Simin Jegwa (시민제과)

Simin Jegwa is located in Daeheung-dong, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. It is a bakery-cafe that opened its doors in 1949. Over the years, Simin Jegwa built a loyal following in Pohang and beyond. Its historic value as the first bakery in Pohang was recognized by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups. The signature menu items are the 1949 Danpatppang (bun with red bean filling) and the 1949 Chapsaltteok (sweet rice cake with red bean filling). Other famous baked goods include the jeongguji ppang (chives bun), a soft bun filled with Pohang chives; canelé, a French pastry made with plenty of butter and vanilla beans; and Geomjeong Gomusin (black rubber shoes), a bun made with French gourmet butter and fine red bean paste.