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Where to Find Authentic Japanese Dango & Wagashi in Seoul: Ankko (Gangnam)

 Aloha! 🌺 It’s Jihye in Seoul. Have you ever watched the adorable Netflix stop-motion series, Rilakkuma and Kaoru ? If you are a fan, you probably know how much Rilakkuma loves Dango (Japanese sweet rice dumplings). When that show was trending, I went on a massive hunt across Seoul to find the perfect Dango. Today, I’m sharing the hidden gem I settled on and have been visiting for years! Welcome to Ankko (Gangnam-gu Office Station) Ankko  is a specialty Japanese dessert shop in Gangnam. They are famous for their  Wagashi  (traditional Japanese confections),  Manju ,  Monaka , and of course,  Dango . Because they use a lot of high-quality red beans, they are also highly loved by locals for their Red Bean Shaved Ice (Patbingsu) and Red Bean Porridge (Patjuk). They have a few tables inside, including a cozy Kotatsu seat that I always want to try! (Just keep in mind they have a strict "one drink per person" policy if you dine in, so leave some room in y...