The story
Located in the heart of Seoul’s Yeongdeungpo District, Paris Baguette offers a convenient stop for those navigating the city’s bustling bakery scene. This French-style chain is a staple for locals and visitors alike, providing a reliable selection of both sweet and savory treats. Whether you are looking for a quick snack or a casual bite, the shop’s expansive display cases are designed to cater to a variety of cravings.
Creator Pratt, who visited the location for a fast-food tour, noted that the bakery offers a diverse mix of pastries. While he found some of the offerings particularly interesting, he noted that others were simply "just okay." The menu features unique items such as the Tortino al Japchae, Fagottini alla Fragola, and the Dolce alle Patate Dolci, making it a worthwhile destination for those curious about the chain's distinct take on international baked goods.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2023.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 3 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers praise Paris Baguette’s Tortino al japchae as the standout dish, a warm and comforting fusion of textures. The overall vibe is cozy and satisfying, perfect for a simple, delicious meal.
“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, almost mushy, and you can taste the fermentation. It tastes like a very poor minestrone, but it's still interesting. I'd give it an 8/10.”
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 savoury pastries, some interesting, some just okay.
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, almost mushy, and you can taste the fermentation. It tastes like a very poor minestrone, but it's still interesting. I'd give it an 8/10.
Fagottini alla Fragola
These little strawberry pastries smell like candy, very sweet. The outside is dry, but the inside is super soft. The strawberry filling isn't really strawberry jam — it's more like crushed strawberry. It's a 6/10, nice as a base but you'd want some jam or cream on top. Eating it plain feels like a very dense sponge cake.
Dolce alle Patate Dolci
This sweet potato pastry is incredibly soft — like a sponge, like eating a cloud. It's very dense in terms of weight, and it feels like you're chewing a cloud. But flavor-wise, it's pretty plain, like a 6/10. It needs some jam or cream on top.
