“Hundred Year Shop†is a policy of the Ministry of Small and Medium Venture Enterprises to help small merchants who have been managing a well for more than 30 years or places that continue to operate a family business so that they can survive and grow for over 100 years. The Ministry of Finance evaluated various aspects such as products, management, marketing, and innovation, and selected a total of 35 food, retail, and retail businesses for the first time this year, following 81 last year. The Mid-Term Donation Department plans to provide consulting, promotion, and education support to the final selected locations, and will gradually add companies that meet the requirements. Here are the 5 best 100 year bakeries that are taking strong steps for 100 years.
1. “New York Confectionery†in Gyo-dong, Sokcho showcases local specialties
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Image source: Courtesy of New York Confectionery owner
Image source: Courtesy of New York Confectionery owner
Boasting a 35-year history, “New York Confectionery†is the oldest bakery in Sokcho. CEO Lee Kyu-chang, who worked as a bakery at Seorak Park Hotel, founded the current store in 1984. It is a place that has maintained low prices over a long period of time and is loved by local residents. They are constantly working to develop new menus by showcasing bread made from Gangwon-do specialties such as squid and potatoes.
When you walk into the store, the breads that fill the shelves catch your eye. This place has a diverse menu, starting with over 50 types of bread, as well as sweets such as sandwiches, cakes, and macaroons. The signature menu is “Squid Rice Bread,†which won a silver medal at the National Confectionery and Bakery Competition. The dough made by adding half of the flour and rice flour is filled with plenty of soy sauce mixed with squid, shiragi, onions, and cheese, and baked. The mildly spicy beef blends harmoniously with the lightness of shiraegi and the aroma of cheese. Squid cut into large pieces adds rich umami and chewy texture, making it even more fun to chew.
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â–²Location: 19 Gyodong-ro, Sokcho, Gangwon
▲Opening hours: 08:00 — 23:00 every day
â–²Price: Squid bread 1,500 won, tricolor roll cake 1,500 won
â–²Review (Shikigami Melon4342): A friend who lives in Sokcho recommended it. There were so many types of bread, and all of my favorite breads were there. I'm so happy for Pang Deok-hoo.. I tried the most famous squid bread, and the combination of bread and squid was both fresh and delicious.
2. Sweetness that fills your mouth, 'Wheat Field Bakery' in Munhwa-dong, Daegu
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Image source: Courtesy of the owner of Wheat Field Bakery
Image source: Courtesy of the owner of Wheat Field Bakery
'Wheat Field Bakery' was first opened in 1982 by Lee Jeong-bu and Park Young-ja. It captivates the tastes of men and women of all ages by presenting a variety of breads, from classic-style breads such as red bean paste bread, mammoth bread, and donuts to bread tailored to the latest trends such as Pandor, Injeolmi bread, and amber. Currently, Lee Jun-wook, the son of the first boss and his wife, is working with me at the store and preparing to follow suit.
All breads made in wheat field bakeries are characterized by using only natural fermented varieties without preservatives or chemical preservatives. The signature menu, “melon bread,†is a bread covered with soboro crumble and filled with green melon cream. The sweetness and aroma of melon cream that covers the tongue as soon as you take a bite is appealing. “Beauty bread,†which consists of brioche dough filled with cream puffs and fresh cream and sprinkled castella powder all over the bread, is also a popular menu. The point is that the butter content was increased to make use of its soft, melt-like texture. There is a cafe space on the 2nd floor of the store, so you can enjoy bread purchased on the 1st floor with drinks or coffee.
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â–²Location: 602-1 Gukchaebosang-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu
▲Opening hours: 07:00 — 23:00 every day
â–²Price: Melon bread 2,300 won, beauty bread 2,300 won
â–²Review (Shikigin Cider Tok Tok): I usually really like cream bread, but I really recommend these 3 things: melon bread, devil bun, and beauty bread! The cream is really rich, so if you drink it with American yellow, it really goes great with it! These menus are also sold as set menus, but if you buy them as a set, you can get them at a slightly discounted price!
3. Gwanghwa-dong's 'Antitussive Department', established as a specialty of Jinhae
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Image source: Courtesy of Antitussive Medicine Division
Image source: Courtesy of Antitussive Medicine Division
The “Antitussive Medicine Division†has maintained its position since 1983. The three brothers, who were taught by their father, continue their fame by running a bakery in the Jinhae area. Among them, the oldest son, Seong-cheon, has been running the main branch of Jinhae since 2002. It is a representative bakery in Jinhae, with 1,000 to 1,500 domestic and international tourists visiting each day during the Gunhang Festival.
