Haap is a café that sells traditional Korean snacks. The term Haap means "to join," and while the Chinese character is different, it can also mean a traditional bowl with a lid. Haap's chef Shin Yong Il has studied rice cakes in Korea, desserts in France, has worked as an ambassador chef, and has also served as chef in Korea. The recipes are based on a classical foundation and updated in both taste and minimalistic plating to suit modern tastes. The yakgwa (traditional honey cookies) are made without frying as per traditional recipes; injeolmi (Korean rice cakes) are sprinkled with soybean powder, castella, and sesame seeds; baesu (boiled pear preserved with honey) is made with extra care; and patbingsu (shaved ice) is topped with red beans grown at Haap. In particular, juak (rice pancake) is a sweet dessert made by adding rice wine to glutinous rice, a dessert so popular that people come from all over the world just to taste it. The yakgwa are sold in fine individually packages and wrapping in white cloth inside white boxes. Many Japanese tourists have come to visit Happ specifically for this purpose. Haap is located in the main Hyundai Department Store and their its desserts are also sold at Ko Mul in the Samseong-dong Trade Center shop. There is also a café located in Cheongdam-dong.

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