Ma Pause, Bakery in Seoul

NeighbourhoodHongdae and Yeonnam

HoursTue-Sun 10:00-18:00, closed Monday

Location

Address: 33-1 Hongik-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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