I love finding random local hangouts. This place was a treat. Once again, we were the only non Koreans there. A “hidden” gem in the middle of a very busy district in Seoul. The J.Hidden House is a beautiful blend of traditional and modern design which has been built into the hereditary foundations of a traditional Korean hanok courtyard house over a 100 years old (registered 1915) and is hand-crafted and curated in intentionally understated, contemporary minimalism. It is centrally located in Dongdaemun, one of Seoul busiest commercial districts for shopping and tourism, and is walking distance from Korea’s National Treasure #1 Heunginjimun (the Great East Gate), Dongdaemun Market and Zaha Hadid designed Dongdaemun Design Plaza. Nestled in an exclusive “hidden,” but immediately accessible location just 1 minute walk from exit 10 of Dongdaemun station (Blue, Line 4), the destination offers a special passage back in time into a tranquil, spacious serenity of a traditional Korean courtyard house that has stood the test of time by being walled away since before the Korean War of the 1950s. In a mindful setting the J.Hidden House offers world-class curated coffees, teas and refreshments, as well as a menu of bakeries and spirits cultivated by Korea’s leading and most cutting-edge food and beverage companies. #seoul #seoultrip #seoullikealocal #seoultips #history #culture #tea #coffee (at J.Hidden House) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0LhvjjBg4m/?igshid=116jea0p3tehn
