Jebbang Sojak

About

Look for the ivy-covered building on the uphill road toward Beomeosa. This recognised affordable-price bakery is a takeaway stop after a temple visit or hike. It has neither dedicated parking nor an indoor eating area.

Salt bread has a crisp outside, moist centre and a buttery finish followed by salt. The generously filled red-bean bun keeps sweetness moderate, making a useful snack to bring to parents. Basil ciabatta has a puffed shape, plenty of basil sauce and a chewy, mild dough.

Salt bread costs KRW 2,000 and egg tarts KRW 1,600. Red-bean, white-bean, melon and soboro buns provide familiar bakery choices. Egg sandwiches include pickle, cheese and ham. The appeal is the bread, quantity and price, with a less polished finish than a pastry-display cafe.

Ciabatta comes out around 10:30-11:00, and the selection can thin by early afternoon. Call about remaining bread before a long journey, as sell-outs can end the day around 14:00-15:00. Telephone reservations and group orders are accepted. Dongbaekjeon QR payments work, Onnuri cards and vouchers do not, and bags cost KRW 100.