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🍵 Ongozisin — A Modern Hanok-Vibe Teahouse Hidden on the 2nd Floor of Sharosu-gil

  • 20 hours ago
  • 3 min read

At the end of the lively and bustling Sharosu-gil in Bongcheon-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, there is a special space that goes beyond an ordinary cafe, allowing you to enjoy tea like a fine dining course or a piece of art. This is the tea cafe Ongozisin, where tradition and modernity blend in perfect harmony.

Meaning "to learn from the past to understand the new," this place aims to be a space where people can share high-quality time by reinterpreting traditional teas and desserts with a modern sensibility. Famous as an influencer hotspot, its cozy Hanok-inspired interior gently guides everyone to easily and colorfully experience the charm of traditional tea, which might usually feel a bit unapproachable.






📍 Location & How to Get There

  • Located on the 2nd floor at 101 Gwanak-ro 14-gil, Gwanak-gu, Seoul. It offers great accessibility, being about an 8-minute walk (564m) from Nakseongdae Station Exit 4 (Line 2), and is also an easy walk from Seoul National University Station along Sharosu-gil. After passing the 1st-floor showroom (ordering space) and walking up to the 2nd floor, a calm and tranquil world completely different from the bustling street outside will immediately catch your eye. 




🕒 Opening Hours

  • Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM (Midnight)

  • (Last Order: 11:30 PM)

  • Closed: Every Wednesday

  • Its incredibly wide operating hours are a massive advantage—perfect for enjoying the warm sunlight during the day or wrapping up your day with a warm cup of tea late at night.


☕ Ambience & Menu Highlights

Ongozisin features a uniquely modern yet Oriental spatial design with a signature large circular window, setting a flawless aesthetic mood for photos wherever you sit.

  • Signature Blending Tea: The absolute highlight here is the experience of enjoying a feast of diverse tea leaves. Their lineup of house-blended teas, like the 'Ongo' and 'Zisin', carry unique stories and satisfy both great value and a special gourmet experience distinct from coffee.

  • Korean-Style Desserts: Dessert plates utilizing traditional ingredients—such as the 'Raspberry Butter Cookie' and 'Mugwort Cookie'—show a perfect pairing with the tea. They boast a taste charming enough to make even those accustomed to Western desserts fall completely in love.





🌿 Why Visit

  • Modern Tea Ceremony Experience: A unique 'tea time' experience where you can discover your personal tastes while enjoying carefully brewed blended teas and desserts.

  • Aesthetic Vibe: A hip space blending a sophisticated wood-toned Hanok aesthetic with a large circular window, making it the perfect spot for calm and aesthetic verification shots.

  • Late-Night Leisure: Operating until Midnight, it is the perfect place to visit after evening plans in Sharosu-gil and soak in the calm midnight aesthetic.

  • Tip: Ordering a tea that suits your taste along with Korean-style traditional sweets, and taking a photo of the beautiful teaware set against the backdrop of the Oriental circular window, is an absolute must-do course here!





🚗 Travel Tips

  • About an 8-minute walk from Nakseongdae Station Exit 4.

  • Due to the narrow nature of Sharosu-gil, parking is not available. If you are driving, it is highly recommended to use the Gwanak-gu Office Public Parking Lot or the Nakseongdae No. 1 Public Parking Lot nearby.


Ongozisin shatters the prejudice that traditional tea is boring and difficult, elevating it into a sophisticated cup of art. Taste fragrant teas and desserts in a tranquil, modern Hanok space, and create unforgettable, bittersweet moments where the old meets the new, just as the name suggests.


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