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Gelateria Ginko: A Taste of Italy with Namsan Views!

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Hello, everyone! It's Rayjin here~!

Today, I visited Gelateria Ginko, a delicious gelato shop known for its chewy and sweet flavors.

I suddenly craved gelato and quickly searched for a place. I'm so glad I found this spot because it had a great Namsan view and delicious gelato!

Let's start the review!

Let's go!

Store Information

Address: 40, Toegye-ro 12-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Operating Hours: Daily 11:20 - 21:00 (Weekends 12:00~)

Other: Vegan and gluten-free options available

Parking: Not Available

I had some errands to run near Hoehyeon Station, and it was quite hot, so I was thinking of grabbing a drink before heading home. But then, it suddenly hit me - G.E.L.A.T.O!

I don't know this neighborhood very well, so I frantically searched on the map. And then... I found an authentic, handmade gelato shop!

Immediately, I headed over!

Even from the outside, the shop had an Italian vibe. I love the attention to detail in the signage.

I heard the owner is a chef from an Italian culinary school, so it seems he decorated the place beautifully, knowing the local style.

Inside the store:

The first floor is where you order and receive your gelato.

The second floor has seating where you can sit and enjoy your gelato.

First, I checked out today's gelato lineup on the first floor.

Then, I placed my order.

Unfortunately, pistachio wasn't on today's lineup... Tears!

Pistachio is an extra ₩1000.

I heard it's been popular lately and the ingredients are hard to come by.

I will definitely try the pistachio next time!

I usually have a go-to flavor combination for gelato.

I usually pick two flavors:

Pistachio/Raspberry or Mixed Berry.

That's my favorite combination. Sometimes, I get rice gelato (Riso)...

Since they didn't have pistachio today, they recommended the hazelnut flavor (Nocciola) instead.

I wasn't sure about the flavor, so they let me have a sample spoon! I'm so grateful!

(The staff was so friendly and cute...)

Today's menu was Mixed Berry + Hazelnut.

Additionally, you can choose one free sample flavor, and I chose Raspberry Cream Cheese.

Gelato

Going up to the second floor.

There's a long table by the window

And about three 2-seater tables by the wall!

Interior

Enjoying a bite of gelato while looking at the sky. There were also cute mini cone crackers.

So I made mini gelato cones!

Gelato Cone

The hazelnut had a nutty aroma and a very savory taste.

However, it was a bit rich, so I think it would have been too much to eat alone.

The mixed berry was exactly what I expected!

Sweet and refreshing - it's the taste of summer!

I love granita and similar flavors, so I really enjoyed it.

I highly recommend the combination of fruity and creamy flavors!

You can also see a little bit of the Namsan Tower,

And see the cable car going back and forth.

I enjoyed watching people passing by,

And had a peaceful time for the first time in a while.

Rayjin's Overall Review

A chewy gelato restaurant that reminds me of Italy.

Recommended for:

✔ Those looking for a gelato shop near Hoehyeon Station

✔ Those looking for a quiet cafe with a view of Namsan Tower

✔ Those who want to try a unique dessert

My own money, my own review.

I'll be back with another review next time!

Bye!!

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