The story
Paris Baguette, located in Seoul’s Jung District, offers a reliable taste of French-style baking adapted for the local palate. This popular chain serves as a convenient stop for those looking to explore a diverse array of sweet and savory pastries, ranging from strawberry-filled treats to unique vegetable-based creations.
The bakery’s menu is a study in contrasts, according to creator Pratt, who noted that while the japchae pastry is an "interesting" find, the hot dog falls short of expectations. Whether you are stopping in for a quick snack or sampling their signature sweet potato offerings, the shop provides a quintessential look at Seoul’s modern bakery culture. It remains a go-to destination for travelers and locals alike who are seeking a quick, accessible bite in the heart of the city.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2023.
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AI summary of what 4 dish mentions say about the food
“This hot dog looks pitiful. It smells like meat that wanted to be meat, cheese that wanted to be cheese. It's not really good — it has preservatives. I can understand why people like it though: there's sugar and salt together, that combination drives people crazy. But it's not good.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Paris Baguette. Most active: Pratt
Paris Baguette is a French-style bakery chain in Seoul with a mix of sweet and savory pastries — the japchae pastry is interesting, the hot dog is disappointing.
Dishes mentioned
Tortino al Japchae
This is a pastry filled with japchae — stir-fried vermicelli with vegetables. It smells like vegetables that have been left in the fridge too long, with a slightly alcoholic, fermented note. The vegetables are very soft, the carrot is tender. It tastes like minestrone, like the poorest Findus minestrone. I'd give it an 8 out of 10.
Fagottini alla Fragola
These little strawberry pastries smell like candy, very sweet. The inside is very soft, the dry part is only on the outside. The strawberry isn't strawberry — it's a crushed strawberry puree. I'd give it a 6 out of 10. Nice base, but you'd need jam or cream on top.
Dolce alle Patate Dolci
This sweet potato cake is incredibly soft — like a sponge, like eating a cloud. It's very dense in weight, you feel it. It's engaging because it feels like chewing a cloud, but then there's nothing much to it. It tastes very plain.
Hot Dog
This hot dog looks pitiful. It smells like meat that wanted to be meat, cheese that wanted to be cheese. It's not really good — it has preservatives. I can understand why people like it though: there's sugar and salt together, that combination drives people crazy. But it's not good.
