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RUACH | A Beautiful And Cozy Cafe In Bukchon Hanok Village

Introducing a beautiful cafe for you to enjoy and relax with a book in the calming village of Bukchon.

Jihyun Lee
3 years ago

Ruach cafe interior photocards on wall and decoration

Today we wanted to introduce a beautiful cafe that also operates as a Hanbok rental.

Cafe Ruach, located in the peaceful Bukchon village, is the go-place for hanbok rentals and for you to relax with a cup of coffee!

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Due to the spread of COVID-19, the number of people allowed and business hours may be limited, or a vaccine pass may be required.

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Information


Address: 서울시 종로구 삼청동 북촌로5나길 19

Hours: 11:00-19:00


Reasons For Recommendation


A calm and peaceful place where you can enjoy the beautiful area of Bukchon.

A beautiful interior that brings you peace of mind and inner healing.

Delicious drinks and desserts!

Rent out beautiful Hanbok at the rental that is also located in the cafe!


Menu


Creatrip members get 20% off all menu items!
*With the exception of items already on sale

MenuRegular Price
(KRW)
Discount Price
(KRW)
ESPRESSO / LATTE

Americano

4,000
3,200

Cafe Latte

4,300
3,440

Cafe Mocha

4,800
3,840

Cappuccino

4,300
3,440

Vanilla /
Matcha /
Chocolate Latte

4,800
3,840
TEA

Rooibos /
Earl Gray /
Chamomile /
English Breakfast

4,000
3,200

Grapefruit Black Tea

4,800
3,840

Grapefruit Tea

4,300
3,440

Jeju Mandarin Tea

4,300
3,440
ADE

Grapefruit /
Jeju Mandarin Ade

4,800
3,840
DESSERT

Bagel with Cream Cheese /
Strawberry Jam

4,800
3,840

Plain Croffle

4,300
3,440

Chocolate /
Whipped Cream /
Ice Cream Croffle

4,800
3,840
Banana / Cheese Croffle
5,300

4,240
Belgian Waffles 
4,800

3,840

Our Visit To RUACH


Ruach cafe exterior

Ruach cafe exterior sign

On a warm spring day, our Creatrip team visited the beautiful Bukchon village to introduce Ruach to you. 

As you walk up the narrow alleyway in Bukchon, you will find Cafe Ruach, a red brick building beautifully decorated with a white interior.

ruach cafe interior white walls, lamp and mirror against the wall

ruach cafe

I thought the exterior was pretty, but it was even more beautiful inside the cafe!

I really liked it because of its clean white interior with light-colored wood, which is a very popular interior style in Korea these days. 

cafe ruach white interior and photo cards on wall

You can find trendy postcards and photos that are attached to its walls all around the cafe.

Although all the photos had different themes, it was a nice touch to its surrounding decorations and enhanced the cafe's vibe. I was in awe of the owner's decorating skills!

girl in pink skirt posing infront of white mirror at cafe ruach

I think this spot specifically was the perfect photo zone, so I had to take a photo here!

cafe ruach light bulbs from ceiling

I really liked the lighting inside the cafe. The warm-colored light bulbs made the cafe even more beautiful. 

The light bulbs hanging from the ceiling were gorgeous and added a nice warm touch to the atmosphere. 

cafe ruach yellow flowers by the window with white curtains

cafe ruach books stacked interior

cafe ruach yellow flowers next to Ferris wheel and house toy

two pillows on green couch at chair Rauch

Not only that, but there are also many beautiful props and decorations all around the cafe you can admire. It was a space that lifted up my mood just by looking at it. 

Besides, the chairs are also so comfortable. I thought it would be a great place to stay with a book or computer for a long period of time. 

cafe ruach terrace

cafe ruach wooden chairs on the terrace

When you exit out of the building and look to the right, you will find a terrace. Doesn't it look so peaceful?

You can even bring your pet here if you want as it is pet-friendly!

cafe ruach terrace chair and table

I felt so happy sitting at the end of the terrace and looking around. Looking at the beautiful village of Bukchon spread out around the mountains in the distance made me feel so relaxed!

cafe ruach menu

To officially start our cafe tour, we ordered some food and drinks. 

As I introduced earlier, the menu consists of espresso-based coffee, milk-based latte, tea, ade, and dessert. 

Most of the cafes in Bukchon are quite expensive, but I thought the prices here were reasonable. On top of that, if you are a Creatrip member, you can also get a 20% discount so you can enjoy it for an even cheaper price!

ice cream croffle at cafe ruach with two drinks

We ordered a Matcha Latte, Grapefruit Black Tea, and Ice Cream Croffle. 

matcha latte and grapefruit black tea on terrace at cafe ruach

Matcha Latte
4,800 KRW 

This is a milk-based matcha latte. You can taste the rich taste of matcha. If a latte is made too sweet, it affects the taste of matcha but this drink was moderately sweet so it was perfect!

Grapefruit Black Tea
4,800 KRW

Grapefruit Black Tea is made with a whole grapefruit. It tasted like they made their own grapefruit juice. 

The bitter and sweet taste of grapefruit was paired nicely with black tea. It's a great drink to help you cool off on a hot day. 

ice cream croffle at cafe ruach

Ice Cream Croffle
4,800 KRW

Recently, croffles have become a popular dessert in Korea. The ice cream placed on top was about the size of my palm and it was sprinkled with sweet maple syrup! 

ice cream croffle with maple syrup cafe ruach

Ruach's croffle was the most crispy one I've ever had! Some croffles that are sold at cafes are hard to distinguish from just regular waffles, but Ruach's croffles have a croissant texture. 

Cut it into small bite-sized pieces with maple syrup and ice cream on top and it becomes the best dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth!

two girls looking at Hanbok rentals at hello Hanbok

On the second floor, you will find Hello Hanbok, which is affiliated with Creatrip.

How about looking around the Hanbok rental before or after going to the cafe? 

Here, you can rent beautiful Hanboks at an affordable price. Creatrip members also get a 10% discount!


How To Get There


You can easily find Cafe Ruach within a 10-minute walk along the alley from Anguk Station exit 1 on Line 3. 

Stroll around the relaxed atmosphere of Bukchon on your way to the cafe!

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