are basically the embodiment of the essence of Nudake – they satisfy both your visual and taste buds at once.
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Tips:
• The site is extremely popular and there is almost always a queue on holidays, so it is recommended to go early on weekdays.
• Once desserts are sold out, they are gone, especially Peak, which is easy to sell out.
• The price is a bit high, but for the quality and overall space experience, it is well worth it.
• The dessert presentation and space are great for photographing, so remember to fully charge your phone camera!
Store Information
• Address: 316-33, Seongsu-dong 2-ga, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (near Seongsu Station Exit 3)
• Opening hours: approximately 10:30–22:00 (last order is slightly earlier, please note)
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If you love desserts and like spaces with a strong sense of design, Nudake is definitely a stop you cannot miss on your trip to Seongsudong.