The Antitussive Medicine Department offers a variety of menus such as bread, cakes, and tarts using cherry blossoms representing the region. The signature menu, “cherry blossom bread,†is made by putting the essence extracted from cherry blossoms into cherry-shaped bread. Cherry blossom bread was developed and patented due to its unique flavor that can only be enjoyed in Jinhae. The cute flower shape and pink sediment visuals are very popular on social media. In cherry blossom bread, the flavor of cherry blossoms spreads softly on the first bite, and the walnuts contained in the bread add a savory flavor and the fun of chewing on your own. Cherry blossom bread is sold in units of 10 and can be enjoyed anywhere in the country using a delivery service.
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â–²Location: 4 Jungwon-ro 43beon-gil, Jinhae-gu, Changwon, Gyeongnam
▲Opening hours: 08:00 — 22:30 every day
â–²Price: Cherry blossom bread (10 pieces) 9,000 won, cherry roll (small) 8,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigin, Dawn Moon): This is a place I had in my plans even before I went on a trip to Jinhae. I heard that the flower-shaped bread contains a flower-scented bean paste! I visited during the Gunhang Festival, and it was so beautiful to take a picture of cherry blossom bread with cherry blossoms in the background! I ate it once and it was so delicious that I ordered it by courier when I came home hehe
4. A gorgeous encounter between cherry blossoms and bread, 'Mijin Pastry Store' in Chungmu-dong, Changwon
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Image source: Courtesy of the owner of Mijin Confectionery
Image source: Courtesy of the owner of Mijin Confectionery
“Mijin Confectionery†is a bakery with a long tradition of 48 years from 1972 to the present. CEO Seong-cheon, who runs the Department of Defense Medicine, Seong-il, a brotherly relationship, and his wife, CEO Choi Mi-gyeong, are doing business together. It is a place where the couple stands out for their extraordinary passion, such as completing a master's degree in food engineering and obtaining 6 certifications related to bakery to continue the family business.
You can find a variety of menus that combine cherry blossoms and bread, including “cherry bread,†which was developed in collaboration with antitussive medicine. The signature menu is the “cherry blossom cream cheese tart,†which is baked by putting cream cheese and cream puff on a cherry blossom shaped tart paper. The combination of the soft cream that fills the mouth with sweetness and the savory tart paper is exquisite. “Honey madeleine made from cherry blossom honey,†which is made by adding cherry blossom honey to a flour dough made with high-grade butter and eggs, is also a popular menu. Natural cherry honey collected in April, which is the cherry blossom season of the year, is added, and you can feel the sweetness without being burdensome. You can enjoy melt-in-your-mouth madeleine with white milk to make it even more delicious.
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â–²Location: 4, Chungjang-ro 130beon-gil, Jinhae-gu, Changwon, Gyeongnam
▲Opening hours: 07:00 — 22:00 every day
â–²Price: Cherry blossom cream cheese tart 2,400 won, honey madeleine made from cherry blossom honey 1,300 won
▲Testimonial (Shikigin Sonhatsu ♡): If Antitussive Medicine Clinic is famous among tourists, is Mijin Confectionery more familiar to the locals? There are various menus that include cherry blossoms, but I personally love the cherry bread and tarts! Even regular breads that don't contain cherry blossoms are of good quality, so I always go here when I buy bread!
5. Healthy bread baked with carefully selected ingredients, 'Sepil's Confectionery Store' in Seo-gu, Incheon
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Image source: Courtesy of the owner of Sepil's Confectionery
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“Sepil's Confectionery†bakes bread with healthy ingredients such as organic flour and domestic sea salt. Since 1988, it has maintained the principle of same-day production and same-day sale. In addition, CEO Bae In-pil maintains high quality by sticking to domestic ingredients such as eggs and rice produced in Ganghwa Island, blue crab from Yeonpyeong-do, and Gongju chestnuts. There is also a class where you can try making your own cakes, macaroons, and cookies every Saturday.
Here, you can find yeast bread that the boss learned about while traveling to Europe and the United States. The signature menu “Cooking Bread†is prepared with 11 types of grains that are good for the body, such as flaxseed, quinoa, oats, and chalbarley, and a special dough containing lemon water. Put cheese, sweet pumpkin, bacon, etc. on the carefully kneaded dough, bake it, and sprinkle the appropriate sauce for each ingredient to complete. The menu consists of about 15 types depending on the toppings included, and the menu may vary depending on the season. Thanks to the soft, savory bread and plenty of toppings, it's perfect as a one-meal meal. Note that all breads are sold at a discounted price 12 hours after they are made.
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â–²Location: 1F, 319 Janggogae-ro, Seo-gu, Incheon
▲Business hours: 07:00 — 00:00 every day
â–²Price: Garlic Volcano 4,500 won, Garlic Baguette 3,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Goodbye, Shikigin, Yeongdoya): As soon as I entered the store, the smell of savory bread came out. I was able to make bread with eco-friendly ingredients, so I was able to feed my baby comfortably. I bought a cake here for my birthday and had a party, and it was great that the cake was as good as the bread!