Water Garden
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Feb 20, 2025
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A cute cafe near Gyeongbokgung Palace
Traveling in Seoul, sometimes the most memorable trips are not the big landmarks, but the "little coincidences" that make you smile. ๐
Cafe Knotted Anguk is one of those coincidences.
On a rainy day in Seoul, we strolled leisurely through Anguk. While holding an umbrella, looking for a warm cafe, we came across a small shop with a Smiley sign outside... The atmosphere was so cute we had to stop in!
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๐ฉ Menu Items We Ordered & Impressions
โข Original Donuts โ The first bite was fragrant, soft, and melted in your mouth with the perfect amount of sweetness.
โข Hot Cocoa โ On a cold, rainy day, drinking hot cocoa with a donut was so perfect! โ๐ค
Actually, this shop has many flavors of donuts. We had strawberry, chocolate, matcha, etc., but we loved simplicity, so we chose the Original, which turned out to be the best! ๐ฅฐ
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๐ Shop Atmosphere
The entire shop is decorated with Smiley symbols everywhere, from the door, counter, to the paper bags. Every corner is so cute!
โข The interior is warm with soft yellow lighting.
โข The small wooden tables give a cozy feel, making you want to sit there for a long time.
โข Most people buy donuts to take home, but the atmosphere inside is really great.
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๐ธ Must-See Photo Spots
โข The bright yellow Smiley logo in front of the shop โจ
โข The counter lined with donuts is so photogenic.
โข The small wooden tables next to the mirror are perfect for lifestyle shots.
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๐ก Tips & Experiences
โข Go early when there aren't many people, and there's a discount promotion. (We went at 9:30, and the shop was already open, and the prices were even better in the afternoon.)
โข If you're visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace or Bukchon Hanok Village, you can stop by here. It's very close.
โข If you go in the afternoon or on a weekend, the line might be long. Make sure to allow extra time.
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Summary
Cafe Knotted Anguk isn't just a donut cafe. It's a "cute coincidence" during a rainy, chilly day in Seoul, and we found something delicious to comfort ourselves. ๐
If you're visiting this area, definitely stop by. I'm sure you'll fall in love with their smiley faces and delicious donuts just like we did.
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๐ Cafe Knotted Anguk
๐ Anguk Station Exit 2, right out the door.
๐ Open daily from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM (but sometimes opens a little earlier).
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