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Light and sweet Yakgwa (food with a light texture)
Yakgwa, deep-fried with plenty of honey and cinnamon, is quite sweet and heavy... If that sounds like you, try the Yakgwa at He. It's hardly oily, and has a nice aroma of yuzu, walnuts, sesame, and other flavors. You'll be amazed by its refined and sophisticated taste.
Pastry chef Shin Young-il studied confectionery in France after working at a Korean rice cake shop. He also showed his skills at the Korean Embassy in Switzerland. After returning to Korea, he has been trying various methods to revive traditional sweets that are in danger of disappearing. The secret to Yakgwa's light texture is that it is baked in the oven rather than deep-fried. There are over 10 unique flavors, making it a popular souvenir.
Yakwa are displayed by flavor. You can also choose your favorites and get an assortment. Each one is 3,000W. 
There is also an eat-in space inside the store. 
Dining in the restaurant is limited to set menus, with a set of yakgwa (sweet rice cake), chungpyeon (traditional steamed rice cake), and a drink costing 15,000 won. 
"We wanted to change the perception that Yakgwa is just for older people," says pastry chef Shin Young-il.
GOLDEN PIECE
Check out the innovative flavors of melon and lemon!
GOLDEN PIECE sparked a yakushi boom among the younger generation. Its ever-introducing flavors, such as vanilla, matcha, lemon, melon, and Earl Grey, attracted attention and became hugely popular. With popular idols like BTS posting about the brand on social media, it is now known as a sweets brand favored by celebrities.
While following the traditional method of soaking the candy in starch syrup for 24 hours after deep-frying, the flavor has been modernized to achieve a refreshing and sophisticated taste. Coupled with the cute packaging featuring animals such as rabbits and deer, it is becoming a standard gift. In addition to assorted sets, there are also variety sets where you can choose your favorite type.
The 13-piece "Usagiyakuka Set" is priced at 56,000 won. There are also sets with different flavors. The shelf life is about three days at room temperature, and one month if stored in the refrigerator. 
Clockwise from top left: sesame, chocolate, hazelnut chocolate, black sesame, matcha, and vanilla. 
You can sample the flavors in the store, so it's a good idea to try them out and choose your favorite.
