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new wave

Leesar Coffee

58 Myeongdong 8ga-gil, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
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tucked into myeongdong's bustling maze, leesar coffee pulls serious espresso shots that cut through the tourist chaos. this isn't another instagram trap. regulars know the difference when they taste that first sipclean extraction, balanced acidity, the kind of coffee that makes you pause mid-conversation. the 4.6 rating from 263 reviews tells the real story here. consistency. day after day, cup after cup. seoul's specialty scene keeps growing, but leesar stays focused on what matters. no flashy latte art competitions or trendy nitro taps. just exceptional espresso done right. the steam wand hisses with purpose while beans get their moment to shine. you can taste the care in every pull, feel the precision behind the bar. when you're surrounded by chain stores and tourist traps on myeongdong 8ga-gil, finding this kind of dedication feels like discovering a secret. locals get it. that's why they keep coming back.

curated by gautam khorana, editor · updated 21 May 2026

nri score70
buzz0
local cred45%

phone

+82 70-8845-5538

website

leesarcoffee.com/

social pulse

new wave0/ 100

newly on the radar. building momentum on social media.

google reviews

263

avg rating

4.6

local cred

45%

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